Kiteboarding: How to Replace a Large Screw Valve

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Jeff explains how to replace the large screw valve (big boston valve). Many kite companies are using this valve for their inflate/deflate and on occasion you might have to replace it. Here is a technique if you have to cut the entire valve out.

[@echohill8551]

Jeff, you're awesome! Thanks as always. Smooth winds ~

[@Recordel89]

Really usefull! Thankz for sharing! I'll keep and eye neer of this lessons ;)

[@scientificcoveruphuangyanl5736]

Jeff, have you ever considered making the bladder hole/cross after sticking the boston valve...a hole or just a cross as this will keep the blacder nice and flat

[@vlaaady]

Can I just glue back the original? I have an inflatable rig one sail, so it is hard to get spare parts.

[@FTheG]

thanks for the video. What if i have a new valve without the tear aid patch already sticked around? i have the raw valve and need to stick it to the bladder

[@baodo3092]

did you clean all the talcum powder off after you installed the large patch? i noticed after you placed the cardboard underneath the bladder there was no talc anywhere? please clarify i’m stuck at this part of install. cheers

[@Jerry-mc2fz]

Do you think I can put this on a float tube for fishing? my float tube comes with the cheap twisted knobs so it leaks I was thinking of cutting it out and putting this on it.

[@sergemann5951]

Can you switch an old Naish 9mm to a boston valve? What are the pros and cons? Thanks in advance

[@kiteboardingcom1]

Yes it is possible, but the leading edge casing needs to be modified to accept the larger Boston valve. We have done several of them, give us a call for a quote if you are interested.