Groundswell repairs

Groundswell also provides the essential services to keep your gear up & running.

Groundswell is also home to Aloft Sail Repairs . Contact Aloft for
- Repairs on all types & brands of kites , windsurf sails & boat sails.
- Repairs on board bags & harnesses (up to a point ).
- Repair tapes , line sets ,rope, spectra™, battens , buckles ,bladders & all other bits & pieces .

Prices are estimates only Contact us for quotes
Panel replacements:		Sails - Windsurf	All prices from:
	Small panels		$80
	Mid size panels		$100 - $140
	Large panels		$140- $220
Patch Rips:		Sails - Windsurf
	in Monofilm <15mm		$25
	in Monofilm 150mm - 300mm		$30-65
	In Mast Sock - <80mm		$80
	In Mast sock - 70-120mm		$95-110
	In luff panel <80mm		$35
	In luff panel 70mm-150 mm		$45-75


Patch Rips:		Kites	All prices from
	in Canopy <80mm		$35
	in Canopy 70mm - 300mm		$50-110
	In leading edge<80mm		$80
	In leading edge- 70-120mm		$95-140
	In leading edge- <120mm		POA
	In luff panel 70mm-150 mm		$45-96
Prices are estimates only - Contact us for quotes

Groundswell utilises Undergrounds expertise at board building for providing the best board repairs in the business.
- Repair to all types of windsurfers
- Repair kiteboards of all brands.
- All surf boards, polyester & epoxy.
- Can fix many other board types , wakeboards, waterskis , Etc.
Below are examples of standard repairs & prices . The prices are indicative only.

Prices are estimates only Contact us for quotes	Epoxy Boards Windsurf / Surfboards All prices from:	Polyester Surfboards All prices from:
Small Ding-Size of 2 dollar coin	$70	$30
Small Ding - Nose & tail	$150	$50
Large Ding	$200	$50
Large ding - Nose & Tail	$200	$150
Delam. 150m & under	$190	$100
Delam. 150m to 300mm (Over 300mm- throw away)	$250	$150
Retexture	$90
Repaint bottom	$180
All above prices are based on 1 colour paint job. Add $40/ colour.

The following areas should be checked regularly for any signs of wear and tear on your sail:
- Any dents, wrinkles, imperfections or heavy scratches on the monofilm or X-Ply material, particularly around the boom, foot, clew, head and leech of the sail.
- The downhaul pulley attachment point, the clew eyelets, the mast plug attachment point.

To give your sail / kite a long life:

1. Always rig your sail on grass if possible.

2. DO NOT force your mast into the sleeve. Make sure your feed your sail carefully over the mast .

3. Sails & kites are damaged easily when left to flap in the wind, so take care when the sail is not rigged & under tension (ie. during rigging or de-rigging).DO NOT leave kites pumped up in the wind , flapping in the breeze.

4. Always protect your sail/ kite from the sun when not in use. The harmful effects of the sun’s rays cause the fabrics & materials of any sail / kite to breakdown over time. After using, always de-rig shortly after sailing or protect with a beach cover.

5. Always de-rig your sail after use. For storage, roll the sail tightly from the head, and use the sail bag provided - this helps to prevent premature wear of the monofilm. Take care not to 'crumple' the sleeve when rolling your sail.

6. If possible, we recommend that you store your sail lying flat on the ground & horizontal. Do not place heavy objects on top of the sail whilst in storage. If it must be stored in a vertical position, ensure that the luff pocket rests on the ground.

7. If storing your sail / kite away for the winter or for an extended period of time, always rinse in fresh water.

8. Warm water and mild detergent may be used to remove persistent dirt.