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Rowboater
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Username: Rowboater
Post Number: 6
Registered: 4-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 11:38 am: | |
Anyone have any advice on patching a kids ski tube.I am referring to the kind you would pull behind a boat.Our tube has a small hole right on the seam.I have tried a couple of different patches/adhesives but nothing seems to last for long.Hate to throw the tube out as its a small leak in only one chamber. Thanks in advance for any help. |
Beachman
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Username: Beachman
Post Number: 21
Registered: 3-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 2:29 pm: | |
Maybe try a swimming pool patch kit?
Good luck. |
Pier_review
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Username: Pier_review
Post Number: 19
Registered: 4-2009
| | Posted on Monday, September 28, 2009 - 2:46 am: | |
Seam leaks are really tough to remedy. Here's some links to try
http://www.ehow.com/how_2253032_repair-holes-seams-inflatables.html
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86244181.tip.html
There's plenty more out there... just google how to fix inflatable seams and perhaps specify the material your ski tube is constructed from
Cheers! |
Waltsailor
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Username: Waltsailor
Post Number: 11
Registered: 3-2009
| | Posted on Monday, September 28, 2009 - 9:37 am: | |
If it's a very small leak in the seam, not a hole, you may be able to repair it with fix-a-flat. There is an expensive version of fix-a-flat that is used for inflatable dinghies, but that's more expensive than buying a new tube. Just so you know, all West Marine inflatable tubes are 50% off and then another 20% off at the Rehoboth store. |
Rowboater
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Username: Rowboater
Post Number: 7
Registered: 4-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, October 04, 2009 - 7:52 am: | |
Walt,
Thanks for the heads up on West Marine inflatables sale.Picked the kids up a new tube there yesterday.The store in New Castle County (across from the airport) also had fishbites on sale for a $1.00 a pack. |