How to repair a kite bladder - Fixing a 8M 2022 Duotone Rebel SLS

You will need:
-Soapy water
-Type A Repair tape,
-Scissors
Kitesurfing - Kiteboarding kite repair how to

[@DNNYZGLR]

Happened to my 3 brandnew dice SLS the same way. Shouldn’t have bought SLS material. You can find SLS kites everywhere in the repairshops nowadays. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Franprogreso]

A mi también me paso es una falla de fábrica

[@avgazz7423]

Happened to my 2022 Duotone dice SLS as well.

[@scottmeineke3820]

This is happening much too often on Duotone kites with these new lightweight bladders, pinholes, and also seams splitting 😮 Duotone is not acknowledging this fault😮I am switching Kite Brands when manufacturer does not stand behind products will not support that brand. This is the only way to get them to step up and back there product. There are other kite manufacturer that have more reliable gear, and superior customer service. Core Kites for those interested.

[@octavtirziu7455]

Have the same problem on rebel sls 2022 7m ,2023 8 and 9m, and now barnd new evo dlab 8m

[@freddydad1]

Thanks a lot, very useful vid

[@user-be7ic6it8m]

I had exactly the same and my Kite was completely new. That really sucks!

[@peapob]

just had my 2023 Neo 9m pls explode on the beach totally destroyed the bladder and leading edge for no reason only light wear and tear after a year no issues previously asked my supplier not interested as apparently if there's any marks at all its your fault have flown many brands and none are as bad as duotone for longevity

[@pzorner1]

Just bought used 8m 2022 SLS Rebel. Same exact issue same spot

[@pegas2929]

Found a good deal on a new 14m. Should i buy it? I have a 2019 14m with no isuess so far.

[@Lolzomolo]

Excellent kite when it's flying just a tad flimsy

[@maxence4239]

Do you know if Duotone fixed the issue with it ? I would buy a neo sls 11 2022 but it may be preferable to go for the 2021 ?

[@scottmeineke3820]

Have a 2021 same issues, bladder material is too thin.

[@maxence4239]

@@scottmeineke3820 took a 2023 finaly, hope it will be good !

[@robinfrenzy]

So you're saying this doesn't seem to happen with the 2021 SLS models?

[@Lolzomolo]

Didn't to me

[@scottmeineke3820]

Same issues, any Duotone Kitesurf with this lightweight bladder material, but seems to be much more often with SLS.

[@scottmeineke3820]

Would not buy any Duotone Kitesurf at this time, they need to remedy this fault issue, and acknowledge. The percentage of their kites with this problem is much too high, and have yet to admit the fault? What about the sessions missed? Can not rely on their kites. I switched brands, will not support a manufacturer with these ethics.