Pablo - 22-4-2006 at 10:54 PM
Just found this lil bit of info, thought some people may be interested in it. Word is they'll be in North America pretty soon.
News just in......PKD are to release the Buster II mid May.
The Buster took the entry level traction kiting market by storm when it was introduced 3 years ago. The long awaited replacement for the original
Buster is arriving in May and is set to create an even bigger impact than it’s predecessor ……
Here comes the Buster II.
So what makes the Buster II so good?
BUSTER II spec.
New updated kite design - one colour per size
Pro rigid ram air wing shape
D-row bridled
Easy Dirt Evacuation: zip outs
Graphic
New top and bottom skin graphic, all panels sewn, seams inside.
Air inlets Combat style design (™)
Bridle
Ockert 70kg, PES/Dyneema SK75, sleeved and sewn
Loop-in bridle, 4 colours - 4 rows
Cascaded – 50% less material – 50% less drag
Powersetting
PKDS, quick AOA adjustment without disconnecting flying lines.
Soulfly handles
Brand new design
Reinforced ABS cleats for break line adjustment
No tools needed for main leader and strop adjustment
Full length rubber grips
Flying line
High tech fiber line, 25m x 200/90kg colour - grey, Dyneema SK75 8x1 braids and coated.
Kite bag
Big volume, Oxford Nylon, with PKD logo and adjustable shoulder strap
Accessory Pack includes
Kite packing strap
2 groundstakes
2 kite killers
Key ring strap
2 PKD logo stickers
2 PKD logo embroidery tags
2 ground bags (fill yourself with sand, snow, rice)
1 set protection sleeves (™)
Manual BUSTER II
Buster II Recomended Retail Prices.
Buster II 2.0m - £88.00
Buster II 3.0m - £112.00
Buster II 4.0m - £136.00
Buster II 5.0m - £160.00
Buster II 6.0m - £184.00
Buster II 7.0m - £208.00
Pre-order yours now from your favourite PKD Dealer
bake - 25-4-2006 at 09:10 PM
Paul, Let me know when you have one for us to try, would be nice to get the girlfriend her own as mine is a tad big for her.
Pablo - 25-4-2006 at 10:27 PM
They're scheduled to be released in May, probably mid to late in the month. I'm sure when they're in there will be a couple kicking around for people
to try.