Please clean and remove all sand before sending any gear to us. Damaged areas must be marked on the actual item with tape or ink so that they are easily located.
Prior to us beginning any repairs, we require the following pictures be emailed to us to at info@nykitecenter.com.
- A picture of the top or front of the whole item - the entire equipment must be visible in the picture (circle damaged area)
- A picture of the bottom or back of the whole item - the entire equipment must be visible in the picture (circle damaged area)
- A close up picture of the damage
- A close up picture of the serial number
A $40 minimum charge will apply if your equipment requires cleaning or drying.
A $50 minimum labor charge will apply for diagnosing gear issues before repair cost and parts cost are assessed.
Below are rates for some commonly requested repairs
- Canopy Patch: $80 per hour
- Canopy Repair (professional): Depends on severity of damage, an estimate will be given prior to work.*
- Strut and Leading Edge Bladder Replacement (or patching): $80 per hour + cost of replacement bladder(s) and or valves.*
- Bar Repair: $80 per hour + cost of replacement part(s).*
- Board Repair: Cost determined by type and severity of damage.*
- Wetsuit Repair: Cost determined by type and severity of damage.*
*The NY Kite Center reserves the right to add any additional charges for certain types of repairs.
Kiteboarding is fun so get your kite fixed quick so we can get you back on the water!