WA
15 posts
Gday, i,m new to the site and new to the sport so hoping for a few tips here. i,m trying to find out wether or not a kite made in 2003 would be outdated by now, have kites changed a greta deal from then or not. the particular kite is a cabrinha co2 2003. apparently in good nic and comes with a board as well so may be a good deal. or should i spend the same money on something say 2006 without a board and be better off??? cheers heaps for any replies.
WA
317 posts
Dont go anywhere near the sack of death no matter wot ur budget is .oldest kite u should b lookin at is prob 2007 due to safety advances
WA
15 posts
Haha, sack of death. advice appreciated mate, back to the drawing board. another i,m looking at is a liquid force assault 2006, one year older than you recommended. will this be a safe enough kite? thanx again.
NSW
692 posts
I have 2 x 2003 kites in the garage. I definately wouldnt sell them to a newbie. Be very careful. Dont know much about LF Kites, though most kites post 2006, have modern depower and safety systems
NSW
3452 posts
How many times have you heard and read a beginner say " I'm going to get a second hand kite because I'm going to trash it anyway"
This attitude is just plain wrong .If you're smashing the kite heaps and trashing it you
1 Are not learning to fly the kite properly and have not spent enough time on a trainer kite flying it accurately developing smooth power and crisp turns which you then develop on a kitesurf kite
2 are Not spending enough time with the kite in light winds and learning finesse with the kite (lightwind flying requires alot of skill and actually is a good simulator for when you get on the water and add the board where you are actually losing a bit of power anyway as you drift along with the kite or in a current)
3 are adding too many other things like a board before your kite skills are excellent
4 might want to get more lessons or get an instructor who focuses on helping you develop excellent kite skills where there is little crash and burn
If you follow the right progression and do your apprenticeship developing excellent kite skills ,you should not be trashing the kite because if you are you are not only destroying an already fatigued kite and rendering it worthless and clocking up repair bills , but you are likely to be a hazard to yourself and others .
By all means buy a used kite but not for that reason and remember to regularly check lines and releases (used kites usually have old worn lines that should be replaced anyway and also worn bridles where pulleys are that should also be replaced)
I'll add to this by saying nothing over 3 years old
