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Gong Superpower 6m Bladder

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Created by AndyShwartz > 9 months ago, 25 Jun 2020
AndyShwartz
WA, 134 posts
25 Jun 2020 6:39AM
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Hi All,

I ran over the leading edge of my gong 6m superpower . The wind wing was repaired in a day however I've tried to get a quote from gong and it's been a while. I'm new to kites and wind wings. Can I get an alternative bladder, or a repair? I was a little surprised how flimsy bladders are.

The 6m Superpower has been great fun. Pumping the wing you really get some speed up.

Thanks

hilly
TAS, 7195 posts
25 Jun 2020 10:12AM
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Ryan at www.facebook.com/thesaildoctoraus/ fixed mine. They are the same as kite bladders so easy to fix.

AndyShwartz
WA, 134 posts
25 Jun 2020 9:41AM
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Cheers need to get out on water ASAP

Fenbelton
1 posts
30 Aug 2020 12:35AM
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Hi Andy. how did you get on? Ive ran mine over today and gong are showing none in stock!?!?

juandesooka
615 posts
30 Aug 2020 4:19AM
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In kiting, there are after-market companies that either sell copies of common bladders or will make them custom. One is Air-Time in Oregon, maybe same available in australia? They tend to be the same price or a little cheaper than OEM, and good quality.

You can also repair bladders, even big rips. The pros use some sort of welding. I know people who have done with aquaseal patches and report them as strong as new. (eg may pop it again but in a different spot) I am leery of trusting a repaired bladder kiting, but less risk in winging, as you can just paddle in.

AndyShwartz
WA, 134 posts
30 Aug 2020 7:21AM
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Fenbelton said..
Hi Andy. how did you get on? Ive ran mine over today and gong are showing none in stock!?!?


Got it patched by Ryan the sail doctor. Mine was obliterated too.

AndyShwartz
WA, 134 posts
18 Sep 2020 8:54AM
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Be careful inflating the centre strut. There's a gap where it meets the leading edge.

stanley71
WA, 223 posts
19 Sep 2020 2:58PM
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Fenbelton said..
Hi Andy. how did you get on? Ive ran mine over today and gong are showing none in stock!?!?


just to clarify .. 'ran over' with a car?

stanley71
WA, 223 posts
19 Sep 2020 2:58PM
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Fenbelton said..
Hi Andy. how did you get on? Ive ran mine over today and gong are showing none in stock!?!?


just to clarify .. 'ran over' with a car?



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