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Torn ACL. To Sell or Not to Sell

 
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proletariat

Since 22 Feb 2013
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Denver, CO
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PostThu Jan 26, 17 8:19 pm    Torn ACL. To Sell or Not to Sell Reply with quote

So I tore my damn ACL and will be out for at least 6 months -- probably more like 9. Was thinking about selling the quiver until I'm back in action. Mostly barely used Wave SSTs. Thoughts?
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Dern

Since 11 Jul 2010
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PostThu Jan 26, 17 8:36 pm     Reply with quote

How often do you normally buy new kites? If they are in like-new condition they'll still be that way in 6 months and I doubt there will be some great advance in kite technology in that time.
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user124

Since 02 Aug 2012
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PostThu Jan 26, 17 8:44 pm     Reply with quote

I would wait 6 months and see what happens before you sell. January is not a great time to sell used gear (at least locally). If in 5-6 months you are still recovering and it's looking like you won't be back in action for the rest of the season then go ahead and sell. You will probably get better prices then as well (at least if you sell before the 2018 Slingy gear comes out).

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proletariat

Since 22 Feb 2013
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PostThu Jan 26, 17 9:28 pm     Reply with quote

That's some good advice, thanks.

I have 3 Waves, an old RPM and an old Rally. The 3 waves are like new. Maybe I'll sell the old ones for cheap and start saving up to replace them with new kit after rehab.

For future reference, kiting >>>> hockey. Smile

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HRnico

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Da Hood
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PostFri Jan 27, 17 8:52 am    Could be longer, depending on your age Reply with quote

Just hang the bagged kites in a cool dry location, they'll be waiting ready to go. I hang mine in the garage to ensure mice don't get into them.
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WindSki

Since 14 Dec 2012
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Portland
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PostFri Jan 27, 17 12:48 pm     Reply with quote

You should sell everything, down to your harness and then after a full recovery, buy all new! You deserve it!

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Jonpnw

Since 22 Jul 2010
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PostFri Jan 27, 17 1:08 pm    Hockey rules Reply with quote

Hockey is good for the heart . Sorry to hear about your injury , speedy recovery.
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deminimis

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PostSat Jan 28, 17 7:26 pm     Reply with quote

If I may suggest, stationary bike obsessively (starting with the seat high, and lowering as you go). I was back to pole dancing at around 4-5 months. Of course, I was a lot younger then. Swelling came and went for probably a year. Good luck with the recovery.

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pkh

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PostMon Jan 30, 17 2:43 pm     Reply with quote

Take at least a year off! If you go back to soon you will end up like me (on ACL #3)

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deminimis

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PostMon Jan 30, 17 2:56 pm     Reply with quote

^^^ The voice of reason.

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