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[*] posted on 5-3-2015 at 11:30 PM
SOLD: Flysurfer Blowout - 10m Speed4, 9m Peak I, 6m Unity


All Sold.

Flysurfer blow out!

Too much overlap so it's time to thin the quiver a bit. For sale are the following:




  • 10m Flysurfer Speed 4 (regular) - $850 Shipped
  • 9m Flysurfer Peak - $650 Shipped
  • 6m Flysurfer Unity $550 Shipped
  • HQ Waist Harness $50 (you pay shipping)
  • Just Thinking about Selling a NEW! Flysurfer Infinity 2.0 Bar $190 (you pay shipping) (all goodies included -- minus a couple of stickers)



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########################## Speed 4 10m (COMPLETE Bag, Lines, Bar) ###################################
The Speed 4 10m is one of the best kites I've ever flown. It has just the right blend of lift, depower, forgiveness, turn speed and, well... speed. I've flown this kite in 8mph and been able to ride due to its amazing reaction to apparent wind. You just dive, lean back and it does the rest. I've put in probably 40 hours on this kite, about a third on grass field, a third on snow and a third on the beach at JIBE. I bought it from a guy who flew it maybe a couple of times before selling it to me. The lines are in great shape and the bar shows a little wear and tear, and I broke the solid donkey dick a few sessions ago so I just taped it with some duct tape and it works perfectly fine. I knocked about $50 off the price because of this. If you want to buy a new one, they're probably about $10-20, but it works fine as is. There are no tears or repairs in the canopy and I couldn't find any pinholes or any other problems. I don't think it even needs tuned. The bag is in cherry condition and even contains some replacement parts.









########################## Peak 9m (COMPLETE Bag, Lines, Bar) ###################################
The Peak 1 is revolutionary for so many reasons. I posted a complete review earlier that talks about its merits, but let it suffice to say it's one of the most versatile, friendly kites I've ever flown in low wind. It flies in almost no wind -- On a snow day where we could only ride gusts, I was moving before the guys with the 17m and 18m "low wind" kites were moving, and I stopped after they stopped. It's an amazing low wind kite. When it's overpowered, it's still amazingly versatile, even providing a bit of lift at the top of the window. It's super beginner friendly and incredibly light to carry. In short, I think this is one of the best beginner kites a person could own, and it scales so well that you can fly it well into your advanced stages (Yeah, I'm getting another one -- I'm just changing sizes.)

I've probably put in 10 or so snow sessions with the Peak, and it has no holes or tears or patches. The power line and bar show a little wear and tear, but nothing alarming (see pics). This kite has many, many years to go.




########################## Unity 6m (COMPLETE Bag, Lines, Bar) ###################################
The 6m Unity is a fantastic depower kite for those nuking conditions. I've had it as high as mid 30's mph and was able to hold it down okay (I'm 175 lbs) although I wouldn't suggest that. I'd say 35 is the reasonable ceiling for landboarding or buggying -- more for water. However, the range on this thing is huge. The power from huge, fast loops in 15mph winds is similar to the power I used to get from other kites twice the size in sine-wave mode. It's fast but predictable and the depower is functional all the way through the wind range. It's pretty buoyant at 35 mph, but not so lifty as to loft you into the heavens in variable winds (I'm looking at you, Psycho III). I noticed one string sticking out of one of the seams... pic is included. Doesn't seem like a big deal to me, but I figured it was worth sharing. It also comes with (I think) all the spare parts that comes with a new flysurfer... or at least damn close.

I've had the Unity out mostly on grass and have probably put in about 30 hours -- mostly in the buggy. For some reason, this kite and the buggy go really really well together.






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########################## HQ Harness ###################################
I bought this Harness new about 1.5 years ago and used it twice before I bought my ion seat harness. Turns out I'm a seat harness guy. This thing comes with hook knife and is still stiff and relatively unscuffed. I'm hoping that if we calculate shipping I can save the buyer a few bucks. It has a handle pass leash line thingy and a strap to keep it from riding up.






############################ Infinity 2.0 Bar #############################################
I'm probably not going to use this bar any time soon, so I figured if someone needed one, please let me know. Otherwise, I'll just hang onto it because it's a pretty sick bar and it's worth more to me than the $190 would be. That being said, I remember needing a bar and being flabbergasted at how much they cost, so if you need a new one and a sick deal, please let me know and I'll hook you up.

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[*] posted on 6-3-2015 at 06:20 AM


as you are "thinking" about selling the Inf.II bar set...in time, as resolve solidifies thoughts of selling, you will KNOW a buyer awaits.

strange how the future is already sewn into the present despite the ability to see it that way



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[*] posted on 6-3-2015 at 06:26 AM


I've flown all 3 of these kites Dave is selling - all are awesome and in crazy great shape! I loved the Unity so much I bought one of my own last year. If I didn't have quiver overlap issues of my own I would snap up his Speed in a heartbeat! The Peak is also a great kite.

Buy with absolute confidence from Dave!!



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[*] posted on 6-3-2015 at 08:00 AM


i have flown the S4 10m as well, supreme unit! a bit small for me

and yes these are indeed fresh



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[*] posted on 6-3-2015 at 08:13 AM


I also flew the Speed4 10m at JIBE. One of the things that really impressed me was the insane amount of smooth depower in the bar with average throw length. The power on and off is very linear and smooth. This kite could almost be a one kite quiver for someone wanting a Depower. I pulled a couple warpspeed downwinders that were limited by the beach traffic, but was easily over 30mph on the buggy and could tell that I was only scratching the surface. Very good direct control feeling and a very quick turning kite.



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Ozone R1 V3 7m
Flysurfer Sonic v3 15m
Flysurfer Speed 3 Deluxe 19m
Peter Lynn Charger 2 12m
Ozone Access Reride 6m
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[*] posted on 6-3-2015 at 09:56 AM


Thanks guys... Yeah, the power / depower of the S4 is wicked cool because you can actually see it spread its wings quite a bit when you power up. That's some sick engineering.
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[*] posted on 6-3-2015 at 10:53 AM


Isn't that like all of your stuff except the Cronix, Dave?!?!?!?! Whatcha doin?????



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[*] posted on 6-3-2015 at 10:54 AM


Cronix + Slingshot RPM... Trying to focus more on water and also on our #@%$#!e conditions here in CO :)
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[*] posted on 6-3-2015 at 11:09 AM


Okay, PHREE, I'll consider the bar sold. Send me a U2U with your address and I'll get you shipping cost. I'm so happy it'll be going to a good home with many flysurfers :)
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[*] posted on 7-3-2015 at 06:16 AM


thanks man...its state of rest will change



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[*] posted on 7-3-2015 at 06:47 AM


What size is the harness?
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[*] posted on 7-3-2015 at 07:21 AM


Oh yeah, that might be helpful. It's an XL.
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[*] posted on 7-3-2015 at 07:24 AM


Too big for me glws.
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[*] posted on 7-3-2015 at 10:30 AM


Quote: Originally posted by Proletariat  
Cronix + Slingshot RPM... Trying to focus more on water and also on our #@%$#!e conditions here in CO :)


Man, have you seen the 6m Speed4 is out - that's a decent replacement for your Unity.
Or is your heart set on the Sonic?
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[*] posted on 8-3-2015 at 05:50 PM


I'm leaning towards an LEI, honestly.
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[*] posted on 8-3-2015 at 06:42 PM


Small depower foils could be challenging in gusty inland winds, aren't they? A LEI would it least keep its shape when a lull comes and won't pop up like a parachute to catch that following big gust :)
Not a case of course with 19m - that thing floats back gently like a feather.

Do you mean LEI like in "Rally" or LEI like in "Flysurfer Boost"?
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[*] posted on 9-3-2015 at 05:39 PM


Dunno yet. I'm definitely going to try out Jeff's 4.5m RPM, but also considering the rally and razor. I think the boost is out of my price range, but that'd be awesome. Totally agree with you on the foils in inland winds. Those small ones had better have loads of depower (like the unity) or they can be terrifying (like the apex or the early Flysurfer stuff).
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[*] posted on 9-3-2015 at 07:59 PM


RPM is superquick but relaunch is not its strong side. However you won't fly a small RPM in light winds when realaunch is questionable.

I never tried Unity - I heard it works well for waves which would mean it drifts well.
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[*] posted on 10-3-2015 at 08:44 AM



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RPM is superquick but relaunch is not its strong side.


Yep, that's why I have 8-10m RPMs and a 14M rally. The RPMs are awesome when the wind is strong, the Rally for when the wind is lighter since it has much better relaunch and power/meter ratio than the RPMs. There is a significant difference in power between the 8 and 10m RPMs, similar to the difference between the 10 RPM and the 14m rally.

I don't see how you could use a 4.5M RPM on water ever. My wife has a 5.5M Cabrinha (which has more power than an RPM) and weighs 115lbs and needs around 30 knots for it, at least upper 20s. I used it once and I was the only one on the water in Hatteras with 40+ knots of wind probably. On inland lakes that kind of wind means the gusts are near hurricane force. On snow or land I guess it would be good.



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[*] posted on 10-3-2015 at 10:29 AM


My 2 cents...

I got the 4.5 as a nuker kite and I love it just for that and I found it for cheap. I've land boarded with it in 30+ and snow kited in 30 G 45 wind no problem. I've also snow kited in lulls of 15 working it with loop after loop. My perception so far - it has much more power then you'd expect.

I haven't tried it on H2O yet seeing as I got it this winter but it wasn't a primary purchase for water....personally my go to high wind H20 kite is my 7 Razor anyway.

I will however try the 4.5 in Wyoming this spring and capture some video....got to say...I'm pretty confident that on a directional I'll be cruising in 30mph wind no problem but we will see. Certainly I won't be pumping it up for a TT session in under 30 though. Without big travels involved most my H2O sessions involve Wyoming - it can certainly be gusty but I've had lots of good days where if it is pumping (25ish+) the gusts aren't bad at all - maybe +25%. What is tough are the days with 10 as the base...there will be gusts of 20 easy and lulls of literally zero...

Funny how kite dynamics / characteristics change by size...I have a 9 meter Vector and love it but my 12 sucks royally...(yeah I know-they are not known to be brutally powerful anyway) upwind tanks...power/meter ratio sucks....good to know about the large RPM....but a big RPM wouldn't be my first choice for light wind anyway.

sorry to hijack Dave....but figured I'd explain the 4.5 rationale. Basically I LOVE it - better choice then I even imagined for erratic gusty high wind junk land boarding or snow kiting so far. I'll let everyone know if I get a day on the water with it for a report. The Unity is also sweet




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[*] posted on 10-3-2015 at 07:26 PM


At 200 lbs I rode 6m RPM in 25-30 knots wind and I liked it. Quick kite. 4.5m should be fine for a lighter, skilled kiteboarder.
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[*] posted on 10-3-2015 at 07:36 PM


Yeah, I've totally changed my stance on nuker kites. I used to want the lower aspect ratio, less aggressive kites. Now I think I want smaller, more powerful kites. I don't plan on park n riding anything 6m or less any time soon and it's fun to throw them around on long lines and generate a wide range of power based on your loop choices. And you get more range with slightly more aggressive kites like the RPM.

I'm guessing my 8m RPM will go up to about 35 or maybe 40 mph on water (I'm 175 lbs.) so the "nuker" will mostly be for fun, fast flying and tons of looping. Can't wait to try your 4.5, Jeff.
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[*] posted on 10-3-2015 at 10:54 PM


Quote: Originally posted by Proletariat  
I'm guessing my 8m RPM will go up to about 35 or maybe 40 mph on water (I'm 175 lbs.)


Nope. I was fully trimmed in on 8m RPM at 35 knots and overpowered. I can start riding 8m at 17-18 knots and it tops on 32. That's on dihydrogen monoxide.
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[*] posted on 11-3-2015 at 03:28 AM


grigorib - 35 knots is 40 mph....and btw, kiting at 7,200 ft (like we often do here on H2O) elevation the air is much less dense and therefore requires a larger kite.

But lets just fall back to reality - picking the right size kite for conditions and skill is always the right move....in 40 mph I'd sure as hell either be on my 4.5 or better yet probably indoors.

By summer I'm under 150 lbs so yeah - 4.5 may get water time but very well might not. How in the hell did we even get here anyway? We're talking the virtues of SS RPMs on Dave's add for selling 3 bad ass flysurfers...weirdest thread hijack ever.





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[*] posted on 12-3-2015 at 02:16 PM


You should see my 5 meter slingshot Hindenburg during a lul. It nearly hit me. Def a high wind kite.
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[*] posted on 26-6-2015 at 06:39 PM


Hi....do you still have the peak for sale? Thanks

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[*] posted on 26-6-2015 at 06:54 PM


Nope. Sold 'em all. Maybe PM Smeagol. I know he was trying to move some kites.
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