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What to do with old kites?

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Created by Kahuna > 9 months ago, 26 Nov 2015
Kahuna
WA, 63 posts
26 Nov 2015 11:51AM
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Has anyone turned their old kites into a piece of artwork or anything cool?

I've got an old Liquid Force 12m taking up space in my store room that i'm not sure what to do with.

Underoath
QLD, 2433 posts
26 Nov 2015 2:36PM
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Put it on the gumtree.

Good condition/awesome depower.... im sure you know the spiel.

Bletti
WA, 163 posts
26 Nov 2015 1:42PM
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Still crisp, good as new. Perfect to learn on.

Ericson
WA, 111 posts
26 Nov 2015 1:52PM
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Underoath said..
Put it on the gumtree.

Good condition/awesome depower.... im sure you know the spiel.


Still crispy

deanrobi
VIC, 641 posts
26 Nov 2015 5:26PM
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Bean bags for the beach on those days the crew are sitting around waiting for wind

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
26 Nov 2015 4:41PM
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Get sun smart and use it as a shade
The old c / 5 lines work a treat
Peg the back lines then place a guideline on the 5th line attatchment
One to front and one to rear of kite
You'd be able to do the same on a bridled kite using pump attatchment loop on leading edge

Chris_M
2132 posts
26 Nov 2015 5:00PM
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Laurel Eastman raises lots of money for charity selling bags made out of old kites, pretty cool initiative

I have a few that are still going strong after 4 or 5 years




KiteBud
WA, 1599 posts
26 Nov 2015 7:14PM
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Hi Kahuna,

I met a girl in Perth a few days ago who's transforming old kites into bags and other accessories. She told me she's actually looking for some old kites these days.

Here's her Website: www.coupdvent.com

Her name is Lydianne

Loftywinds
QLD, 2060 posts
26 Nov 2015 9:27PM
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I'll have the bladders and valves if no one wants them. Don't throw them in the bin. Postage paid too.

SibboV1
368 posts
27 Nov 2015 12:21PM
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Loftywinds said..
I'll have the bladders and valves if no one wants them. Don't throw them in the bin. Postage paid too.


You still making blow up dolls?

ZaZz
WA, 89 posts
27 Nov 2015 3:17PM
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Friend of mine.
She recycles windsurfing sails and kites and makes really cool stuff.

Check it out

www.coupdvent.com/

www.facebook.com/coudvent/?fref=ts

Oops! didn't see your post Chris

sir ROWDY
WA, 5366 posts
27 Nov 2015 4:14PM
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SibboV1 said..

Loftywinds said..
I'll have the bladders and valves if no one wants them. Don't throw them in the bin. Postage paid too.



You still making blow up dolls?


POTY nominee.

Auswind
WA, 398 posts
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27 Nov 2015 4:24PM
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Old kites (that still work) are a gift to pass on to crew that would be so grateful to have a kite to use.

We work with a guy in PNG who is always stoked for old kites that still work, he teaches the locals on them and they froth harder than any of us at the chance to kite.

If you have a kite gathering dust that still has a bit of life left in it drop it into Airborne Kitesurfing and we will get them to the guys in PNG.
Also Bonny from KSS I believe does the same for Indonesia contact him to check??

Cheers
Auswind

ckl
6 posts
27 Nov 2015 6:57PM
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check this one www.facebook.com/Kite-creations-1582650342007877/?fref=ts

they turn all kites into bags. Looks really cool!

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
27 Nov 2015 7:32PM
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SibboV1 said...
Loftywinds said..
I'll have the bladders and valves if no one wants them. Don't throw them in the bin. Postage paid too.


You still making blow up dolls?


The dump valve won't hold pressure

gokid
QLD, 491 posts
28 Nov 2015 4:20AM
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I gave my old TS's too my nephew

Hoping he may learn to kite one day

He's only 11

My mate is training him up

Hoping he will be world champ one day

Kozzie
QLD, 1451 posts
28 Nov 2015 9:45AM
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SibboV1 said..

Loftywinds said..
I'll have the bladders and valves if no one wants them. Don't throw them in the bin. Postage paid too.



You still making blow up dolls?


and how do we make this our signature ?

horey69
QLD, 500 posts
28 Nov 2015 7:50PM
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