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01-03-2007, 10:14 AM
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Eclipse Kites
Dimitri just launched his new kites website
www.eclipsekites.com look pretty spiffy.. cleat on the CL looks interesting.. difficult to judge a kites performance based on Dimitri's word.. he is on a whole different level than 99% of the worlds riders. He rides with zero depower. He rides HUGE kites compared to the conditions.. Kites are moderately priced.. and I know that Dimitri will sell for much less if you call him direct. 
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01-03-2007, 10:37 AM
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Extreme kites is going to carry that line.
http://www.extremekiteskiteboarding....opic.php?t=543 http://www.eclipsekites.com/dealers/
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01-03-2007, 10:43 AM
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I have a 12M Thruster on the way. I know, everyone give me grief, I am Mr. kite buyer...but I think that this line of kites will finally thin out my quiver a LOT. Anyone is welcome to demo once it is in. I am purchasing direct from Eclipse and their customer service so far is incredible! You can just tell that they want you to succeed and progress personally as a rider using their gear... A+ so far, I'll type up a full review once the kite is here and I get a chance to ride it!
FYI, I have a 15M Flexifoil Ion and a 16M Slingshot Turbo Diesel flown about 5 times each that I will sell either of them complete for $675. After I get the Thruster may be selling more kites...
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01-03-2007, 11:55 AM
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What in the world are you going to do with a 12M??!
Man, we should play poker some time. I need cash.
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01-03-2007, 12:03 PM
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That's funny stuff. I am currently at the end of a tourney and its heads up time.
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01-03-2007, 12:06 PM
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Poker addict.
Tom, did you look at the website and the projected wind ranges for a 175 lb rider? These kites are only made in 10M, 12M, and 14M sizes...
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01-03-2007, 12:11 PM
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strange.... for half the price you could get a slightly used 12m waroo which had you riding on sat in 15 knots.... so why pay twice the price for a kite youve never flown or seen?????
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handle passes are easy...  at least i think they were.. been so long i cant remember 
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01-03-2007, 12:21 PM
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Addicts tend to suffer emotionally and financially.
Somehow 225 bucks for an hour tourney isn't doing either to me. Tournament Director: The blinds are now 200/400 Dealer: Hand #1524917996 Dealer: Dean327 shows [Td Th] Dealer: WWiinndd shows [9s Ad] Dealer: Dean327 shows a pair of Tens Dealer: WWiinndd shows a pair of Aces Dealer: WWiinndd wins the pot (5,920) with a pair of Aces ( Game over) No more poker talk (Tom started it) I can't wait to see the Eclipse kite. I hope its as good as a Waroo.
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01-03-2007, 12:32 PM
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Simply put, because it is a C hybrid. I love that the 12M Waroo will pull me in that little of wind (15) and that is why I am not worried about having a 12 Thruster. But I prefer the way C kites jump. The Thruster will have just as much if not more pull but will jump like a C kite therefore giving me the best of both worlds and being the probable best fit for me. Am I taking a risk? You bet, the kites are brand new. But I am a risk taker, noone knew anything about the Mako around here except what was said on Ocean Rodeo's forum. I bought it and now it is my every day board...the ION and TD weren't all that great a fit for me...you win some and you lose some...
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01-03-2007, 12:48 PM
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I can't wait to see it
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