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August 23 2002 by malcolm 

hi,
I'm looking into getting a new kite and can't seem to find any reviews on the Elliot Ekko Alpha.

Does anyone own one or have a link to a review ?

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August 24 2002 by ian wood

In bought a Echo Alpha recently and i am very dissapointed with the build quality.

Having flown the Echo Classic which is my favorite kite due to the exellent build qualityand flying performance I decided to invest in a Echo Alpha. I expected the build quality to be as good as the Echo Classic but I have been bitterly dissapointed.Having only flown my Alpha 3.5 approximatly 6-7 times, I have found a number of tears around the points where the bridle lines enter into the kite and others where the interior of the kite is being pulled through bridle holes. On the Echo Classic they have completely stitched the bridle loop onto the kite where as the Alpha they have made a hole, pulled the bridle loop through it and then only stiched one side. This to me seems like a design fault . Has any one else had the same problem?

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August 25 2002 by david

I have an Ekko Alpha 3 and I love it! Only a few days ago mine dragged all 16 stone of me 60 feet up the beach! I had to stop as my arms hurt!
If you want any Elliot kite ask me first and I will give you a price. I can get any elliot kite at better than retail prices

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September 2 2002 by barnhillminus

I was out this weekend with my alpha 3.
The winds were about 10-15 mph and I was jumping! Not bad for a 3 meter kite and a 16 stone pilot!