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8.6m Reactor II for sale (Sale pending)

soliver - 19-1-2015 at 06:37 PM

Another Reactor II for sale to help me into a set of NASA Star 3s

8.6m Peter Lynn Reactor II for sale NOW $325. I will split shipping in the continental US.

Comes with:
Kite (blue, white, and light grey)
Bag
Handles (PL Longhorns with strop)
Lines

When I bought it, it came on a set of flexifoil lines which I believe are 20m. I put it on the PL longhorn handles which are really good with this big monster.

This kite originally belonged to Angus Campbell (owner and operator of Coastal Windsports) and I bought it from him from his personal collection. Shortly after I bought it I broke one of the bridle legs on the right side. Angus had the guys at Peter Lynn remake a new bridle leg exactly per their specs and I replaced it myself. I also replaced the "toggle" which the proper name for the short piece you connect the fly line to. I chronicled the process here: http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=26713#pid25... It has never effected the flying quality of the kite. You can tell by looking at it which one it is as the original bridles are red and the replacement is white. Other than this there are no other issues with this kite. There may be some small dirt staining on the white, but otherwise its in excellent condition.

It is an absolutely awesome low wind machine. I have been able to buggy with this kite with wind as low as 7mph. It has advantages over bigger sized kites in that it is slightly smaller and lighter weight so easier to work in the lighter air. I've also used this kite in up to around 12+mph.

This has been one of my favorite kites and was often my go to for the Atlanta conditions.

Here are the pics, they are not necessarily current, but still indicative of the state that it is in. Its a little hard to get pics with the bum paw.





Email is preferred (use the email button below), but U2U is ok. I'll be out of town the week of 1/25, but will still be checking email and PMs.

BeamerBob - 19-1-2015 at 07:07 PM

I spent an awesome day at Jekyll Island chasing and being chased by this kite. It was perfectly matched to my 8.6 since neither of us could seem to gain an advantage over the other. This is a more fun kite to fly if you have that 2 mph extra that makes the 10.8 unnecessary.

soliver - 19-1-2015 at 09:02 PM

Thanks Bobby, I'm sorry to have to let this one go, but its time to usher in a new era for my kiting.

Also realized that I forgot to include the video links for this one... you can see that even though he's a big bear, he still can turn pretty quick relative to his size. The RIIs are front line biased, but I found giving it just the tiniest touch of breaks got a good quick turn out of him.

https://vimeo.com/106352452
https://vimeo.com/90769218

soliver - 20-1-2015 at 09:23 PM

Spring winds are just around the corner...

soliver - 22-1-2015 at 07:58 AM

For anyone considering the Reactor, there is not a great deal of difference in the RII and the new Reactor 2013. From what I hear the biggest difference is that the newer Reactors are a little more Brake friendly. Oh and different graphics :D

With this Kite Complete at this price you would in essence be paying just over Half price for essentially the same performance.

I can tell you these are awesome kites and I am only selling them because I want to get into the NASAs.

soliver - 25-1-2015 at 09:17 PM

I'm In Lynchburg, VA this week, but I have the Reactors with me. So if any of you VA guys are interested, let me know and come on over to the burg to save on shipping. I've got class until 4:30 M-Th and Friday until 12 after which I'm on the way back to GA.

or

I am prepared to ship out from where I am.

soliver - 2-2-2015 at 05:50 AM

awesome kite still for sale

soliver - 10-2-2015 at 06:54 PM

Still awesome, still for sale :smilegrin:

soliver - 16-2-2015 at 08:05 AM

Price drop to $375 still with split shipping.

This is an awesome kite at an awesome price. A killer low wind machine for sure.

soliver - 23-2-2015 at 03:24 PM

Still for sale!... I'd love to sell before the second week of March... Spring winds are approaching and this is a killer deal on a killer kite!

soliver - 24-2-2015 at 07:06 AM

Price drop to $350

Michael Gaylan - 24-2-2015 at 11:35 PM

:o OH MY !!

That's a pretty kite there soliver !! I just don't have the funds now to get it.. otherwise you'd be shipping it now. LOL

soliver - 4-3-2015 at 07:44 AM

Price drop #3 now only $325 for a kick butt low wind machine

flyhighWNY - 4-3-2015 at 02:37 PM

MAN had I known I woul;da picked up on my way back from florida

flyhighWNY - 4-3-2015 at 02:48 PM

MAN had I known I woul;da picked up on my way back from florida

soliver - 4-3-2015 at 10:39 PM

Split shipping will probably only add $10-$15

I'd be glad to send it your way!

soulflyr - 16-3-2015 at 09:54 AM

Will you or the kite be at Spring WWBB.

soliver - 16-3-2015 at 11:19 AM

No, sorry... I'll be at JIBE though; Wednesday through Sunday.

Looking at you siggy, it looks like a perfect fit for you!!

A great light wind engine for sure...

Demoknight - 16-3-2015 at 11:36 AM

I love my 2013 8.6m Reactor. Such a great kite. I just really love the way big 8m+ fixed bridle kites handle. So much fun!

soulflyr - 16-3-2015 at 03:02 PM

Look at the updated sig

soliver - 16-3-2015 at 03:46 PM

Still needs an 8.6m in there I think :smilegrin:

hiaguy - 16-3-2015 at 04:58 PM

If you're considering this but need to try it out first, I have one that'll be at WBB in a couple of weeks.
Try mine; buy his.
Or, just buy his. It really is a great light wind engine and it's at a spectacular price.

And for those that's keeping count:
... 29 ... days to WBB :singing:

soliver - 16-3-2015 at 05:02 PM

Thanks Hiaguy!!!

soliver - 18-3-2015 at 09:09 AM

Still available!

Michael Gaylan - 18-3-2015 at 02:42 PM

Damnit .. I'm giving her all she's got Scotty and I am REALLY trying not to want this kite!!



:no: :no: :no: :no:

don't know if I can .. say it again .. n .. ..


I should have the $ with me at JIBE if it isn't sold by then. Just can't part with it ATM.

soliver - 18-3-2015 at 07:00 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Michael Gaylan  
Damnit .. I'm giving her all she's got Scotty and I am REALLY trying not to want this kite!!



:no: :no: :no: :no:

don't know if I can .. say it again .. n .. ..


I should have the $ with me at JIBE if it isn't sold by then. Just can't part with it ATM.


No worries Michael,... It doesn't look like it'll be going anywhere soon, so I'm sure you'll have it at JIBE

Michael Gaylan - 18-3-2015 at 07:53 PM

I don't want to get my hopes up too high... but it does look like a great machine!
Almost edible. roflmao

It would be my first PL!

I will have my bug with me too... Still haven't rode the darn thing! ROFL

8.6m Reactor II

Anthonyshopguy - 19-3-2015 at 03:57 PM

Is it still for sale? I would love to talk to you in more detail if it is.

Anthony

soliver - 19-3-2015 at 09:12 PM

Yes it's still available!

Send me an email via the email button below or U2U.

soliver - 20-3-2015 at 05:59 PM

Still available...

Good luck Anthony!

soliver - 4-4-2015 at 06:47 AM

Sill available and needing a good home.

BigMikesKites - 5-4-2015 at 06:17 AM

there are so many days when this kite will save your buggy session. Excellent kite at a better price. Good luck.

soliver - 6-4-2015 at 04:15 PM

Sale pending... Reserved for a JIBE participant