repairing tiny holes in a puffy

repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby pmahnn » Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:49 pm

I was attacked by kamikaze embers. I've read two opinions. One, tape. Two, needle and thread. I assume tape is the best.

What's the good word here?
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby 600#gorilla » Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:53 pm

1 vote for duct tape.

and/or google iron on nylon patch kit.
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby skav » Fri Nov 26, 2010 6:01 pm

Patch kits or sail repair tape. Duct tape is a temporary fix. Don't waste your time stitching. And clean the spot before you tape it.
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby pmahnn » Fri Nov 26, 2010 6:24 pm

skav wrote:sail repair tape
This seems good.
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby Ikefromla » Fri Nov 26, 2010 7:58 pm

I've had duct tape work for years.
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby toivo » Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:02 pm

i tried some stickers once. they fell off, and goose down came puffing out. still does. the jacket gets warmer and warmer.
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby toivo » Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:59 pm

thanks for the edit. mission accomplished, once again. thank you world.
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby Cardboard_Dog » Sat Nov 27, 2010 9:13 am

I repaired holes in my NorthFace and my booties with needle and thread. Tape kept falling off. Works. I like the idea of a sail patch much better with the nylon.

You could probably sew the holes then cover any "unsightly" thread with sail patch. It's a good thing.
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby RockPharmer » Sat Nov 27, 2010 10:18 am

pmahnn wrote:I was attacked by kamikaze embers. I've read two opinions. One, tape. Two, needle and thread. I assume tape is the best.

What's the good word here?

ask your boyfriend to buy you a new one for christmas.
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby FreeHueco » Sat Nov 27, 2010 10:28 am

Just buy yourself a new one... Duct tape is for homeless climbers living out of their VW bus. Oh, right....
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby Cardboard_Dog » Sat Nov 27, 2010 4:29 pm

Is that what Rush would suggest?
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby 600#gorilla » Sat Nov 27, 2010 4:38 pm

yeah, i can see those canadien prog rockers suggesting to spend cash on a new puffy!

oh, wait.......
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby Cardboard_Dog » Sat Nov 27, 2010 5:02 pm

If Getty Lee wants to help bolster our flagging economy thats fine with me.
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby leaverbiner » Sat Nov 27, 2010 6:02 pm

if the holes are small enough crazy glue or nail polish both work.
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby Lox » Sat Nov 27, 2010 8:10 pm

GoreTex repair tape.

Nothing but name brand for me.
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby Lox » Sun Nov 28, 2010 12:13 pm

Yeh, but porch... my senseless repairs use the cutting edge technology and cost way more than comparable analog patches.

Plus, any rain that falls on that part of the coat is shed. So if I get holes all over, I will have a parka. Duh.
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby pmahnn » Mon Nov 29, 2010 2:47 pm

I see the only valid fix is to wrap my entire coat in GoreText.
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby actionhero » Mon Nov 29, 2010 3:37 pm

Duct tape. Unless of course you subscribe to Urban Climber, then do whatever makes you bling.
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby joules » Thu Dec 02, 2010 5:23 pm

A little dab of this stuff is awesome. http://www.rei.com/product/603034
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Re: repairing tiny holes in a puffy

Postby joules » Thu Dec 02, 2010 5:29 pm

yes I did.
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