Swap Meet??
 

In Chicago the riders on the forum organize an annual swap meet at the start of the Spring and Summer season that allows newbies to buy used gear and get into the sport economically. Was wondering if the Tampa/St. Pete riders on FKA do anything similar in organizing a swap meet?

Regards,
Tim

Hi Tim,
A swap meet is a good idea! Most people just dump their unwanted gear at my house...:p

We could have one at the Skyway, but definitely not at Ft. Desoto, as park officials don't want commercial-type activity on their property. I had tried to organize a swap meet in the past and was requested to change it to a "gear showcase" by park officials, so we just dropped the idea all together to avoid confusion.

After this windy weekend, it's apparent that we are in need of a clinic to teach some of the newer kiters the basics that they don't remember from their lessons. I'll see if I can get some of the other instructors to volunteer their time to make it happen.
Happy Kiting!

I have quite a bit of pretty decent gear that I would like to sell cheap.
I'd be up for that.

I have some myself, as I am sure lots of use do..just put the word out where and when.

Swap Meet Saturday after Thanksgiving at Skyway?
 

Sounds like we've got significant interest in a swap meet. It would help some of the FKA "Vets" move extra gear and newbies get into the sport at a reasonable price level. I'd propose we do it at the Skyway the Saturday after Thanksgiving and make it an annual event. The date would be easy to remember year after year...

Comments welcome...

Regards,
Tim

Awesome!
 

Cool deal- I will bring the grill.(It's mandatory:p)
I will not schedule any lessons that day and will help organize a refresher clinic- if we can get the commitment from other area instructors/ volunteers to help.

Instructors- post here or call me if you will help with this.

Steve (813) 389-3683

Sounds reasonable to me.

Swap Meet Saturday 11.27 @ Skyway @ 10:00
 

Sounds great for Swap Meet on Saturday, 11.27 at Skyway. Should we do anything for publicity beyond just the forum???

Best regards,
Tim

I was just telling someone else that today.
If you want anyone to know about it, I would say yes.
Not sure what to do though.

Swap Meet Saturday 11.27 @ Skyway @ 10:00
 

Have some blank signs for the Swap Meet from Home Depot. If we get a decent day for EB I was going to take them down there and stick them in the ground. Unfortunately it doesn't look that good for the next few days. Think its worth a try even if we only get a few people. If the 11.27 swap proves to be a bust, we might hold another one in early January when the snowbirds come.

Regards,
Tim