Morrunya Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I know that the normal way to wash your rev sail after a long day of flying is to just rinse it off, but has anyone ever tried putting it through the washing machine and dryer? Would this cause anything to happen to the colors, or cause the edges to fray or anything? I just randomly thought about this, (Because my brain just works like that) a day or two ago, I thought that after a long week of kiting, It might be nice to through it through the cycle to get it all squeaky clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Um, it'd be a good way to kill the UV coating and increase the porosity of the sail (less effective in light wind). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayNunes Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Do you think a little dip in the Ocean is the Same as a Washing... He He He Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWayne Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I know that the normal way to wash your rev sail after a long day of flying is to just rinse it off, but has anyone ever tried putting it through the washing machine and dryer? Would this cause anything to happen to the colors, or cause the edges to fray or anything? I just randomly thought about this, (Because my brain just works like that) a day or two ago, I thought that after a long week of kiting, It might be nice to through it through the cycle to get it all squeaky clean. Stick with cool fresh water and a soft spounge. Denny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzer Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I know that the normal way to wash your rev sail after a long day of flying is to just rinse it off, but has anyone ever tried putting it through the washing machine and dryer? Would this cause anything to happen to the colors, or cause the edges to fray or anything? I just randomly thought about this, (Because my brain just works like that) a day or two ago, I thought that after a long week of kiting, It might be nice to through it through the cycle to get it all squeaky clean. AH ...........................no! If the sail is really dirty you can clean it using Woolite. A really mild detergent. Make a solution in a bucket and apply with a sponge. Rinse well with lots of water. You will be happy with the results. If it is just dusty from the beach ....Just use water. Get the grit out of the end caps and spars. Towel dry the sail and let dry naturally. Bazzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrunya Posted February 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Ok. Thx. I thought I'd ask before I just go and try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloo Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Good that you asked B4 you tried it Spence. One good thing about this family is you wont get flamed for asking questions. What about a tumble drier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Save water: shower with your kite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hear hear Steve, right on with that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloo Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 isnt that like a little bit, well kinky!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Kinky no, I shower with my kites all the time.................. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AldenMiller Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Oh no, bad visual! Sorry Ben! -Alden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnmitchell Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Kinky no, I shower with my kites all the time.................. Ben Maybe that is where you got your virus. Get well soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hoath Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 isnt that like a little bit, well kinky!! Not if you keep your eyes closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortflyer Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Now I see why Scarlette is so popular (places order ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudsli Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 hi all. my method, run bath with warm water, add some baby shampoo, take out spars, give kite a good wash in bath, take out of bath, turn on shower and rinse then hang to dry over shower rail. end result a kite that is clean and smells nice to boot. never had any probs doing this. all the best steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone in Shoe Bob Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 hi all.my method, run bath with warm water, add some baby shampoo, take out spars, give kite a good wash in bath, take out of bath, turn on shower and rinse then hang to dry over shower rail. end result a kite that is clean and smells nice to boot. never had any probs doing this. all the best steve. Me too, works a treat. I had a spare vented sail that, thought had seen better days, I had offered it to a friend but thought I would freshen it up first, did exactly as you do and once it had dried out it looked almost as good as new and I began to have second thoughts. Still a promise is a promise and maybe I will get my reward in the next life. Wouldn't use anything stronger than baby shampoo though and even then only very sparingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bri Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Read somewhere, hair conditioner is good for your lines and kite. BRIAN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor99 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Read somewhere, hair conditioner is good for your lines and kite. I find that hard to believe. I used it on my hair many years ago, and look what happened - half turned white and the rest fell out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWayne Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 If nothing else, it'll make 'em smell good. Denny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayNunes Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 If they need washing.. Its time for new ones.. He He He Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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