Power Kite Forum - Will Ozone FB kites hold value?

Bladerunner

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posted on 7-4-2015 at 02:28 PM

Will Ozone FB kites hold value?

Early Bird has me thinking.

Ozone has some pretty legendary old kites. From Quantum back to the Sammy.

Will these great designs hold value?
Will they become cult kites?
Will they go down in value at an equal rate to other FB of the same era?

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posted on 7-4-2015 at 03:57 PM

Only if all the new kiters are wussies.:P

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posted on 7-4-2015 at 05:40 PM

I cut my teeth with Ozone, so they will always be special to me.
I've owned a lot of different FBs, but I still have my Ozone.

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