Sadly/stupidly (delete as applicable) I've blown a baffle on my EXPED Synmat UL
Typically it's just over 5 years old so can't be replaced/repaired under warranty.
Does anyone know if it's possible to repair? Don't really have the funds to replace it so I'm hoping it's not fubbered.
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Exped Synmat blown baffle
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Exped Synmat blown baffle
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Re: Exped Synmat blown baffle
I've never heard of anyone repairing them but that doesn't mean someone hasn't. I'd be tempted to have a word with Lyon who distribute Exped and see if they might help ... maybe a reduction on the cost of a new mat?
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Re: Exped Synmat blown baffle
I don’t think you can repair a welded baffle
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yeah, that was my worry.
hey, ho... will head over to the classifieds and hunt for a second mat that has a bit of insultation.
cheers
hey, ho... will head over to the classifieds and hunt for a second mat that has a bit of insultation.
cheers
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Re: Exped Synmat blown baffle
Took your advice Stu (not for the first time) they confirmed you can't repair a blown baffle and when I asked gave me 30% discount on a new one.Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:29 am I've never heard of anyone repairing them but that doesn't mean someone hasn't. I'd be tempted to have a word with Lyon who distribute Exped and see if they might help ... maybe a reduction on the cost of a new mat?
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Re: Exped Synmat blown baffle
I know it's been said before, but try to avoid over-inflating them. I have a pillow with the same problem but it was caused by me suddenly sitting down on it when over-full. As a pillow it actually still functions so it's never bothered me too much.
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Can’t you just sew it along the baffle line, fill it with Stans fluid, inflate and shake it about until it seals?
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I was thinking the same, except seam sealer on the stitching (Stan's is genius though ). Genuine suggestion. You'll trap a few bits of down and it'll look a bit weird, but you're supposed to sleep on it, not look at it
If it's otherwise getting chucked, I'd happily have a go.
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Re: Exped Synmat blown baffle
That sounds worth a try. Might it also be worth adding some Tenacious tape over the stitching? I believe it’s used to repair packrafts.