Spare Parts

A well-stocked kite spare parts kit can turn a session-ending problem into a five-minute fix — bladders, struts, valves, and leading edge sections are all field-repairable with the right parts.

The most common failures are bladder punctures in struts and leading edges, valve failures, and tip bridle wear. Carrying a set of spare bladders for your kite sizes, a valve repair kit, and the manufacturer's repair tape means you can handle most issues at the beach. Leading edge and strut repairs are also achievable with the right two-part adhesive and a spare section.

• Bladders: strut and leading edge replacement bladders for your specific kite
• Valves: Duotone, Cabrinha, and North valve replacement kits
• Repair materials: manufacturer-specific dacron patches, adhesives, and tape

Stock up on the essentials for your kite brand — a small spare parts kit pays for itself on the first trip it saves.