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Professionals in Kites Since 1993 (yes we were small then)

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Have rats eaten your kite? Don't laugh it happens.

No Worries!

We repair ANY brand of kite with any type of damage including but not only:

Cabrinha, FlexiFoil, North, Airush, Naish, Ozone, Wipika, rrd, GlobeRider Kites, Liquid Force, Caution, WindWing Slingshot Gaastra and cabrinha crossbow and switchblade repair

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WindFire Designs Kite Repair Service

We believe that if a kite is repaired properly, not only will it perform flawlessly, but you may even want to show it off.

WindFire Designs provides a complete service for kite repairs of any kind. We specialize in kitesurfing kites and have done literally thousands of them. We also do plenty of ram-air foils. When your kite is with us for repair, we proceed with care and precision and with fast turn-around depending on our current workload. Special part orders and other junk can make a repair take longer but we'll tell you that stuff.

Our specially modified sewing machines allow us to line up and repair rips fiber-for-fiber. WindFire Designs kite repair means near zero performance loss.

Still worried? If you are unsure about the repairability of your kite, simply email us a picture showing the damage and we'll let you know.

Go ahead, rush us. Write Time Sensitive (or something equally witty) on the outside of your box. Usually we can meet any deadline.


Our current workload status is (updated March 2008): 'pretty caught up so it's quick right now'

5 day turn-around

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We are trying to have minimal impact on the environment. Your kites will get a ride on the truckbike to be shipped.

Talk to a human!

352 219 4269 for free estimates or email us at tim@windfiredesigns.com

• Repairs should look really cool (a corollary of "chicks dig scars")

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Common questions about our kite repair service

Payment: Please email us to learn how payment works.  You'll find our customer-oriented offer is both easy and unusually generous. All advice is free! If you are not satisfied with our work, we'll do the work over or refund your money. It's that simple.

Cost: "Oh man, my kite looks bad, will it be expensive?"

Some damage looks bad but is relatively easy to repair. The flip side is some looks small and simple but actually takes longer because of its position in the kite's structure. Our customers often tell us that our prices are extremely reasonable.  We intend to keep hearing that.

Our prices relate only to the time we spend on your repair. We also have no minimum charge.  The price-range of repairs is generally between $25 and $180.  Please contact us for a free evaluation.

Bladders

Bladders: We exclusively work with and recommend Jim Haddox for any kite bladder damage. Together, our two shops act as one smooth and fast service. If your bladder has failed along with fabric damage, simply let us know that you'd like us to help on your repair ticket. 

Bladder Replacement and Repair: Jim Haddox "Bladderman" Your best option!

Jim Haddox does amazing professional bladder work with industrial heat-welding equipment that is often better than OEM and has thousands of bladders in stock with better prices than we've seen anywhere else. Feel free to send us your kite and ask us to handle it.

About the people who do your repairs
Tim Elverston (the Stitchiter) has worked professionally as a kite designer and builder for over 15 years. I've flown kites since I was 3 and had a Peter Powell at 9. What I really do is art but I disguise it as work so people don't notice.
Paul Forrestel (kite monkey) sewing like a maniac day in and day out. Kicking out kites like, you know, tomorrow.
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What do some of our customers have to say?
On March 10 2008 Sean Titmas wrote...

Tim,

Thanks again for such a good job repairing my Wipika. Everyone who sees the repair cannot believe that it was the same kite that was all busted up before. I've got another kite busted up like the first one. For some reason what ever I was doing wrong that caused my wipika to tear was the exact same thing I was doing when my friend let me fly his waroo while I was waiting for my kite to come back to me...

Thanks

Sean M. Titmas

Sean has a custom millwork and wood shop that does interior design and private hiding places.

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Round 3 of kite repair for Sean...

Tim,

All i needed to do was look at my two kites and the repair you did on them to see just how awesome your work is. Every time I show someone (6 at last count) they cannot believe just how great the repairs are. I have used my Wipika about 4 hours since the repair and it flys just like it did before the accident. You do professional work and it's worth every dollar charged. Thanks again and when you have time I want to talk about a custom logo for my kite.

Sean

On July 27th 2005 Rob Goldlust wrote...

Hi Tim

Used the kite for the last 3 days (FINALLY we had wind) ...... Repair is perfect. Thanks so much.

Rob

On May 27th 2006 Jonathan Arline wrote...

Dude! You sent me a brand new kite! Thanks. Cant even see the repair. How the Fact do you do it?

On Oct. 27 2003 Jonathan Shlafer wrote...

..."Oh bye the way Tim Elverston is awesome. Now I know why you recommend him. If I or any of my friends ever tear a kite he is our man. Thanks again for the hook ups."... Jonathan Shlafer, NY

On 5/29/04, John Dodd wrote...

Hello Tim -

Just reporting back. I took up the 12 yesterday (you fixed my leading edge) and had a blast. Zero performance loss is your claim, and I most certainly subscribe to it. Thank you for the awesome repair job...

On Oct 20 , 2005 Mark Johnson wrote...

Tim,

Thank you for the great work on my kites and the fast turn around time. You did a great job – it's hard to tell where the repairs are. You are the man!

Thanks again,

Mark Johnson

John Griffin wrote...

Thanks for my repair of my 20 meter Naish X2 sent thru Michael Percy! It was so good I cannot remember or find the damage site – I'm sending this kite with two tears (small) use your judgement in any repairs, and thanks.

Thanks to all our great customers!

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Even more junk to think about !
We buy used sails: Say what? We consider purchasing used high-end boat sails. That's right, we might buy boat sails. We are interested in buying mainly kevlar or cuben fiber sails. Consider selling your sails when they are blown out or damaged. Call us for a possible offer.

Need your own graphics on your kite? Have a look at a customized Wipika. We can do just about anything from dogs to dollar signs.

May we also suggest viewing our portfolios below.

Our portfolios:

 

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Kite repair in Florida and all of the USA.

Kiteboarding or kite boarding or kite surfing and snow kiting

Repairs on any kite Gaastra, Cabrinha, Takoon, F-One.

Slingshot Fuel, Naish Shockwave North Rhino Kite

Have your kite repaired by the best in the business.

WindFire Designs repairs kites including Wipika Matrix, Cabrinha Crossbow, or Switchblade. And we work on Singshot Fuel Kites Repaired. Best kite surfing kites repaired and traction kites. Pro Professional kite repair.

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Repairs on any kite for kite boarding, kite surfing and snow kiting including (this list is just an example of our range):

Wipika Matrix, Indy Kite Repair
Cabrinha crossbow and switchblade, Contra, revolver co2 Kites Repaired
F-One Impact, M6, Tribal Kite Repair
Slingshot Fuel Kite Repair
Naish Shockwave, Raven, Boxer, Element Kites Repaired
North Rhino, Vegas, Toro, Buster, Fabio, Husky, Lizard Kite Repair
Flexifoil Blade, Bullet, Rage, Ion, Fusion, Blade III, Sabre Kite Repair
Takoon Air, Wook, Nova, Kool2 kite Repair
Gaastra Vision 2, Force 2 kite Repair
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We get customers from all over this country and Canada. Here are just a few of the cities we've serviced:

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  • Emeryville CA
  • Darien CT
  • Jensen Beach FL
  • Charlotte NC
  • Duluth MN
  • Charleston SC
  • East Islip NY
  • Winter Park FL
  • Reno NV
  • St Petersburg FL
  • Plattsburgh NY
  • South Hero VT
  • Miami FL
  • Mishawaka IN
  • Healdsburg CA
  • Grand Rapids MI
  • Lynbrook NY
  • Cape Canaveral FL
  • San Mateo CA
  • Orlando FL
  • Tampa FL
  • Center Valley PA
  • Plano IL
  • Cape Coral FL
  • Savannah GA
  • Slidel LA
  • West Palm Beach FL
  • Winter Park FL
  • Mandeville LA
  • Fort Walten FL
  • Lake Park FL
  • Pensacola FL
  • Randolph NJ
  • Ponte Vedra FL
  • Gulf Breeze FL
  • Gloucester MA
  • Jupiter FL
  • Ft. Lauderdale FL
  • Portsmouth NH
  • Naples FL
  • Atlanta GA
  • Sarasota FL
  • Daytona FL
  • Stuart FL
  • Jackson WY
  • Juno Beach FL
  • Gainesville FL (our home town)
  • Jacksonville FL
  • Melbourne FL
  • St. Augustine FL
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