Leaking deflation valve

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luiking1
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Joined: 04/11/2007 - 17:48
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Leaking deflation valve

I have my first kite repair and want to get some advice.

I have a 12m Naish and the deflation valve is leaking. I removed the bladder and the leak is at the edge of the valve. It looks like the rim pulled away from the bladder slightly, resulting in a small leak.

Does anyone have any advice on fixing this? I have the original repair kit provided with the kite. What I don't know is if it is better to replace the valve completely (if yes, how?), or if I can simply fill the hole in.

Thanks for any help.

Lui

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Mel
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Joined: 02/11/2005 - 21:15
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I've tried without success to patch it. You might have some success by pushing some sort of adhesive underneath. Same stuff as you use to stick a patch on it.

-Mel

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