Welcome to HP KiteKrafters, the kite ER room at Harbor Wind & Kite Co. For over 20 years we’ve been doctoring kite patients here, mending broken bones (spars), replacing spines, fixing elbows (edge connectors), patching scrapes, tears and bruises on skin (sails), rebuilding mangled noses, replacing bridle legs, and operating on tails. Over the years and after thousands of kite patients, we’ve seen it all. Fortunately we have never lost a patient. I admit that on several occasions we had some kites that were in such bad shape after their accident that I thought they might not make it, but I’m happy to report that our HP KiteKrafter Docs pulled them through and they all survived to fly another day!

Kite retrofitting. Today there are molded kite parts that were never dreamed of when the kites of yesteryear were built. We have new lighter, stronger spars; stand-off fittings, nocks, end caps, bridles, edge connectors, Ferrules, T-connectors, nose guards, bungee cords, line connections and the list goes on and on thanks in large part to the aerospace industry.

We can replace your frame with lighter spars, get rid of your old vinyl tube fittings and replace them with new molded fittings, add new stand-offs and edge connectors, new nocks and bungee cords, replace your old bridle, get rid of the metal connectors and tune-up your kite and bring it into the 21st century. All at a very modest cost considering the major retrofit. Your kite will fly better than ever before and the retrofit will add many years to a superior performance. Most customers say, “Geez, it never looked so good!” Email us with your kite brand name or size dimensions and approximate year that it was built. We will send you an estimate by return email.

Kite Repairs: Our HP KiteKrafters are experienced aerodynamic craftsmen. They understand the mechanics of kites. Our repair kite ER room is stocked with thousands of parts collected over the years that allow us to be able to repair or replace almost any part of your kite that is damaged. If we don’t have the part or fixture, and it is no longer available from the manufacturer, our KiteKrafters can build a new one. Our repair expertise almost always restores your kite to its original condition. If possible, we will make it better than new. Send us your broken kite. We will estimate the repairs FREE of charge, and you can decide whether to repair or buy new.

• Stop flying your kite. Check your kite completely. If there is any damage or you are in doubt, it’s time to stop flying. Remember, the more you attempt to fly a damaged kite, the worse the damage will get.
  
  
• Disconnect your kite immediately. In a strong wind after a crash, most damaged kites will be damaged further unless they are released from the flying lines immediately.
  
  
• Carefully assess the damage. What ever is broken, torn or splintered, do not throw it away! Keep every tiny piece of the kite that you can find, fabric, spars, fittings, stand-offs, everything. This is a must! Many times the only way our repair craftsmen can piece it all back together and replace or rebuild parts is to have the broken original to work with. This is very important with fabric as well. Save it all. Every shred!
  
  
• Pack it securely for shipping. Use the smallest box possible to ship the kite. No need for Styrofoam or bubble wrap.
  
  
• DO NOT SEND LINES & HANDLES OR OTHER ACCESSORIES!

• If you are unsure about repairing: make several photos of the damage and email them to us with a brief description of the accident particulars and we will estimate the cost and time required to repair your kite FREE of charge and get back to you.

• If you are sure about repairing:

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  • Harbor Wind & Kite Co
    HP KiteKrafters – Repairs
    1575 Spinnaker Dr. #107
    Ventura, CA 93001

Kite Repair Kits - Are you a do-it-yourself kite person? Email us with your kite specs and needs and we will put together a Kite Repair Kit specific to your kite’s needs. We will ship it to you immediately and help you get back in the wind ASAP.