Where are the boards in buy & sell?

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Alysum
Alysum
NSW
1030 posts
NSW, 1030 posts
24 Dec 2016 5:03am
The second hand market is saturated with kites, why is it not so much the case for boards? Especially TTs. Each time I check to see what's available, there's a small choice and most are 4/5 years old, or they are kite shops boards.

Do people mostly buy them brand new and hold onto them longer until they break?

Or am I looking in the wrong place.

With more foilers, expect to see more TTs for sale??

Thoughts?
Peahi
Peahi
VIC
1485 posts
VIC, 1485 posts
24 Dec 2016 6:50am
Not that I ride TT's much anymore but agree were not many there when I used to look. Last one I bought was from a shop brand new run out stock for a good price compared to what people ask for on their precious second handy. Also start of summer now so lots of newbies buying up. Also check facebook there are a few pages now selling kite gear.

Not sure the foilers are ready to give up their TT's just yet...
4XL
4XL
VIC
222 posts
4XL 4XL
VIC, 222 posts
24 Dec 2016 8:30am
Can't justify the 1000 price tag when money's tight I would assume. . . I would love a shinn monk 137 . . . But it will have to wait. . . . Make fo with wat I av
FlyByKite
FlyByKite
WA
103 posts
WA, 103 posts
24 Dec 2016 6:58am
There's 180 TT's in the buy and sell section - how many do you want?

surfingboye
surfingboye
NSW
2707 posts
NSW, 2707 posts
24 Dec 2016 12:01pm
Probably because all the twin tippers are losing their boards in river mouths and at sea. Or because boards last longer than kites...
slyfox
slyfox
VIC
324 posts
VIC, 324 posts
24 Dec 2016 12:02pm
The good boards always seem to be in Perth, that's what kills me.
NickT
NickT
WA
1094 posts
WA, 1094 posts
24 Dec 2016 9:09am
Use Ego to freight. I sent a cable board and boots for less than $50 Perth to Sunshine coast.
Kraut
Kraut
WA
547 posts
WA, 547 posts
24 Dec 2016 2:22pm
Those who foil usually go out on a sb and tt as well. Hence no reason to sell. Foils just add more options that's all.

The other reason is boards last longer than kites. And while this should be the same for kites, people tend to hang onto what works well for them. While they do this with boards, once they found a suitable one. The temptation to try and get a kite which makes them boost higher, loop harder, drift more, pump up faster, go faster, slack more rad, have an endless wind range, look better, and work in 5 knots, is too big I suppose
kernal
kernal
WA
541 posts
WA, 541 posts
25 Dec 2016 6:36am
You can buy brand new last years boards from kite shops for 600$ why buy second hand?
eppo
eppo
WA
9789 posts
WA, 9789 posts
25 Dec 2016 9:36am
I agree. Second hand Tts are way over priced on here.
vendeavours
vendeavours
VIC
361 posts
VIC, 361 posts
26 Dec 2016 11:36am
Facebook groups are selling with photos with no fees Example Melbourne Kiteboarding Hookup
ctb003
ctb003
QLD
27 posts
kernal
kernal
WA
541 posts
WA, 541 posts
2 Jan 2017 10:12am


$650 says the C in CTB stands for Clinton

you now owe me your ****ty clown board and $50
Alysum
Alysum
NSW
1030 posts
NSW, 1030 posts
3 Jan 2017 9:39pm


F*** off from my thread, no-one is going to buy an used board for $650
Peahi
Peahi
VIC
1485 posts
VIC, 1485 posts
3 Jan 2017 9:53pm
Alysum said..




F*** off from my thread, no-one is going to buy an used board for $650


Don't know why you would even pay that for a new one.

Just flogged a $150 Nobile board to one happy camper.

One less board now in ads.

Oh. I better take it off.
Alysum
Alysum
NSW
1030 posts
NSW, 1030 posts
3 Jan 2017 9:57pm
I've owned 2 Slingshot boards (2/3 years old) which I purchased used for $200 each (not on SB though). No used board should ever be above $400...
w8ingforwind
w8ingforwind
QLD
259 posts
QLD, 259 posts
3 Jan 2017 9:27pm
RussKraut said..
Those who foil usually go out on a sb and tt as well. Hence no reason to sell. Foils just add more options that's all.

The other reason is boards last longer than kites. And while this should be the same for kites, people tend to hang onto what works well for them. While they do this with boards, once they found a suitable one. The temptation to try and get a kite which makes them boost higher, loop harder, drift more, pump up faster, go faster, slack more rad, have an endless wind range, look better, and work in 5 knots, is too big I suppose


If you have the room at home for a foil you have room for your old tt.
coastflyer
coastflyer
SA
601 posts
SA, 601 posts
5 Jan 2017 7:43am
HighzaKite said..

Alysum said..






F*** off from my thread, no-one is going to buy an used board for $650



Don't know why you would even pay that for a new one.

Just flogged a $150 Nobile board to one happy camper.

One less board now in ads.

Oh. I better take it off.


Iv'e always sold my gear either via Seabreeze or Gumtree. Over 250 adds on Gumtree at the moment, and here is one example.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/fremantle/surfing/twin-tip-kitesurfing-board/1133865827
Smithy
Smithy
VIC
859 posts
VIC, 859 posts
5 Jan 2017 12:38pm
Never been a fan of Gumtree but I do like the original post date and last update date, would be a good addition to buy and sell here...
Peahi
Peahi
VIC
1485 posts
VIC, 1485 posts
5 Jan 2017 12:57pm
Smithy said..
Never been a fan of Gumtree but I do like the original post date and last update date, would be a good addition to buy and sell here...



it's there if you know where to look








Smithy
Smithy
VIC
859 posts
VIC, 859 posts
5 Jan 2017 2:50pm
HighzaKite said..

Smithy said..
Never been a fan of Gumtree but I do like the original post date and last update date, would be a good addition to buy and sell here...




it's there if you know where to look









Ah yes you are correct, don't know if it has always been there... nice way to show off your add... looks like a bargain, and a kite too...
ActionSportsWA
ActionSportsWA
WA
1005 posts
WA, 1005 posts
5 Jan 2017 8:12pm
Hi peeps,

I believe the real reason is that many people are looking for the magic bullet to make them a better kiter and they feel that changing kites regularly will allow them to buy their way to proficiency. Most don't believe their board will have such a significant improvement.

Truth is, by demoing and taking on the advice of a knowledgeable shop crew to get the kite you are looking for, you are more likely to get the right kite, then spend the next year or two perfecting how to get the most out of that particular kite. Doing this will make you a much better kiter than someone constantly changing kites or buying without demoing.

Once you have a good board that does what you need, there really is no need to change it. We sell twice as many kites as we do boards. Perhaps this is why?

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