Power Kite Forum - PL Phantoms 1st gen *UPDATED*

PL Phantoms 1st gen UPDATED

mougl - 2-2-2018 at 08:54 AM

Prefer RTF but will consider KO

Looking for 9 and 18

Must be in good condition

Thanks!!!

windrider1 - 2-2-2018 at 12:32 PM

Nobody seems to want to sell these, I was looking for one for one in a 10m for that cool retro look but I guess ill have to wait for an estate sale or something. cause folks ain't giving them up alive . :o :lol:

I knw they were great kites but the longer u keep them the less its worth.:D

Feyd - 2-2-2018 at 01:45 PM

I'd say they've depreciated as far as they can. And I would argue the hold more value than almost any other kite from that period.

They are worth what one is willing to pay. It is an iconic kite with a strong following.

If one goes on the market people will either pay the seller's asking price or the seller will likely decide that it's not worth the effort of selling unless the kite is pretty beat. It's a good enough kite that it's not worth letting go to low ballers.

Unlike say an F-Arc which is a bit of a white elephant. Still an amazing kite but too narrow a user group. But you castrate it, make it more user-friendly, give it one of the coolest graphics ever on a kite, and BAM people will still want to but them, and some will want to take them to the grave.

Wasn't a fan of the Phantom 1 myself. But I know a ton of people who were and still are.

abkayak - 2-2-2018 at 03:00 PM

once they hit the bottom theirs only one way to go...:D
love them, tend not to fly them...yes, available when I'm dead

anyone have a 6??

gemini6kl - 2-2-2018 at 07:00 PM

Quote: Originally posted by abkayak

once they hit the bottom theirs only one way to go...:D
love them, tend not to fly them...yes, available when I'm dead

anyone have a 6??

windrider1 - 2-2-2018 at 07:02 PM

uggggg :lol:

Quote: Originally posted by abkayak

once they hit the bottom theirs only one way to go...:D
love them, tend not to fly them...yes, available when I'm dead

anyone have a 6??

Bladerunner - 3-2-2018 at 10:25 AM

It is sort of sad to see arcs all becoming phantom kites. Those ones you here about but never see.

Supply and demand will dictate how low they will go. Arcs will always offer some unique qualities but the stability and wind range of modern models makes them a bit reduntamt. I see arcs as an ecenomical way to get in to depower but am afraid resale will be tough?

I had a bit different experience than Chris. I took up the Farc too early and the kite was trying to kill me learning on my own. Years later after I had gained some skill I got a set of Guerrillas. WAY to slow . Years later again I got my hands on a Charger and Synergy. + traded to get my Farc back.

I admittedly like the dumming down they did on the Farc. It remains in the collection but not rotation. My 18m Phantom will remain in rotation until worn out. That said I am a fan of VPC and will will have some real issues saying goodbye to my Synergy's.

I suppose archaholics are like alchaholics. Some like scotch. Some like beer. But the phantom wins hands down for the best label. Here's hoping somebody has a nice uncorked Pantom or 2 for you.

shehatesmyhobbies - 3-2-2018 at 02:56 PM

Strong request there. I like many absolutely love my Phantom 1st gen and they have taken me so far and have always been reliable every time I hook in. I have actually considered selling the three I have to upgrade, but I am still on a mission currently to go as fast as I can with my phantoms. I have been fortunate enough with my 9m to get to my personal best, on the beach at 52.9 mph.

If I change my mind I will let you know. I have the 18, 12&9. In my opinion the best kite range out there with only three kites in my regular quiver

Feyd - 3-2-2018 at 05:51 PM

I bet the 9m is a joy to ride.

shehatesmyhobbies - 3-2-2018 at 06:03 PM

It truly is, and a confidence booster as well. In 25,30 mph winds it is so calm yet cuts through the air like a knife providing plenty of power to get going at a nice clip. It shines in around the 30,35 mph wind speed. I used to fly it on a smaller bar but I found it actually prefers to fly wide open on all adjustments on a big bar so much more. By far my favorite kite ever, well so far. I used to have the entire quiver but found I really did not need the 6 or the 15 as for my area the other three really covered me well. If the wind is over 35mph here it really is not good to fly in cause it is likely gusting to 50mph making it a bit dicey, ok dam dicey

slonnik - 6-2-2018 at 05:26 AM

I have Phantom2 15m for sale if you are interested. Send me U2U

mougl - 14-2-2018 at 09:14 AM

Still looking!

Taste the rainbow

cheezycheese - 14-2-2018 at 12:28 PM

For inspiration :thumbup:

adambweird - 14-2-2018 at 04:32 PM

I saw a brand new 18m i think it was on ebay not too long ago that was NOS... I think they had 5 of them...

mougl - 14-2-2018 at 05:27 PM

Quote: Originally posted by cheezycheese

For inspiration :thumbup:

:eekdrull::eekdrull::eekdrull::eekdrull::eekdrull::eekdrull::eekdrull::eekdrull::eekdrull::eekdrull::eekdrull:

markite - 12-3-2018 at 06:30 AM

Scott get on it, brand new phantom 1 - 12m (but same blue colour as 15 not the usual gold)
For sale at buy it now price of 200.00 (hmm Buy Now seems to be gone so you may get it cheaper)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Peter-Lynn-Phantom-12m-Kiteboarding...

shehatesmyhobbies - 12-3-2018 at 03:35 PM

Mark, that's a 1st run 12m isn't it with center inflate? I have the orange 12m with the tip inflate.

markite - 12-3-2018 at 03:55 PM

its funny from al the first Phantoms we had all the 6s were red, 9s were teal, 12s were gold, 15s were blue and 18s yellow.
Usually the 2 zipper models were different but then I've seen a few 2 zips that match original colors and then this one that is blue that looks like the centre zip - must be far more of a colour mix than I realized from the different manufacturing locations.
I like the blue, especially when it's crispy new, and 12 is a great size in a buggy. I hope one of the PKF family that has been looking for one get a good deal.

mougl - 13-3-2018 at 10:51 AM

Bid placed....THANK YOU!

mougl - 13-3-2018 at 01:31 PM

Update:

Scored a 6 and a 9!!!!!

markite - 13-3-2018 at 03:13 PM

SCOOOOOOORE!!!

shehatesmyhobbies - 13-3-2018 at 03:23 PM

Dam lucky to score both of those! I would kill to have my 6m back, reached out to the buyer, no response. Hell of a score and on you're way to having some nice kites. You may need dam near hurricane force winds down there with that 6m. I didn't even pull at out if the trailer till it was blowing over 35mph winds.

mougl - 13-3-2018 at 03:55 PM

Scored the 12 as well!!!

Now to find a 15 and an 18

:evil::evil::evil::evil::evil::evil::evil::evil::evil::evil::evil:

BeamerBob - 14-3-2018 at 05:35 AM

Where did you find the 6 and 9? Congrats on the quiver! The 12 on eBay still shows for sale?

mougl - 14-3-2018 at 08:21 AM

Same guy. The 12 is now gone from eBay. Turns out the 9 is a prototype. No logo on it which is a bit disappointing but the seller made up for it with a discount.

mougl - 14-3-2018 at 12:12 PM

Scored a 15!!!!

The person I am purchasing from has a pile of Arcs and F-Arcs, Guerilla, Venoms.....

I'm trying to get him to register here and offer them up here instead of fleabay!

Gravityguy - 14-3-2018 at 12:37 PM

If your guy has a 8m venom or another 6m phantom, I could be interested.

shehatesmyhobbies - 14-3-2018 at 03:39 PM

Scott, if he has another 6m let me know! :evil:

calling Arcoholics...

kiteboardjunkie - 16-3-2018 at 09:35 AM

Hi guys,
I'm the dude with a stash of Peter Lynn kites...that sold the Phantoms to Mougl. Just in the midst of sorting through a lot of stuff and getting organized to off load a bunch of things (while dealing with everything else in life

)...Will be posting the following shortly (all in like-new or brand new condition):
Arc 1510
Arc 1200
Arc 1120 (x2)
Arc 840 (x3)
Arc 630 (x2)
Arc 460 (x)

cheezycheese - 16-3-2018 at 09:44 AM

Well this thread just got interesting... I want a 15m Synergy in Rasta. Got one of those...?

markite - 16-3-2018 at 10:23 AM

Quote: Originally posted by kiteboardjunkie

calling Arcoholics...

Arcaholics - now that was a great video (going back a few years)

mougl - 16-3-2018 at 11:59 AM

Kiteboardjunkie is a cool cat! VERY easy to do business with and he has gone the extra mile for me. Great seller for sure!! Buy with confidence!

@ Kiteboardjunkie - List those arcs in the For Sale section and they will get a lot more attention bro.

kiteboardjunkie - 16-3-2018 at 05:26 PM

Thanks! And sorry, no rasta synergy here...

jeffnyc - 17-3-2018 at 09:52 AM

Quote:

Kiteboardjunkie is a cool cat! VERY easy to do business with and he has gone the extra mile for me. Great seller for sure!! Buy with confidence!

Second that - super quick on getting kite out the door (first thing next morning). Won't get it until next week, but I have no doubts it will be exactly as described.

Also agree you should post in for sale here KBJ, looks like you have a lot of kites folks here would be interested in.