There are some kites out there that people rarely part with because these kites are simply amazing! Heck, the only times when people sell these kites are:

a. They've had an injurty and want to change their kiting style.
b. They want to move up in size.
c. Leaving the sport for another.

Here is my list of cant-part-with kites:

1. Flexifoil Blade IV

What can I say about Blade IVs, they are true peoples' kites.

2. Flexifoil Rage

Another beauty that people love to keep.

3. Ozone Razor

Now, I am in awe of these race kites; truly majestic in the air and fast as hell!

What are some other cant-part-with kites?

I've said I couldn't do without my Beamer in my kite bag unless a newer model came out to replace it. It is a kick your mind out of gear kite up to about 12 mph for me. No struggles, no fearing for your life. Just have fun. I will always have to have a kite in the bag that is like that. There might be others that fill the bill but my first is still a keeper, and not because I'm eternally bonded to it with my moniker, right snowb.. er uh bladerunner? :D

Quadrifoil Competition X kites. I've only got my Quadrifoil XL up for sale because I have 3.

Scott

My PL Reactors seem to be my most often reached-for kites with the 4.9 m being the one that comes out of the bag most often. I can use it in the bug from 8 mph to near 20 mph. The 8.3m will take me for gentle mellow rides in down to 5 mph winds.

If the winds are right and the beach is clear for long runs, then the Montana 3 9.5 is becoming my favorite for park-and-ride. but if the winds are less than 8mph or in a direction that has me tacking in short runs, then it's back to the Reactors.

All of 'em! , I'm keepin' all of 'em. When they get too tired to fly ,I'll staple 'em to the garage wall. And remember when...

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Here is my list of cant-part-with kites: 1. Flexifoil Blade IV What can I say about Blade IVs, they are true peoples' kites

So if someone offers 5 grand (hypothetically) for your Blade IV are you going to turn it down?

To me everything is for sale, as long as the price is right.

Bego 400 since they don't make them any more...

...then again like elkiter said- if the price is right....hmmmmm....

I'd trade a Rage for a Blurr!

For the gusty stuff we get in Minnesota , especially in higher winds, I like PKD Brooza's. Great buggy kites on our smaller grass fields.

krumly

Great point: kite preference would also be dictated by your local conditions.

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Originally posted by krumly For the gusty stuff we get in Minnesota , especially in higher winds, I like PKD Brooza's. Great buggy kites on our smaller grass fields. krumly

Yes, I would.

What are you offering for my Blade IVs?

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Originally posted by elkiter Quote: Here is my list of cant-part-with kites: 1. Flexifoil Blade IV What can I say about Blade IVs, they are true peoples' kites So if someone offers 5 grand (hypothetically) for your Blade IV are you going to turn it down? To me everything is for sale, as long as the price is right.

concur with Stace--Begos

Probably never going to part with my Butan 13.0m ... we need big kites for our summer winds.

I said I would never part with my Nitro Evo II 3.1m, but I did it twice. Since we dont have huge space like Primm or Sunset, smaller race kites dont get out of the bag much.

I've got a Blade III that I'll GIVE you for $2,500. A steal

Does it come with lines and handles? IMO You keep what you love and use most for your conditions no matter what it is. Everthing else is for sale.

I just can't part with my old bullet 1.5. I know it's really small and not a great kite but it was my first and although I've moved on I can still teach younger people how to fly a kite on one of these and for that I keep it.:tumble:

Welcome to the forum sky. Bullet was my 2nd kite.

My all time favorites so far are the Mac Para Bego 600 and the 19m Flysurfer Silverarrow - such sweet kites ;-)

Interesting question, regional conditions make a huge difference we have ahhh lumpy wind here in NS I am not sure if i have ever had stable wind ever. Agreed there is a price for all my kites but at average to high market value just isn't enough for my ozone access 6m. I have an access2 6m as well that one I like but you know... I like all my kites I am really attached to that MK1 6 and come to think of it the Mk2 10 gets a lot of use too.

I think Little Devils are one of those kites you don't see up for sale very often. They are GREAT kites and no longer in production'

IMP'S also seldom see the "for sale" section. I still use mine when the wind is nucleat. Only reason I'd sell my IMP would be to upgrade to an IMP Quattro

My Pulse 7m that now belongs to bloah !

My Silver Arrow 2 15m

It's hard to find any good kites for sale at times. Most all blades are hard to find not just the b4. Certian sizes of alot of kites are hard to find also. 3-3.5 meters seem to be well kept also in most brands. 5m kites seem to get passed around more often.Imo.