Fractured Axel

Fri Jan 30, 2004 9:25 pm

Davey suggested that excessive tension may have popped the stitching there... when I undid the velcro the seam bust open an inch...

It definitely appears to be the tension in the sail that has bust the thread along the spine.. Just a warning to other N. owners.

Fri Jan 30, 2004 9:33 pm

Andy because this is the back side of my N. the tape covers the stitching. Hmmmm................................interesting !

Fri Jan 30, 2004 9:35 pm

I was thinking I might do that... but I'll have to wait until I can get my hands on mylar tape :rolleyes:

I think I'll do it tomorrow without, and keep an eye open for mylar tape when I'm out and about... otherwise it's a trip to Newbury in the rain tomorrow...

Sat Jan 31, 2004 11:17 am

Quick question for when I put this thing back together...

Longer standoffs on the outside or inside? :oops:

Bastiaan · Sat Jan 31, 2004 11:32 am

Apart from this damage, what shape is the kite in?
If the rest is very good and sorting out this would mean another good while with it, I would get it fixed by someone. There must be someone out there wanting to earn a few bob by fixing kites properly, even on a informal basis. Other wise repair tape on both sides and stich the her up.
B.

jimothy · Sat Jan 31, 2004 12:23 pm

re Flexifoil "1 month" repair promise - this is not a guarantee against bad workmanship/materials, but in fact IN ADDITION TO the normal protection, and says they will repair it within one month, even if you trash it by flying it into the ground.

Under trading law, ALL consumer produsts must be "of a saleable quality, and fit for the purposes they were intended for" this, for a kite, should include any tricks, as far as I'm concerned, even deadlauches, and although you may argue that the company is not under any obligation to repair it, I would imaginet that in the very small world of kiting any manufacturer would fall over themselves to help if only to keep a good reputation.

SteveR · Sat Jan 31, 2004 1:21 pm

Andy, am thinking that longer outer stand off will produce a flatter channel, which would normally increase lift - the Nirvana UL and SUL a wider spacing between the stand offs to increase this channel width. Conversely, a long inner stand off would likely result in an angled sale, which would reduce the effective AoA. It might need higher winds, and due to the increased horizontal stabiliser effect, might also be more precise. The again I could be talking utter Roger Mellie.. :oops:

SteveR · Sat Jan 31, 2004 1:22 pm

Hmmm. I can feel an E2 experiment coming on.... :idea:

Sat Jan 31, 2004 1:28 pm

1) I'm fixing it myself.
2) The rest of the kite is in pretty good nick. I'm going to take the opportunity to tidy up a few scruffy bit of dacron.
3) I don't really want to experiment with the standoffs, just want someone to take a look at their Nirvana and tell me which way round it is.
:lol:

Sat Jan 31, 2004 2:08 pm

Longer stand-offs inside.

Sat Jan 31, 2004 2:15 pm

Cheers Craig. I didn't even realise they were different until I put them on the table :shock:

Sun Feb 01, 2004 12:32 am

Got clear duck tape from Homebase... will begin repairs tomorrow (with pics for those who care... mainly it's an excuse to play with the camera :lol:

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Sun Feb 01, 2004 6:22 pm

Finished, and very pleased with the repair. Few photos in my gallery:
http://fracturedaxel.co.uk/phpBB2/nickp ... dy&sub=gal

Stitching's not perfect, but it's strong and taped now.

Mon Feb 02, 2004 8:21 am

looks good. You can do all my repairs now.............................please.

Mon Feb 02, 2004 9:11 am

Yeah.. I'd wait til
a) I've flown it and
b) You've seen it up close
before making rash statements like that :lol:

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