Dr.Tuba Catalog 2017/2018

2017/2018
PRODUCTSCATALOG

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TEAM
REPAIR
KITS
TAPES &
GLUES
Bladders &
VALVES

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KITE
LINES
S PA R E
PARTS
SEVICES &
DESIGN
PA RT N ERS 3
go kite

TEAM
family driven brand
GIGI
FOUNDER
R&D
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It’s never been so busy at doctuba as this season!
we launched completely new kite repair kit, one
everybody should have in the kite bag, we upgraded
our bladder and valve tapes with brand new ULTRA
repair adhesives and now you can create your own
custom kite bar. our products will save your session!
Thank you for your support,
GOOD WINDS & RIDE SAFE!

ANDREJA
CEO
MATO
RIDER
TECHNICIAN
TA D O
TECHNICIAN
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new!
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KITE
save your session!

The most advanced and upto-date
kite Repair kit! With
our new DIY kit you’ll be able
to repair almost any known
problem on your kite, from
ripstop & dacron fabrics to
bladders and valves.
REPAIRKIT
CANOPY
Use ripstop nylon to repair tears
in the canopy. Pinholes can be
repaired with bladder dots and
large tears with FiberFIX plus glue.
STRUCTURE
Use dacron tape to repair small
cuts and notches on the kite
structure and canopy reinforcement.
You can repair large blowouts
with FiberFIX plus glue.
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MANUAL
INCLUDED!
BLADDERS
Fix inflatable bladders with bladder
tape or glue. Repair pinholes
with a drop of glue or bladder
dots.
VALVES
Re-attach valves back on the kite
bladder or seal that leak. It’s so
easy with valve circles and glue.

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REPAIR KITS
DIY repair kits offers fast onsite
repairs and are based on
real people needs.
repair and go kite!

BLADDER & VALVE
KIT
Repair inflatable kite
bladders, from tiny
holes to massive
blowouts! Valves can
be easily fixed with
included valve
circles.
FXBLVARK2
VALVE REPAIR kIt
Leaking valve on
the kite’s tube? Is it
delaminated? Those
problems can be
easily fixed with this
kit.
FXVRK3
FIBERFIX REPAIR
kIT
Great tape to fix
bigger tear in
kite’s canopy and a
must have
item to fix leading
edge.
FXFRK
INSTRUCTOR
repair KIT
Instructors are the
first help for their
students if something
goes wrong with
their gear. Kit made
by instructors for
instructors!
FXINSTRRK2
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SPECIFIC TAPES FOR A SPECIFIC JOB
TAPES& GLUES
REPAIR TAPES & GLUES ARE A MUST HAVE PARTS OF
YOUR KITE GEAR - TO QUICKLY REPAIR THAT HOLE IN
KITE OR emergency FIX inflatable BLADDER.
ride safe!

permanent repair patch which deserves
a place in both your outdoor and indoor
equipment.
ULTRA REPAIR
TAPES
new!
Unique transparent repair patch for
repairing tears and holes in practically
all materials. Extremely strong and
very elastic.
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Usability goes far beyond inflatable
bladder patching - you can patch your
canopy, dacron, tents, etc...
Available in various sizes for customer
and professional use.
TAUR...

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Dacron TapeS
Multi purpose tough
polyester adhesive
tape to make quick
repairs of the kite’s
exposed areas and
other equipment.
Available in many
colors.
TADA3..
Nylon Ripstop
Tapes
Lightweight canopy
adhesive tape to
make quick repairs
of the tears on the
kite. Available in many
colors.
TANY..
FiberFIX
Great tape to fix
a bigger tear in
kite’s canopy and
a must-have item
to fix leading edge
structure. Use it in
combination with our
PU glue.
TAFB1
Hot-Melt Tape
Thermoplastic heatsensitive
adhesive
material provides
permanent bladder
repair in minutes,
requires no curing
time. You can be back
in the water as soon
as the tape is applied!
TAHM1

new!
Kite Repair Dots
These little circles are a perfect tool to repair
tiny holes in your canopy ripstop, dacron
polyester or on leading edge bladder or strut
kite bladders due to Ultra Tape’s widely usable,
strong and flexible adhesive. 2 sizes in the kit.
TAURDOTS
SAIL PATCH
Tough Mylar based
adhesive tape. Easy
to fix solution for
tears in windsurfing,
sailing and similar
sails.
TASRT..
NEOPRENE REPAIR
PATCH KIT
With Iron Mend you
can fix rips, holes and
tears on anything
made of neoprene.
FXNEO1
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new!
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PU GLUE
Aquasure is one of the
best urethane based
glues available on the
market today. Resistant
and flexible will allow
you to make strong and
durable repairs on your
kite’s canopy, structure,
bladders and valves!
DRGLPU28
EPOXY GLUE
Fast-setting (5min
working time), solvent and
filler free two-component
epoxy resin adhesive of
honey-like viscosity ideal
for wood, metal, stone,
rigid foams and many
plastics bonding.
DRGLEP5
GLASS TAPE
Use this glass fabrics tape
together with epoxy glue
to make fast repairs on
your board and other
hard structured products.
TAGL10

go kite!
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TOP quality REPLACEMENT kite
bladders, made in EU. UV stable,
won’t degrade, with valves preinstalled.
Just install them into
your kite and go kite!
BLADDERS & VALVES
check our new replacement valves If you are
replacing faulty ones. now on our new ultra
repair valve bases!
all you need

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REPLACEMENT KITE BLADDERS
Custom made in our factory, done from top
quality EU made TPU and with pre-installed kite
valves. We are authorized producer by world’s
mayor kite brands. You just need to install it
into the kite and go kite!
All replacement kite bladders
are listed on our website.
BLADDER BLANKS
Made out of the
same TPU, but
without pre-installed
valves. Great choice
if you are travelling
a lot and want to
minimize spares you
will take with you.
TPU FILM & PATCH
TPU patch to
protect the hole in
the bladder when
repairing it. TPU film
per metre if you are
making your own
bladders or custom
inflatable shapes.
DRTPUBL...
DRTPU...

new!
Replacement adhesive kite valves to replace
faulty ones. Available on standard sized and
new MEGA valve base.
KITE VALVES
Our new ULTRA PATCH ensures permanent
bond on all bladders. We stock original valves
for all mayor brands. Please scan QR code
below which will send you to a complete valve
list.
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used on many new kites as “TURBO
valve” for fast kite inflation
and deflation. Pre-installed
with Velcro and secured with
protective layer for long
lifespan.
BOSTON
pump me fast!

new!
KITEVA LV E
Boston Valve Compressor Gun
Adapter DG10
Limited serie, precision CNC cut 10/1 air gun
adapter (DG10), to inflate all kinds of new high
inflation kite valves. It fits to all valves with inner
diametre from 17mm to 19mm, like new large
boston valves, Cabrinha Airlock 2, Best Twist
Lock 1.0 and 2.0 valve or new Slingshot speed
inflation valve.
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DRDG10-17

this is universial solution to one
pump valve problems. DESIGNEd
and made in eu, our unipump
valves can replace any standard
sized one pump valveS due to
special valve inserts.
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UNIPUMP

HOW IT’SWORKING?
VALVES
UniPump valves works the same
as any other external one pump
valves.
After you replaced the old valve
with our UniPump and inserted
the bladder back into the kite, you
will optionally mount movement
limiter ring* over the valve neck
to the valve base. Then push valve
insert all the way into the valve.
Secure the valve and insert with
click-clips. Attach the hose back
and secure it with tie-wraps.
That’s it!
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*applicable only to some brands. See the
list on our webpage.

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Latest kite valve system
from BEST. new twist lock 2.0
in/out valve, combined with
fast flow one pump system
will get you on the water in
no time.
TWIST
LOCK 2
new!

TWIST LOCK 2.0 ONE PUMP VALVES
The latest one pump valves from Best Kiteboarding allow fast undisturbed airflow for
less pumping and more riding. 0-degree leading edge and 90-degree valves for struts
are available on both standard and mega adhesive valve base. Secure black hose with
click-clips to the valve.
DRAV...
new!
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KITE LINES
a quality kite lines are cruicial
for your safety. we are using
only german made by liros ®
lines.
100% Dyneema and Extremely durable. all lines
are custom FINISHED in our loft and additionaly
pre-stretched to ensure the best performance
in all conditions.
ride hard!

New DYNEEMA SK99 kite lines specially
developed for Kite Race and Lightwind
ridinG.
LIGHT WIND / RACING
LINES
new!
Our new kite lines provide unmatched
performance compared to others.
With thin diametres, extremely low
stretch characteristics and insane
breaking strengts are THE CHOICE
for all racers and those who wants to
minimize drag and maximize kite’s low
end performance.
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Available in standard and custom
lengths and different loop end setups.
LNLW...

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FLYING LINES & EXTEnSiONS
Top quality dyneema SK75 kite lines are custom
finished in our loft. High breaking strength,
extremely low stretch, excelent abrasion
resistance ensures unmatched safety and
performance compared to other lines.
Available in different strenghts, lengths, colors
and loop setups.
LN...
LEADER & SAFETY
LINES
With 3mm in diam.
and 950kg breaking
strength this is one
of the best leader
and safety dyneema
line available on the
market.
LNLS...
DEPOWER LINEs
Splicable, from
4.4mm to 5.6mm
depower lines are
100% Dyneema
made with special
non-abrasive coating
for extended lifetime.
LNDEP...

new!
STANDARD & HEAVY DUTY BRIDLE LINES
We upgraded our bridle line collection with new
dynema line covered with heavy duty polyester
coating and can be used as a kite bridle,
pigtail or extension on the places where heavy
abrasion cycles are, for instance where pulley
moves. Available in 2mm and 3.2mm diam. This
one comes in black only, while standard are
available in more colors. Custom lengths and
sewed loops available upon request.
LNBRI...
KITE PIGTaILS
Standard 4-set
13cm pigtails are
made from heavy
duty 950kg/3mm
dynema line. Custom
lengths and loop
setups available upon
request.
LNPT13
LINE SPLICING
NEEDLE
This splicing or micro
braiding tool is good
for splicing thinner
diameter lines, like
flying lines.
DRLNSPL1
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FIRST CUSTOM KITE BAR ON THE
MARKET!
CUSTOMKITEBAR
It’s hard to get RIGHT bar to suit your needs
and riding style. by choosing our custom kite
bar you will be ALWAYS riding in your style!
your own way!

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TOP & LINES
Do you want short bar extensions?
Do you want to mount
your favourite action cam, without
disturbing safety system? You can
choose it now!
We use only the best LIROS ®
flying lines. You can even choose
lenghts and breaking strenghts
of them.
03 safety release
The quick release system is the
most important feature of the
bar. It defines your safety in dangerous
situations. We put only the
best ones into our list to choose
from. But suicide safety leash option
for advanced riding will work
with any chosen quick release...
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Depower system
Choose the depower system to
meet your needs. You can define
your bar throw, strap type, bar
stopper and tubing for minimal
line wear.
Don’t loose your kite! Check
out our new, simple but
effective doctuba kite leash!
new!
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we offer a variety of kite spare
parts, standard and brand
specific ones.
S PA R E PARTS
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one pump parts, pulleys, rings, stoppers,
sWivels, protective cloth,...
all you need

ONE PUMPPARTS
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ONE PUMP Replacement Sets
CLAMPS
NEOPRENE COVER
Replacement sets with tubing, medical grade
clamps and tie-wraps. Fits virtually on all
standard external one pump systems with tube
inner diam. from 5mm to 8mm.
DROPK...
Clamps are made
from high quality
medical plastics and
won’t break even in
extreme conditions!
Fits on tubes with
external diam. of
11mm max.
Neoprene cover
for standard one
pump clamps/clips.
Protected edges.
DROPNEO
DROPCL

VA LV EINSERTS&CLIPS
new!
UNIPUMP INSERTS
Our UniPump I (0
degree) and L (90
degree) inserts are
usable in converting
9mm kite valves into
one pump.
DRVAUNIINS..
6/9mm insert
This insert is usable
where you want to
connect reduced
diam. hose to 9mm
kite valve.
DRVA69INS
VALVE CLIPS
Various valve click-clips. Fits for UniPump, North
Lazy Pump/Best external V3 (fits both), Crazy Fly
and the latest from BEST - Twist Lock 2.0 one
pump valves.
DRVACLP...
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SWIVELS&RINGS
new!
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Leash Attachment Ring with Swivel
Leash Swivel figure 8 ring is suitable for
virtually all kite bars and adds extra safety
option for unhooked riding or regular flag out
option.
DRLEATTSW
Leash Attachment
Ring
This figure 8 stainless
steel ring attaches to an
end of your safety line
Used on most kite bars.
Can be set as standard
safety and suicide mode.
Stainless steel
O-rings
Heavy duty stainless steel
O-rings. Used on virtually
all kites. Two versions
available.
DRORING...
DRLEATTRF8

do kiteloops!
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PULLEYS&GUIDES
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Bridle Pulley GuideS
Metal Slider Pulley is low friction ring “pulley”,
which can easily replace normal ball bearing
pulleys. It has no moving parts, extremely strong
and safe. Larger diameter of pulley sliding
surface ensures smooth response from the kite.
Polished for less wear on the lines.
DRBRIPG
SPRENGER KITE
BLOCK
Specially made for
kitesurfing sport
these lightweight
pulleys have stainless
steel rivet, 5g in
weight an 190kg
breaking load.
DRSPRKB
F-ONE KITE BLOCK
Original F-One spare
pulleys are made
from tough plastic.
White only.
DRF1KB
We can custom make connectors
and bridles to the puleys in our
repair loft to suit your needs.
Please contact us for a quote.

OTHERSPARES
new!
DOCTUBA KITE LEASH
A kite leash is a simple yet vital piece of your
kiting equipment. Once you have pulled your
primary safety, the leash is the last connection
between you and the kite and releasing it will
ditch the kite completely. Our new doctuba kite
leash comes in high contrast colors so that you
always know where to find it!
DRKBLEASH
Aero cleat CL826
+ CL211 Set
A compact aluminium
cleat for depower
lines. Easy to rig and
adjust. You can set it
to your hands reach.
DRAEROCLK
PLASTIC ZIPPER
Plastic kite zipper.
Used to change faulty
kite zippers. Length
16cm. Protected
ends, fits on all kites.
DRKZIP2
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STOPPER BALLS
Various standard
stopper balls, made from
durable plastics, used
on kite’s bridles and kite
bar systems. With and
without side lock screw.
DRSTBA...
Max Flow Pump
Adaptor
Large diameter pump
nozzle adaptor which can
be fitted to any standard
kite pump to allow you to
inflate your Liquid Force
and Blade Max Flow kite.
DRMFADAPT
KEVLAR ARAMID & PVC
RUBBER CLOTH
Kevlar Aramid and PVC
rubber protection /
reinforcement cloth. Used
on many modern kites as
protective layer on heavy
abrasion areas and on
kite bags.
DRCL...

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Dr.Tuba offers various services
to our customers, like kite
repairs, kite design and OEM
bladder production.
SERVICES& DESIGN
got you covered

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We use only the best polyester fabrics, like
Dimension Polyant dacron or Teijin risptop
and original spare parts. All repairs are
done on professional machines to ensure
best quality seams. We try to make them as
invisible as possible. All our repairs comes
with one year warranty.
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OUR SERVICES/REPAIRS
- all canopy and tubes breakings
- inflatable bladders repairs
- gluing and/or valve changes of all kinds
- repairs and building of bridles, pigtails,...
- gear cleaning and stain removing
- gear inspection and tunning
- gear consulting
- warranty repair services
WHERE TO FIND US?
While international repair centre is located
in Slovenia, we do have authorized Dr.Tuba
repair centres in UK, Germany, Netherlands,
Russia, Egypt, S. America, etc... Please do
check full list on our website and choose the
one closest to you.

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

Are you establishing a kite
brand or do you want your
companY’s branded kite?
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KITEDESIGN

Kite Design
We are designing kites and other
kiteboarding equipment from the
scratch. Our head of R&D, Gigi, has
more than 14 years of experience in
designing kites and parts. We designed
all kinds of tube kites, from pure C-style
to SLE and latest lightweight, modern
hybrid types of kites. We use the latest
kite and parts development software,
aerodynamic analysis models and 3D
CAD programs.
CUSTOM KITES
We can provide you a custom kite,
based on our kite bases - freeride,
freestyle, low wind and hybrid kites.
They are well tested and with high
performace. Just stick your custom
graphics on them and you have your
branded kites with minimum startup
costs!
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We are manufacturing replacement bladders for
kite, inflatable tent, wind and other industries,
based on kite driven solutions and technology.
We can also provide custom shaped bladders. We
recently upgraded our inflatable bladder making
department with new machines. We offer special
OEM conditions for brands and mass production.
Please contact us for more details.
new!
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WHY OUR BLADDERS?
Our top quality TPU film is exclusively made for us
in Germany. Elastic, UV stable and it won’t degrade
even in long periods of time. Smart weight to
toughness ratios we use will make your products
lighter and tougher.
WHY CHOOSE US?
- years of expertise in inflatable materials and
technology
- products based on customer needs
- various TPU materials and valves on stock
- attractive pricing
- low MOQ orders

TOP QUAlity inflatable bladder
production services.
OEMBLADDERS
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reserved.
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