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hi every1 just two quick questions about C4's

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Created by reaper139 > 9 months ago, 11 Mar 2013
reaper139
2 posts
11 Mar 2013 10:28PM
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I have just bought a new 12meter C4 kite, lines bar pump etc the package, its a 2012.

So i also want to buy a older 2011 C4 9meter but just the kite alone.

My question is am i able to use the lines and bar from a 2012 12meter C4 kite on a older 2011 9meter C4 kite??

1 more Question if you don't mind, the 2011 C4 9m kite im looking at if i go and see the kite in person how can i see if the kite is 2011 and not 2010/2009? is there a manufacture tag on the leading edge or something?


thats all i need to know if any1 has any knowledge about it id be much appreciated. ;)


Thanks i love reading and watching this site its really great.

Emanjay
WA, 115 posts
11 Mar 2013 10:34PM
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Equal line lengths on both kites so no worries there. 9m may have shipped with smaller bar than your 12m so may find a little more reactive on bigger bar but will still work.

Ozones have year written on leading edge along with model/size.

hamburglar
ACT, 2174 posts
12 Mar 2013 1:34AM
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Is there a manufacturers tag on the 2012 ?

Plummet
4862 posts
12 Mar 2013 3:04AM
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yep no worries. re the bar. as stated the year is part of the serial number.
Also they have a differenty colour scheme every year so google pictures od the c4 and you will soon easily be able to tell the difference year on yeah.

NickT
WA, 1094 posts
12 Mar 2013 6:20AM
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The canopy designs were different but the serial number will tell you also my 9 serial is C412-9-M-42E-... The 12 indicates 2012 a 2011 should be C411 and its located near the inflate valve.

All C4's should run the same bar also I had a 2010 12m and 2012 9m and used the same bar.

EnglishCraig
NSW, 406 posts
12 Mar 2013 10:59AM
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It's the same bar system but the 9m would have come with a bar 5cm shorter than the 12, not necessarily a problem but it may make the 9m turn faster than intended!

Big eeeZeee
NSW, 1100 posts
12 Mar 2013 11:10AM
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EnglishCraig said...
It's the same bar system but the 9m would have come with a bar 5cm shorter than the 12, not necessarily a problem but it may make the 9m turn faster than intended!


Pretty sure the 9 and 12 (2012 and 2011) were meant to be ridden on a 50cm bar. Smaller than a 9m and ozone recommended the 45cm bar

TurtleHunter
WA, 1675 posts
12 Mar 2013 9:53AM
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Big eeeZeee said...
EnglishCraig said...
It's the same bar system but the 9m would have come with a bar 5cm shorter than the 12, not necessarily a problem but it may make the 9m turn faster than intended!


Pretty sure the 9 and 12 (2012 and 2011) were meant to be ridden on a 50cm bar. Smaller than a 9m and ozone recommended the 45cm bar

yep the 13 comes with the bigger bar(55cm) and the 8 has a shorter bar(45cm)

12 Mar 2013 8:14PM
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Big eeeZeee said...
EnglishCraig said...
It's the same bar system but the 9m would have come with a bar 5cm shorter than the 12, not necessarily a problem but it may make the 9m turn faster than intended!


Pretty sure the 9 and 12 (2012 and 2011) were meant to be ridden on a 50cm bar. Smaller than a 9m and ozone recommended the 45cm bar


Correct Big eeeZeee (and Turtlehunter too)
There was very little difference between the 2 year models, 2012 came in a blue and black bag, 2011 came in a black bag with red/green design, very different to look at as the 2011 definitely had no blue on the bag. Canopy design was different, 2011 still had the curved style, 2012 went to straight line version of that design.
Google them to be sure for yourself.

reaper139
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16 Mar 2013 1:58PM
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Thanks for everyones reply i appreciate all your help, so i did go and buy a 9m 2011, just waiting for my 12m to arrive. :)


Thanks again.



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