Used Gear
There are currently a couple of items in our Used Kitesurfing Equipment in stock.
Item 1:
A HQ Rush Regular 2.5 Meter. Used once at a demo. No damage. As new. $125.
Item 2:
A 2010 Griffin Kite 10.5 Meter with bar, lines, complete.
This kite was used at a professional demo two or three times so it is like new and perfect condition. $880.
Both of these kites have been tested and have a money back guarantee- otherwise you may want to think about these points when buying used kite gear online.
A lot of people want to buy used gear when they start kitesurfing. While this is usually a good idea for many sports it really isn’t for kiteboarding. Here’s a few reasons why it’s not so good:
- Sun, salt water, wind and packing can do a lot to shorten the life of a kite -especially if the previous owner didn’t take care of it properly. You really won’t know until it’s too late.
- What will happen if you want to return the merchandise? Most sellers won’t take it back and you are out of luck.
- Many times the reason someone wants to sell their gear is because it no longer works properly. Don’t be the person that buys someone else’s problems.
- New gear is often near the same price as used when you factor in durability, quality and free and sales tax.
- You often see what seem like good deals on eBay, Craigslist and locally advertised. But the pictures or seller can be misleading. It’s a ‘buyer beware’ type of situation as there is no quality control.
- Good kites are an investment for future use. A trainer kite is something you can use for years and even show you friends or significant other how to get into this fun sport.
Bottom line: We’ve seen a lot of people get hurt by trying to save a few dollars. In the long run, it isn’t worth it.
The new items in our BUY GEAR store are priced similar to used gear but offer increased safety and will last longer.
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