SS Linkage?

hobbsla · Since 28 Jan 2006 389 Posts Obsessed

So.....

I'm looking for a light wind kite. I'm 165 lbs. Winds from 8-20 mph.

I found a used SS Link 15m for $550, hoping I can talk em down.

Don't know about this kite. Seemed to come out one year and be gone the next.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer

They fly, but they're not the greatest things in the world. I didn't mind them (rode the 7, 9, & 10.5m) a few years back when I was getting destroyed on my FUELs in super-gusty conditions, but by today's standards, they leave a lot to be desired.

EDITED: Forgot a word.

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

The bigger the worse with the Link, just too heavy to be a good lightwind.

SteveD · Since 20 May 2007 10 Posts Beaverton New Member

I have a 12 and it does not like light winds. Stalls, backtracks and generally falls out of the sky whenever left on its own. Fortunately, I wanted the bar as much as the kite.

Besides $500 used would be way overpriced for a link. They were down to $600 new last I saw.

hobbsla · Since 28 Jan 2006 389 Posts Obsessed

Yeah,

That's what I feared.

Oh well, the search continues.

Thanks for the feedback.

arehn · Since 24 Mar 2008 166 Posts Hood River, OR Stoked

ya i've never heard a good thing about the link, and i have seen a ton of people just get thrashed on them, dunno if its the pilot or the kite but id steer clear!

Sella · Tue Apr 14, 09 8:46 am

Hobbsla

I have a 15 Link with the "new" red bridle that was suppose to "cure" the problems...it didn't.

Slow and heavy as everyone has stated. I flew mine twice. Kite only; $50 bucks so you can see for yourself.

However, one benefit, excellent car cover potential or "write-off" donation for some clown to make a hand bag out of it. Very Happy

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

$50 bucks! wow...so SS made a hellfish? Twisted Evil

Sol-flyer · Tue Apr 14, 09 9:24 am

the "link" should be called the "hindenberg",...cause that's all I see them do Razz

ok, I take that back,..A buddy of mine has a 9m and 12m link,....loves the 9m. Really have to fly them with a lot of power because they have no low end. Basicly this is not the ideal light wind kite.

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer

Tucker on his 9m (Jan. 28, 2007)! Cool

pdxmonkeyboy · Tue Apr 14, 09 9:37 am

For that much money you could get a brand new 14m T2 off e-bay. that is a stellar light wind kite.

tstansbury · Since 06 Jun 2006 649 Posts Rowena and P.C Addicted

yeah I have a thruster 14 I would sell you way cheaper than that and it is a better kite

hobbsla · Since 28 Jan 2006 389 Posts Obsessed

$ociopath · Since 28 Nov 2007 523 Posts Twilight Zone Addicted

they have t3's on ebay 4 650$ with free shipping seems like if your gonna pay 650$ might as well get the t3? I don't know though maybe there is a reason no one has bid.

Diggy · Since 25 Nov 2006 342 Posts Gorge to Coast Obsessed

$550 is too much for a Link.

On the PS Kite forum I saw this for $500:

2008 Air Rush Vapor

Not sure if he is selling it complete? Might be worth checking out?

http://www.pskite.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3120

hobbsla · Since 28 Jan 2006 389 Posts Obsessed

Thanks for all the replys from everyone!

I've gotten some really good offers on kites and I'm sure I'll be able hook it up!

This forum and the community it represents KICK ASS. Thumb's Up

pdxmonkeyboy · Wed Apr 15, 09 6:38 am

hobsla. I got a good deal on my t2 by emailing the seller and making him an offer. You might want to remind them that T2's are what, two seasons old now. At some point they are not going to get anything for them.

I would think you could get it for $500 shipped. Whatever you do, get a decent skim board to go with it. Not only do you really extend your light wind ability, but it makes riding in light winds actually kind of fun. 8 knots with a twin tip...YAWN.