KBSS will close it's doors in January of 2012. I want to thank all the friends that have supported my shop since 1997. It has just gotten too busy and
is taking up way too much time for a retired guy who just wants to buggy.
Best Regards
Jon Ellisripsessionkites - 29-12-2011 at 03:17 AM
Wtf
Hello what about the shop!!!
Need disc rims / tires / etc
Email mearkay - 29-12-2011 at 04:15 AM
thank you jonshehatesmyhobbies - 29-12-2011 at 04:37 AM
Good luck Jon and go tear those beaches up!Todd - 29-12-2011 at 05:07 AM
Thank you John for my first buggy (Libre Hardcore). Best of luck to you and hope to ride with you again!bibitedog - 29-12-2011 at 05:29 AM
I already mist you.WELDNGOD - 29-12-2011 at 06:06 AM
go ride Jon!bigkid - 29-12-2011 at 06:11 AM
Wont be the same with out you, but you'll have the beach all to yourself. See you
at Sunset.labrat - 29-12-2011 at 06:51 AM
I always cringe a bit when a small business closes up.
In your case, Happy Retirement.
I know of others here (locally) who would like to do the same, so enjoy it.
Should I read anything into the post being placed in the “For Sale” section?pyro22487 - 29-12-2011 at 07:47 AM
I dont believe it wow. I thought you would never retire im going to have to move your contact info on my phone from kite shop to just retired old
guys. LOL just kidding kite shop isn't a list on my phone.indigo_wolf - 29-12-2011 at 09:09 AM
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Originally posted by pyro22487
just kidding kite shop isn't a list on my phone.
No one believes you and a lot of folks have probably mentally thrown down the BS flag.
@Jon
Bittersweet to hear about the store. Sad to see it go, but glad for you if it gives you more time in the wind.
ATB,
SamBladerunner - 29-12-2011 at 09:26 AM
Happy that you are leaving on a high note Jon.
Enjoy the full retirement !
I just wonder who folks can go to for knowledge and product from Libre now ?
:bigok:kitemaker4 - 29-12-2011 at 09:32 AM
Good luck in your retirement. Is there going to be anyone in the states that we can get Libre parts from now.
Susan (npw goddess)van - 29-12-2011 at 11:25 AM
Jon has bigger plans ... bobsalinas - 29-12-2011 at 12:44 PM
Hey Ricardo, I just talked to a guy(Frank) who builds disc wheels.
Apparently there is a desire for 26" over in Europe and he is still going to build 20"
Only problem is bearing size is 5/8" inner or axle. He told me he could produce a 42mm OD hub
and then you could use a 42X20 bearing. I am buying a set of discs from him and will have them on my new bug
at NABX.jellis - 29-12-2011 at 02:15 PM
Thanks for all the kind thoughts! As some of you know I like to tinker with changes or new designs. Van this is partly your fault as i have got to
know you and watch your excitement as you creations came to life it sparked a fire under me to do what I like best. I am looking forward to designing
a buggy right here at Sunset Beach, walk to the beach try it and return to modify it until I am satisfied with the buggy. No I do not plan on
producing them although Bison, Jim, Frank, and Eli will say different. LOL
No KBSS is not for sale, just closing it.
I will be in contact with the team at Libre and will continue to offer support for their products. Hopefully I will be able to help Libre will come to
a decision on a source for their great products in North America.
Thanks again for everyone's support.
Jonpyro22487 - 29-12-2011 at 03:22 PM
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Originally posted by indigo_wolf
Quote:
Originally posted by pyro22487
just kidding kite shop isn't a list on my phone.
No one believes you and a lot of folks have probably mentally thrown down the BS flag.
you think you know me so well mr. wolf well your completely right lol. i have more kite stores on this phone than friends. you probably arnt much
better off though are you wolf?
sorry for almost thread jacking here john seriously though i am going to miss kbss.doublespeed360 - 29-12-2011 at 03:56 PM
jon, thank you for all your help and thank you letting be on your" team libre"nocando - 29-12-2011 at 04:22 PM
Hey Jon have lots of fun being a grey powered gypsy.
Best Wishes from down here.snowspider - 29-12-2011 at 05:45 PM
jellis its a pretty sweet deal having a testing ground next to where you live , it improves the creative process exponentialy , very cool , have fun.van - 29-12-2011 at 08:13 PM
Jon .. you won't have any time to test your buggy .. I should know. As soon as you finish building one design, you will have an idea for the second
one and never get around to even testing the first ... it's very addictive!!! Good luck with your builds :D . Let me know how your new bender works.
Planning to upgrade mine as soon as I get some tax money back. sand flea - 29-12-2011 at 09:18 PM
I LOVE KBSS
Thank you Jon, [slightly struggling here] for giving me what I have always dreamed, riding the oceans edge under the power of my kite.
I am very excited for your upcoming projects and know you will be successful and am looking forward to being one of your first customers.
Thank you Jon,
Chriscsa_deadon - 30-12-2011 at 01:45 AM
Is the loft at the Sunset shop still available? :Dbison - 30-12-2011 at 12:31 PM
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Originally posted by csa_deadon
Is the loft at the Sunset shop still available? :D
I've got first dibs, so don't even think of it!!! :wink2:
kiting has you
USA_Eli_A - 31-12-2011 at 11:05 AM
:wee:
it's not 2012 yet, get some before it is!Bladerunner - 31-12-2011 at 11:59 AM
I may be missing something here?
How will people buy Libre products in North America? Was KBSS not the single source fo Libre ?
Did my KBSS clock just go up in value? jellis - 31-12-2011 at 01:09 PM
Yes
There will always be a US based Libre outlet. Yes
And YesBladerunner - 1-1-2012 at 10:44 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by jellis
Yes
There will always be a US based Libre outlet. Yes
And Yes
but you'll have the beach all to yourself. See you
at Sunset.
