I have the opportunity to purchase a Flexifoil Blade II 6m and a HQ Beamer 2 4m (both ~4yrs old) for around £100 / $170. Having read into both of these kites, the only thing holding me back is the age. I have been assured that they are in excellent condition but would like to hear what you guys think?

The Blade 2 is NOT 4 years old. I owned the 3 series in 2006 so the kite is at least 8 years old. That being said, if you can buy them both for only $170 and they are in decent condition that's a good deal though that's an aggressive blade.

Thanks for the input. Still a good deal then for the price?

Are you saying $170 each or $170 for both? Do they both come complete with lines and handles ( Ready To Fly RTF ) ? If it is $170 for both it is a good deal. $170 RTF each is only about market value. Not great deals, not bad.

Both are old models.

You didn't answer if you are a beginner or not in your other thread. If you are a beginner then the Beamer is the right kite for you. The Blade is a VERY advanced kite and you shouldn't be learning on it.

If price is for both then it's a great deal....I own a blade II 4.0 and have been flying for quite some time now....I just recently purchased a 6.6 III and even that was a huge difference flying static.
My 4.o is way scarier to fly and sometimes very unpredictable in the gusty winds....If you have clean wind they are a joy to fly. The earlier versions have a tendency to have the tips fold in on you...which can be very frustrating if you are just learning...As Bladerunner stated...this is not a beginner kite!

Be careful with it....You could buy them both and hold off on flying the blade until your skills are better...also much easier/safer to fly if you are moving (buggy, etc)

Quote: Originally posted by vdzg

I have the opportunity to purchase a Flexifoil Blade II 6m and a HQ Beamer 2 4m (both ~4yrs old) for around £100 / $170. Having read into both of these kites, the only thing holding me back is the age. I have been assured that they are in excellent condition but would like to hear what you guys think?

Age of kite or your age ? That Blade is going to be a 6.4m. Don't fly in heavy gusts or exceed the max wind range of those kites....or any kite.


edit - oh the smell of hypocrisy from my own post.

Age of the kite ^_^.

And it is $170 for both. The blade would be purchased with one eye on the future whilst the beamer would be my learning kite. I am new to power kiting by the way.

That is a good deal then if they come RTF it is a very good deal. Assuming they are in decent condition.

The Blade will serve you well once you have mastered your Beamer and Twister.