Born-Kite 12.5m LongStar2 RTF

Looking at picture number 2, I am wondering if M(r/s). Poodles might have something to do do with you desire to sell the kite at such a bargain price.......

Quote: Originally posted by Randy

Looking at picture number 2, I am wondering if M(r/s). Poodles might have something to do do with you desire to sell the kite at such a bargain price.......

Bonus footage of my bride and our dog! The pup is a labradoodle. My bride just rolls her eyes at my whole kite obsession. :karate:

Quote: Originally posted by adambweird

If only i didnt have a new rc car on order.....

Where's your sense of adventure? The RC car could steer the kite!

Quote: Originally posted by Blitzhound

I almost want to buy it for no other reason than to compare it to the peak3 12m sadly MY bride says I have already exceeded my annual kite quota.

But were not even half way through the year...

Then again my extra "kite" money comes from selling things on Craigslist and offer up.

I messed up my EU to USD calculations and edited my original posting in this thread. Turns out I'm offering this kite for 56%, not 60% off of new! Not changing the price, but now you can know that you are getting an even better deal!!!

Quote: Originally posted by Randy

Steve, I am a little puzzled. I recall in your Race Star review you indicated you kind of like the LongStar 2 better, as it was a bit more of a relaxed experience. Have I missed a review update or something?

Randy,

No, you have every reason to be puzzled. After thinking about it more I sort of refined my thinking on the RSs, in my case, for the larger sizes. I'm not that concerned if this 12.5m LS2 (and a 9.5m LS2 to follow) doesn't sell. On Ivanpah the rolling resistance is so low that these larger kites are really only usable in extremely low wind before they become too much kite for the conditions (read pilot). The large RSs are more maneuverable than the large LS2s and in very light wind conditions the LS2s are somewhat slow movers. In higher rolling resistance situations such as riding on grass, snow, or sand, these large kites are flown in more wind so this isn't a problem. The overwhelming amount of riding I'm doing these days is rare trips to Ivanpah for several days at a time, and I want responsive low wind kites like the 9.0 and 11.0m RSs so I don't drive all the way down there and then get skunked with light wind.

These (12.5 and 9.5m LS2s) are SUPERB low wind engines in the right setting.

Quote: Originally posted by jimbocz

Got a few questions if you don't mind. You flew this kite on the playa, but now it is in Germany. You may have already posted this, but why? Is the price in Euros because we are paying Born-Kite? Can you quote a price in Euros? Is it still covered by any warranty? Does it include a bar and lines? Thanks

Thanks for reaching out about this, and sorry if my statements on price have caused some sort of confusion. As Eric stated, this is a used kite being sold "kite only" (without lines or bar) and the kite is in the US (Utah, to be more specific). It is in great shape; I simply want to have some RaceStars for ultra light wind days.

My discussion of price was to alert other potential US buyers of what it would cost them to buy this kite new. For us in the States the only way to buy Born-Kites is from Germany as I described. It would cost somebody about twice as much in USD to get this kite new over here.

If you are interested in buying this kite and having it mailed to the UK please send me a U2U message and we'll work something out. Thanks!

Quote: Originally posted by Windstruck

Quote: Originally posted by Ed Cline   Hmmmm. Bottom Feeder alert.. Stay interested Steve, but don't do anything rash, until my kite budget recharges a little..:bigok: Yeah..... no. Not happening. My LS2s and NS3s are going to grow right where they are planted thank you very much. :evil:

Someone bump this out of the way, I'm interested in the 9

Quote: Originally posted by utahtami

This kite is still available?! It's a steal.

I know, right? :D

I've just updated this listing to include the venerable 5-line Universal Control Bar, so now this kite comes RTF (formally was KO)!


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Now you're talking....
Just barely over half price of a new LS, and 14oz lighter than the newest peak, with the frontline safety reef line installed and adjusted.

Almost a pound lighter? That makes this a light wind kite compared to the peak. A series of words I never expected to see together.

Of course this offer comes right after I spent 1358. On a peak and bar.
Still haven't figured how to install the FLS.....

And if your wife kicks you out you have something to sleep on.

Quote: Originally posted by Ed Cline

Now you're talking.... Just barely over half price of a new LS, and 14oz lighter than the newest peak, with the frontline safety reef line installed and adjusted. Almost a pound lighter? That makes this a light wind kite compared to the peak. A series of words I never expected to see together. Of course this offer comes right after I spent 1358. On a peak and bar. Still haven't figured how to install the FLS..... And if your wife kicks you out you have something to sleep on.

Funny thing is, that isn't me! I know it looks a bit like me (ruggedly handsome, muscular, OK... balding) but it is a fellow enthusiast from New Zealand.

Oh, and for the record, replacement cost before shipping and other charges from Germany is 739 EU for the kite and 349 EU for the bar. At today's EU to USD exchange rate that comes to $1,275. So my asking price of $600 for kite and bar shipped at my cost comes in well below 50%, not "just over half price". Just sayin.... :frog:

Quote: Originally posted by jeffnyc

Wow, I can't believe no one is jumping on this. Total steal. Totally thought that was you in the photo! Who is it - someone from Extreme?

Yipskippity - BigTone!

https://www.extremekites.com.au/topic/16520-born-kite-longst...

Good... now someone can buy my Peak

Quote: Originally posted by Ed Cline

Go ahead Steve, you know you want it :evil: And we know you have the money now. Go for the upgrade.

Upgrade????????????????? :puzzled:

I just bought an 11m Born-Kite RaceStar. Now that's an upgrade. :evil:

The big lingering question in my mind (hopefully answered next week at Fall SOBB) is whether I want the 6:1 AR RS in the 5.0m size or whether I'm going to keep flying my 5.5m LS2 along with my 3.5m LS2. As the wind gets higher these comparatively small DPs start to really zip through the sky and I'm not sure if I'm man enough to handle the V8 in the 5m range. If the answer is "No, young man, stay with the LS AR in the small kites" then I'm just going to have to sit quietly in the corner and wait patiently for Steffen to bring his RS enhancements down into the LS line and come out with a LS3 line.

I'm certainly known for being both quiet and patient.... :saint: