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Forums > Wing Foiling General

Wing Bladder Repair?

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Created by FoilColorado > 9 months ago, 31 May 2021
FoilColorado
146 posts
31 May 2021 10:46PM
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Has anyone attempted and/or succeeded at patching/repairing a burst wingding bladder? Please see photos - and thanks


foilthegreats
633 posts
1 Jun 2021 12:10AM
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Yes, using Tear-Aid Repairs Patch Roll Kit for Type A Fabrics.

The trick is to get the plastic as flat as possible so you don't get any "air veins" through the tape. I've repaired worse looking blowouts than pictured. I basically keep adding tape until I don't get anymore leaks.

Good luck!

foilthegreats
633 posts
1 Jun 2021 12:22AM
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airsail
QLD, 1378 posts
1 Jun 2021 6:25AM
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I had a similar hole in a bladder, yes, getting it flat enough for tearaid to work is hard. I chose to heat seal the stretched nipple area then tear aid over the top.
Heat sealing is easy with a piece of dowel, two pieces of baking paper and an iron. Use the dowel to create an edge to seal along and the two pieces of baking paper either side of the bladder to stop sticking.
Seems to be holding fine so far.

SilverFoilSurfer
SA, 99 posts
31 Jan 2022 7:32AM
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Had to do a repair a few days ago:



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