All Fixed

These things work brilliantly for fixing bladder valve releases!!!

There are two in place along the port and middle struts (at the leading edge).

I'm going to go ahead and install one on the last sprint valve so I don't have to worry about it.  I also ordered some new one pump tubes.  When those are delivered, I'll install those as well and this kite should be good to go!

Fixing the 9m Drifter

I was testing the 9 and 11 meter Drifters last week to make sure the bladders were still holding air.

The 11m held its air, but the 9m wasn't.  It was apparent that the leading edge around the valve seams was letting go.

I stopped off at Hawaiian Watersports and got a few valve traps.  This is way faster than using adhesive.

I tested this one and it held.  But the one next to the inflation valve let go.  That's a task for tomorrow.