As far as I know Zimmer is right. You certainly don't have to pay to be/post on this forum if you don't want to and you'll still be able to participate. It's just that the first few posts needed an OK from an admin before, but I don't think that's even the case anymore.
wanting an 8.5 m BIV has nothing to do with them going out of business or not. That kite has been released years ago and is still available as a second hand, even if they go out of business.
Big fuss over nothing if you ask me.
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