Buying used gear is a great way to save money, but like anything else doesn't come without risk. Leaky bladders, worn out canopies and bars, outdated safety systems, and the list goes on and on.
What may seem like a deal now, could be a nightmare later. If you are going to buy a used kite sight unseen, make sure you have an option to return once you have inspected it. If that option is not available, I wouldn't touch a used kite with a 22M line.
It's also scary that some new folks to the sport want to get in cheap. This usually means skipping lessons are taking just enough lessons to really make oneself dangerous. Since you saved money on your kite, invest in a full lesson program. Keep yourself and everyone around you safe. Access to kiting is everyone's responsibility new and old. Don't be the person to get a spot shut down or find yourself in a liability lawsuit over lack of lessons.
My2Cents
Steve-O
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Last edited by Steve-O; 03-17-2012 at 03:44 PM.
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