Kitesoul Magazine #18 English Edition
In this issue: Triple S preview, Kitefoiling Around Sardinia, Dubai, Pohnpei - Micronesia, Fortaleza - Jericoacoara, Turks e Caicos, Foilboard Racing with Steph e Olly Bridge, ITW Mikaili Sol, Girl power, ITW Ennio Castelletti, Tutorials, Product focus. In this issue: Triple S preview, Kitefoiling Around Sardinia, Dubai, Pohnpei - Micronesia, Fortaleza - Jericoacoara, Turks e Caicos, Foilboard Racing with Steph e Olly Bridge, ITW Mikaili Sol, Girl power, ITW Ennio Castelletti, Tutorials, Product focus.
166 STORIES Ennio Castelletti, sailmaker apprentice at his dad Werther's workshop. DAMAGES TO EQUIPMENT. IF SMALL, DO-IT-YOURSELF When that happens, there is no other way but to repair the damage. In case of small breaks, like a micro puncture in the ripstop, a hole in the bladder, a scratch on the board, you can resort to do-it-yourself. Emergency kits are commercially available and allow you to cope by yourself with such problems and save the session. For example, kites always come with a box with self-adhesive patches and glue to always carry with you. For board repairs, there are special tubes of epoxy and hardening resin that give excellent results in just a few minutes so to continue the session. However, in case of more serious damages to the kites, lines or boards, especially surf boards which are extremely delicate, or in case of equipment periodical check and maintenance, it is necessary to turn to an expert, or better to a professional workshop. Artisan and designer, Werther and his sailmaker workshop
One of the most qualified sailmakers for kitesurfing and water sports in Italy is HTS Kite Sailmaker based in Caserta. This famous workshop was created over 10 years ago by Werther Castelletti, sailmaker master with an extensive experience as a rider and technical-repairer, and Head of the Research and Development Department of the international brand Roberto Ricci Design since many years. He is the one who contributes to the design of every kite, bar and related lines of the entire range of products of the globally known Italian brand. In other words a man who combines his artisan skills to high-level designing, always updated on materials, construction methods and the concept of the ever-evolving equipment in this industry. Werther Castelletti works on the state of the art of the equipment, that is the design, a brain and highbrow activity which requires knowledge of physics, aeronautics and engineering, carried out today with the support of powerful softwares for numerical calculation modelling. However, for Werther this job roots in his craftsmanship repair
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166<br />
STORIES<br />
Ennio Castelletti, sailmaker apprentice at his dad Werther's workshop.<br />
DAMAGES TO EQUIPMENT. IF SMALL, DO-IT-YOURSELF<br />
When that happens, there is no other way but to repair the<br />
damage. In case of small breaks, like a micro puncture in<br />
the ripstop, a hole in the bladder, a scratch on the board,<br />
you can resort to do-it-yourself. Emergency kits are commercially<br />
available and allow you to cope by yourself with<br />
such problems and save the session. For example, kites<br />
always come with a box with self-adhesive patches and<br />
glue to always carry with you. For board repairs, there<br />
are special tubes of epoxy and hardening resin that give<br />
excellent results in just a few minutes so to continue the<br />
session.<br />
However, in case of more serious damages to the kites,<br />
lines or boards, especially surf boards which are extremely<br />
delicate, or in case of equipment periodical check and<br />
maintenance, it is necessary to turn to an expert, or better<br />
to a professional workshop.<br />
Artisan and designer, Werther and his sailmaker workshop
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