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bulae99
Since 12 Jul 2006
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 Sun Sep 23, 07 5:04 am Let's talk about kites. |
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I know that we are not supposed to talk about specific brands, but I want to really bad.
Who out there in cyberspace wants to evaluate their choice of kite? If you do then I have a great idea:
Let's meet and fly each others kites. Ok, so you are scared to let a stranger take your kite for a cruise, but how else will you know if it is worth the cash you paid for it?
Anybody interested in doing a comparison of kites without any industry present. I am.
If you have an 07 or 08 kite and want to meet and evaluate then let's do it.
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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
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Oregon
Phishy
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| Sun Sep 23, 07 6:46 am |
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Ron,
A little birdie told me that you sold your 11m T2. What are you going to replace it with?
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Rico
Since 13 Mar 2005
1219 Posts
Vancouver
Photographer
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| Sun Sep 23, 07 7:08 am North |
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I wouldn't mind trying some 08 North kites again, I didn't get a chance to try the relaunch in the nukin Rufus wind. They have a nice thin bar. If anyone with 07 or 08 North Kites wants to try some cool Revs let me know.
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shastadogs2
Since 28 Mar 2005
336 Posts
Obsessed
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| Sun Sep 23, 07 12:43 pm |
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man, i a sold on a kite brand that begin with the letter son and ends with the letter ic. you are welcome to fly one, i have an 8 and an 11. they are fast, pull well and have perfect bar pressure. kinda light on the build but what's perfect?
let me know where you are heading next th/fri/sat n i will try to get out.
anybody else down with an informal demo day.
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JUMPIN JIMI
Since 11 Nov 2006
123 Posts
Stoked
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| Mon Sep 24, 07 2:31 am |
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TRY OUT THE BEST KITE ON THE MARKET  GET IT 
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bulae99
Since 12 Jul 2006
1692 Posts
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| Mon Sep 24, 07 5:02 am I'm not sure what I want.. |
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I like the t2's for sure. They are stable and fit my style of riding. I've never flown best, north, or anything else but slingshot.
I'm really interested in demoing:
Rev
North
Best
TD
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Mort
I want to fly each of them enough to know what they are good at.
The thing I want to do is evaluate kites in a way that is more objective and less industry hype.
Anybody got any ideas?
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trevorsmith
Since 25 Apr 2005
501 Posts
PDX
Addicted
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| Mon Sep 24, 07 6:05 am |
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talk with the shops about their next demo days. they had a bunch this season but I guess you missed them?
talk with pepi at 2nd wind for slingshot
I believe New Wind has the new best kites available
North just had their kites at Rufus
Liquid force just had a big demo at the coast, i'm sure Tekko can hook you up with their kite as well which you should put on your list of demo's to try.
see sticky for cgka end of summer event sept 29th
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pacifichigh
Since 11 May 2005
1004 Posts
ATX
Texan
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| Mon Sep 24, 07 6:06 am |
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| See the thread about the CGKA Demo day/BBQ coming up on saturday
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
Honored Founder
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| Mon Sep 24, 07 6:32 am |
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If you have friends that trust you with their gear and vice versa then demos are easy. I always let folks I know are good riders take my gear out, but if you don't really know somebody that’s a tough commitment to make.
If you can't hook up a budy demo, getting in contact with the reps should be pretty easy, but better act quick the season is winding down for sure.
Reps by brand alphabetically:
newwindkiteschool / Best
Luke / Cabrinha
Tekko / Liquid Force
Mark / Naish
Yardsale / North
Shymac / Slingshot
And like Shay mentioned demo day next Saturday at the spit, should be a great opportunity to try out some new gear.
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