I am unsure whether this is against forum rules.. if it is apologies and a moderator will
delete, I guess.
I would like to introduce everyone to a new idea/innovation in kite valve replacement.
kite1replacement1valve1repair1no2glue.wordpress.com/
Most kiting folk, at some time have attempted and many succeeded, in kite valve repair. For
some however it is a frustrating ordeal with resultant failure anyway. These valves which
at the moment are only available for one-pump valves replacement on both the strut
and leading edge use no glues or adhesives, and instead used a unique inner and outer disc
system along with a threaded stem and nut to create a clamping seal across the bladder
material.
These valves are the resultant product of personal tribulations with leaking kite valves, glues
and contemporary adhesive backed valve options (which I have had fail on first inflation..although
promptly refunded).
I know they are not Airtime but check them out.
In the near future, development should be complete on a 'boston style' inflate/deflate variant.
Perfect timing, I decided only yesterday to change all of my delaminating strut-leading edge connector valves so I'll give these a go... 6 coming my way
Let us know how you go with these valves Windreams.
They definitely look the goods - and the way the whole design clamps the strut material would provide a much stronger connection point than anything the kite manufacturers are pumping out!
Will probably be the only bits on your kite which actually are "bomb-proof"!
Clever idea, I like it. Looks like a really cool product. How long have you been developing and testing it for?
The valves look pretty solid and seems like you're using quality materials, however I wouldn't say the same about that website of yours. To be honest, it's pretty terrible... Took me quite a few minutes to get the idea on how the valves work, which really could've been explained in a matter of seconds with a better website or just a short youtube clip. Everything is so spread out and flimsy, you should really just explain everything briefly with a short summary or an infographic and then go in to details on how to install it and where to cut etc further down for the people who've actually bought it. Maybe a free service like venngage.com/ or piktochart.com/ could help. Also, I'd make sure to get someone to proof read your texts, "Fix Valve don’t REGLUE TRAP AIR in Kite this TIME", what does that even mean? No offence mate, we're not all English native speakers (me included), just trying to help you out.
Looks awesome. Australia seems to be all out of valves at the moment so this couldn't come at a better time. I just ordered one and was wondering if they are reusable ie, if a bladder fails can you take this out and put it on a new bladder?
Not another 1st post wonder...
Just wondering if these valves are able to stick to human skin?
I'd like a free sample to trial over waveslaves piehole, and only open the valve when his eyes start rolling back in his head.
That is what's called 'keeping it simple' seabreezers
Alternatively can these be used in conjunction with a colostomy bag?
Diversify your market and you will be the next Geoffrey Eddleston mark my words.
Oh well the cat's out of the bag.
I've tried them. They are heavy as buggery. 10 of those on your kite and you've added nearly a kilo to your kite's weight! I still promote them, but only for bigger 14m + kites. Unfortunately, gluing (or heat sealing) is still the best way to repair kite valves for all kites.
Your website shows pics of the valves fitted to bladders and also fitted to kites.
The part that I do not quite get is that the black washer under the threaded aluminium cone seems to be on the outside of the kite strut or LE so not sure how the fitting process works?
A vid of you fitting a valve to a bladder and then it being fitted back into the kite strut would be great.
At the bottom of the website, i.e. the first Wordpress post is a YouTube clip showing fitment to a bladder. I don't yet have one showing re-installation into the kite however the process is explained in the aforementioned video.
Here's the link:
Last question.
Can your new valve be fitted to the bladder without the original inflate valve? (given that the original inflate valve has separated from the bladder entirely)
Hey @pdiibeo, how about you put some dosh into Laurie's bank account and advertise your robot valves, like ever other business here, and not flog the forums as to why they are the ants pants of kiting? Seriously, this is a biased one-sided thread. Yeah I know I am a naysayer apart from a lot of things (place them here __________), but really posting and arguing to promote your own product/brand sucks. Others do it too, and it should be stopped.
I can totally hear you, I can just imagine pulling them out before selling.....
and open minded, seriously, seriously
Thanks for your replies to my questions. Understand your valve system now.
Great to see someone tackle the delaminating valve issue from a new perspective.
Will definitely try one out and then make a final judgement.
Hi pdiibeo,
Have you thought about the future resale value of a kite with your nuts & bolts valves.
A potential buyer might wonder about these valves ... and ask why the original valves aren't in place.
You would then have to explain to the buyer that all the factory valves peeled off.
Can you see the problem ?
lol.
Now if the failed valves had been covertly replaced with stick-on valves,,,
the question would never be raised.