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burton420
Since 19 Aug 2007
38 Posts
Kelowna,BC,Canada
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 Sun Nov 01, 09 8:54 am Use for shredded/old kites?? |
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it was a cold day riding here in BC on hallow's eve, but the sun was shining and the wind was unusually strong, too strong for my 12m helix so i pulled out my old 10m vegas hoping i could at least get out for some board time. on my second pass i was barely hanging on and got blown into a friend's lines coming at me in the opposite direction. my leading edge got sliced and my kite ripped in half. after many apologies i re-launched his kite, gathered my gear and as much of my shattered ego as i could for the long walk back to shore. that's one of the many things i love about this sport, we keep on smiling even when things go wrong. it is the second time this kite has torn, and i am not about to try and salvage it. but keeping in the spirit of our environmentally friendly sport, i would like to try and re-use the material in some way.
so i post the question: what are your ideas for outdated/shredded kites? (potential business idea???)
i hope you are all enjoying some good wind, wherever you are. |
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Bailey
Since 13 Apr 2008
87 Posts
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| Sun Nov 01, 09 9:51 am |
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| Chris, it is about time you retired that kite anyways. You can get yourself a good deal on a used or new 9m rev. Brian |
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2103 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
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burton420
Since 19 Aug 2007
38 Posts
Kelowna,BC,Canada
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| Sun Nov 01, 09 6:19 pm |
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bailey, i know i know. i wasn't too upset about it, and i have a line on a 9m helix for this spring.
thanks for the replies, i checked out kitecycle.org and it is exactly what i was looking for.
i'ld be curious to know if anyone has done something creative with their old kites. |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
Honored Founder
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| Sun Nov 01, 09 8:38 pm |
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Would love to figure out something for my crispy 2010 Fuel...
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burton420
Since 19 Aug 2007
38 Posts
Kelowna,BC,Canada
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| Mon Nov 02, 09 10:11 am |
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WOW!!
what happened? |
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
1414 Posts
Alameda
Spelling Expert
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2027 Posts
Windward
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| Tue Nov 03, 09 7:49 am |
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| pkh wrote: | Would love to figure out something for my crispy 2010 Fuel...
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dude, that should be some kinda of an award
I guess the harder you rip, the harder you(r kite) eat shit 
how's about
the "mind fuk Flo reject" 
be sure to show your board as well ,a nice runner up  |
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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
1366 Posts
Da Hood & Da Wood
XTreme Poster
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| Tue Nov 03, 09 4:30 pm |
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| Guess we should call you "shred da coast"... |
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