yea the mesh screen on top of the 1.5 does get weak after time for small rips i just use a tiny piece of tedlar tape i try to use the smallest piece i can to keep from loseing the venting however my vented 1.5 vents have never had a problem the only mesh problem ive had was the le on the 1.5 i too am pretty hard on kites and fly them in some wild areas its much more fun then everyday just flying 1 or 2 kites in a beach or field