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Re: Worst purchase of 2013

Postby knotwindy » Sun Dec 22, 2013 6:31 pm

i regretted buying parts for the car instead of a new kite. :roll:

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Re: Worst purchase of 2013

Postby Langosta » Sun Dec 22, 2013 6:34 pm

naish park 2013 and 2012 and skater 2013

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Re: Worst purchase of 2013

Postby Johnny Rotten » Sun Dec 22, 2013 7:07 pm

FCS split toe boots, Damn those things make my toes BLEED!
That and open palm mitts.....useless in real cold.

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Re: Worst purchase of 2013

Postby Peter_Frank » Sun Dec 22, 2013 7:29 pm

waynepjh wrote:Man I love my 2013 c4's! Its all a matter of preference cause a lot of people didn't like the 2011 c4. I had to shorten my steering lines under the floats before I fell in love with the 2013.
So what was your worst purchase in 2013 ?

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Re: Worst purchase of 2013

Postby Outside » Sun Dec 22, 2013 9:25 pm

2012 Slingshot Celeritas Strapless version (fortunately purchased on close out in 2013). It is a poorly designed piece of junk.

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Re: Worst purchase of 2013

Postby windybrit » Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:08 am

a 135 x 44 Shinn Dundee.... Its actually a really great board but doesn't do quite what I wanted it to....... Anyone want to buy.... pm me :)

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Re: Worst purchase of 2013

Postby plummet » Mon Dec 23, 2013 6:40 am

waynepjh wrote:Man I love my 2013 c4's! Its all a matter of preference cause a lot of people didn't like the 2011 c4. I had to shorten my steering lines under the floats before I fell in love with the 2013.
yep one mans junk is another's treasure.

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Re: Worst purchase of 2013

Postby Jdude » Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:38 am

North Evo. Ended up selling it after 5 sessions and that's the last time I buy anything without testing it first.

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Re: Worst purchase of 2013

Postby gilicom » Mon Dec 23, 2013 2:43 pm

Rally 12 2013 - the slowest kite I have ever tried...
Could be good for people who just want to cruise..

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Re: Worst purchase of 2013

Postby TommyDuotone » Mon Dec 23, 2013 6:24 pm

Dakine Pyro waist harness. After only 6 session, the thin strap started to rip. Took it back to the shop a few weeks ago and shop owner is still trying to get it fixed or a replacement. However, since Billabong bought out Dakine, they are giving him the runaround. That's his story anyway. Went ahead and purchased another Mystic Harness. The strap is still the weak link on any waist harness I've purchased, however, at least Mystic makes thicker straps so it lasts over a year.


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