Kite replacement parts

[highvoltj]

Hello All,
I am wondering if there is anyone out there in the local kiting community who may have a selection of extra kite replacement parts that they sell to repair older kites instead of tossing them...I am actually looking for replacement bladder's for an '05 North Rhino, and they seem to be rather expensive on-line...and this kite is still nice and crispy so I dont want to just toss it...I'm not 'wired' that way, and I am hoping someone else out there feel's the same! ;-)
Have a great day and "Pray for Wind"!!!

[Erik]

I recently tore my '09 north vegas 9m in half when in New Caladiona. I threw out the kite to save weight on the fly home, but kept all the bladders. Your welcome to them if they fit.

[reyrivera]

What size is your Rhino?
Two pump system?
Looking for strut bladders or leading edge? If strut bladders, which ones and how long is the strut bladder?
Can you still patch your old bladders?

[highvoltj]

Hey, Thankyou so much for your replies...I found that the leading edge bladder is still intact, but both pump valves are missing. I am assuming I may be able to buy the "stick-on" valves to replace, but I want to make sure the bladder is still good to go. The kite is a 16m which may not see much use here, but the canopy is still like new, and I cant force myself to toss it!! LOL Anyway, I will measure the sizes of missing bladders and post later today. It was a kite I purchased on ebay ( you know how that goes) and the guy said it was ready to fly!! Yea...Right!! Anyway, I have it and now will fix it!!
Thanks again!!!
Jon
707-529-4363

[highvoltj]

Oh...btw, it is not a single-pump system, each bladder fills seperately....old school! ;-)

[Yoda]

The kite is a 16m which may not see much use here, but the canopy is still like new, and I cant force myself to toss it!!

If this project becomes more hassle than it's worth, but you're still having reservations about tossing it, I suggest contacting Mafia Bags in SF. They will take that kite and transform it into a functional repurposed product.
http://www.mafiabags.com

[tgautier]

An 05 16m kite? Are you serious? Sounds like a good project to make a backpack or a jacket out of. Trust your life to? You must not value your health and safety very much bro.

[spvone]

I learned to kite on a 2005 16m rhino. What color is it?

[highvoltj]

Thanks tgautier for your logic and insight...think I am going to donate to Mafia Bags.. maybe we shall see some way kool orange bags and backpacks out there!!! ;-)