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Would tthis be a good buy??

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Created by Bradlez > 9 months ago, 19 Nov 2010
Bradlez
23 posts
19 Nov 2010 12:52AM
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Hey, im new to the sport and im just lookin around for kite and equipment just to kite board in a lake. the wind isnt and strong as the ocean but we do accasionally get some good wind. but anyway iv been lookin on ebay and i found a kite with everything i think ill need but its only 450 buy it now so im not to sure. im hoping you guys with more experience would be able to tell me if its worth gettin on not. in ebay look up 11M SURF KITE, BAR N LINES, HARNESS AND BOARD
and it should be the only thing that is found. iv already baught a kite off ebay thinkin i had a bargin but turns out the only thing it would be good for is a shade tent lol so yeah.


Thanks Brad

destine
NSW, 157 posts
19 Nov 2010 4:31AM
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Hey,

we need more specifics. What year is the kite? brand? model? how much use?

margesimpson
WA, 8 posts
19 Nov 2010 2:25AM
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no. before you buy any equipment take some lessons and get some advice from your local kite store. it is highly unlikely you can get a good cheap kite from ebay, or a cheap quality kite anywhere for that matter .

basically as a learner you certainly do not want a 2005 model kite with a bar that is broken and doesnt match the kite.

take some lessons and then get advice, and have a look in the seabreeze buy and sell section. more trustworthy then ebay!

goodluck

dirtyharry
WA, 444 posts
19 Nov 2010 5:48AM
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Getting some from the buy and sell section on here would be much safe. Come to think of it, I have some great bargains listed at the moment!!

Mr float
NSW, 3452 posts
19 Nov 2010 9:14AM
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Nice first post

Maybe one of these might be the go


Mr float
NSW, 3452 posts
19 Nov 2010 9:21AM
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margesimpson said...

no. before you buy any equipment take some lessons and get some advice from your local kite store. it is highly unlikely you can get a good cheap kite from ebay, or a cheap quality kite anywhere for that matter .

basically as a learner you certainly do not want a 2005 model kite with a bar that is broken and doesnt match the kite.

take some lessons and then get advice, and have a look in the seabreeze buy and sell section. more trustworthy then ebay!

goodluck


He's just moved to Lake eyre to take advantage of the current conditions .How is he going to find an instructor ?.He obviously hasn't learnt from his last experience .Just do it braddless .get out there on the windiest day of the year with your quality kit from ebay (just like the last one ) and give it a shot eh
oops I didn't take my own advice

bennie
ACT, 1258 posts
19 Nov 2010 9:51AM
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Bradlez said...

Hey, im new to the sport and im just lookin around for kite and equipment just to kite board in a lake. the wind isnt and strong as the ocean but we do accasionally get some good wind. but anyway iv been lookin on ebay and i found a kite with everything i think ill need but its only 450 buy it now so im not to sure. im hoping you guys with more experience would be able to tell me if its worth gettin on not. in ebay look up 11M SURF KITE, BAR N LINES, HARNESS AND BOARD
and it should be the only thing that is found. iv already baught a kite off ebay thinkin i had a bargin but turns out the only thing it would be good for is a shade tent lol so yeah.


Thanks Brad


I had a look at that kit for you. Do not buy it. The kite is unsuitable for learning, it has a cabrinha sb3 bar which has no centre flagging line, and too much depower for that kite, and the board is actually a wakeboard( no good for kiting).

As suggested earlier, get some lessons your instructor will point you in the right direction for appropriate gear.

Bradlez
23 posts
19 Nov 2010 7:40AM
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Ok thanks alot guys yas have been a big help, that will explain why nobody has bought it at such a low price!



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