Plummet said..
There's no actual need to buy this years new kites. Last years kites on sale are just as good. Second hand kites with low usage are an even better deal.
Last time I bought a new kite was 2012.
Me too. My last new kite was in 2011 and sold it for a song.
But back on topic...
Don't blame the local shops guys. They are forking out more every year in import costs and wholesale costs. Look what happened to Kitepower QLD.
I think there is a niche though for recycled, reconditioned kites and boards. Even kite foils and boards are been made by locals and experimented with, with success stories all the time.
Our local kite shop has recently expanded and it's probably not from kite and board sales alone.
