From: Date: Mon, 16 Jan 1995 15:19:20 -1000 From: Judy L.Winkler Message-Id: Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice) Subject: Re: Fixing ripstop Have had occasion to do a number of repairs and have had a lot of luck with ripstop tape. I've just stuck it on, rubbed it down well with the edge of a coin and gone on flying --- but then, I don't sew, so the thought of putting a seam together again hasn't crossed my mind. P.S. If you've really torn the kite up (and it's not a competition one), you might want to put some tape on the other side to balance it a bit - or make a pretty design... Kind of a laissez faire approach to flying = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Mon, 16 Jan 1995 14:22:43 -1000 From: pconnor@alkali.otago.ac.nz (Paul Connor) Message-Id: Organization: University of Otago Subject: Fixing ripstop I have a small stunter made of ripstop which managed to get punctured over summer (in this part of the world). The hole does not seem to be growing but should I do something about it? A simple sow back together or a small patch? I am new to ripstop and am not sure what to do. Thanks for any info Paul Connor Chem. Department University of Otago Dunedin New Zealand. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Tue, 17 Jan 1995 01:15:28 -1000 From: tom@minster.york.ac.uk (Tom Jackson) Message-Id: <790341328.11745@minster.york.ac.uk> Organization: Department of Computer Science, University of York, England Subject: Re: Fixing ripstop Paul Connor (pconnor@alkali.otago.ac.nz) wrote: : I have a small stunter made of ripstop which managed to get punctured over : summer (in this part of the world). : The hole does not seem to be growing but should I do something about it? : A simple sow back together or a small patch? It's best to patch it because even if it's not spreading now, it may start before too long and you'll end up with a useless sail. You can buy ripstop repair tape. It comes in various colours and has a strong self-adhesive backing. Cut a small patch and stick it on the hole. I normally do it both sides of the hole to prevent fraying. The tape is cheap and most kite dealers will sell you small strips (they may even have an odd piece in their draw that they might give you). A cheap alternative is to use that brown, thin parcel tape. It's ugly, but light and sticks well - I use this in emergencies to strap all kind of kite bits together!!! tom. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Tue, 17 Jan 1995 08:22:53 -1000 From: sasaki@netope.harvard.edu (Marty Sasaki) Message-Id: <3fh1tt$s4r@netope.harvard.edu> Organization: Harvard OIT Network Services Subject: Re: Fixing ripstop In article , pconnor@alkali.otago.ac.nz (Paul Connor) writes: |>The hole does not seem to be growing but should I do something about it? |>A simple sow back together or a small patch? If you can sew, get a piece of the same type of fabric and just sew a patch on. I would use two rows of stitching. I've accidentally pushed a soldering iron or snipped a sail with scissors and have used star shaped patches of a contrasting color to fix the damaged area. Some folks have asked to have these stars added to their kites... Ripstop tape works also. I usually use two pieces of tape, one on each side to repair a hole or a tear. The high wind kites that Storm Front uses have several patches using tape and have held together for several months... -- Marty Sasaki Harvard University Sasaki Kite Fabrications sasaki@harvard.edu Network Services Division 26 Green Street 617-496-4320 10 Ware Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Cambridge, MA 02138-4002 phone/fax: 617-522-8546 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Thu, 19 Jan 1995 09:18:23 -1000 From: andrew@tug.com (Andrew Beattie) Message-Id: Organization: /usr/lib/news/organisation Subject: Re: Fixing ripstop pconnor@alkali.otago.ac.nz (Paul Connor) writes: >The hole does not seem to be growing but should I do something about it? >A simple sow back together or a small patch? Andrew's tips on using rip-stop repair tape: 1) *White* tape on the back of the kite shows up least on all colours. 2) Cut the corners of the tape to be curved - sharp corners give it a point to peel from 3) Peter Lynn says that the best stuff in the world is a clear adhesive film from Bainbridge, but I don't know what it's called and havn't seen it anywhere other than in Peter's bum-bag. 4) Sew it in place for an effective repair 5) I don't always follow my own advice. Andrew -- Read the Kite FAQ's: ftp.hawaii.edu:/pub/rec/kites/faq o /\ Kite Jumping: For sale: Prototype Keelless Rowlands Flowform. 2.3m^2 |_ \/ If you want 2.3m^2, Spectra Bridle, Flo-Yellow Carrington Fabric, US$80 (_\ to fly, use a Email: andrew@tug.com WWW: http://kfs.org/~gaffer Hangglider = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Mon, 23 Jan 1995 06:39:00 -1000 From: Juergen_Stengel@du2.maus.de (Juergen Stengel) Message-Id: <199501231839.a62913@du2.maus.de> Subject: Re: Fixing ripstop Hello Paul, if the hole in your kite is not too big, the best method to fix it, is a small piece of self-adhesive ribstop. Contact your local kite dealer. He should have the right colour. If you prefer to fly in strong winds, you should sew up the piece with the sail of your kite. Many windy greetings from Germany J|rgen Hope my english is not too poor. --- Einstein v0.70w = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Wed, 1 Feb 1995 10:06:16 -1000 From: coreykite@aol.com (Coreykite) Message-Id: <3gopjo$lna@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Subject: Re: Fixing ripstop Of all the repair materials I have used... 3M Scotch brand Clear Plastc Tape - $2 at your local hardware store is THE BEST I have EVER found! Round the corners and tape front & back. Clear shows less than white! We use translucent fabric and ANY color will show your patch... reminding you of that moment of stupidity whenever you fly that kite. Thanks, but I don't need reminders. aoxomoxoa coreykite@aol.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Thu, 2 Feb 1995 12:52:13 -1000 From: pconnor@alkali.otago.ac.nz (Paul Connor) Message-Id: Organization: University of Otago Subject: Re: Fixing Ripstop Thanks for the info. I have sent my parents to the local Kite shop (~5hrs drive away) to get some ripstop tape. Thanks from the Southern Summer. Paul Connor Dunedin New Zealand = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =