Pablo Berríos: Mastering Kitesurfing Repairs

Repair it or replace it? That’s the big question when our gear gets worn out. When Pablo Berríos began kitesurfing, he quickly discovered that the learning process was taking a toll on his gear, yet there were no repair shops in his hometown of Matanzas, Chile. So, Pablo took matters into his own hands. Now, he not only mends his own sails and equipment using scraps of other gear but also provides repair services for his local community. Pablo breathes new life into damaged gear, and has transformed his passion for kitesurfing into a community service. Join Pablo as he teaches us the art of gear repair, advocating for a sustainability and sport. Watch his story and learn how you can extend the life of your gear too. Read the story on Subscribe: Get more from Patagonia: Official site: Patagonia Stories: Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: TikTok: @patagonia?lang=en LinkedIn: About Patagonia: At Patagonia, we appreciate that all life on earth is under threat of extinction. We’re using the resources we have—our business, our investments, our voice and our imaginations—to do something about it.