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What is the oldest kite you own/still fly

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Created by w8ingforwind > 9 months ago, 20 Apr 2016
w8ingforwind
QLD, 259 posts
20 Apr 2016 8:07PM
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Don't know if this one has been done before but hear it is
What is the oldest kite you still fly?
What is the oldest kite you own ,dose it still inflate?

2003



Cabrinha and still flying one owner

diginoz
WA, 317 posts
20 Apr 2016 8:23PM
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Bandit 3, 8 & 10 M, Still mint no repairs

windywander
WA, 59 posts
20 Apr 2016 8:32PM
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A 1999 9m, wing tips rolled up to make it a 4 line, last flown in maybe 2004 or 2005. Was a relic even then.

2005 best 9m that flew fine in 2011 when I last used it.

May dig them out again someday.

Oldest kite that is used is 2011. Still seems new to me.

SibboV1
368 posts
20 Apr 2016 8:36PM
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2002 (I think) Windwing 17m rampage. Underpowered to dangerously over powered in 2.5 knots, but good for a giggle in light wind.


weebitbreezy
633 posts
20 Apr 2016 9:10PM
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2009 10m Rebel. Flies great. Top end isn't as good as the more recent Rebels and it has a habit of wrapping the 5th line if you crash it but the bar feedback is excellent and it flies so nicely. Worthless second hand so I'll keep flying it until its dead.

Plummet
4862 posts
21 Apr 2016 1:09AM
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I use then sell. I don't horde old kites. I I only have my current quiver.
2012 reo and catalyst and edge are my oldest kites.

Rails
QLD, 1371 posts
21 Apr 2016 6:24AM
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2006 13m Fuel - Great for wakestyle @ 16-18 knots

Underoath
QLD, 2433 posts
21 Apr 2016 8:23AM
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2008 13m Fuel - Great for wakestyle @ 14 - 18 knots

kemp90
QLD, 1694 posts
21 Apr 2016 9:05AM
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Well mine was a 2011 fuel 11m. Gave it away tho earlier on in the year

w8ingforwind
QLD, 259 posts
21 Apr 2016 9:56AM
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I did have the slingshot before the fuel 6m 1999 I think started life as a 2 string gave it to a mate to use valves let go on it and he through it away.

horey69
QLD, 500 posts
21 Apr 2016 11:44AM
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I'm with plumet, use em then flick them whilst they still have some value. Oldest 2011 6m bws can't Farken sell it because no body wants it.

Loftywinds
QLD, 2060 posts
21 Apr 2016 12:11PM
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The question is, what is your oldest kite that you have, not what do you DO with old kites!

For the record, my oldest is Naish SLE 2007 15m, complete with original bag, bar and pump. I love this kite. Great booster!

Gfly
165 posts
21 Apr 2016 10:56AM
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w8ingforwind said..
Don't know if this one has been done before but hear it is
What is the oldest kite you still fly?
What is the oldest kite you own ,dose it still inflate?

2003



Cabrinha and still flying one owner


This kite's graphics are so old it's come back in fashion.

stuntnaz
NSW, 540 posts
21 Apr 2016 1:05PM
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2005 10m cabrinha element brand new never used

Phezulu1
WA, 66 posts
21 Apr 2016 11:06AM
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Currently a 2006 Rhino 16m - Bought brand new for $40 off a shop's "old kite" rack. Surprisingly it's a great kite for light seabreeze foiling, it hangs in super light wind, pulls my fat arse out the water with ease, doesn't stall and relaunches super easy with 5th line. Gets pretty pokey when the wind picks up though. Also still got a few Vegas's 2008 - a good year!

PS> I also had one of those Windwings in the photo above - a 14m "Outrage", Slowest kite ever made!

high as a kite
SA, 1312 posts
21 Apr 2016 1:04PM
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Slingshot 10.5 Link.

Hated the bigger sizes but love the green and gold 10.5.

Aussie Aussie OI OI OI

Still got a Peter Lynn Gorilla as well

SibboV1
368 posts
21 Apr 2016 1:14PM
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w8ingforwind said...

Don't know if this one has been done before but hear it is
What is the oldest kite you still fly?
What is the oldest kite you own ,dose it still inflate?





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Underoath said.. 2008 13m Fuel - Great for wakestyle @ 14 - 18 knots


The question is, does it stay inflated?

Danger Mouse
WA, 592 posts
21 Apr 2016 3:06PM
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Still use my original '05 Gaastra Visions (8,12&16m) as my backups if one of my current quiver has a mishap.

Although it does feel strangely like I have been practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with an angry Black Belt afterwards........

gesper
NSW, 518 posts
21 Apr 2016 6:14PM
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Naish X2 16 metre 2004 . Its good to get this out now and then for retro days , brings back some great memories . Flew it a couple of weeks ago and it still has good hangtime .









ActionSportsWA
WA, 999 posts
21 Apr 2016 4:54PM
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Hi Peeps,

Though not quite in the kite category, it is a 2001/2 Airush Pulley Bar. For making a 4-line kite fly just like a 2-Line kite. These were originally the favourite of handle passers as there was no depower line interrupting the centre of the bar. Also excellent for REAL kite loops! No depower, no safety leash. I still have an Airush 9m Reactor from 2005 in pretty mint condition and yes, last time I pumped it up it was holding air and looking good. Powerful combo ....

DM

P.S. Note the swiveling harness loop!!! State of the art in the day


w8ingforwind
QLD, 259 posts
21 Apr 2016 8:42PM
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ActionSportsWA said..
Hi Peeps,

Though not quite in the kite category, it is a 2001/2 Airush Pulley Bar. For making a 4-line kite fly just like a 2-Line kite. These were originally the favourite of handle passers as there was no depower line interrupting the centre of the bar. Also excellent for REAL kite loops! No depower, no safety leash. I still have an Airush 9m Reactor from 2005 in pretty mint condition and yes, last time I pumped it up it was holding air and looking good. Powerful combo ....

DM

P.S. Note the swiveling harness loop!!! State of the art in the day



I have a spare chicken loop for that bar if u need one never used

Loftywinds
QLD, 2060 posts
22 Apr 2016 10:40AM
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ActionSportsWA said..
Hi Peeps,

Though not quite in the kite category, it is a 2001/2 Airush Pulley Bar. For making a 4-line kite fly just like a 2-Line kite. These were originally the favourite of handle passers as there was no depower line interrupting the centre of the bar. Also excellent for REAL kite loops! No depower, no safety leash. I still have an Airush 9m Reactor from 2005 in pretty mint condition and yes, last time I pumped it up it was holding air and looking good. Powerful combo ....

DM

P.S. Note the swiveling harness loop!!! State of the art in the day



Not far different from the Ozone Turbo bar, which is great for static and ATB flying

Adam'KiteRepair
NSW, 331 posts
22 Apr 2016 1:09PM
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2005 cabrinha crossbow 16M still a tank. My old crew in albury fly nothin but these.

Peahi
VIC, 1481 posts
22 Apr 2016 4:26PM
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Thinking the older kites used to "have more grunt" and with my infinite wisdom went on the following journey back in time seeking light wind grunt and hipster vintage status in the water:

Bought a 16m crossbow 2005 (multi-inflate 1 LE and 7 struts) - flown once never again.

Bought a 2007 12m switchblade (probably my fourth one I have ever owned and also my first kite) for light winds, does the job but turned like a dump truck driven by a one-armed driver, moved it on.

Then bought a 2011 12m switchblade thinking the "newer" style would be faster turning, I could not believe what a slow tank it was with mega bar presure. I loved the 2011's when they came out, thought they were the best kites *ever*

So while year on year it may be hard to notice the changes, you only need to fly an old kite to realise how far they have come.


weebitbreezy
633 posts
22 Apr 2016 6:51PM
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Loftywinds said..

ActionSportsWA said..
Hi Peeps,

Though not quite in the kite category, it is a 2001/2 Airush Pulley Bar. For making a 4-line kite fly just like a 2-Line kite. These were originally the favourite of handle passers as there was no depower line interrupting the centre of the bar. Also excellent for REAL kite loops! No depower, no safety leash. I still have an Airush 9m Reactor from 2005 in pretty mint condition and yes, last time I pumped it up it was holding air and looking good. Powerful combo ....

DM

P.S. Note the swiveling harness loop!!! State of the art in the day




Not far different from the Ozone Turbo bar, which is great for static and ATB flying


Not as close as first impressions might suggest either. Ozone turbo bar has a depower style centre lines for the front lines that pass through the bar to the chicken loop just like a normal depower bar. Difficult to apply the brake lines without a similar conversion.

ColTech
QLD, 47 posts
22 Apr 2016 9:24PM
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Naish r3 9m two line super weapon

Rads
WA, 110 posts
23 Apr 2016 7:16AM
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2016 Razors

SibboV1
368 posts
23 Apr 2016 7:45AM
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Rads said..
2016 Razors


Take your new kites elsewhere, you've got no cred around here.

richswing
WA, 724 posts
23 Apr 2016 8:12AM
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New OS kite, released 2007 and I bought my one in 2009. It's my go to kite for everything. I have not found a kite yet that can perform like it but I do find the wind range is smaller than the newer kites. I try to buy second hand ones when I find them.

Ragzilla
VIC, 240 posts
23 Apr 2016 11:55AM
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Quiver of 09 revs.

Haters gunna hate, but quite possibly the best ever!

Nobody can deny it was a game changer in its day.

I use a custom bar, but the kite is still pretty much identical to modern hybrids today.

Plus my 3 kite quiver cost $400!!

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
23 Apr 2016 7:15PM
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wipika ya yey mudder furker 7 11 and 16.5
the wipika indy was my fave kite, id be out on my 8 hooking when others were on there 11mtr rev


riggin up the matrix waiting for its 2 knt sweet spot



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