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dwaynej
Since 09 Sep 2013
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Sat Aug 23, 14 7:13 pm Old Kite? Sell or Destroy?? |
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My buddy has an old kite and I wanted to know what to do with it... Its a Gaastra GSX 6.2ar / 16M... Great condition but I have no clue as if it needs to be binned or if its still safe to use. I don't like the idea of dumping an "unsafe" kite into the used market.
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jperry
Since 07 Nov 2008
188 Posts
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Sat Aug 23, 14 7:40 pm |
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ILL TAKE IT! i am doing a video project and need a kite that disaposable |
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dwaynej
Since 09 Sep 2013
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Sat Aug 23, 14 7:42 pm |
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Not mine to give away but I won't let him sell it if its junk |
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jperry
Since 07 Nov 2008
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Sat Aug 23, 14 7:54 pm |
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I plan on Filling it with hydrogen and Setting it a flames at 100 FPS in 6 K. The thing is dangrous if he is not a advanved to pro level rider. |
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dwaynej
Since 09 Sep 2013
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Sat Aug 23, 14 8:08 pm |
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jperry wrote: | I plan on Filling it with hydrogen and Setting it a flames at 100 FPS in 6 K. The thing is dangrous if he is not a advanved to pro level rider. |
Every old kite should go out in this fashion! Still need to understand if this kite should be destroyed or sold? |
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4329 Posts
Hood River
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Sun Aug 24, 14 5:30 am |
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Awesome, I would pay to see that. Might want to double up on lines to get it longer than 25 meters away from you. I have multiple kites you can do this with.
jperry wrote: | I plan on Filling it with hydrogen and Setting it a flames at 100 FPS in 6 K. The thing is dangrous if he is not a advanved to pro level rider. |
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4Stringer/KipWinger
Since 27 Apr 2005
541 Posts
Hood River
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Sun Aug 24, 14 5:57 am Destroy |
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I'd still like to see and participate in a clean-out your gorge garage/closet/rafters old kite tomahawk expo at the sandbar some day. We'd need a fixed object to tether off to ensure the participants didn't get 'hawk dragged to injury. Make it a tomahawk benefit and get pledges. _________________ revitalized by muthu-nachu |
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sfbomber
Since 27 Jun 2012
112 Posts
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Sun Aug 24, 14 6:48 am |
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Rather than landfill, old kites are a useful resource for diy kite builders. If you don't feel comfortable selling, consider donating. |
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Freeride Kiter
Since 08 Jul 2011
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Sun Aug 24, 14 8:54 am |
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and there are several options for getting reusable shopping bags made from it. Another option is to make stuff sacks for after session wet gear or laundry. _________________ "I have often regretted my speech, never my silence" ~Xenocrates
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
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Doin' The Dalles
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Sun Aug 24, 14 9:41 am Re: Destroy |
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4Stringer/KipWinger wrote: | I'd still like to see and participate in a clean-out your gorge garage/closet/rafters old kite tomahawk expo at the sandbar some day. We'd need a fixed object to tether off to ensure the participants didn't get 'hawk dragged to injury. Make it a tomahawk benefit and get pledges. |
YES!! Once the carnage is over there are many non-profit kite bag companies that will take any shape and size of sail. Win-win.
ErraticAKn wrote: | Another option is to make stuff sacks for after session wet gear or laundry. |
Great idea. |
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kassak
Since 18 May 2010
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AKerlek
Since 13 Aug 2014
6 Posts
Florida
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Sun Aug 24, 14 10:46 am |
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could always make curtains (shower or regular) |
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dwaynej
Since 09 Sep 2013
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Sun Aug 24, 14 11:42 am |
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All great ideas but still don't know if its a safe kite for reuse/sale? Happy to donate if it comes to that but I just don't know anything about this kite. |
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jeremy
Since 18 Aug 2006
273 Posts
Manzo & HR
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Sun Aug 24, 14 2:41 pm |
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If it's a 4-line kite, then it's got some depower and someone out there might be able to have some fun with it. If it's 2-line, then it's trash. Anything older than 2004 is trash in my opinion, but hey, people sell old kites on eBay everyday and no one is stopping them.
Sell it for parts. The material can be re-used, the bladders re-used, etc. Last edited by jeremy on Sun Aug 24, 14 8:06 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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jasonq
Since 12 Jan 2009
242 Posts
hood river
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Sun Aug 24, 14 3:26 pm |
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That kite is so old, i can't even find a picture of it on the net. But it appears to be from 2002, maybe stopped being made in 2004. Too old to be safe IMO. I'd say it would make for a nice explosion, stuff sack, or shopping bag. |
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Redbowen
Since 15 Mar 2014
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Mon Aug 25, 14 8:50 am |
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Best has an old for new trade in going on right now. They will give you up to $500 bucks for it towards a new Best kite. Just an option. I'm going to do it with my old Naish AR5. Check out their website. _________________ Bryan |
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dwaynej
Since 09 Sep 2013
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Mon Aug 25, 14 11:01 am |
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That pretty much seals the kites fate... The Best deal is awesome. |
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