Flysurfer 4m, 6m, 9m, 12m Peak2s -- ALL SOLD --

I'm selling my entire Peak2 quiver (4m, 6m, 9m, and 12m) to make room for a quiver of Peak3s. All kites come RTF with original lines and bars plus custom stuff sacks.

[EDIT: ALL SOLD]



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Quote: Originally posted by Feyd

Static demo of Peak 2 4m with 5m lines. :D https://youtu.be/NvnPUbyPMuo

Quote: Originally posted by lunchbox

Always wanted to try the Peaks! So I'm totally hooked on streetkiting with my Nasa Stars. My most used size for my inland conditions is the 5.5 and 7.0. What size of Peak 2 would be best to fill that range. Take in mind, I streetkite on asphalt on a skateboard (longboard type) so there is basically almost no rolling resistance. Also, does it sit back in the window or is it more forward flying? Can you sheet in/out to change the location (back or forward) and if so, does it negatively impact the wing (deformation)? Last question, can you run it on short lines (5m and 10m)? Pete

Pete - The Peak series would make for a first rate street kite. I've flown my peaks off of handles as well as short lines (5 and 7m). A DP kite on handles is pretty funky if you are used to flying FB kites on handles because you sort of have to do the opposite thing with the handles (bringing the bottom of the handles backward with a FB applies the brakes and decreases power but this action is akin to pulling in the bar for a DP so power is increased). The smaller peaks (4m and 6m) fly great on shorter lines but I haven't tried the larger ones.

For your application I'd say the 6m Peak2 would put you in the range of the NASA stars, maybe a little on the light side. The 9m would probably be more aligned pull wise but would be more kite to handle on short lines I'd think. Most folks swear by the 6m as the ideal size for your application.

I did some kite skating with both NASA Stars and Peaks last summer. I greatly preferred the Peaks because of the ability to bleed off power with the DP. FB puts you sort of in the hands of the wind gods and an increase in wind strength can get you into trouble if it happens at just the wrong time.

Quote: Originally posted by nate76

Steve - you going to be hitting up Strawberry Reservoir with your new Peak quiver?!? Been seeing a couple videos coming out of there the last couple days - the conditions look fabulous. Hope you can make it out there.

Hi Nate - I bet Strawberry would be sweet with our current (deep) snow pack. I can't speak for their totals, but our local ski hill, Deer Valley, has posted about 9 ft. of snow since January 1st. I can vouch for it and have shoveled every inch of it off our back deck and surrounding walkways (thankfully a service plows our driveway).

Alas, my snowkiting and kite skating days are behind me. In a pact with my bride after my accident this past summer I agreed to retire from those two sports, focusing exclusively instead on buggying with one of Jeff's (bigkid) AQRs installed, and of course telemark skiing which is awesome in case you haven't tried it.

For buggying I really love the Peaks so I'm selling off some used gear to buy some new gear. Great American Consumer!

I trust you've had some great days in CO!

Steve

Quote: Originally posted by eric67m

Not to hijack, but did you ever try snow kiting with your telemark gear? I got rid of my alpine skis and now only use telemark skis at the resort. I've been thinking of tying out snow kiting but am leary...

Whoa... a drive by shooting!!! Sure you don't want to pick up a used P2 while we're chatting?

I'm pretty much exclusively free-heeling too, having converted over midway through last season and now going whole-hog this year. Free your heels and the rest will follow....

I know Chris Krug of Hardwater fame is also a free-heeler and has used such a setup with kites on ice. I don't see any real reason why it wouldn't work just find except in a couple of rare situations. As you no-doubt are aware it is perfectly possible to make strong alpine-style turns with modern tele gear. I try to link my turns with a dropped knee but will revert to heels-down turning in tricky spots. As I get better I need to do this less and less. Expert alpine skier; advanced intermediate at tele.

I could see situations snowkiting when I'd want me heels clamped in just to avoid getting pulled over the handlebars by the kite. That being said I had some pilot error moments last season when I got pulled over like this in alpine gear so go figure. On ice or other low resistance snow I'd think it would work great to tele snowkite. Maybe deep damp snow would be an issue, but maybe not. If I were still snowkiting I'd try and tele, setting an edge alpine-style for the long hauls and then dropping my knee for the turns. Hairball turns would be with heels down.

Go for it. You know, right after you buy one of my kites! :frog:

Quote: Originally posted by eric67m

I'll leave you with the video below.... https://youtu.be/7qkMn3jPa2E

Dude can slay the snowfield that's for sure. I've seen a couple of videos of him before and each totally impresses. I've got one pair of skis with telesetup that are sort of twintipped (Skilogik Rockstars) and they would be the skis I'd try this on. Actually it doesn't look too bad (famous last words) because being switch your toe piece is now in back keeping you for going over the handlebars. What could possibly go wrong?

Quote: Originally posted by lunchbox

Thanks for that video Kris...kite seemed to do really good on short lines! Windstruck - Appreciate the feedback. Thank you. Time to watch some more Peak 2 videos and decide :D

Sounds like a plan. As you gander and ponder please note that I received a request for the 9m in the last couple of hours.

Quote: Originally posted by slapbasswoody

Steve, Are you getting ready for a season of buggy blasting on The Great Salt Lake????? Make sure you get the new kites well before the season starts or it will jinx the wind ha ha ha:D:D:D:D

Wouldn't want to jinx a Utah newbie Paul so I'll be sure to purchase them in plenty of time.

Steve,
Obviously you have hacked my iPad notes app. Jan. 1. 2017:


Born order possibles......
Z and pro lines and bar are EU 167.88
Needed regardless of kite.
Kites added to order as follows:

313.88 with the 4 m blue yellow kite only
329.57 US dollar

433.88 with the 4 m and the 2.5 meter kite
455.57 US dollar

600.88 with 5,4,2.5 kites! A quiver for a novice.
630.92 converted to dollars.

Shipping between 30 and 60 approx.

The big deal is de power. Research all the review / videos to see if the kite can react to gusts. Keep the window size in mind.

If some thing won't click look at peak 6m 800.00 new in yellow and black.

De power foils seem to need a little more launch wind compared to fixed bridle foils in the same size except the Peak single skin.

Unquote.
I will buy the 6. I always wanted a yellow kite.

The fear of loss is greater than the desire for gain.

Quote: Originally posted by Ed Cline

Thank you kindly Ed! Got your email. Done.

6m SOLD

Quote: Originally posted by rofer

Damn, with free shipping I can't say no to that 4m. I'll U2U you tomorrow.

Thank you kindly Alex! 4m SOLD

Quote: Originally posted by soliver

12m ... mine mine mine!!!

My work here is done. All sold!

Quote: Originally posted by soliver

Realizing today that I have reduced a quiver of 6 kites down to 2. Previously: 10m NS3 7m NS3 5.5m NS3 4m NS3 6M Peak 1 2.6m Peter Lynn Viper S Now: 6m Peak 1 12m Peak 2 Excited to see how this goes!

Not a bad little quiver! At least for my conditions out West I found use too for the 4m Peak, particularly if I was on a low rolling resistance surface like Ivanpah's playa. For grass or other higher resistance surface (not sure about sand as I have no experience yet) It has to be pretty windy before your 6m P1 is too much kite.

I just placed my order for P3s and went with 4m, 6m, and 12m, skipping over the 9m. I rarely used my 9m P2, finding the overlap of the 6m and 12m great enough to make it largely unnecessary. Sort of a "nice to have" versus "need to have" sort of kite.

Quote: Originally posted by Ed Cline

My 6 showed up too. It was all wrinkled. But now that it's done in the washer/ and as soon as it gets out of the dryer I'll give it a try. How many fabric softener sheets should I use for the 6 m size?:alien:

??? I hope you wrapped the bridles up nicely before putting it in the washer. :o

You inadvertently just rinsed the kite clean of some collectors-item Ivanpah Playa dust. You know how hard I worked to get that dust in there? I know, I've got to let it go..... :karate:

As for the wrinkling, it won't affect flying and it was sold at 40% of what I bought it for with what I felt was a fair description and pictures. I never tried to present it as "crispy" but please contact me if you have issues with the kite's quality or condition.

Quote: Originally posted by Ed Cline

Wait a minute....you didn't think I would really put our kite in a washing machine? To any young trooper who reads this. Do Not Put Your Kite in the washing machine. Do Not Put Your Kite in the washing machine. I was only joking about the washing machine. The Dryer is also a NO. Steve you'll forget all about this old girl when the fancy new one shows up. I actually waved goodbye when I shipped the 2 Peels. Only one 5m left. Sigh. The Twister. Well that was only a summer love. Don't worry I'll treat her nicely. You can visit her if you want to.

All good from my end Ed. Glad the kite missed a run through the wash and dry cycle.

Quote: Originally posted by soliver

Great first flight today. Lunchtime static session at the nearby park... very light winds fluctuating between nothing and 10mph... I can tell this kite is going to be great in the buggy for sure! Thanks Steve!

They are a great buggy cruising engine.
It was the first De-power kite I used in a buggy to try and hone my skills.
Saying that I am still honing my skills with De-power (still forget to let out the bar).
Have loads of fun fun with it, I'm sure you will