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by Alton » Mon Apr 25, 2016 3:38 am

Slappy wrote:Did you replace it with a U-stick valve?

I had to replace my 10m inflate with one and then replace that with another U-stick a year later.

I found a 2 mm hole in the valve flange through to the bladder. I cut out a donut shape out of tear-aid and sealed the entire flange.

Lucky it was a simple job. Found the leak with a spray bottle of water with dish washing detergent. Only had to pull the bladder out 3 feet through the zipper.

I considered using the "Valve Trap" but that was my last resort since it covers a huge part of the bladder (4" diameter circle) and is irreversible.

If the leak returns, I'll try sealing the hole with "Seam Grip" - recommended by Brad from White Rock who finished some major repairs to his Blade Trigger after landing his kite into a thorn bush :shock: :shock: :shock:

Next would be a replacement valve then last resort would be the Valve Trap.
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by gabrielb » Mon Apr 25, 2016 4:14 pm

Alton, Squamish seems to be dishing decent wind. How come nobody is commenting about Squamish? is it too early in the season? Sunday was better but still over 15, out of gas?
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by Alton » Mon Apr 25, 2016 4:16 pm

gabrielb wrote:How come nobody is commenting about Squamish?

Work on Mondays? No waves? No rescue?

Still sore from Saturday (3rd) and Sunday (Acadia)?
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by 8mdude » Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:07 am

Alton wrote:
gabrielb wrote:How come nobody is commenting about Squamish?

Work on Mondays? No waves? No rescue?

Still sore from Saturday (3rd) and Sunday (Acadia)?


No portable toilet?
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