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Need advice on how to rebuild my BD Skylounge

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Carquinez · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2007 · Points: 80

I need to replace the bed and all the straps on the ledge. Is it worth the trouble? Any suggestions on where I can get this done? If it's too much trouble I will sell as is to someone one looking for a off season winter project.

will ar · · Vermont · Joined Jan 2010 · Points: 290

The biggest issue is going to be shipping it to somewhere to get it repaired. Some designs you could get away with the manufacturer sending you a new bed and straps that you replace yourself, but i'm not sure the syklounge lends itself to that kind of replacement. Does it need to have all the nylon replaced or can some of it just be patched?
Some potential options include:
-getting it repaired by BD. Give them a call-some companies are surprisingly helpful when repairing gear including covering the shipping fees.
-fish or runout customs can do the work, but i'm not sure how they would feel about repairing someone else's product. There are other climbing/outdoor gear specific repair shops out there, but can't think of the names off the top of my head-try google.
-find another type of sewing shop that can handle the work. A decent sized parachute rigging shop will have all the materials and be able to do a great job. An upholstery shop will have the machines and the knowledge, but probably not the ideal materials.

How much are you asking for as is?

Stagg54 Taggart · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2006 · Points: 10
will ar wrote: -fish or runout customs can do the work, but i'm not sure how they would feel about repairing someone else's product.
I've interacted with both Fish and Runout Customs and they both do awesome work (again not sure about working on others products though - but it would be worth asking).

Another option is just patching it with a chunk of ballistic nylon or Cordura (you can get either from Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics, and I'm sure lots of other places as well) and a Speedy Stitcher (REI carries it or you can find it on Amazon). I did that to patch a small hole on my ledge and it worked fine. Speed y stitcher will sew through anything - leather, haul bags, doesn't matter. Its definitely worth owning one.

It all depends on how jacked up it is. If I recall correctly, BD discontinued this ledge so getting them to support it might be a problem...
Stagg54 Taggart · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2006 · Points: 10

also how much for as-is?

20 kN · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2009 · Points: 1,346
will ar wrote: An upholstery shop will have the machines and the knowledge, but probably not the ideal materials.
You mean you dont want a nice leather portaledge? Just throw on some gold plated something or another and you will be ballin!
David Coley · · UK · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 70

I had my ledge repaired at a sail makers this year, Cheap and a great job.

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