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wainman rabbit 2012 main bladder

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Created by timmybuddhadude > 9 months ago, 5 Jul 2016
timmybuddhadude
WA, 738 posts
5 Jul 2016 5:58PM
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Does anyone have one.thanks

waveslave
WA, 4263 posts
5 Jul 2016 6:16PM
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I bet this thread has got something to do with that dacron post of yours about patching a leading edge.

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
5 Jul 2016 7:34PM
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wok are wainmann agents

timmybuddhadude
WA, 738 posts
6 Jul 2016 7:41AM
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waveslave said...
I bet this thread has got something to do with that dacron post of yours about patching a leading edge.


Maybe







murrayceff
QLD, 98 posts
12 Jul 2016 9:09PM
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Try Stonker in Torquay for Wainman spare parts

ColoColo
QLD, 130 posts
14 Jul 2016 11:13AM
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timmybuddhadude said..

waveslave said...
I bet this thread has got something to do with that dacron post of yours about patching a leading edge.



Maybe



Just a tip on that nasty blow-job (sorry). Do NOT try and sticky patch the leading edge after you've fixed or replace your bladder. A blown LE section needs to be professionally sewn in. I know because I did the glue and mesh trick that some use on their canopys thinking she'll be right. Pumped up my kite and within 5 minutes - POP!

timmybuddhadude
WA, 738 posts
14 Jul 2016 5:29PM
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Ok.thanx guys
Hoping for a second bladder as opposed to 100?
Can anyone send me quotes for that tear if not I am told fishing line and careful hand sewing ..zigzag for pressure..is ok sometimes thanx

ColoColo
QLD, 130 posts
16 Jul 2016 2:32PM
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timmybuddhadude said..
Ok.thanx guys
Hoping for a second bladder as opposed to 100?
Can anyone send me quotes for that tear if not I am told fishing line and careful hand sewing ..zigzag for pressure..is ok sometimes thanx


Triple zig-zag. It's impossible by hand.

timmybuddhadude
WA, 738 posts
16 Jul 2016 6:21PM
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ColoColo said...
timmybuddhadude said..
Ok.thanx guys
Hoping for a second bladder as opposed to 100?
Can anyone send me quotes for that tear if not I am told fishing line and careful hand sewing ..zigzag for pressure..is ok sometimes thanx


Triple zig-zag. It's impossible by hand.


Poo.and thanx.how do I get it fixed cheap

kernal
WA, 541 posts
17 Jul 2016 6:27AM
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timmybuddhadude said...
ColoColo said...
timmybuddhadude said..
Ok.thanx guys
Hoping for a second bladder as opposed to 100?
Can anyone send me quotes for that tear if not I am told fishing line and careful hand sewing ..zigzag for pressure..is ok sometimes thanx


Triple zig-zag. It's impossible by hand.


Poo.and thanx.how do I get it fixed cheap




Same place you use to get your laundry done when you were a young fella

ColoColo
QLD, 130 posts
18 Jul 2016 10:20AM
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timmybuddhadude said..

ColoColo said...

timmybuddhadude said..
Ok.thanx guys
Hoping for a second bladder as opposed to 100?
Can anyone send me quotes for that tear if not I am told fishing line and careful hand sewing ..zigzag for pressure..is ok sometimes thanx



Triple zig-zag. It's impossible by hand.



Poo.and thanx.how do I get it fixed cheap



cheap!?

Geesus man, what are you prepared to pay for that repair $20 (sticky tape solution) or $200 (professionally sewen, never a problem again)

timmybuddhadude
WA, 738 posts
18 Jul 2016 1:15PM
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Agreed.but can get another rabbit 012 for 250..so what do u do

FlyByKite
WA, 103 posts
18 Jul 2016 8:26PM
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timmybuddhadude said..
Agreed.but can get another rabbit 012 for 250..so what do u do


Buy the $250 one and use the one you've got for spares.

I fix kites and bladders - Going by what I can see in the pic -
I don't think you'll find anyone that will charge less than $150 to repair
that LE and bladder professionally.

Cost depends on how big the tear in the bladder is and whether or not the LE
tear is only on the LE or continues down into the canopy.


timmybuddhadude
WA, 738 posts
18 Jul 2016 9:17PM
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ok

Thanks

I found loads of wainman punches and wainman this and that on the web for 250 last week but now they are all gone...i wonder if someone saw my pic and boUght them all...









timmybuddhadude
WA, 738 posts
20 Jul 2016 9:42AM
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ColoColo
QLD, 130 posts
20 Jul 2016 1:45PM
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I c an fix the bladder but not the leading edge. That requires a professional seamstress... err a guy that can sew!

timmybuddhadude
WA, 738 posts
24 Jul 2016 10:44PM
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Bump
So I guess theres noone out there brEaking a wainman
No worries
Thanks anyway

Swavek
WA, 393 posts
3 Aug 2016 6:35AM
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You can email the photos to WA Sail Repair and they will give you a quote. Have been using them for the last 3 years - all repairs very professional and never had to come back with the same problem. Prices are reasonable and quality very good. My most expensive repair was $140 - middle line snapped on my bar and then right line torn off the tip of my kite.

sailrepairwa.com/2/

timmybuddhadude
WA, 738 posts
23 Aug 2016 8:12PM
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Ok swavek..thanks.....that dude was away and dave did a good enough job..

LooK at that.....


Did a temporary(?)fix on bladder myself which may..i hope..last...after lots of expert advice though

The sewing....




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