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ripsessionkites - 8-12-2010 at 11:21 PM

*edited*

markite - 8-12-2010 at 11:39 PM

weren't the F-Arcs supposed to be given away for free to anyone wanting to contribute to the single line bridling experimentation that was discussed a year or so ago? What ever happened with that?

sorry not intending to hi-jack, just curious.

ripsessionkites - 8-12-2010 at 11:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by markite
weren't the F-Arcs supposed to be given away for free to anyone wanting to contribute to the single line bridling experimentation that was discussed a year or so ago? What ever happened with that?

sorry not intending to hi-jack, just curious.


dunno, never heard about it. i guess if they wanted to have the experiment a year i assume they were already given out.

PL never mentioned anything to me but than again he's older now. hehehe.

Kamikuza - 8-12-2010 at 11:54 PM

Oh damn ... I want a Phantom ...
... and probably an F-arc or 2 as well ...

markite - 9-12-2010 at 12:08 AM

From Peter's Dec. 2008 newsletter:
"If enough kite fliers are interested in participating, these few hundred kites could be distributed now. Shipping costs would have to be charged, and there'd probably best be a token price on each kite to discourage looters and tire kickers (NZ$10 and NZ$50 depending on size and age?), but they're mainly perfect new unused kites with fabric value alone in the hundreds of dollars.

This project is actually up and running already in a minor way but with just four participants so far,- so everywhere above where I've said "I" it should have been "we": Andreas Fischbacher(Germany), Orlando Ongkingco (Phillipines) and Johan Hallin (Sweden)- and there are others who have expressed interest."


Interesting read on the whole article : http://www.peterlynnkites.com/news/0812news.htm


So it was a while back, end of 2008 and I think there were a couple of guys that got kites but I know in the Toronto Kite club there were people waiting and figured it just never happened.

I'm curious whether anyone did anyone did anything interesting out of the whole project and what ideas for bridling etc came out of it. It was bringing the kite almost into a circle, drawing in the wingtips, and flown as a single line kite.

Anyway - good scrounge on the kites!! I might be interested in one or two for some lifting experimentation as a pilot kite for some line laundry projects etc that I'm working on, I'll shoot you an email, thanks for the heads up on them

ripsessionkites - 9-12-2010 at 02:40 AM

I'll include this too, dealer pricing available.

More to come...

bassboi - 9-12-2010 at 02:44 AM

do those f arcs come RTF or kite only? i wanna see some pics too

InvertedForce - 9-12-2010 at 05:18 AM

DANG! I want a Phanny!
Why would you do this ONE DAY before payday. I had plans for that money, but Im SERIOUSLY considering a Phantom.

ripsessionkites - 9-12-2010 at 06:01 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by InvertedForce
DANG! I want a Phanny!
Why would you do this ONE DAY before payday. I had plans for that money, but Im SERIOUSLY considering a Phantom.


oddly, i know when USA Paydays differ from Canada Paydays. its all strategic in my books. if kites were cheaper I'd be selling on the Welfare day, like the liquor stores do. :yes:

if it makes you feel better its still going to take me two weeks to arrive in Canada or USA, with the Xmas Delivery times.

Feyd - 9-12-2010 at 06:27 AM

Wow, that's a shload of F Arcs. I know the program what Markite is refering to, my F Arcs are from that deal. I don't know where it stands at the moment but Rudeboy and I were testing a V2 16m as a SLarc. My 1200 is ready for the bridal to be installed but I have to assemble the bridal still. Good project for this afternoon!

Rip do you have these kites in hand or are they shipped from another location when you sell them?

Bladerunner - 9-12-2010 at 07:23 AM

HMMMMMM

Can I get Dibs on 1 Phanny please ! ? ! ?


WHY am I buying this kite ??? :embarrased:

BeamerBob - 9-12-2010 at 07:46 AM

Dibs on a Phat Phanny for me.

Ich bin wirklich nicht begeistert. Eine "Limitierung" läßt sich seit Wochen nicht aufheben, obwohl angeforderte Unterlagen gesandt wurden. Da muss ich mir schon überlegen zu klagen oder auch mal WISO zu Hilfe bitten. Man bedenke: Seit Wochen bunkert paypal mein Geld (ca. 3000 Euro) als "zinslosen Kredit".
mfg N.A. Röken

cheezycheese - 9-12-2010 at 09:11 AM

phanny Please...

flyjump - 9-12-2010 at 09:14 AM

Dang...I definatly want a phantom, but might as well wait for the phannyII to be released

acampbell - 9-12-2010 at 09:26 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by flyjump
Dang...I definatly want a phantom, but might as well wait for the phannyII to be released


Don't hold your breath there. Grab your Phanny now.

Truly a watershed, Ricky. Good for you.

flyjump - 9-12-2010 at 09:45 AM

I definatly want a smaller v2 bag and a scorpion bag

Jaymz - 9-12-2010 at 10:30 AM

Phanny here please :thumbup:

mdpminc - 9-12-2010 at 10:38 AM

U2U sent for F-1200/1600

InvertedForce - 9-12-2010 at 11:04 AM

I'll take a phanny, dibs on one, please!!

BeamerBob - 9-12-2010 at 11:21 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bladerunner
HMMMMMM

Can I get Dibs on 1 Phanny please ! ? ! ?


WHY am I buying this kite ??? :embarrased:


I've flown Angus's 18 a couple times now (including right after he took it out of the factory plastic) and you can fling it around just like a smaller arc. In lower winds it can still make some power. Should be a speedy torque monster on the water too. I don't really NEED one of these either but can't miss the chance again.

ripsessionkites - 9-12-2010 at 12:34 PM

I knew response would be big ... so i need to lay down some ground rules as I woke to have 20 new u2u

I will response FIRST COME FIRST SERVICE.

1. u2u what you want (list FULL Details to reduce time - Items, NAME, MAILING ADDRESS)
2. wait for my reply
3. make payment (paypal or credit card)
4. wait for Santa Peter Lynn

at this time they are currently located at PL - NZ, and is being shipped to me in one HUGE lot, im hoping the earliest is 2 weeks. These are truly the last *new* phanny left (unless you have one hiding in your closet), from previous discoveries at PL - NL. Once on arrival they will be dispatched from us here in Canada to you.

for the bags, ill still checking the model / qty. Scropion / SYN / CH bags are not available as these were designed by PL NL.

I will get pictures for the F-Arc and Arc as soon as possible.

Their was some misunderstanding when I said complete

KITES ARE ALL KITE ONLY * DOES NOT INCLUDE BAR NOR LINES
* WHEN I STATED COMPLETE : it mean there is all parts for the kite.

*F-ARC are just the kite, you will have to get your own bag or request one of the other bags that we can stuff it into.
secondly you'll need to get your own spars too.

acampbell - 9-12-2010 at 01:02 PM

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I can make spars for anyone who can give me specs/ length

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BeamerBob - 9-12-2010 at 01:13 PM

U2U sent. Hahaha, I really mean it this time. :saint:

ripsessionkites - 9-12-2010 at 03:14 PM

the 411 on F-Arc (thx Sinson for the email) http://www.peterlynnkites.com/news/0112news.htm

Feyd - 9-12-2010 at 03:30 PM

AR 7.5 :evil:

macboy - 9-12-2010 at 03:33 PM

Hook me up with a V2 bag as well - got a 16m V2 that is sharing the rocket launcher bag with the Guerilla.

NJLandboarder - 9-12-2010 at 03:42 PM

just wondering whats the wind range on phantoms? and will you be finding any other kites than f arcs and phannys or maybe any smaller phannys?

cuz if you find i smaller one I GOT DIBS ON IT

acampbell - 9-12-2010 at 03:57 PM

The 18m Phanny's low end is about 5-7 mph, maybe 4 if you work too hard, and the upper end varies to the square of the size of you balls. For land riding I'd be looking to downsize about 10-12 but on water on snow would be higher depending on weight and riding style.

tridude - 9-12-2010 at 05:58 PM

18m Phanny..............................theme song to Jeopardy playing in my head..........................:dunno::dunno::lol::lol:

Rip,

Are those the standard carbon sparz?

Bladerunner - 9-12-2010 at 06:24 PM

Why am I all excited about getting an 18m Phanny when it was never even on my radar that I wanted one ?

I went to work this morning feeling selfish. I'm sure my 1st true motive was to call Dibs simply to beat the feeding frenzy I KNEW would follow.

I decided it just may have a spot if it TRULY will fly in 4mph winds. THIS SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE ??? :puzzled:

So, I am picking up a kite that will get me out in 3m wind this weekend. Already have a trusty Rusty Blade that gets me going in 4 already, TWO 15m arcs that will take off at 8mph.

I will win the low wind war YET !

BeamerBob - 9-12-2010 at 06:30 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bladerunner
Why am I all excited about getting an 18m Phanny when it was never even on my radar that I wanted one ?

I went to work this morning feeling selfish. I'm sure my 1st true motive was to call Dibs simply to beat the feeding frenzy I KNEW would follow.

I decided it just may have a spot if it TRULY will fly in 4mph winds. THIS SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE ??? :puzzled:

So, I am picking up a kite that will get me out in 3m wind this weekend. Already have a trusty Rusty Blade that gets me going in 4 already, TWO 15m arcs that will take off at 8mph.

I will win the low wind war YET !


This 18 sits in just about the same slot as your 10.8 but you would be in better shape if the wind picked up, to a point.

I actually thought I was done and then this happens. I thought I was in "upgrade only" mode from here on.

AD72 - 9-12-2010 at 07:16 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ripsessionkites
the 411 on F-Arc (thx Sinson for the email) http://www.peterlynnkites.com/news/0112news.htm


I like the reason why they did not call them P-Arc because of the reverse spelling implication.

This is very tempting. 19 Phantom would make a good Kitecat engine. What has more power and speed? The 19 Phantom or Synergy?

BeamerBob - 9-12-2010 at 07:30 PM

The Synergy or Charger would have more grunt for the boat. They also might be better in the boat if it has considerable drag because they would not go as far forward in the window. Action Jackson is the man to ask since he probably has experience with both kites and the boat.

ripsessionkites - 9-12-2010 at 07:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by tridude
18m Phanny..............................theme song to Jeopardy playing in my head..........................:dunno::dunno::lol::lol:

Rip,

Are those the standard carbon sparz?


its all original packaging, so i would assume this would be the case.

Phanny 18m only comes in ONE COLOUR / COLOR : YELLOW

Maria and i are going through the u2u, and so for the first 9 will get this. you'll know by my reply.

Those that what an F-Arc, give me some notice, im sure Angus will offer you a wicked deal on spars. I have no prices on bags until night (NZ Timezone), so maybe buy a F-Arc and get a free bag. hint hint. 100+ units is a lot to move. hehehe.

things you can do with your F-Arc:

shop kite display ... i learned a wicked way to keep it inflated
sleeping bag
kite tent
send kite to "Kite Bags" and you could have a PL F-Arc sandbag or purse
turn it into a single line arc for kicks
have one just to say you have an arc in your quiver.

action jackson - 9-12-2010 at 07:54 PM

19 syn would be better for the boat!It turns quicker! The 18 phantom you really have to throw around! Both are great kites!....................aj

rudeboysaude - 9-12-2010 at 08:47 PM

I sold my 18 phantom for $350 years ago and thought I did well. The phantom might be some elusive kite for some, but I never cared for it. It's gutless. For $400 you can find a used 19 syn and be way better off. It's sad to come to this site and see people talking about how great the old PL kites are like the phantom when if you put a little time into the charger, you'll never look back. It's like the PL kiters want them to make slow gutless kites forever. Now if PL makes a boat load of cash on the inflate design I guess you won't have to worry about arc improvements. They'll probably just stop making new designs if you guys don't buy them.

I made a tent out of an f-arc. I cuddle with my charger. My phantom I found no use for so sold it. All of this stuff are great collectors items, but I think it's safe to answer all quesstions about old kites as " newer ones are better." the consumer market wouldn't allow it any other way.

NJLandboarder - 9-12-2010 at 10:20 PM

would an 18m phantom be a good kite for me? im around 130 pounds and i would use mainly for landboarding i liuve in newjersey (not on the coast) so not a ton of wind
everyone talked me out of a 10m venom because its too small


also what would be a fun arc kite to buy from here?

and could i purchase a pl kite bag? i want one for a school bag

geokite - 9-12-2010 at 11:03 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by rudeboysaude
It's sad to come to this site and see people talking about how great the old PL kites are like the phantom when if you put a little time into the charger, you'll never look back. It's like the PL kiters want them to make slow gutless kites forever. Now if PL makes a boat load of cash on the inflate design I guess you won't have to worry about arc improvements. They'll probably just stop making new designs if you guys don't buy them.

I made a tent out of an f-arc. I cuddle with my charger. My phantom I found no use for so sold it. All of this stuff are great collectors items, but I think it's safe to answer all quesstions about old kites as " newer ones are better." the consumer market wouldn't allow it any other way.


May be better for what you do, but not for some of what I do. I've flown a 9m phantom and a 8m Synergy back to back in the buggy, 17-20mph winds at Elmers. Been in the buggy for 16 years now; phantom is the best buggy kite I've flown. Synergy needed constant attention to keep it flying straight ahead. Experience with my 6m Charger was similar, but worse. Sure it's fast, but it surges forward with ever gust, and I could never leave my eyes from it. Pain in the *ss to fly in the buggy, if your looking to cruse fast.

Not sure if you buggy, or have buggied at Elmers, but you don't just have wide open space. There are motor bike trails where the wind gets shifty and you have to keep your kite from falling into #@%$#!ly shrub. Alluvial fans with roads where you have to keep your speed up without getting stuck in deep dry sand. Parts of the dry lake have desert shrub that you can zip in and around, like cones on pavement, at high speed. We need a kite that will handle the gusts and not need constant attention when looking ahead for a pothole at 45mph.

We do Out-n-Back at NABX. Can't even imagine flying a kite like the charger in those conditions. Compared to a phantom, yikes, curse city.

We are not a problem for PL in terms of developing new kites. Give me a break. We are such a small market, I'm surprised they are even considering a phantom 2.

Before making generalizations about what we should look for in a PL arc, you should consider that speed of a kite isn't all there is.

markite - 9-12-2010 at 11:31 PM

Im kind of somewhere in the middle of what Steve and Aaron said.
With all of the earlier Arc designs I was never really a fan of the larger sizes, just too slow for my liking and the amount of work needed I was already flying some other kite type and getting way better bottom end.
I had the Phannies from 15 down and liked them a lot for buggying and winter - but we transitioned out of them with the new designs. Even the 18 Phantoms were sold off first and I don't think anyone here would look for one of those again unless it was a smoking deal from Ricardo's Kite clear outs.
But the split in appeal is definitely based on where I use them and the conditions. In the winter I like a fast kite so the newer kites are very appealing. On the water the stiffer shape of the Charger delivers better power and far better turning when the kite isn't twisting off.
But I did like the small Phantoms - especially in the buggy. Very user friendly, fast and forgiving using them on the dry lake. My Scorpion isn't too bad going fast but it does surge a little bit forward and back but not so much that I can't ride one handed.
Yes the 8 Synergy also bobbles a bit and seems some attention. The small Charger - wow, they need a ton of attention. i'm hoping it'll be different on skis in the winter where I don't mind whipping it around. I had a great time on the Phantoms but remember really windy days going as fast as I could with the 15 Phantom and thinking I should have been able to go faster in that wind so the big kites I can easily pass on the older styles.

Comfortable, reliable and pretty durable overall - for me they each have a specific use. The Scorpions have Ivanpah dust so they are desert kites, some have beach sand, some water/snow. So split decision and understand where you are each coming from.
(last point- I have yet to try a 19 Charger to see if that would change my mind on the larger sizes)

pokitetrash - 10-12-2010 at 05:47 AM

Oh My !!!! Phanny 18!!! Let me see what's in the mason jar in the back yard!!! Is it OK to buy ME a Christmas present? I'm certain my wife doest REALLY need more clothes, perfume, boots, fancy new years dinner, ---she'll understand.:saint:

rocfighter - 10-12-2010 at 06:11 AM

If they came ready to fly I would jump on a phantom.
Chris if you get one I'll come visit you!!

Feyd - 10-12-2010 at 06:25 AM

Why do people think the new Peter Lynn twinskin is going to be anything like the Phantom? This romanticism of the Phantom might cause a lot of people to be unhappy with the new Arc when it's released. I'm pretty sure that Peter Lynn isn't going to produce a new kite that performs like the Phantom did. It's funny how rumors fly and a kite that isn't even in production somehow has a name and a known performance envelope.

Whatever does eventually come out will be sick.

I hear what Aaron's saying and Markite and I have to agree. The Phantom had it's time and for some people it is a great kite but I think some people who don't have any expirience with the 18m Phantom are going to be dissapointed by it's performance. Especially if they've been flying more current, better preformance kites. That being said I even caught myself considering snapping up an 18m Phantom. Why? Hell if I know. Just because I've never owned one I guess. Like Kami told me last night "THEY LOOK AWESOME" But I know I wouldn't be happy with it and it's better left to others that will enjoy it.

I have a couple of F-Arcs that I'm stoked to play with. So far I haven't seen much of the negative traits that they said to possess but I'vee seen a lot of the good stuff. If I was on the water maybe I'd be saying otherwise but for my usage I think they'll be fun kites.

mougl - 10-12-2010 at 06:56 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by acampbell
the upper end varies to the square of the size of you balls.


:lol::lol::lol:

PHREERIDER - 10-12-2010 at 07:10 AM

IF VENOM I 13m shows up i'll take one , maybe 3.

I agree with markite, feyd & geo(rudeboy). arc design has definitely progressed. a new charger will make you forget the old stuff. the newer designs are just plain quicker on the turns. very competitive with timing rates of the new tube hybrid styles for sure.

Bladerunner - 10-12-2010 at 07:32 AM

I hope I don't end up the person Chris describes?

I am excited about the 18m Phanny because I am told I will get more low end than my 15m's ? Can this be true ?

Will It fly as early as the 10.8 Reactor I just got ? Into higher winds? Safer ?

I am prepaired for a slower turning kite. I turned away from arcs because I didn't like the slow turning of my Guerllas SO ???

acampbell - 10-12-2010 at 08:31 AM

Huh.

I remember when Marijn and Gunnar from PL/ VO showed up at NABX 2009 and were astonished to see the number of ARC's in the sky, many of them Phantoms. They said that they had never seen that many in one place, anywhere in the world. It was right there that the seed was planted for the Phantom II.

The Charger was only just being released at that point and would appeal to those that measured the size of their sticks by how fast a kite would turn and how high they could jump. I was told then straight to my face that it would not replace but would compliment the Synergy.

Now I have to conduct a personal interview with every potential Charger customer to make sure that they understand what they are getting. As much as I have repeat customers coming back for their 2nd or 3rd Charger, I at first had customers immediately want to sell theirs after the first few flights. Nothing could be more heartbreaking for a dealer, solved only by guiding the customer to the used market to get what they want in an earlier ARC.

That's why I'm pleased that Ricardo is making these kites available to the market, even if just used for tents and sleeping bags.

OH WAIT! I forgot. We are the North American market and we don't count. Sorry guys, never mind.

BeamerBob - 10-12-2010 at 08:58 AM

I've got probably 4-5 hours on Angus' 18 Phantom and probably 50 on my 15. Yes the kite isn't speedy to turn but the joy of it for me is the power and stability in the straight line. I'm all about the kite and the Phantom is a fantastic kite for a fun day in the buggy.

On the water, I'd probably appreciate the high strung fast turning that the Charger provides. My synergies can play a dual role for me. I enjoy flying both in the buggy and get along fine with my 15 Synergy in the water even if I'd like a little faster turning.

The differential between those that have moved on to the Chargers and those that have always liked how the Phantoms fly is normal. It doesn't mean that either opinion is wrong, just that they are different. To each his own.

Coming from a Sales/Marketing background, I realize customers don't owe a thing to manufacturers. It is not the customer's responsibility to support a mfr for their R&D efforts by buying and accepting new products. Customers buy things they like to own and use. Mfrs try to provide that and make a profit. Obviously there are many out there that covet what the old (and hopefully new) Phantom provides and that has continued a robust used market for those kites like the Phantom as well as the Venom/VII and now the Synergy. PLP must think they can't have a positive effect of offering the Synergy and Charger at the same time so they don't. Some customers like the Charger better so they are fine with that decision. Some customers feel left out but their numbers might be too small to be worth satisfying by PLP. If I were in charge, I wouldn't pull an old product line until its profitability dropped below an acceptable threshold. I wouldn't pull it from production just because a new model was ready to put on the market. But I'm not in charge and they didn't ask me! :Ange09: :rolleyes:

EDIT: It sure would be nice to hear from those that make these decisions so we could better understand why it seems that so many customers aren't worth going after. Then we could move on from this constantly recurring topic.

EDIT II: Yes BR it will fly and power you before a 15m arc will and yes it will fly in about the same low end that your 10.8 will.

flyjump - 10-12-2010 at 09:14 AM

Interested in the price of extra kite bag

ripsessionkites - 10-12-2010 at 10:58 AM

hehehe, i find this all funny.

im just helping PL "himself" clean his closet and we found all these items that were collecting dust. I figured its better in someone's hands than sitting in a dark corner unseen. We did the same at PL NL and dusted off the rest of the Scropion / Venoms / Phanny they had.

if you want the newest greatest TS - get yourself a Charger.
granted that the Phanny, Scrop, Venom, SYN, CH all fly differently and do have different performance.
what works for one pilot differs from each pilot.

there is a lot of new stuff coming out of the PL NL house, and nothing is going away until something better comes along. the CH replaced the SYN as also the progression in TS also improves. The CH are dominating the freestyle scene in Europe competing nicely against FS and other LEI.

PL in Twinskin and has built its name on that, even though of the niche market its not going to disappear, if anything they will be around and continue to grow. just because Gunnar left PL doesnt mean the TS develop stopped you have a lot of designers over at VLOP and the main man Pepijn and Michel leading the design anything coming out will be stellar.

The LEI is just another market they want to cover.

The Phanny II, is something they saw was needed from coming to America, some pilots are just land locked and they see another avenue there. The Phanny II doesnt replace the CH, nor should it.

If you guys either get a chance to visit Holland, go visit VLOP and your eyes will be open.

tridude - 10-12-2010 at 12:20 PM

whats the latest on your inventory? any 18s left?:lol::lol::duh::duh:

ripsessionkites - 10-12-2010 at 12:57 PM

edited:

Kitebuggy mama had to help me sort this out. 1 left Phantom 18m / oddly i have a huge request for Venom I and II bags. did you just not get one? does the design look cool? just curious.

1/9 - BR
2/9 - BeamerB
3/9 - JBentley
4/9 - Todd
5/9 - LeoJim
6/9 - Inverted Force
7/9 - Kami ???
8/9 - Cheezy (sorry for the miss)
9/9 - SheHatesMyHobbies

working right now to sort out shipping cost, okay Im supervising.

cheezycheese - 10-12-2010 at 01:00 PM

I do not see my name on the list....:shocked2:

shehatesmyhobbies - 10-12-2010 at 01:56 PM

Ricardo, i couldn't send you a u2u back so if I am not to late, I am good to go and will figure out my u2u and send you the info for the last one of the Phantom's!

U2U sent! In all the excitement, I forgot to empty my trash bin!

geokite - 10-12-2010 at 02:18 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ripsessionkites
edited:

i have a huge request for Venom I and II bags. did you just not get one? does the design look cool? just curious.


They make great gear bags. I got buggy stuff in one, and kitesurfing stuff in another. I don't use them for kites though. Homemade sausage bags for that.

InvertedForce - 10-12-2010 at 02:21 PM

Hahaha dang I was hoping I wasn't too late, glad I made it on the "list".

New phantom just sounds TOO good to pass up!

macboy - 10-12-2010 at 02:57 PM

The experience of a new Phantom 18

Just wanted to throw this in here. I swear it felt like I was flying the 15!

tridude - 10-12-2010 at 02:57 PM

Rip,

Ill be on standby if something happens.................

Kamikuza - 10-12-2010 at 07:10 PM

I'll pass on the Phantom - I want one each of the F-arc's please :D

Leojim - 11-12-2010 at 12:13 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by ripsessionkites
edited:

Kitebuggy mama had to help me sort this out. 1 left Phantom 18m / oddly i have a huge request for Venom I and II bags. did you just not get one? does the design look cool? just curious.

1/9 - BR
2/9 - BeamerB
3/9 - JBentley
4/9 - Todd
5/9 - LeoJim
6/9 - Inverted Force
7/9 - Kami ???
8/9 - Cheezy (sorry for the miss)
9/9 - SheHatesMyHobbies

working right now to sort out shipping cost, okay Im supervising.


Glad to see I made the list! Hadn't heard anything so now I'm stoked. I'll admit I'm not quite ready for this kite, but I WILL grow into it so to speak. Definitely in need of a light wind kite. Should be useful by the end of the snowkiting season or at minimum by next year.

ripsessionkites - 11-12-2010 at 02:07 AM

Tri, Kami

I do have a 10th one that I was going to keep. So you both could have one. U2U me pls.

tridude - 11-12-2010 at 05:07 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Kamikuza
I'll pass on the Phantom - I want one each of the F-arc's please :D



:spin:dammit Kami...................:smilegrin::smilegrin:

tridude - 11-12-2010 at 10:48 AM

damit Kami.................:lol: Rip, Ill stay on standby for the next couple of days..................press on with the sale if its still around Ill probably take it..................hope to get out on the 12.5 M3 this afternoon in the buggy and on the water tomorrow morning.............I should really fly this one first............................:thumbup::thumbup:

ripsessionkites - 11-12-2010 at 12:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Jaymz
Phanny here please :thumbup:


i did miss him ... so i sent him a u2u.

pokitetrash - 11-12-2010 at 06:28 PM

So, any Phanny's left?

bluefunelement - 11-12-2010 at 10:26 PM

any idea if I could stack an F1200 with my S-arc 840?

ripsessionkites - 12-12-2010 at 05:49 AM

One left

Just waiting for delivery to me

rocfighter - 12-12-2010 at 07:54 AM

Ok so Chris didn't get one. So I will have to go visit Cheesy instead :wee:

BeamerBob - 12-12-2010 at 08:13 AM

Or does Chris get the last one left?

cheezycheese - 12-12-2010 at 08:52 AM

hey Roc i got a few others you can come fly as well...

Jaymz - 12-12-2010 at 09:48 AM

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites
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Originally posted by Jaymz
Phanny here please :thumbup:


i did miss him ... so i sent him a u2u.


Thanks Ric :thumbup:

pokitetrash - 12-12-2010 at 10:49 AM

Keep me on the back up list for the next few days for a Phanny. I thought I had cash on hand but my scrooge feeling left and I bought my wife some new Harley boots to go with the bike she's buying ME for Christmas! Its the right thing to do I suppose... Anyway Rip, ill send you a Firm U2U in the next couple days if the stars align again. I don't want to keep my friends from getting one. But if any of you who have committed bounce a check to Rip, all bets are off!!! LOL!

notreallyme - 13-12-2010 at 07:57 AM

I guess the moderators are asleep at the switch. If 200 plus NEW kites and assorted other products doesn't scream COMMERCIAL I don't know what does!!!!!!

Xungust - 13-12-2010 at 08:11 AM

I would love a Arc 1120-I am ready for a bog boy kite. LOL What should I expect to spend to get this kite RTF?

acampbell - 13-12-2010 at 08:13 AM

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Originally posted by notreallyme
I guess the moderators are asleep at the switch. If 200 plus NEW kites and assorted other products doesn't scream COMMERCIAL I don't know what does!!!!!!


Clueless. Is this Jonesband?

Maven454 - 13-12-2010 at 08:21 AM

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Originally posted by acampbell
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Originally posted by notreallyme
I guess the moderators are asleep at the switch. If 200 plus NEW kites and assorted other products doesn't scream COMMERCIAL I don't know what does!!!!!!


Clueless. Is this Jonesband?


Could be The Doctor, maybe. Doesn't seem annoying enough for Jonesband.

pbc - 13-12-2010 at 08:24 AM

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Originally posted by notreallyme
I guess the moderators are asleep at the switch. If 200 plus NEW kites and assorted other products doesn't scream COMMERCIAL I don't know what does!!!!!!


You registered just to send this? Pull-eeze.

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Last Post: Peter Lynn Closet *updating often* (12-13-2010 at 09:57 AM)

You're just jealous of other people's ability to use a non-commercial forum for commercial end. Stop being so bitter and learn from their example. Learn that if you help people they respect you and trust you. If you happen to have a product to sell they'll consider buying from you over the people they do not know and have no reason to trust. As always in life you have to give to get. This is relationships 101.

Philip

P.S. Rip, I'll probably be ordering an F-Arc 1200 as soon as I see the size of the xmas checks. :-)

geokite - 13-12-2010 at 09:32 AM

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Originally posted by notreallyme
I guess the moderators are asleep at the switch. If 200 plus NEW kites and assorted other products doesn't scream COMMERCIAL I don't know what does!!!!!!


At the risk of being very unpopular, shouldn't we evaluate the message and not the messenger? I would hope this forum will be consistent with its own rules, and be objective. Does this not warrant some discussion if this thread is consistent with rule 2.1?

Maven454 - 13-12-2010 at 09:36 AM

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Originally posted by geokite
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Originally posted by notreallyme
I guess the moderators are asleep at the switch. If 200 plus NEW kites and assorted other products doesn't scream COMMERCIAL I don't know what does!!!!!!


At the risk of being very unpopular, shouldn't we evaluate the message and not the messenger? I would hope this forum will be consistent with its own rules, and be objective. Does this not warrant some discussion if this thread is consistent with rule 2.1?


No argument from me, it's a valid question.

acampbell - 13-12-2010 at 09:45 AM

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Originally posted by geokite
Quote:
Originally posted by notreallyme
I guess the moderators are asleep at the switch. If 200 plus NEW kites and assorted other products doesn't scream COMMERCIAL I don't know what does!!!!!!


At the risk of being very unpopular, shouldn't we evaluate the message and not the messenger? I would hope this forum will be consistent with its own rules, and be objective. Does this not warrant some discussion if this thread is consistent with rule 2.1?


These are historic items being offered at no commercial gain to Ricardo and are of general benefit the community. I will often post links to my web site to for-sale items when they are of genuine interest to the community and offer no significant profit or gain to me. An example is used kites listed for a customer of mine where I get no commission. Ricardo is doing the same here for PL "himself".

Time has indicated that this practice is acceptable to the community and PKF moderators and is in the spirit if not the letter of the rules.

kiteetik - 13-12-2010 at 09:45 AM

nice

BeamerBob - 13-12-2010 at 09:49 AM

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it is valid indeed--sometimes on this forum there is a clique mentality that is rather disturbing.......shameful....... and no, im not jonesband--


Yes you are right. It is a KITE clique. That's it other than those that are close to each other geographically. Just nice guys helping each other out and discussing a hobby they are passionate about. But then again, every once in awhile a spoiler comes along slinging stuff that doesn't smell good. All decent folks are welcome as long as they play well with others.

ripsessionkites - 13-12-2010 at 10:19 AM

lol, im like the antique road show.

i could sell these on shop website too, but i only posted on this forum to let the fine fellows of THIS FORUM have first pick of the Phanny. i value the members of this forum, and wanted to give something back. the only thing im giving up is TIME, TAPING, BOXING, COURIER SERVICE INBOUND. at the end of the day, i make $0.00 CDN/USA Dollars.

if you're unhappy about my post report it ... i remember for future when goodies come about, ill keep it off the forum. PKF can be given notice LAST. sound fair?

shoot me for giving around Christmas Time.

UPDATED ABOVE

Todd - 13-12-2010 at 10:27 AM

Well I'd like to personally thank you for doing this, can't wait to pick up a vintage F-ARC!

pbc - 13-12-2010 at 10:30 AM

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Originally posted by geokite
At the risk of being very unpopular, shouldn't we evaluate the message and not the messenger? I would hope this forum will be consistent with its own rules, and be objective. Does this not warrant some discussion if this thread is consistent with rule 2.1?


To me the key thing is, has Rip's thread intruded into kite stuff that interests me? The answer is clearly no...until "notreallyme" decided to change the topic. As I type this, I feel as if I have been manipulated into changing the topic as well.

OK, end of discussion for me. I ask that if people want to discuss rule 2.1, they go start a new thread.

Rip, I hope you sell every one of 'em. You are an asset to this forum. Keep up the good work.

Philip

snowspider - 13-12-2010 at 10:32 AM

Sounded like a first dibs offer before the garage sale posting. Thats ok with this forum user.

Maven454 - 13-12-2010 at 10:37 AM

I'm not trying to say that rip is doing something wrong, just that the question itself is reasonable.

shehatesmyhobbies - 13-12-2010 at 02:11 PM

Rip, I appreciate you making this offer to PKF as a whole! I am fortunate enough to have been one of the first responders! This is a great chance to get a piece of PL history! Thanks for all your hard work on this!

geokite - 13-12-2010 at 03:15 PM

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Originally posted by Maven454
I'm not trying to say that rip is doing something wrong, just that the question itself is reasonable.


Me too! but most of the responses are based on a subjective basis, and I'm not surprised. Basically the responses have been he is a great contributor of this forum, so the rules might not/should not apply, or even be asked.

IMO, the question comes down to the making money (by the manufacturer) on a brand new product (albeit old but unused product) coming from the manufacturer to a distributor. I honestly don't know if this violates 2.1 or not. But simply asking this shouldn't cause anyone, rip included, to threaten anything against this community.

I am not questioning rip's benefit to the community, benefit of these kites to the community, how nice rip is for doing this, yadda yadda yadda. Those should have no bearing on the issue. An objective observer would agree with me.

But I'm probably just talking in a strong wind...

EDIT: Disappointing to see lots of people putting their own benefit from this sale above the possible violation (?) of the forum rules. If it benefits them, heads go in the sand...

BeamerBob - 13-12-2010 at 05:18 PM

If these were chargers or just any readily available product, then there would be a definite issue with commercial sales. This is different since these kites haven't been made for 6 years and won't be again. I see an obvious distinction here from someone selling new current model gear for a profit. I wouldn't feel any different if I didn't get to buy one. Rip probably could've sold all these quietly amongst his friends. I imagine I'd have been on the offer list. I think he was truly doing a favor to OUR community to get the message out that he found something truly unique and until last week was almost certainly unavailable at any price.

Leojim - 13-12-2010 at 05:52 PM

It appears to me that rip is not using this as a for profit venture, but as a service to fellow members of the PKF.
The intial comment by "notreallyme", a NEW member as of TODAY is nothing but a phony attack IMO. Further, I saw no where that rip had "200 plus" kites for sale.
I say "thanks to rip" for his time and effort in distributing these out of date/production kites to the forum members. I only hope that he (others) ignores the ignorant and does not let this affect his (or others) future consideration of another offering.
Again, THANKS rip!!!:thumbup:

Bladerunner - 13-12-2010 at 06:21 PM

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Originally posted by BeamerBob
If these were chargers or just any readily available product, then there would be a definite issue with commercial sales. This is different since these kites haven't been made for 6 years and won't be again. I see an obvious distinction here from someone selling new current model gear for a profit. I wouldn't feel any different if I didn't get to buy one. Rip probably could've sold all these quietly amongst his friends. I imagine I'd have been on the offer list. I think he was truly doing a favor to OUR community to get the message out that he found something truly unique and until last week was almost certainly unavailable at any price.


Well said Bob !

Is Rip' somehow stepping on your F'nSarc sales? Undercutting your spankin' new Phanny stock? Doubt it !


I never thought for a second that this was anything more than a favour to the PKF community? I am sure if Rip' thought for a minute this would be construed as commercial he could have unloaded them as easily through his shop. We have this thing called HST here 15% tax he is helping us avoid.

I just jumped through hoops to get my old Farc back I considered them that rare and desirable.

Suggesting that the moderator is playing favorites or that Rip' is taking advantage is insulting. Speaks a lot more to me about those that are complaining than it does make me think anything less of Rip'! :no:

shehatesmyhobbies - 13-12-2010 at 06:38 PM

Let's get this thread back to a happy place!

Best winds to everyone! That will be the best present I get this year! :singing:

kiteetik - 13-12-2010 at 06:57 PM

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Originally posted by BeamerBob
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Originally posted by kiteetik
it is valid indeed--sometimes on this forum there is a clique mentality that is rather disturbing.......shameful....... and no, im not jonesband--


Yes you are right. It is a KITE clique. That's it other than those that are close to each other geographically. Just nice guys helping each other out and discussing a hobby they are passionate about. But then again, every once in awhile a spoiler comes along slinging stuff that doesn't smell good. All decent folks are welcome as long as they play well with others.
ideally, it should be that way........

dylanj423 - 13-12-2010 at 06:59 PM

these complainers need to fo f'arc themselves ... lol










... too funny to pass up

cheezycheese - 13-12-2010 at 07:38 PM

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Originally posted by dylanj423
these complainers need to fo f'arc themselves ... lol

:smilegrin::smilegrin: Great..!!!










... too funny to pass up

Feyd - 13-12-2010 at 07:54 PM

I got a new F Arc for my wife.

Best trade I ever made.

nocando - 13-12-2010 at 08:39 PM

Hey rip well done :wee:

Sounds like a few having sooky LA LA attacks because they missed out.

Keep up the good work:lol:

shaggs2riches - 13-12-2010 at 09:29 PM

This benefited me not one bit, and I must say. The fact that one simple douchebag came on here and stirred the pot was able to bring any question to this forums moderators ability to do their job and Rips intentions just disturbs me. If there was any question of this breaking terms of use rules then it should have been questioned from the start. Yes the validity of the question is acceptable but really why the hell not report the thread and ask the question to those in charge instead of attacking a valued contributor to this forum.

If NOTREALLYME had any integrity he/she should have come out and shared their opinion in a more respectable way. Unless they have other reasons not to let us get more acquainted with who they really are.

Just saying

Kamikuza - 13-12-2010 at 10:27 PM

This is very easily solved ... lets look at the rule.

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2.1. This forum is NOT a commercial market place. Do not use this forum to advertise commercial businesses or services, link to commercial web sites, or list promotions or products for sale by dealer or manufacturer. Store owners may post private party sales in the For Sale category - items must be listed with prices. Additionally, we ask that discussions are conducted on the forum (in thread or U2U) and that the author adds "SOLD" to the end of the thread title once the sale is complete.


I don't see any conflict.
The italicized part has not been broken.
The bold part is being followed.
Case closed. I'll take my legal fee in FARCs please :D

Leojim - 13-12-2010 at 10:41 PM

Back to the yard (closet) sale. Someone mentioned the "C-Quad" kites that might be in the far corners of the closet. NOW that is some interesting looking kite!!! Definitely an interesting concept. So, for those that have flown C-Quads, are they of use anymore or are the strictly museum pieces? From what I gather they had a pretty fair pull for their size. Also appeared that they were somewhat finicky in their flying characteristics. Did you like them or were they wicked scary?
When one considers how kites have changed / improved over the last 10/12 years, it is amazing. When you think about it, power kiting is such a simple concept it's a wonder it didn't start 30-40 years ago!

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