Sail Repairman?

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Marco Zee
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Sail Repairman?

Post by Marco Zee »

Hi folks,
On one of my not-so-perfect landing, I ended up tearing the sail on my HG.
I emailed Steve down at Blue Sky, but he's got "at least" a one month backup.

Does anyone know of a sail repair person in the Baltimore/Washington area that can repair a tear in a HG wing?

The wing is a Falcon II trailing edge.

thanks and happy landings to all,

Marco

Has anyone heard of, or from, Daryl Voorhees at V-Sails? He has done work for me in the past, but has relocated.
Danny Brotto
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Re: Sail Repairman?

Post by Danny Brotto »

Marco

You might try windsurfing and sailboat shops although they might want you to take the sail off the frame (and they may be wiggy about liability.)

Give Highland a call and see what they think.

Danny Brotto
bustedwing2
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Re: Sail Repairman?

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If it's not a high stress area sail tape/patch material (sticky) can be used until it's convenient to get it repaired.Marine supply stores have it.RichB
hang_pilot
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Re: Sail Repairman?

Post by hang_pilot »

Marco Zee wrote:Does anyone know of a sail repair person in the Baltimore/Washington area that can repair a tear in a HG wing?
Hi, Marco -

John Middleton (Silverwings) and Sunny Venesky (Highland) both can do sail repair and will let you know what they are or are not comfortable handling.

~Daniel
Danny Brotto
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Re: Sail Repairman?

Post by Danny Brotto »

Trailing edge tear need to be sewn... sticky tape alone will not do!

Danny Brotto
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