Kerry Sail Company
 
 

Kerry Sail Company expanded into kite repair in 2004 when Ireland's ever growing band of kiters came looking for a fast local service.


Since then, we have built up a reputation for fast, quality repairs, and have been approached by (amongst others) Flexifoil, Cabrinha and North to carry out Irish warranty repair issues.


The loft has a large stock of materials in most colours and styles to make sure any repairs have minimal visual or performance impact on your kite.


Leading edges including internal bladder welding, struts, canopy rips, line attachment points and anything else are possible.


Panel reconstruction is the industry standard over panel replacement and is our preferred method, but when necessary, full or part panel replacement is no problem. We will gladly discuss all options and the viability of repairing older kites.

 
Kite Repair
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Rob kiting in the Philippines
 


For leading edge bladders, Rob has developed a unique technique of welding in new sections, which can often save an exploded bladder, and a chunk of change. Multi point inflation bladders ("one pump" "octopus" etc) are all repairable, but bear in mind that removal and reinsertion of these bladders takes an aeon (ages) and will incur additional charges. Feel free to remove your kite's bladder yourself (i.e recommended) and post it down for repair. You'll save on carriage too!


Kites MUST be washed on both sides with FRESH WATER and dry and free from any salt or sand before any work can be carried out. (Tape doesn't stick to salt and sand wrecks sewing machines!) We can wash and dry your kite at the loft but the service will incur a flat rate charge of €15. Washing your kite in the sea, or the stream next to the beach doesn't count! Also, putting your kite back into a wet sandy bag will set you back to square one. Cleanliness is paramount!


When sending your kite, please enclose your name, address, and phone number along with a small description of what needs repairing. Your kite bag weighs more than your kite so consider not sending it as this will affect the postage costs each way.


If you require further information or want to discuss specifics, please call.










*PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO LIMITED STORAGE SPACE IN THE LOFT, WE CANNOT KEEP LOOKING AT YOUR KITE FOREVER.  KSC RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SELL / RECYCLE / GIVE AWAY  YOUR KITE AFTER 6 MONTHS TO RECOVER ANY OUTSTANDING COSTS! - WE PROBABLY WON’T, BUT YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED THAT WE MIGHT!!*