Power Kite Forum - Help, is this a good buy?

squambug

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posted on 9-5-2008 at 03:49 PM

Help, is this a good buy?

So, I know y'all are more of a traction kite community, but I found this deal and wanted to know if it was good. I am 5'8" and weigh 150lb so the board does seem a little big. I do not know the sizes of the kites, but will let you know when I find out. I am also a beginner and have a 3.6m Beamer. Let me know what you think.
Ohh yeah, I can actually get it for $650.

http://reno.craigslist.org/spo/669240331.html

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posted on 9-5-2008 at 04:08 PM

That is no screamin' deal.

Old C kites ( cabrina in particular ) = $150 - $200 complete with bar each.

Board $ 200 - $250

Harness $75.

It is hard to sell C kites at all these days. If these are 2005 and older you won't be able to re-sell very easy at all.

It is a complete package ( minus a helmet ) so it will do the job. Just not as great a deal as it appears.

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posted on 9-5-2008 at 04:19 PM

i agree with the above

you can do better than that if you build your own 2nd hand package

Oh and i tried that board and it had a very small range... for me anyway (160lbs)

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posted on 9-5-2008 at 06:19 PM

I agree,
We are unsure of the size these kites are also you could be opening a can of worms and get a huge kite...
If you are looS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-n for a screaming deal I have a guy that might have a 08 Naish Helix 7m lightly used (no bar) said he would sell it to me for $475 + shipping (maybe $30/35) U2U me if you'd like I just picked up his 9m and it is sweet... he also has a 12 and a 14m that I'm unsure the price...
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posted on 10-5-2008 at 12:15 AM

Thanks for the replies. It is good to know what I am getting myself into.

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posted on 10-5-2008 at 06:28 AM

Avoid buying 4 line kites ! Cabrihna is sort of an acception. They had a " recon " relaunch system. Some folks liked it but it didn't exactly catch on. Even it didn't come out until 04 -05

You can probably go cheapest with a similar set-up.
look for 2 similar 5 line C kites . Buy one complete with 5 line bar . Buy a second kite only. Sizes depend on your winds. Something like 10 and 14. ( a true C kite kit is usually 3 kites )

Buy a decent used board !! It will make all the difference.
Second hand harness, helmet and you are off!

I found an impact / life vest was important when learning in deep water. Lots of Vest / harness combo's on sale on Ebay.