WIllardTheGrey
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HQ original Capricorn ....
It's listed on my local cragslist, I was wondering what you all knowing oracles could tell me about it. Paging
indigo_wolf
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quad line power kite - $200
5.5 square meter quad kite. Complete with 500/300lb spectra gold line. Brand new flown once. With pro-grade handles. Cross-bridled and ram air design,
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\"Well we are all hurtling around in 3 wheeled, tip over prone, non crash tested vehicles with no brakes that we steer with our feet. Just
sayin\'.....\" --heliboy50
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spork
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from HQ "The name CAPRICORN is an early project name for the HQ Traction Quads. So in some Catalogs or on some websites you will find the name
CAPRICORN."
that was said back in 2001
sounds like a really old model kite, but i dont really know
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WIllardTheGrey
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yep that is all I can find aswell...
Interesting he says "new".
\"Well we are all hurtling around in 3 wheeled, tip over prone, non crash tested vehicles with no brakes that we steer with our feet. Just
sayin\'.....\" --heliboy50
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spork
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new probably means the condition,
might have been so bad, he flew it once, then put it away and never got it out for another 10 years...:P
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rocfighter
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Willard send a post to Chris from HQ. If he doesn't know I'm sure he can find out.
NAPKA # US65
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Pansh Ace 5.0 X2
North Husky 6.0
PL Guerilla 13, 18
PL C-Quad 2.3, 3.2, 4.2
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Libre V Max on barrow Plus wider taller sand tires & bigfoot front end
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cheezycheese
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Nice looking kite... Lot'sa bridle attachments
US888
PL- Aero v1 11m / Phantom 6/9/12/15/18
Ozone Chrono v2 9m
Liquid Force Elite 6.5m
Flysurfer - Peak 3 4m
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rocfighter
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Chris from HQ is Chris Shultz. Real good guy and very helpful. I'll try to look him up.
NAPKA # US65
HQ ApexII 7.5
Skydog/ SDT2.8, SDT4.0, SDT5.5, SDF3.0
Pansh Ace 5.0 X2
North Husky 6.0
PL Guerilla 13, 18
PL C-Quad 2.3, 3.2, 4.2
Home made Rat Buggy
Libre V Max on barrow Plus wider taller sand tires & bigfoot front end
Blades Of Death, \"thanks Fran\"
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chris
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indigo_wolf
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HQ Capricorn "Traction Quad" Power Kite (Available Sizes)
Capricorn 1.2 TQ Trainer - Kite Only $99.99
Capricorn 2.8 Traction Quad - Kite Only $249.99
Capricorn 3.6 Traction Quad - Kite Only $319.99
Capricorn 4.5 Traction Quad - Kite Only $389.99
Capricorn 5.5 Traction Quad - Kite Only $449.99
Accessories Available:
485/220# x 100' HQ Dyneema Line $59.99
500/300# x 100' LPG Spectra Line $89.99
Regular Quad Handles - $29.99
HQ Heavy Duty Quad Handles - $39.99
HQ Control Bar 38"- $69.99
"Ranging from the NEW 1.2m Trainer to 5.5 sq meters in size.
The new HQ-Traction-Quad series is CAD construction & guarantees
Power Kiting excitement.
Designed for extreme pulling action to buggy or for pure traction, they're still easy to handle & absolutely reliable. The new 40-D nylon material
is silicon coated on both sides for exceptional water repellence.
All bridle - connections are reinforced and the bridle material itself is coated dyneema w/ sewn loops.
The MH 102 cell profile guarantees smooth acceleration and high performance even at the edge of the wind window. All Traction-Quads are prepared for
using four lines, but also has a “cross-over” system to fly as a dual-liner with a control bar without loosing any performance."
Includes Case.
Sail: Silicon Coated Nylon
Skill: Experienced - Pro
Mfg. Recommended Line: 440/220 to 480/220#
HQ "Capricorn Traction Quad Kite Manual (English Instructions start on page 16)
Instructions for converting HQ "Capricorn Traction Quad Kite For Use With Flying Straps or Control Bar (Page 27)
Per the attached picture, the kite was definitely a bridle-fest of epic proportions.
ATB,
Sam 
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was 12 - Jesus, does anyone?" - The Body by Stephen King
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shehatesmyhobbies
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Great looking kite no matter how old it is! I would buy it for $200 just because it's a good looking kite! Heck a little haggling, you could probably
get it for $150!
Rich
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US 66
www.napka.org
302 480 6008
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WIllardTheGrey
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It overlaps too much with my butane, but did I point him to this forum hopefuly he shows up. It is listed on the Oregon coast CL if any one wants it.
\"Well we are all hurtling around in 3 wheeled, tip over prone, non crash tested vehicles with no brakes that we steer with our feet. Just
sayin\'.....\" --heliboy50
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