A few months ago, I purchased this kite on Craigslist and it was very crispy when I got it, having only been flown once or twice by the previous owner. I've flown it 4-5 times since, and have decided that for the gusts that I get in the midwest, parafoil depower isn't my thing. I'll stick to the LEI kites and get more time out on waters of Lake Michigan.

Gin Eskimo II 8.5 Album

Bar, Bag, Lines and kite RTF in excellent condition for $350. I bought it for $375 and I'm lowering the price for the few times I've flown it. The kite is in the same condition as when I bought it.

Pictures upon request. Buyer pays shipping. Thanks!

Bump! Nibbles, but no bites...

What are the wind ranges for this kite?

Pics help any sale! Best of luck to ya! Seems like a great deal.

Gin Eskimo II 8.5m Album

It'll start pulling in 13mph winds and I never flew it in winds over 20mph, with a few gusts near 25. I would say that 25mph is the limit of "safety", but I personally wouldn't fly in those winds with any kite that big.

Bump! This a great kite that's barely been flown!

Flown a few times since... $325

don't know much about Eskies but this a FINE looking sail...............

Looks like a great deal on a really nice kite for someone. Never owned a Gin before, but have heard really good things about Gin kites from other kiters. Noticed your location (Aurora, IL)... I used to live in Aurora in the late 80s and worked in Naperville. Bet that area has really changed since then. Best of luck on your sale.

Hey KsKite, Yeah, Aurora has changed quite a bit since the 80's. Whereabouts did you work in Naperville. I'm near Waubonsie Valley High School. I've lived here nearly my entire life, so I've watched everything change from farms to subdivisions. At least there are now open grassy fields for kiting now.

I don't remember the exact street names, but I worked very near the border between Wheaton and Naperville at Bell Laboratories. That whole area was just exploding when I moved there in 1983. I remember it being called "the Silicon Valley of the Midwest" at the time, although that was a stretch.

If money wasn't tight right now, I would grab your Gin Eskimo. Someone will get a good deal on this one.

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Thx!

Pending...

Do you know the approxomate shipping costs yet? I am still interested. Its been almost 2 weeks and I have not got a response from you.

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Sorry guys, I've been away from kiting with the whole "real world" hitting me (just graduated from College). So, I was holding this for a close friend who I was going to give lessons to..... well, he backed out on me. It's not too late for some of you to get out on some powder! We just haven't gotten any snow here in the chicago area. $325 is still good to go. I can knock off the extra $25 and keep the bag. Potential $300 deal here! First come, first serve. Send me your email address and zip code and I'll get 'er out upon paypal receipt.

I remember this... Still would like to have it but I alredy have a kite with a similar area. It's a piece of history now that gin shut down.

loved my 8.5 ..... now in my brothers possession ... perfect kite as first de-power ....

Good deal here guys. I (180lbs) was flying the 8.5m Gin Eskimo I Monday with skis on wet snow. Winds 10-20mph. Some gusts may have been higher. Nice session in those conditions.

Open to a trade for an LEI. OR $300 kite only. Shipping included.

What year is this kite?

Ready to buy.

Does anyone know if this kite is still for sale? I can't seem to get in contact with kitekid21.

Have you tried emailing him? He doesn't come around here much anymore.

Great idea, just did it after reading your sugg. Thanks.

Let me know if you get it .... Maybe another one is available ....

Okay. I am still working out the details. Hopefully it will go through smoothly. What year is yours? Just curious.

same as above .... and its not mine ... I would need to see if its still for sale .... price was about same ... but not sure ....

This Gin seems to have been sold. I am hopefully getting the Flysurfer Pulse 2 8M