News — Valve Repair Kit

Kite bladder leaks seem to be the number one cause of headaches among kiteboarders. In this first blog post about the topic, I will write about common bladder failures and how they can cause your bladder to go soft. But first, how do you even find a leak in your kite? Finding a leak The best way to find a leak in your kite is to pump it up real hard and submerge it in a large pool of water. You will find the leak by looking for small air bubbles coming from a strut. If you do not have access...

KITEAID is glad to introduce a new product to our already complete line of repair products: The Valve Repair Donut kit. After almost two years in the making and testing, we are finally happy with the result. This Valve Repair Donut Kit contains five donuts (disk) that can repair up to five valves on your kite. Basically the kit contains five special discs that have a super tacky adhesive on both sides. Simply remove your valve, clean, apply our repair donut and reposition on your bladder. No drying time required.  Simple. Quick. Permanent!