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dangler

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PostSat Mar 29, 14 12:38 pm    Cool Idea Reply with quote

Love the things that make life easier Very Happy message (copied from Industry section)
wrhammer

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New postSat Mar 29, 2014 8:56 am New product Reply with quote
Just wanted to give everyone a heads up on a product we're launching we're calling Quikin. I used to wish there was an easy way to pop my fins off at the sandbar without dropping my kite and pulling out the screwdriver. Plus it's not fun to try and get the screws back in when the threads are filled with sand. After a lot of different tests and versions we finally have something. Ends up working pretty sweet for traveling too!

We've been working on it for the last couple of years and had some really good interest from some major players in the industry, both with kites and wakeboards, but decided we're going to do it ourselves. Just launched today on Kickstarter. We're a couple local kiters and a product guy with a lot of manufacturing experience. We're committed to making this a top quality product!

Check it out and let me know your thoughts!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1331677519/quikfin-quick-release-for-kiteboard-and-wakeboard
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Jonpnw

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PostSat Mar 29, 14 1:33 pm    Thank you Dangler ! - QuikFin Reply with quote

We think this is a cool idea. Much respect to the NW Kite community we didn't want to be of bad form and post it on the main thread. Appreciate the feedback.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1331677519/quikfin-quick-release-for-kiteboard-and-wakeboard


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Justsmile

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PostSat Mar 29, 14 4:22 pm     Reply with quote

I think this is a pretty cool idea and looks like a solid product. Would be nice to see them up close in person locally!!
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PostSat Mar 29, 14 5:56 pm     Reply with quote

Cool idea> do you make them
in black?

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Jonpnw

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PostSat Mar 29, 14 6:26 pm    Thank you ! Reply with quote

Yes, if we get our kickstarter funding we will be making black ones as well. We can bring some up with us to the Windance Swap meet in April, if that is acceptable ? Thank you for the feedback.

If you would like to help us make this a go. Here is a link to our KickStarter page.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1331677519/quikfin-quick-release-for-kiteboard-and-wakeboard

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Jonpnw

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PostSun Mar 30, 14 8:31 am    Lets Do It ! Reply with quote

We got some early backing from some very respected individuals in the Kiteboarding community. Lets keep it going.

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Nak

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PostSun Mar 30, 14 10:57 am     Reply with quote

Very cool! Thumb's Up

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Jonpnw

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PostSun Mar 30, 14 1:02 pm    Thank You Reply with quote

Nak, thank you. That means a lot. You are very respected in the NW Kite community and you are an inventor & entrepreneur yourself. You know what it takes to get something of this magnitude going.

We are sincere in this adventure. We have worked with a very talented individual that works in Beaverton , he patents parts for things you put on your feet.

We have jobs, we run a business. We do things right. Be assured if you back us via Kickstarter we will do as we say.


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PostSun Mar 30, 14 1:42 pm     Reply with quote

That's the best innovation I've seen since one-pump kites. Excited about the prospects.

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Jonpnw

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PostSun Mar 30, 14 2:25 pm    Consumer - Thank You Reply with quote

We are dedicated to building this product. We are not a fly by night, get rich quick bunch of kooks. We are going to do this right. We need help funding it. A few eyes in the industry have seen the product and there has been a period of "awkward silence"

We are grateful for the support
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PostMon Mar 31, 14 10:57 am     Reply with quote

If you can figure out a way that you can quick connect/disconnect surf fins you would be my hero.

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knotwindy

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PostMon Mar 31, 14 12:57 pm     Reply with quote

consumer wrote:
If you can figure out a way that you can quick connect/disconnect surf fins you would be my hero.


I second that, got a number of board that all need the surf fins on/off. think it would be a great convenience with the bigger fins as well. different design but still….

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Jonpnw

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PostMon Mar 31, 14 1:13 pm    Surf Board Reply with quote

You would need holes /sleeves ? through your surf board. Could be done. Thank you for the continued interest.

Mods. Forrest & Betty. If this is in the wrong section feel free to b*tch slap us. We are not brand on brand and we are not selling. We are simply asking for donations. Like a Charity. Very Happy

Just so the NW Kiters know. We are not looking to get rich. We are looking to revolutionize how fins are attached to boards. If we can recoup are money, great. Our product will be Made In USA.



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PostMon Mar 31, 14 5:56 pm     Reply with quote

You're fine, unless someone complains, demanding that we ban you. Smile We might have to ban them for making us carry screw drivers around again and keeping us off the water for 20 more minutes.

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Jonpnw

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PostMon Mar 31, 14 6:39 pm    Forrest - Thank You ! Reply with quote

Thank you NW Kiters. We have a very big meeting set up for tomorrow at noon. We will share our new team member with you then.

We have previously reached out to the respected kiteboard / wakeboard companies. We were told to do our market research.

This is no BS. The messages are coming in from kiters, wakeboarders and cable riders all across the world. We believe this will revolutionize how fins are attached to boards.

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PostTue Apr 01, 14 1:04 pm    BREAKING NEWS ! Reply with quote

Jim Stringfellow is now part owner of QuikFin. We are beyond stoked. We respect Jim's kiteboarding abilities, his cold water courage and his professional prototype business. Oh yeah we really like his pictures too!

Thank you for all the encouragement and support.

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Sella

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PostTue Apr 01, 14 2:45 pm    Re: BREAKING NEWS ! Reply with quote

Jonpnw wrote:
Jim Stringfellow is now part owner of QuikFin.

Great news and congratulations.......but I think you just f@cked my chances to score a StringFoil anytime soon. Rolling Eyes I shall keep my screwdriver in defiance. Smile

Just kidding Jon....good luck man!

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