Is sail fabric the same as kite fabric

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   I have been told that you can repair a tear in a kite by simply using an adhesive and a patch. Is that true? 

Or do i have to repair it the same way that a sail is repaired?

I'm looking to repair a rip in my kite andI was wondering if i could use the same materials as sold by your store.

thanks for your help

Stephan

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stephk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 October 2007 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote stephk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Is sail fabric the same as kite fabric Posted: 09 October 2007 at 10:14pm
	I have been told that you can repair a tear in a kite by simply using an adhesive and a patch. Is that true? Or do i have to repair it the same way that a sail is repaired? I'm looking to repair a rip in my kite andI was wondering if i could use the same materials as sold by your store. thanks for your help Stephan

w1ndfall Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 December 2005 Status: Offline Points: 383	Post Options Post Reply Quote w1ndfall Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 October 2007 at 9:25am
	Hi Stephan: You may use our 2" ripstop repair tape for repairs. In the case of a kite, the main objective is to keep it light. Best regards, Dan Smith Annapolis Store Manager

stephk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 October 2007 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote stephk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 October 2007 at 7:04pm
	i would see that as working for a small 2-6 inch tear in the middle of the kite, but what about a large tear that goes from the trailing edge up towards the leading edge of a bladder kite? Let's say it was 20 inches long. Would tape be enough? thanks sk

w1ndfall Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 December 2005 Status: Offline Points: 383	Post Options Post Reply Quote w1ndfall Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 October 2007 at 7:21pm
	I'd still use the tape, but I would secure it with V-30 thread in a zig-zag stitch. The thread weight would be minimal.

stephk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 October 2007 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote stephk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 October 2007 at 7:30pm
	Does a glue exist that can replace the stitching? I'm thinking of trying to fix it in the field, no sewing machines nearby. Would a rip stop glue work and what kind would i go for?

MattGrant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Sailrite Employee - Expert Joined: 21 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2038	Post Options Post Reply Quote MattGrant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 October 2007 at 9:17pm
	Use the 2" ripstop repair tape (#100089 in white for example) and you can rely on the adhesive alone to hold permanently after a short dwell time. Thanks, Matt Sailrite

stephk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 October 2007 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote stephk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 October 2007 at 10:28pm
	Thanks for your helps. One more question, Do you sell Rip stop nylon for repairing kites also? What weight would i use to repair a kite surfing type kite? thanks sk

MattGrant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Sailrite Employee - Expert Joined: 21 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2038	Post Options Post Reply Quote MattGrant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 October 2007 at 10:34pm
	Use 1.5 oz ripstop nylon. It will work perfectly. Matt