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Duotone Unit Bladder Repair/Replacement

Created by MasFoil MasFoil  > 9 months ago, 3 May 2021
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MasFoil
MasFoil

7 posts

3 May 2021 1:52am
Hi all,

Are there any online resources/instructions for a Duotone Unit bladder replacement? I've found the video below for an Echo, but my issue is with the strut bladder, which is absent from the Echo.

thanks!
MF
sunsetsailboards
sunsetsailboards

522 posts

3 May 2021 5:28am
there are two strings at the front of the strut bladder. attach some kite lines or fishing lines to these so you can pull the bladder back in. You can pry open the lazy pump clips w/ a small screwdriver and push the dump valve in.

pull the old strut bladder out. repair/replace, and pull the new one in.
MasFoil
MasFoil

7 posts

3 May 2021 12:55pm
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sunsetsailboards said..
there are two strings at the front of the strut bladder. attach some kite lines or fishing lines to these so you can pull the bladder back in. You can pry open the lazy pump clips w/ a small screwdriver and push the dump valve in.

pull the old strut bladder out. repair/replace, and pull the new one in.


Thanks! I just noticed that the video includes the Unit strut repair at minute 26. The video description wrongly specifies that it's an Echo strut.
windrider323
windrider323

VIC

48 posts

6 May 2021 3:40pm
Also
any tips on repair to a 2cm cut leading edge
mylar tape? Can't seem to find any vids/tips?
thx
DWF
DWF

DWF

710 posts

6 May 2021 7:29pm
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windrider323 said..
Also
any tips on repair to a 2cm cut leading edge
mylar tape? Can't seem to find any vids/tips?
thx


A cut leading edge must be sewn. Tape will not hold. Bladder will explode and 2cm cut will become 20cm destruction and expensive repair.
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