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PL compact sticks for 19m Venom 2

djsiryn - 11-8-2015 at 12:12 AM

Anybody have some PL compact sticks for the 19m Venom 2? The ones that came with my kite are all seized up. I got one un-seized but the other has split the aluminum right down the side and is impossible to get undone or fixed. Having them fully extended all the time was driving me nuts and was hard to transport so I decided to try and unstick them........... oops! :(

flyguy0101 - 11-8-2015 at 05:33 AM

not sure if he still has any but I would check with Angus at coastal wind sports for his custom arc spars

indigo_wolf - 11-8-2015 at 08:06 AM

Wouldn't it be cheaper to just replace the ferrules?

ATB,
Sam

acampbell - 11-8-2015 at 10:44 AM

Follow this thread...
http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=30801

djsiryn - 11-8-2015 at 01:01 PM

Awesomeness, Thanks! I'll be making some new ones then. I had a bit of sticker shock when I saw what new PL ones cost!:o

volock - 11-8-2015 at 05:26 PM

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When I needed to replace them on one of my old kites I ended up using www.intothewind.com had them cut/ship me the right size carbon tubing and connectors. Not a great store for power kites, but they have amazing customer service/support, and good prices in my experience. They're my goto catalog/store for non-power kite stuff. I've heard rumors others have used tent poles, but those are heavier.

Your local model shop (think RC) might carry carbon tubing. It's been hit and miss for it vs fiberglass in my experience around here. I also like being able to get the thicker tubing if I want.


To quote myself from a different similar thread. Into The Wind sells the ferrules if that's all you need.