fixing a trike sail

[lefssa]

What is the best and strongest way to patch a tear in a trike sail?

[Frootbat]

Hallo Deon,

Is this a quiz/brain teaser or a real question?? (he-he)

[lefssa]

Real question i would like to know what most of the guys are using, the patch from solo wings is ok but is there something better.

[AndyG]

You can have a patch of wing fabric sewn on.

[Tailspin]

There are many ways to repair the fabric.
Where is the tear ?
How long is the tear ?

[wiskeyfoxtrot]

Lefssa,

You can buy patches in various colours from sailing shops. The material they use in sails seems to be very similar as our wings ( Dacron ? ). They have a sticky side , so to apply is easy and quick. I have used this on my wing for small tears etc and it works well. Not expensive either.

Hope this can help you.

Later

[lefssa]

The tear is actually along one of the ribs on a bantam, seems to be wearing through. i patchet it on the outside but it does not look good. i intend taking the sail off and putting a patch on the inside of the wing. ill try a sailing shop thanks.