It's listed on my local cragslist, I was wondering what you all knowing oracles could tell me about it. Paging
indigo_wolf
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quad line power kite - $200
5.5 square meter quad kite. Complete with 500/300lb spectra gold line. Brand new flown once. With pro-grade handles. Cross-bridled and ram air design,
not a bladder kite. Great traction or buggy kite.
spork - 6-5-2011 at 02:02 AM
from HQ "The name CAPRICORN is an early project name for the HQ Traction Quads. So in some Catalogs or on some websites you will find the name
CAPRICORN."
that was said back in 2001
sounds like a really old model kite, but i dont really knowWIllardTheGrey - 6-5-2011 at 02:07 AM
yep that is all I can find aswell...
Interesting he says "new".spork - 6-5-2011 at 03:59 AM
new probably means the condition,
might have been so bad, he flew it once, then put it away and never got it out for another 10 years...:Procfighter - 6-5-2011 at 06:03 AM
Willard send a post to Chris from HQ. If he doesn't know I'm sure he can find out.cheezycheese - 6-5-2011 at 06:12 AM
Nice looking kite... Lot'sa bridle attachmentsrocfighter - 6-5-2011 at 06:14 AM
Chris from HQ is Chris Shultz. Real good guy and very helpful. I'll try to look him up.chris - 6-5-2011 at 06:42 AM
Here is a link to the Invento-HQ 2002 catalog page, featuring the Traction Quad.
HQ Capricorn "Traction Quad" Power Kite (Available Sizes)
Capricorn 1.2 TQ Trainer - Kite Only $99.99
Capricorn 2.8 Traction Quad - Kite Only $249.99
Capricorn 3.6 Traction Quad - Kite Only $319.99
Capricorn 4.5 Traction Quad - Kite Only $389.99
Capricorn 5.5 Traction Quad - Kite Only $449.99
Accessories Available:
485/220# x 100' HQ Dyneema Line $59.99
500/300# x 100' LPG Spectra Line $89.99
Regular Quad Handles - $29.99
HQ Heavy Duty Quad Handles - $39.99
HQ Control Bar 38"- $69.99
"Ranging from the NEW 1.2m Trainer to 5.5 sq meters in size.
The new HQ-Traction-Quad series is CAD construction & guarantees
Power Kiting excitement.
Designed for extreme pulling action to buggy or for pure traction, they're still easy to handle & absolutely reliable. The new 40-D nylon material
is silicon coated on both sides for exceptional water repellence.
All bridle - connections are reinforced and the bridle material itself is coated dyneema w/ sewn loops.
The MH 102 cell profile guarantees smooth acceleration and high performance even at the edge of the wind window. All Traction-Quads are prepared for
using four lines, but also has a “cross-over” system to fly as a dual-liner with a control bar without loosing any performance."
Includes Case.
Sail: Silicon Coated Nylon
Skill: Experienced - Pro
Mfg. Recommended Line: 440/220 to 480/220#
Per the attached picture, the kite was definitely a bridle-fest of epic proportions.
ATB,
Sam
shehatesmyhobbies - 6-5-2011 at 11:07 AM
Great looking kite no matter how old it is! I would buy it for $200 just because it's a good looking kite! Heck a little haggling, you could probably
get it for $150!WIllardTheGrey - 6-5-2011 at 11:18 AM
It overlaps too much with my butane, but did I point him to this forum hopefuly he shows up. It is listed on the Oregon coast CL if any one wants it.
