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BatKiter
BatKiter
WA
209 posts
WA, 209 posts
30 Apr 2018 11:58pm
Has North lost its name? Anyone seen this topic at kiteforum?

kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2399287
Spitfire
Spitfire
WA
398 posts
WA, 398 posts
1 May 2018 1:58am
North has gone south?
Gazuki
Gazuki
WA
1363 posts
WA, 1363 posts
1 May 2018 5:28am
Well, that really is a game changer.
airsail
airsail
QLD
1602 posts
RAL INN
RAL INN
SA
2898 posts
SA, 2898 posts
1 May 2018 9:53am
But who owns the designs?
if B&m then for North to come back it would be starting from scratch.
BatKiter
BatKiter
WA
209 posts
WA, 209 posts
1 May 2018 8:27am





anyone wants a new 2018 Duo. Tone click bar?
NorthernKitesAUS
NorthernKitesAUS
QLD
1084 posts
QLD, 1084 posts
1 May 2018 11:55am
So does this mean more Flysurfer kites on the beach!?

Wow - a day when everyone is out on a real kite at last.
Dooky
Dooky
WA
4 posts
WA, 4 posts
1 May 2018 11:13am
FFS. Just started changing over to North from Ozone. Mainly for the neo which is supposedly the best wave kite second only to cab drifter.
Reading North's claim looks like B&M are contracted to put the North mark on all their 2019 gear and they're trying to wriggle out of it. See what happens there. Don't know if it applies to kites as well. Hopefully someone will still make spare parts for the current product lines.
Richoa
Richoa
NSW
478 posts
NSW, 478 posts
1 May 2018 1:17pm
Its academic, we'll all be riding buzz kites 2019
Saffer
Saffer
VIC
4501 posts
VIC, 4501 posts
1 May 2018 5:12pm
luckysob said..
FFS. Just started changing over to North from Ozone. Mainly for the neo which is supposedly the best wave kite second only to cab drifter.
Reading North's claim looks like B&M are contracted to put the North mark on all their 2019 gear and they're trying to wriggle out of it. See what happens there. Don't know if it applies to kites as well. Hopefully someone will still make spare parts for the current product lines.


I don't think it will disappear, maybe just a rebranding.
bjw
bjw
QLD
3691 posts
bjw bjw
QLD, 3691 posts
1 May 2018 7:03pm
The new Duotone "Retiree"


Adam'KiteRepair
Adam'KiteRepair
NSW
331 posts
NSW, 331 posts
2 May 2018 11:33am
luckysob said..
FFS. Just started changing over to North from Ozone. Mainly for the neo which is supposedly the best wave kite second only to cab drifter.


Cant tell if this post is serious or not. If it is, id say its pretty good indication that North and Cab marketing are working
bjw
bjw
QLD
3691 posts
bjw bjw
QLD, 3691 posts
2 May 2018 7:08pm
I think it is proven by science.

(Science is a dude who rides at our beaches who always has the latest North gear and a RE harness)
JBFletch
JBFletch
QLD
1287 posts
QLD, 1287 posts
3 May 2018 5:48pm
Sad day but who cares.

Will no doubt be the same good quality product, but with a new name.
Zebra80
Zebra80
NSW
352 posts
NSW, 352 posts
4 May 2018 8:01am
Oh no who cares
I tried all the brands and just tried a Neo yesterday and didnt like it to slow
Also i hate the click bar just prefer the old easy depower sistem
kitesurfers love the big brands but that doenst make you kite better
Peahi
Peahi
VIC
1485 posts
VIC, 1485 posts
4 May 2018 12:29pm
Zebra80 said..
Oh no who cares
I tried all the brands and just tried a Neo yesterday and didnt like it to slow
Also i hate the click bar just prefer the old easy depower sistem
kitesurfers love the big brands but that doenst make you kite better


Yeah but I enjoy kiting a lot more knowing I am on good quality gear, with good backup and resale. Kiting time is precious for those of us that work and pay for our kites, not pimp ourselves for free gear.

Oh, and maybe a little more importantly, a company that might be around for a while, not drop their pants when private equity comes sniffing, or take on mega stars and then go bankrupt.

Happy to drive a 14 year jap old car that's more reliable and better than any of the overpriced euro crap and enjoy quality kites.
NorthernKitesAUS
NorthernKitesAUS
QLD
1084 posts
QLD, 1084 posts
4 May 2018 1:16pm
Peahi said..

Happy to drive a 14 year jap old car that's more reliable and better than any of the overpriced euro crap and enjoy quality kites.


So drive a bomb, but spend it all on "quality" kites? Sounds a recipe for a marriage breakup
Zebra80
Zebra80
NSW
352 posts
NSW, 352 posts
4 May 2018 1:38pm
Peahi said..


Zebra80 said..
Oh no who cares
I tried all the brands and just tried a Neo yesterday and didnt like it to slow
Also i hate the click bar just prefer the old easy depower sistem
kitesurfers love the big brands but that doenst make you kite better




Yeah but I enjoy kiting a lot more knowing I am on good quality gear, with good backup and resale. Kiting time is precious for those of us that work and pay for our kites, not pimp ourselves for free gear.

Oh, and maybe a little more importantly, a company that might be around for a while, not drop their pants when private equity comes sniffing, or take on mega stars and then go bankrupt.

Happy to drive a 14 year jap old car that's more reliable and better than any of the overpriced euro crap and enjoy quality kites.



Sorry sounds like some one got upset maybe jealous to .... just my opinion
Peahi
Peahi
VIC
1485 posts
VIC, 1485 posts
4 May 2018 4:32pm
NorthernKitesAUS said..

Peahi said..

Happy to drive a 14 year jap old car that's more reliable and better than any of the overpriced euro crap and enjoy quality kites.



So drive a bomb, but spend it all on "quality" kites? Sounds a recipe for a marriage breakup


that's the plan
Peahi
Peahi
VIC
1485 posts
VIC, 1485 posts
4 May 2018 4:35pm
Zebra80 said..

Peahi said..



Zebra80 said..
Oh no who cares
I tried all the brands and just tried a Neo yesterday and didnt like it to slow
Also i hate the click bar just prefer the old easy depower sistem
kitesurfers love the big brands but that doenst make you kite better





Yeah but I enjoy kiting a lot more knowing I am on good quality gear, with good backup and resale. Kiting time is precious for those of us that work and pay for our kites, not pimp ourselves for free gear.

Oh, and maybe a little more importantly, a company that might be around for a while, not drop their pants when private equity comes sniffing, or take on mega stars and then go bankrupt.

Happy to drive a 14 year jap old car that's more reliable and better than any of the overpriced euro crap and enjoy quality kites.




Sorry sounds like some one got upset maybe jealous to .... just my opinion


mmm. not jealous, and I was not referring to you personally, but you can think it's all about you.
JBFletch
JBFletch
QLD
1287 posts
QLD, 1287 posts
8 May 2018 10:30pm
Zebra80 said..
Oh no who cares
I tried all the brands and just tried a Neo yesterday and didnt like it to slow
Also i hate the click bar just prefer the old easy depower sistem
kitesurfers love the big brands but that doenst make you kite better



You again.

Zebra80
Zebra80
NSW
352 posts
NSW, 352 posts
9 May 2018 10:31am
JBFletch said..


Zebra80 said..
Oh no who cares
I tried all the brands and just tried a Neo yesterday and didnt like it to slow
Also i hate the click bar just prefer the old easy depower sistem
kitesurfers love the big brands but that doenst make you kite better





You again.




Who are you ???
just another North dealer ????
JBFletch
JBFletch
QLD
1287 posts
QLD, 1287 posts
9 May 2018 7:03pm
Nope i'm a has been like you mate.
Zebra80
Zebra80
NSW
352 posts
NSW, 352 posts
10 May 2018 7:33am
JBFletch said..
Nope i'm a has been like you mate.

Same here mate
Yes i know but you just want use people to do free advertise for this big brands but not me get @#?%&

Looks like Airton likes the Lorocopter
eppo
eppo
WA
9793 posts
WA, 9793 posts
10 May 2018 12:22pm
No you just advertise the free or cheap kites you are currently riding (oh and boards to).

You are full of Sh1t, like a moth circling it's own narcissistic light...

But ...pretty darn good on a strapless SB. Credit where credit is due.
Zebra80
Zebra80
NSW
352 posts
NSW, 352 posts
10 May 2018 5:24pm
eppo said..
No you just advertise the free or cheap kites you are currently riding (oh and boards to).

You are full of Sh1t, like a moth circling it's own narcissistic light...

But ...pretty darn good on a strapless SB. Credit where credit is due.


Looks like just another Big Brand lover
just like the girls love the fashion brands you only paying for the label
yes but i understand you have to do that other wise you lose your massive Team rider discount

JBFletch
JBFletch
QLD
1287 posts
QLD, 1287 posts
10 May 2018 11:48pm
There's more to it then getting pics in local newspapers and doing "spinny dick tricks" thru the Red and Yellows like a hero.

I'm glad you moved on because you are a liability.
And I'm even more glad that i no longer work in the industry because now i can say what i think.
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