As long as it flies and doesn't leak I would be interested. I am severely limited with only an 8m kite.
Cheers,
DaveBladerunner - 2-7-2011 at 07:16 AM
U2U sent
If it is in Metro Van. I can check it out 4 Utridude - 2-7-2011 at 07:53 AM
wont step on BRs toes but if that doesnt workout there are plenty of 12s for sale in these parts.......are you looking for a SLE, Bow/Delta, one pump,
budget, kite bar and lines or just kite etc...................I can find you something local I can look at and inspect as well...........let me
know........................Bladerunner - 2-7-2011 at 08:57 AM
Not stepping on my toes. Just a link to a local forum with an 07 Instinct $300 RTF no rips . ?
Dave is a super Dad who has somebody to teach him properly . Just needs a bigger kite on a budget. All help is good!dawicks - 4-7-2011 at 07:15 AM
Hey guys,
Thanks for looking out for me. I guess I am looking for something RTF... with kite bar/lines/etc. I'd like something pretty similar to the 8m
Cabrinha switchblade I already have.
Thanks again!
Davebigkahuna - 4-7-2011 at 07:35 AM
Did you see the 10m F-One Bandit that's for sale? It's a bow so would easily be same power as a 12-14m C kite.markite - 4-7-2011 at 07:43 AM
I can put you in touch with a buddy here in Ontario that had a 12m Ocean Rodeo Rise complete for sale around 450.00 - he'd probably negotiate if he
has to take into account shipping it to you that would likely run around 40.00 as a guess. If it's still available. There was a 16, 14, 12, 8
available and another friend took the 16/8.
you can U2U me and I'll put you in touch to talk if interested
Marknocando - 4-7-2011 at 11:37 PM
Hi guys for blow ups its worth a look at an Aussie kite site
@bigkahuna: not totally familiar with the differences between bow and c. I think I would rather just stick with C for now as I am still pretty new.
@BR: i am gonna look into that kite.
@tridude: where are you located?
@markite: U2U will be sent shortly.markite - 5-7-2011 at 09:40 AM
Dave - check your U2U for my reply
Markbigkahuna - 5-7-2011 at 10:38 AM
Quote:
@bigkahuna: not totally familiar with the differences between bow and c. I think I would rather just stick with C for now as I am still pretty new.
C-kites are antique technology. For the past 5+ years, bows, SLE's, and delta kites have taken over. That's why hardly anyone sells C-kites anymore.
If you're a beginner, all the more reason to get a bow/SLE as they are friendlier to fly and easier to relaunch. Whatever you do, don't pay a lot
for a C-kite as you're not likely to be able to sell it (that is unless you find some noob who doesn't know any better). Isn't your Cabrinha
Switchblade a bow?macboy - 5-7-2011 at 01:24 PM
+10 on the Bow/SLE. My first lesson way back when was on a C Kite and it was enough to have me scared about the next lesson. That second lesson was on
a Best Guroo which stunned me with the relaunch compared to the C Kite. Further love when I flew the delta T3's which were enough to get me to make
the change.van - 5-7-2011 at 01:57 PM
My first water kite was a C kite ( Slingshot Fuel). It was hard to launch and impossible to relaunch. Also no depower at all. I heard it was a
great kite but didn't know that they were for an experienced kiter. C kites are very powerful and fast but very unfriendly. Stay away from them or
you will get hurt.md2pigeon - 5-7-2011 at 01:59 PM
I am the one selling the FONE and have found it extremely user friendly as i am new to the sport. u2u me if you are interestedbigkahuna - 5-7-2011 at 02:38 PM
@van - The Slingshot Fuel -was- a good kite way back when they first came out (I had a Fuel 15 and loved it). But compared to one of today's kites
it's also an antique. The technology has really leaped ahead over the past few years.dawicks - 6-7-2011 at 07:58 AM
Mmmm, I guess I am confused about the difference between a C and a Bow... On second thought maybe my Switchblade is a Bow... and it has tonnes o
depower... back off the bar and the thing will just float with less pull than a stunt kite.
Sorry guys, but I guess I am still new around here.
What I want is a 12m kite with lots of depower and lots more power. When the winds get low, my 8m is just not enough!
Cheers for all your help.
Davebigkahuna - 6-7-2011 at 09:10 AM
Here's a pic of a C-kite (North Rhino). Note how the 4 lines all connect to "corners" at the tips.
