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B-Roc
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Registered: 3-9-2006
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Good Trader List
On one of the other forums I frequent they keep a good and a bad trader thread going to help identify those sellers who are good to deal with and
those sellers you want to avoid.
Buying kites over the internet from strangers can be a risky venture but its a great way to get a great bargain if you have a trustworthy seller.
I want to post here that I recently bought a Mac Bego 400 from DaVinch (Joe). He was a great seller to work with and talk to.
All items arrived on time and in the exact condition specified and the packaging job was excellent - leaving pretty much no risk of damage in transit.
DaVinch (Joe) was fair to deal with and obviously an enthusiastic kiter.
I would recommend him as someone who is good to do busniess with and safe to buy from.
Depower Quiver: 14m Gin Eskimo, 10m Gin Eskimo III, 6m Gin Yeti, 4.5m Gin Yeti (custom bridle and mixer)
Fixed Bridle Quiver: MAC Bego 400, JOJO ET Instinct 2.5 & 5.5, Lil Devil 1.5, Sting 1.2
Rides: Ground Industries
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Bladerunner
Posts: 9679
Registered: 10-17-2006
Location: Vancouver
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I am not sure if Pablo is still selling PKD or any kites anymore?
Kites: 2.5m Profoil , Quadrifoil XL kitesurfer, NPW 5 Danger.
Flexifoil: 1.7m Sting, 4.9m Blade 3, 9m Blade 2.
Flysurfer : 19m Speed 2 SA, 7m Pulse
Peter Lynn :18m Phantom, 15m Synergy, 10m Synergy, 1200 Farc, 460 Sarc, 130 Tarc, 5m Peel, 4.2m , 6.4, 8.5 C-Quads, 3.5 LS2 single skin.
Rides: Flexi / P.L. Frankin'Buggy , Shaped + straight skiis, sand skis, Coyote blades. Core 95 ATB. RKB R2 ATB .
Ken (K2)
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SecondWind
Posts: 1354
Registered: 10-24-2005
Location: Guam
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Thanks B-Roc - it was pleasure doing business with you also!
Joe "DaVinch" Vinch
Foil Kites: Flysurfer 12m Sonic 4, 10m Soul V2, Peak 5s and 5.5m Hybrid
LEIs: 9m Naish Pivot, 12m Naish Phoenix
Land: 16" Dirtsurfer GP
H20: 134 Shinn Monk Chromatic, Slingshot 103cm Hope Craft w/ Axis Spitfire 840
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wjb
Posts: 47
Registered: 5-31-2006
Location: Petaluma, Ca
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I'll recommend leebrianh. I bought my first kite from him and he has been a great source of information and camaraderie since. Wade
North 2010 Rebel 11m
North 2010 Rebel 8m
North 2010 Rebel 6m
Ozone Flow 2m
Nobile 555 145
Amundson Custom 6\'2\"
Roush Morphius Skimboard
Kracked Skulls M1
Burton King 167
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kitemaker4
Posts: 1609
Registered: 10-3-2004
Location: Louisiana
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Mood: happy when buggying
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I recommend Pablo too. I bought all of my PKD Broozas from him.
Susan
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PKD Brooza 2, 3, 4 and 5.5 meter
Libre V-max and Special buggy
Nasa wings in many sizes
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leebrianh
Posts: 555
Registered: 4-10-2006
Location: WA
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Thanks for your nice word, Wade. I recommend Glenn (bugymangp). He said he treats people the way he wants to be treated and I was treated very nice.
Also, Sam (Scoopy). I bought many kites from him and will buy from him again. - Brian
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Kiteboarder2B
Posts: 237
Registered: 12-4-2006
Location: Lost Wages,NV
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Mood: Feeling like surfin\' the dirt baby! Who\'s coming with me!?
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I recently bought a kiteing skimbat 4.8 off of Saskalex and he was very pleasurable. Good deal along with accurate and fast shipping. Product exactly
as advertised and he was even patient and considerate enough to sign and email a prommisory note signed before a notary. Top notch guy. Thanks alex
-Joe
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kitemaker4
Posts: 1609
Registered: 10-3-2004
Location: Louisiana
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Mood: happy when buggying
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I would not hesitate to buy anything from leebrianh again. He kept me updated through-out the whole process.
Susan
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2, 3, 4 and 5.5 meter PKD Broozas
V-max and big foot light V-max Libre buggys
Nasa wings
Libre Special for sale
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SecondWind
Posts: 1354
Registered: 10-24-2005
Location: Guam
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Kiteboarder - let us know how it goes with the Skimbat 
Foil Kites: Flysurfer 12m Sonic 4, 10m Soul V2, Peak 5s and 5.5m Hybrid
LEIs: 9m Naish Pivot, 12m Naish Phoenix
Land: 16" Dirtsurfer GP
H20: 134 Shinn Monk Chromatic, Slingshot 103cm Hope Craft w/ Axis Spitfire 840
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Kiteboarder2B
Posts: 237
Registered: 12-4-2006
Location: Lost Wages,NV
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Mood: Feeling like surfin\' the dirt baby! Who\'s coming with me!?
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I sure will Davinch. Super stoked to get it out. I tried yesterday but it wasn't windy enough. Got to practice handling the wing though. Friday is
looking good
If you think it\'s hard explaining HOW something works, try explaining WHY it doesn\'t work.
Sportin\' a Kitewing Monofilm Rage 5.5 (my go to sail), Kitewing Dacron IV8
10m Flysurfer Psycho 2 (incoming and my wallet outgoing), 5m PKD Buster, 4.8 NPW, 3.6m Ballistic Burner, 3m Skytiger, 2.1m Little Devil, 1m IMP
Surfin\' the dirt on a 16\" Flexi Freestyle Dirtsurfer with Hookworms, MBS F3 bindings, Dakine stomppads, and a custom Trampa deck (my go to
board)
20\" GP-X Dirtsurfer
16\" GP Freestyle Dirtsurfer
MBS Atom Longboard
PL Comp ST
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tridude
Posts: 4097
Registered: 10-20-2006
Location: South Carolina
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Mood: Semper in excretum sum sed alta variat................alwayz in the crap but the depth varys.........
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Bump on Da V as an awesome seller! Also, realhonety1 was great to work with and got my Begos for a great price. Kites were as advertised, new, and
crispy! as usual................
stoaked 
17m Ozone Zephyr (2012)
15m Flysurfer Silver Arrow 2
12m Ozone Catalyst (2013)
10m Ozone Catalyst (2012)
MTH Colonel Reb customs 160x45 carbon, 141x43 wood
Wainman Joke & Demitri Pro
11'6 Naish Nalu
6' Davo Fish
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SecondWind
Posts: 1354
Registered: 10-24-2005
Location: Guam
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Thanks Tridude! However, I am a bit jealous that you get to fly every day – man, what a life.
I should also mention ogsurf - he sold me his old buggy that he had sitting around the house last year. I was a little surprised to see that is was
still brand new in the box!
Great deal...
Foil Kites: Flysurfer 12m Sonic 4, 10m Soul V2, Peak 5s and 5.5m Hybrid
LEIs: 9m Naish Pivot, 12m Naish Phoenix
Land: 16" Dirtsurfer GP
H20: 134 Shinn Monk Chromatic, Slingshot 103cm Hope Craft w/ Axis Spitfire 840
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tridude
Posts: 4097
Registered: 10-20-2006
Location: South Carolina
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Mood: Semper in excretum sum sed alta variat................alwayz in the crap but the depth varys.........
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Da V,
Thanx for the props. Maybe 4 to 5 times a week but remember I am retired (semi). OBTW some F 15 dimensions for you. Respect to you for flying what
essentially could be classified as a paraglider!
McDonnel-Douglas F15 Eagle
Wingspan 42.8 ft
Length 63.8 ft
"Still owns the sky"-- F22 what you got?
20+ years as an "Eagle Maintainer"
We came conquered and kicked azz
"A pilot without a maintainer is just a pedestrian with sunglasses and a cool leather jacket"
17m Ozone Zephyr (2012)
15m Flysurfer Silver Arrow 2
12m Ozone Catalyst (2013)
10m Ozone Catalyst (2012)
MTH Colonel Reb customs 160x45 carbon, 141x43 wood
Wainman Joke & Demitri Pro
11'6 Naish Nalu
6' Davo Fish
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SecondWind
Posts: 1354
Registered: 10-24-2005
Location: Guam
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Got one more for the list: divadrois
Very good guy to deal with
I think we have him hooked on the sport now - he's already looking for another kite!
Foil Kites: Flysurfer 12m Sonic 4, 10m Soul V2, Peak 5s and 5.5m Hybrid
LEIs: 9m Naish Pivot, 12m Naish Phoenix
Land: 16" Dirtsurfer GP
H20: 134 Shinn Monk Chromatic, Slingshot 103cm Hope Craft w/ Axis Spitfire 840
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divadrois
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Registered: 1-15-2007
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hook, line, and sinker
I have a bego 600 on the way.
althought the wind will take some time to return, and the rain to stop (new purchase), i'm very excited about this kite.
Mac Para Bego 600
Flexifoil Blade III 3m
Prism Nexus Stunt
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tridude
Posts: 4097
Registered: 10-20-2006
Location: South Carolina
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Mood: Semper in excretum sum sed alta variat................alwayz in the crap but the depth varys.........
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Nice purchase. Was it from yesterdays ebay auction? as usual.................................stoaked!
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17m Ozone Zephyr (2012)
15m Flysurfer Silver Arrow 2
12m Ozone Catalyst (2013)
10m Ozone Catalyst (2012)
MTH Colonel Reb customs 160x45 carbon, 141x43 wood
Wainman Joke & Demitri Pro
11'6 Naish Nalu
6' Davo Fish
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divadrois
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so sexy. I can't wait to get my new kite in the air!
Mac Para Bego 600
Flexifoil Blade III 3m
Prism Nexus Stunt
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SecondWind
Posts: 1354
Registered: 10-24-2005
Location: Guam
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Way to go Dave - you are going to love the Bego 600! Plus, you got it for an awesome price...
You'll need to make up some power rings for it. It's very easy - we'll give you the scoop.
Foil Kites: Flysurfer 12m Sonic 4, 10m Soul V2, Peak 5s and 5.5m Hybrid
LEIs: 9m Naish Pivot, 12m Naish Phoenix
Land: 16" Dirtsurfer GP
H20: 134 Shinn Monk Chromatic, Slingshot 103cm Hope Craft w/ Axis Spitfire 840
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tridude
Posts: 4097
Registered: 10-20-2006
Location: South Carolina
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Mood: Semper in excretum sum sed alta variat................alwayz in the crap but the depth varys.........
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Dave,
Ill send a pic of my 600's power rings Monday! Da V installed Ronstan Pulleys, very ciche and functional! Your gonna love the Bego! It pulls like a
train and will lift you very quickly...........but FLOATY landings as long as you redirect her in the window! Kite killers and helment required! as
usual.........................stoaked
Realhonsty1 quality kites:
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17m Ozone Zephyr (2012)
15m Flysurfer Silver Arrow 2
12m Ozone Catalyst (2013)
10m Ozone Catalyst (2012)
MTH Colonel Reb customs 160x45 carbon, 141x43 wood
Wainman Joke & Demitri Pro
11'6 Naish Nalu
6' Davo Fish
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tridude
Posts: 4097
Registered: 10-20-2006
Location: South Carolina
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Mood: Semper in excretum sum sed alta variat................alwayz in the crap but the depth varys.........
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| Quote: | Originally posted by divadrois
so sexy. I can't wait to get my new kite in the air! |
Dave,
Heard you got the 600 at a awesome price! Your gonna love the 600 and once you have it tweeked, HANG ON TIGHT!!
as usual................................. stoaked
17m Ozone Zephyr (2012)
15m Flysurfer Silver Arrow 2
12m Ozone Catalyst (2013)
10m Ozone Catalyst (2012)
MTH Colonel Reb customs 160x45 carbon, 141x43 wood
Wainman Joke & Demitri Pro
11'6 Naish Nalu
6' Davo Fish
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divadrois
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Bego is on the way, hopefully.
Also, I may have found a shop to get all my misc. items (pulleys, line, handles, etc). Can't wait to get it flying.
also, may take a trip down to San Francisco this weekend and get my blade into some clean wind (conditions permitting).
My luck is hit and miss here in South Lake Tahoe, CA (Too many Trees!), but there are a couple good spots i've found.
Yesterday we had 3-5mph and my Bego would have been up flying had it been in my possession.
Da V, Tridude, B-rock: thanks for your help guys. I feel like I know a little about power kiting since ya'll have spilled your knowledge my way.
happy flying!
Mac Para Bego 600
Flexifoil Blade III 3m
Prism Nexus Stunt
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tridude
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Registered: 10-20-2006
Location: South Carolina
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Mood: Semper in excretum sum sed alta variat................alwayz in the crap but the depth varys.........
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Divadoris,
Your welcome--alot of what I know is what I learned with Da V! He is def the man, and so he sleeps better at night, I ordered ronstan pulleys for my
200 and 400 Begos. Actually, they are very functional, and look good as well! Your gonna love that Bego from realhonesty1. He has def earned his spot
on the good trader list! as usual.............................................stoaked!!
17m Ozone Zephyr (2012)
15m Flysurfer Silver Arrow 2
12m Ozone Catalyst (2013)
10m Ozone Catalyst (2012)
MTH Colonel Reb customs 160x45 carbon, 141x43 wood
Wainman Joke & Demitri Pro
11'6 Naish Nalu
6' Davo Fish
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archkiter
Posts: 359
Registered: 7-3-2005
Location: portland, OR
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add Sparxs111 and Sunset-Jim to the good traders list
Sold the Sabre to Sparx and bought a buggy from Jim- both excellent people to deal with.
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SecondWind
Posts: 1354
Registered: 10-24-2005
Location: Guam
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Got two more guys for the list:
Gronniger - for a buggy deal
Powerzone - for a Flysurfer deal
Both were great to work with
Foil Kites: Flysurfer 12m Sonic 4, 10m Soul V2, Peak 5s and 5.5m Hybrid
LEIs: 9m Naish Pivot, 12m Naish Phoenix
Land: 16" Dirtsurfer GP
H20: 134 Shinn Monk Chromatic, Slingshot 103cm Hope Craft w/ Axis Spitfire 840
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primekutzz
Posts: 44
Registered: 4-30-2007
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
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Mood: Sleep Deprived
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I've got to add wjb to the list of great sellers. He was a pleasure to deal with. Easy to get a hold of. Definitely can trust him.
I bought his MBS blade, paid through paypal and he shipped it out the same day. Great transaction. Thanks Wade.
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crosshatch
Posts: 60
Registered: 4-26-2007
Location: WA
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Pablo was excellent to trade with. Honest, really friendly and provided tracking#/communication throughout. Will trade/buy again, without
hesitation. 
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Taper123
Posts: 768
Registered: 1-6-2006
Location: Texas
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Mood: Ready for some sand!
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I've picked up a few things from people on here lately, and all have been easy and pleasant to deal with.
Dman described his item perfectly, and was quick to ship. 
WJB was easy to deal with, and kite was in "like new" shape as desribed
Awindofchange (Kent) Was a pleasure to deal with and recommended
acampbell (Angus at Coastal Wind Sports) is another that I would recommend
Those are the ones that I've done business with from here on the forum recently. All of them were people that I would gladly buy from again.
What do you do with your foils?
Charger 8, 12, 19
Scorpion 10, 16
And other foils...
Flexifoil Bug, CrazyFly board, MBS atb
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Dagon
Posts: 396
Registered: 5-25-2005
Location: DAVIS, CA
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Mood: ready to buggy
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Jon Ellis at Kite Buggy speed shop has been great to deal with. he gives you all the info you need to know, and then some.
NAPKRA: US32
my bag:
Ted's Profoil 1.5m
HQ beamer 1.4m
Ozone Samurai 2.0m
JoJo RM+ 2.5m, 3m
PL Vapor 3.8m
PL Viper S 5.3m
Ozone Frenzy 05 10m
PKD Century 6.5m
Libre Hardcore
Libre V-Max
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domdino
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Registered: 1-3-2007
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He doesn't really need anyone else to give him a shout, but Davinch is a fantastic seller
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SecondWind
Posts: 1354
Registered: 10-24-2005
Location: Guam
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Thanks Dom - it was a pleasure doing business with you also.
Now go fly that kite! 
Foil Kites: Flysurfer 12m Sonic 4, 10m Soul V2, Peak 5s and 5.5m Hybrid
LEIs: 9m Naish Pivot, 12m Naish Phoenix
Land: 16" Dirtsurfer GP
H20: 134 Shinn Monk Chromatic, Slingshot 103cm Hope Craft w/ Axis Spitfire 840
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