I'm new to the sport and just retrieved my second kite, my first non-trainer: from a really bad snag in the trees. So far I've only found two small rips so I'm guessing they can be fixed and one of my lines became frayed at one of the end loops (probably will need replacing). It would seem simple enough, but does anyone have any tips on repairing the rips? Are there any brands or types of kits out there someone would recommend that I get (or not get)? Also, I'm planning to go to WBB for a day so perhaps I should wait til then and find a pro there to do it. I'd really like to have this fixed sooner though so I can have this back in the air asap. If there is a kite shop near central Jersey (Mercer County) that is open at this time I'm willing to make the trip there too. I'm really bummed because this was only my second time flying this kite, a PL Venom, and I've hardly gotten any enjoyment out of it yet.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

Fixmykite.com, They fixed my 15 m charger after it flew through Barbwire fence post and it looked good and flew just as good as new

If they are indeed small tears under an inch or two and you can access them easily then use a Tear Aid kit for $10 (type A for nylon). For a couple of inches use spinnaker tape like available from KiteFix dealers. Beyond that, fixmykite.com is a good bet. They have successfully delivered on some major repairs for both myself and many customers.

Powerzone can fix you up real good as well. A couple years ago, I had a 10m synergy that shredded wide open from leading edge to trailing edge. Cost me $60 plus shipping to have it fixed and it was good as new. But if you can get to both sides of it, tape will work on small stuff. I think he would be farther from you than fixmykite though.

Thanks a lot for the feedback; I ordered several kits and am now waiting for them to come through...