Dr Tuba Catalog 2013

QUALITY PRODUCTS

That WILL SAVE YOUR SESSION!

DR.TUBA

2013 PRODUCT catalog

OWNER’S WORD

As you probably know, I’m a kite designer and in the past I’ve made a lot of custom kites, established hobby site called kite-stuff.org. In 2009 I’ve decided to put my gained knowledge into a professional work and Dr.Tuba brand was made.

Key Benefits

I’ve started by fixing blown bladders with a small hand operated impulse sealer, then I managed to buy few pro machines which we’re using in making of our products. 1st year was a bit of field touching and since feedback was really good we started to operate in EU. Now we’re establishing partner network all over the world.

We hope that our services will touch you too so that we both can make a better future and help our customers in best possible way.

DR.TUBA PRODUCTS & SERVICES We supply our clients all around the world various replacement products to suit their needs. We support DIY market, helping professionals and also brands in many ways – offering them best repair & replacement products and other services like warranty and post warranty repairs.

Virtually all raw materials comes from controlled enviroments manufactured in EU. We also added a personal touch into them, since they are assmbled by hand with a great care in our facility in Slovenia.

We are using enviromental friendly and recycable materials where possible.

PRODUCTS • • • • • • •

Repair & refill Kits Adhesive & Hot Melt Tapes Glues Kite Bladders & Valves Lines One Pump Parts Various Other Parts

SERVICES • • • •

Warranty / Post-Warranty Repairs Advertising Logos Design services OEM services

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Wide range of products on one place Products designed from real usage Trademark standards Approval of Kitesurf brands Unique manufacturing concept Short learning proccess (online FAQ and videos) Quality warranty / post warranty repair service.

REPAIR KITS Our parade products are self-repair kits for all sorts of extreme sport equipment - for kites, sails and surf!

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Great value (excellent quality/price ratio) On-site repairs (great for travellers) Based on real people needs Attractive box packaging Virtually all parts are EU made

COMPLETE REPAIR KIT What’s Included?

This is the most comprehensive kite repair kit available on the market today! With this kit you’ll be able to repair almost any known problem on your kite, from ripstop & dacron fabrics, bladders to valves!

Now with 2pcs MONSTER BLADDER PATCHES!

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1pc FiberFIX (6m x 45mm) 1roll self-adhesive Dacron (3m x 50mm) 1roll self-adhesive semi transparent Nylon (1,45m x 50mm) 2pcs high quality PU glue 28g 2pcs glue applicator 2pcs monster bladder patches (18 x 30cm) TPU film (~5dm) 3pcs ValveFIX Circles 2pcs Valve Pads 3pcs tie-wraps 2pcs glue brushes 8pcs alco swabs 2pcs sanding papers scissors air&water tight travel box

MINI REPAIR KIT What’s Included?

Smaller brother of our Complete Repair Kit. It has everything needed to fix many problems on your kite. You will be able to repair kite’s fabric tears up to 1.5m. We also included the best bladder adhesive tape for fixing bladders.

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1roll adhesive ripstop nylon (1.45m x 50mm) 1roll adhesive dacron (1.5m x 50mm) 1roll FiberFIX (1.5m x 45mm) 1pc self-adhesive bladder tape (0.6m x 50mm) 1pc high quality PU glue 28g 1pc glue applicator 1pc glue brush 4pcs alcohol cleaning swabs 1pc sanding paper travel box

BLADDER & VALVE REPAIR KIT

BOARD REPAIR EPOXY KIT

SAIL REPAIR KIT

New bladder & valve kit is perfect for repairing inflatable kite bladders, from tiny holes to massive blowouts!

All purpose epoxy repair kit. It is especially usefull for all smaller repairs on all sorts of sport equipment, like kiteboards, surfboards, wooden or plastic boats, kayaks, canoes, even car parts, etc...

A compact repair kit which allows you to repair windsurf or any other sail - qickly, professionally and esthetically.

What’s Included?

What’s Included?

Delaminated valves cam be easily fixed with included valve circles.

What’s Included?

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1pc hot melt bladder repair film (100cm x 15cm) 1pc self-adhesive bladder tape (60cm x 5cm) 3pcs ValveFIX circles 1pc high quality PU glue 28g 1pc glue brush 1pc sanding paper 1pc heat shield paper 4pcs alcohol swabs

• 50g high quaility Epoxy with fast cure time (5min working time) • 2 stripes of 200gs glass woven (10 x 100cm) • 2pcs sanding papers • 2pcs gloves • microbaloons • mixing pots and sticks • scissors • instructions • travel box

No need for any expesive pro repair. Dr.Tuba Sail Repair Kit makes windsurf and other sail repairs easy!

• 1pc transparent Tedlar self adhesive tape (100cm x 10cm) • 1roll Dacron self adhesive tape (3m x 50mm) • 1roll FiberFIX (3m x 45mm) • 1pc high quality PU glue 28g • 2pcs glue applicators • 1pc glue brush • 2pcs sanding papers • 4pcs alcohol swabs • scissors • travel box

INSTRUCTORS REPAIR KIT Usually the instructors are the first help for their students if something goes wrong with their gear. Our instructor’s repair kit is here to help instructors to be able to repair any problem with the students gear, in many cases right on the spot, expanding their recognisability, additional possibilities and to offer higher quality of the service to their customers and students.

Our Instructor’s kit IS developed by instructors for instructors!

What’s Included?

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15m self-adhesive Nylon (50mm), various colors 21m self-adhesive Dacron (50mm), various colors 12m FiberFIX white mesh tape (45mm) 2pc hot melt bladder repair film (100cm x 15cm) 3pcs monster bladder patch (18 x 30cm) spare TPU film (~15dm2) 6pcs ValveFIX circles 3pcs Valve Pads 6pcs 28g high quality PU glue 6pcs glue applicators 6pcs glue brushes 5pcs tie wraps 20pcs alco swabs 3pcs sanding papers 2pcs heat shield papers scissors carryng toolbox

Didn’t find THE kit which would meet your needs on the market? What if you could make it on your own?

My Ultimate Kite repair kit is the 1st custom repair kit on the market that you create!

KIT CHOOSER

REFILL KITS Refill kits are used as stand-alone products or as products to refill or add to your existing kits.

Key Benefits ++ Top, marine grade adhesives (strong & elastic) ++ In-house developed self-adhesive bladder patches with excelent adhesive ++ Nice & Effective Packaging (can be recycled) ++ Multi-purpose products (can be used as a kit refill products or as stand alone products) ++ Can be used on-site directly ++ Attractive prices for all clients

FIBERFIX REPAIR KIT

Great tape to fix a tear in kite’s canopy AND a must-have item to fix leading edge!

Dr.Tuba FiberFIX Repair kit has everything you need to fix even the most complex ripstop nylon or dacron tear up to 6m.

What’s Included?

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2pcs FiberFIX (3m x 45mm each) 1pc 28g high quality PU glue 2pcs glue applicators 1pc sanding paper 1pc glue brush 4pcs alco swabs

VALVE REPAIR KIT

Leaking valve on the kite’s tube? Is it delaminated?

This problem can be easily fixed with our newly rebuilt Dr.Tuba Valve Repair Kit!

What’s Included?

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3pcs ValveFIX circles 2pcs Valve pads 2pcs 7g high quality PU glue 1pc glue brush 1pc sanding paper 5pcs alco swabs

REPAIR TAPES & GLUES FIBERFIX (45MM)

DACRON TAPE

NYLON RIPSTOP TAPE

SAIL REPAIR TAPE

Great tape to fix a tear in kite’s canopy AND a must-have item to fix leading edge!

Great for fixing Dacron parts on kite or wing/surf sails. With a combination of our FiberFIX and PU glue it is also ideal tape to reinforce plus ethetically finish the repair on leading edge or struts of your kite.

Self adhesive nylon ripstop tape.

This light weight material is suitable for fixing smaller tears or cuts up to 30cm on kite’s canopy without sewing.

Transparent high quality self adhesive tape is ANY sail repair tape.

Easy to fix solution for tears in windsurfing, sailing and other sails.

Available in white, tape width 45mm, tape length 2 x 3m (6m).

Length: 3m. Width: 50mm. Includes 2pcs alco swabs.

Length: 1,45m. Width: 50mm. Includes 2pcs alco swabs.

Package includes 2pcs alcohol swabs.

Available colors:

Available colors:

Available sizes:

Black, White, Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Orange, Grey, Pink

White (Semi Transparent), Black, Red, Purple, Pink, Yellow, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Green, Grey

100 x 10cm, 100 x 25 cm

BLADDER ADHESIVE TAPES Unique, in-house designed product, our bladder tapes are one of the best products to repair kite bladders.

Key Benefits

With the combination of high quality TPU (Thermoplastic PolyUrethane film) and high quality adhesive, the permanent adhesive compound creates a superior, durable bond. It doesn’t wrinkle, making it easier to apply. Inside non-woven carry material adds structural support around the repaired area to help preventing additional damage. This combination of properties still ensures good bladder stretch and allows tape-on-tape fixation!

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Bond stability thanks to non-woven carrier Gradual stretch for a secure bond Can be re-apllied in initial phase High performance product, resistant to UV and humidity Ideal for repairing kite bladders High adhesion properties Assures good workability Excellent resistance to heat and ageing

The same tapes are included in our repair kits!

Sizes: • 5cm tape (60 x 5cm) • Monster Patch (30 x 18cm) Package includes 2pcs alcohol swabs.

HOT-MELT REPAIR TAPE Hot-melt bladder repair tape to fix bladder tears. Thermoplastic heat - sensitive adhesive material provides permanent repair in minutes, basically does not require any curing time. You can be back in the water as soon as the tape is applied!

With hot iron application for a few seconds repair tape form an exceptionally strong, flexible and durable bond with existing bladder.

Non-sticky nature of the tape provides long-term adhesion, as it doesn’t attract dirt that may weaken the bond over time. Unlike solvent-based products it doesn’t degrade over time or release harmful solvents into the environment. It is heat resistant after curing and maintains its performance characteristics despite exposure to UV, salt,...

You can even invisibly repair small tears in kite’s canopy!

What’s Included?

• 1pc Hot melt film (100 x 15cm) • 1pc heat shield paper • 2pcs alcohol swabs

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Permanent Flexible Transparent Heat resistant after curing UV & Salt resistant Cost effective You will be back kiting in no time!

POLYURETHANE GLUE Aquasure is one of the best urethane based glues available on the market. Resistant and flexible will allow you to make strong and durable repairs on your kite’s bladders, valves, canopy, dacron frames, windsurf and other sails and even neoprene.

If you want to speed up the cure proccess you can add a drop or two of fresh water into the mixture to speed up curing!

KEY BENEFITS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Fast drying (your gear will be fixed overnight!)

Extreme strength Heat – cold & humidity resistant Elastic (will breathe with fabrics) Clear UV stable No smell after fully cured Meets latest EU regulation standards

It works also in the enviroments, where other glues fail – extreme cold & heat, humidity,…

Weight (netto): 28g.

EPOXY GLUE (5MIN)

Fast-setting, solvent and filler-free two-component epoxy resin adhesive of honey-like viscosity ideal for wood, metal, stone, rigid foams and many plastics bonding.

Loads can be applied to the bond after only ten minutes!

KEY BENEFITS ++ ++ ++ ++

High bond strength Tough-hard formulation Grindable Processing time: 5 minutes

KITE BLADDERS & VALVES Did your kite’s bladder blew? Maybe on your vacations miles away? And you didn’t have replacement one... from now on you will find help with StickIT! aftermarket kite bladders & valves!

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EU manufactured materials Tough 90micron universal bladder blanks Great bladder elongation to ensure blow resistance (550%) No plasticizers, no yellowing, no ageing

++ Replacement bladders with HF welded original valves ++ Official bladder blue-prints for many known brands ++ ++ ++ ++

Self adhesive valves with oversized valve base Strong, resistant adhesive Inside non-woven carry material adds structural support Can be re-apllied in initial phase

STICKIT! LEADING EDGE & STRUT BLANKS StickIT! System of kite replacement bladders consist of polyurethane bladder (blank) and valve with oversized, self adhesive base. Many different combinations of bladders and valves are available to match most known brand’s original bladders.

Assembly of StickIT! bladder system is extremely easy.

Each blank comes with small bladder patch in case you would have any problem with valve assembly.

Leading edge sizes Size

Tmax

Tmin

600cm 700cm 800cm 900cm 1000cm 1100cm 1250cm 1400cm

23cm 24cm 25cm 27.5cm 29cm 31.5cm 33cm 34cm

12cm 12cm 12cm 12cm 12cm 12cm 12cm 12cm

STRUT SIZES Length 100cm 125cm 150cm 175cm 200cm 225cm 250cm 275cm 300cm

With StiCkit! rEPLACEMEnt BLADDEr SyStEM you WiLL nEVEr MiSS AnothEr SESSion!

STICKIT! ADHESIVE VALVES Valves for StickIT! bladders with oversized (78mm) self-adhesive base.

Increased material thickness and the same adhesive as on our bladder patches ensures durable bond on varities of different bladders. This is the best option for replacing faulty original valves on bladders from all mayor brands.

Inflate Ball

Inflate Non-Return

Inflate Return

Standard Deflate

OnePump I

OnePump L

Twist Inflate/Deflate

Airlock2 Inflate/Deflate

Cabrinha OnePump

Best EZ V1

Best EZ V2

Best EZ V3 / North OnePump

EPIC / BLADE OnePump

Best Internal EZ

North Inflate V1

7mm Inflate Return

Some valves comes in handy kits. If you’re repairing the valve on bad quality, used or heavily talced bladder, we strongly recommend to seal the edge of the valve base with our high quality PU glue!

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It doesn’t wrinkle, easier to apply.

Gradual stretch for a secure bond Bond stability thanks to non-woven carrier.

High performance product Ideal for repairing faulty or delaminated valves High adhesion properties Assures good workability Excellent resistance to ageing.

Resistant to UV and humidity Heat resistant bond

Please check our website for full list of replacement valves!

Ocean Rodeo OnePump

TPU FILM & FILM PATCH We use only high quality clear 90micron EU made Thermoplastic PolyUrethane film (TPU), perfect for making all kinds of inflatable structures and also best for making kite bladders. Film patch is a must when fixing large bladder tears.

Film width: 90cm, pre-folded in two layers to ease bladder making. Welding service is available upon customer needs.

Minimum order quantity: 10m (film) or 250m roll or 1 film patch (~5dm2).

Key Benefits ++ EU manufactured TPU materials ++ Tough 90micron film ++ Great bladder elongation to ensure blow resistance (550%) ++ No plasticizers ++ No yellowing ++ No ageing ++ Great for heat, HF welding and gluing

REPLACEMENT BLADDERS

Dr.Tuba is authorized by many known kite brands. Bladders are made from the same quality TPU as StickIT! bladder blanks. Replacement bladders comes with HF welded valves – fully assembled, ready to install, like the bladders installed in your kite. We have thousands of bladder paterns available.

If we do not have the measures for your kite or you want exact copy - please send us your broken bladder or fill out the online form and we will make you a replacement one!

KITE LINES Our kite lines are extremely durable flying lines custom made specially for kiteboarding. All lines are made from 100% Dyneema with unique heat stretch proccess which ensures extremely low stretch and creep characteristics. Combined with advanced coating our lines ensures exelent abrasion resistance with less line wear, much more usage cycles, no tangles and the best performance in all conditions! Our lines also float. Flying lines are pre-stretched again prior finalization to ensure true zero stretch of the lines.

Lines are available in various colors for maximum visibility on water, land snow.

Their breaking strength is way better than with most lines with the same diam. (flying lines 370kg or EVEN 600kg, extensions 950kg for instance).

Our lines provides unmatched safety and performance compared to other products.

Custom lengths, splicing & sewing service is available upon customer needs.

Contact us for a quote.

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100% Dyneema Colored versions for max. visibility on water, land and snow High Breaking strength at low diameters Extremely low stretch due to unique heat stretch proccess Excellent abrasion resistance which also ensures almost no tangles Lines floats!

FLYING LINES & EXTENSIONS

BRIDLE LINE

DEPOWER LINES

Flying lines comes standardly with loop-loop ends.

One loop end has figure 8 knot pre-installed.

Top quality colored bridle lines for all kites. 100% Dyneema core. Line is coated for increased durability.

• Various colors for max. visibility on water, land & snow • 100% Dyneema • Diameter approx. 1,6mm x 1,8mm (370kg), 2,0mm (600kg) • Breaking strength eff. 370kg or 600kg • Almost no stretch

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• Industry standard 5.6mm or 4,6mm • 100% dyneema, 12-plaited • Special heat pre-strech system proccess - almost no stretch!

• Special no-wear layer • Breaking strength 1800kg (5,6mm) or 1200kg (4,6mm) • Zero water absorption • Can be spliced • Available in carbon grey only

• Excellent abrasion resistance, no tangles Flying lines lengths [m]: 18, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27 Extension lengths [m]: 3, 4, 5 Each set of lines is CNC measured at the same time.

We additionally pre-stretch and recheck every line to ensure equal lengths of the lines in each set!

Thickness 1,8mm Breaking strength 350kg Colours - Blue/Red/Black Sold per metre

Equally tension the lines when you measure them.

Loop service is available. We make larks head loop on both sides. Contact us with measures for a special price statement for larger quantities.

Sold per metre.

LEADER & SAFETY LINES • • • • • • • • • •

Industry standard 3mm 100% dyneema, 12-plaited Special heat pre-strech system proccess - almost no stretch!

Special no-wear layer Breaking strength 950kg Zero water absorption Very easy to splice with tool Available in red, blue, grey Sold per metre Colors - Grey, Red, Blue, Yellow

PIGTAILS & CONNECTORS

Various pigtail and connector lines, custom made for your kite. 100% Dyneema.

Coated/No Coated, can be spliced, loop-loop, loop-knot,...

Standard length: 12cm (loop-loop) Various types and measures available - contact us for price statement since all pigtails and connectors are custom made in our repair loft.

ONEPUMP PARTS ONEPUMP REPLACEMENT KIT

ONEPUMP CLAMP

ONEPUMP INSERTS

OnePump replacement kit for all Slingshot like (eg. external) single pump inflation systems. Clamps are made from high quality medical plastics (won’t break even in extreme conditions!). Tubes are made from best quality silicone hose and are pre-talced for easy assembly.

High quality medical grade clamps for OnePump systems. It won’t break even in extreme conditions!

I inserts for conversion of any standard 9mm valve to OnePump. For tubes with 6mm of inner diam.

Used on all Slingshot like OnePump systems.

Package consists of 5pcs inserts.

ONEPUMP CLIP Clips to secure one-pump tubes on new Best EZ V3 or North OnePump valves.

What’s included?

What’s included?

• 3pcs, 4pcs or 5pcs tubing • 3pcs, 4pcs or 5pcs clamps • 6pcs, 8pcs or 10pcs plastic tie-wraps

• 1pc clamp • 5pcs clamps

OTHER PRODUCTS VELCRO KITE PACKING TAPE

RONSTAN KITE PULLEY BLOCK

BRIDLE PULLEY GUIDE

Ever had trouble of packaging and folding your kite back to the kite or travel bag? This couldn’t be easier with our velcro packing tape!

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Heavy duty metal stainless steel grade 316 pulley guides - low friction ring pulleys to replace normal ball bearing pulleys.

Length: 120cm.

Fits all kite sizes.

Lightweight durable construction (5g) Economical Maintenance free Working Load 150kg Breaking Load 300kg Max. Line Ø 4mm

Standard in kite industry, durable lightweight pulleys from Ronstan. 2pcs per pack!

Available colors: Black, Red, Grey Always check pulleys for any signs of wear and replace them when needed. A broken or jammed pulley can eventually break the kite bridle!

No moving parts, super safe!

Sold in set of 2pcs.

KITE & BLADDER REPAIR SERVICES All kite and bladder repairs are made on professional industrial machines and with the usage of the best kite ripstop, dacron and TPU bladder materials available. A network of our repair partners over the world will help you with advices or fix your kite fast and for a fair price.

Dr.Tuba was established because of kite repairing. Back in 2008 we start repairing bladders with a small impulse sealer and now we’re using only profesional machines to fix all kinds of problems on kites.

We’re always trying to color match the repair with your kites color - repairs are less visible. All repair seams are additionaly reinforced with high quality repair tapes/glue and are invisible to the user!

IMPORTANT! If you own repair facility please read partner services section.

Services/Repairs we provide: ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

All canopy and tubes breakings Inflatable bladders repairs - 6mm weld!

Gluing and/or valve changes of all kinds Repairs and building of bridles, pigtails,...

Gear cleaning, tar cleaning...

Gear inspection and tunning Gear consulting Other repairs/services Kiteboarding equipment design

KITE ADVERTISING LOGOS Kiteboarding is wind driven, adrenaline extreme sport, which attracts public, crowds and it is really cool for shooting some photos, videos and stories. It is a great new way to show your BIG custom graphics, your favorite logo, sponsors or companies.

Your graphic will look great since we’re using highest quality materials, which have been tested in toughest conditions all over the world on sails and kites.

NEW! We can make full screen printing on adhesive dacron so you don’t have to send us kite anymore.

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Allows you to avertise your business Attractive way for displaying your sponsors You will stand out from the crowd You can put any graphics on your kite you like Very cost efficient Unique & mobile advertising solution

SUPPORT

HOW TO MANUALS

You’re welcome to post a repair ticket in case of gear trouble or if you need a word of advice. Please contact repair center closest to your home.

INTERNATIONAL UNITED KINDOM RUSSIA BRAZIL

PARTNER SERVICES PROGRAM We can help you to extend your business oportunnities by offering you the best service and products available for best price. In this fast paced times customer wants fast product delivery in a cost efficient ways.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS + RETAILING / DISTRIBUTION / EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION + REPAIR PARTNER + SMALL BUISNESS PARTNER + FRANCHISE Please contact us for detailed informations regarding the programs.

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