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Created by TDS TDS  > 9 months ago, 21 Jun 2015
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TDS
TDS

TDS

WA

27 posts

21 Jun 2015 11:32am
IM CHACING A NEW LEADING EDGE BLADDER FOR MY 2011 9M BLADE TRIGGER. ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO GET ONE FROM? IM IN EXMOUTH, WA.
Drury
Drury

NSW

502 posts

21 Jun 2015 1:37pm
WHY ARE YOU YELLING
TDS
TDS

TDS

WA

27 posts

21 Jun 2015 11:40am
WHAT... CANT HEAR YOU
surforkite
surforkite

NSW

153 posts

21 Jun 2015 1:58pm
Forget the super stretch type bladders ,have found over the years there no better than the standard type.
just buy to length and fit new valves or contact your brand supplier and buy genuine replacement like we all do.
ExSurfCentre
ExSurfCentre

WA

497 posts

21 Jun 2015 12:05pm
Is it a total write off? If not we may be able to fix it at Exmouth kite centre. Otherwise the shop in town have spares, give them a call.
WA Surf & Foil
WA Surf & Foil

WA

250 posts

21 Jun 2015 1:18pm
WE HAVE A SET IN STOCK !!!!!

CHEERS
JASON
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TDS
TDS

TDS

WA

27 posts

21 Jun 2015 2:24pm
Are the bladders for the 2010 & 2011 models the same? I'm not sure what year mine is, but definetly one of the two.
TDS
TDS

TDS

WA

27 posts

21 Jun 2015 2:26pm
Pretty sure its just the valve. I replaced it but didn't do a very good job. Can it be replaced again?
Loftywinds
Loftywinds

QLD

2060 posts

21 Jun 2015 9:34pm
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TDS said..
Pretty sure its just the valve. I replaced it but didn't do a very good job. Can it be replaced again?


Yes, but peel it off carefully over steam or hot water, not boiling. Reglue after cleaning any excess glue.

In terms of bladders, Dr Tuba or Tuff Bladders are the best. I get mine from kitepower.com.au.
ExSurfCentre
ExSurfCentre

WA

497 posts

21 Jun 2015 8:35pm
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TDS said..
Pretty sure its just the valve. I replaced it but didn't do a very good job. Can it be replaced again?






Give me a call 0467906091, I can have a look. If its just the valve thats fixable
Loftywinds
Loftywinds

QLD

2060 posts

22 Jun 2015 7:46am
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tgcp said..




TDS said..
Pretty sure its just the valve. I replaced it but didn't do a very good job. Can it be replaced again?








Give me a call 0467906091, I can have a look. If its just the valve thats fixable


Any part of a bladder is fixable.
ActionSportsWA
ActionSportsWA

WA

1001 posts

22 Jun 2015 10:39am
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Loftywinds said..

tgcp said..






TDS said..
Pretty sure its just the valve. I replaced it but didn't do a very good job. Can it be replaced again?










Give me a call 0467906091, I can have a look. If its just the valve thats fixable



Any part of a bladder is fixable.


Not true, 90% of bladders are fixable.

If you have a leaking valve remove and refit a new one, don't use glue, when it fails (and it will) it will take you longer to clean and remove the residue, use the self stick valves and replace.
The 10% that are not fixable are when the damage is closer than 1 cm to the seam, you cannot overlap a patch over a seam and get it to hold air, no mater how big the patch is!! Pony up buy a new bladder!
Loftywinds
Loftywinds

QLD

2060 posts

22 Jun 2015 12:52pm
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ActionSportsWA said..

Loftywinds said..


tgcp said..








TDS said..
Pretty sure its just the valve. I replaced it but didn't do a very good job. Can it be replaced again?












Give me a call 0467906091, I can have a look. If its just the valve thats fixable




Any part of a bladder is fixable.



Not true, 90% of bladders are fixable.

If you have a leaking valve remove and refit a new one, don't use glue, when it fails (and it will) it will take you longer to clean and remove the residue, use the self stick valves and replace.
The 10% that are not fixable are when the damage is closer than 1 cm to the seam, you cannot overlap a patch over a seam and get it to hold air, no mater how big the patch is!! Pony up buy a new bladder!


That may be true to those that don't persist, but I've repaired rips and tears on bladders longer than 10 inches, including the seam sections.

Hint: layer upon layer, upon layer.. ya!
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