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Hi Goz You will find they are all around 10% - 15% more than that possibly to do with freight and GST. Bars are $595 though so this accounts for a sizeable part of the difference

Hi Luke That's because the user name predates the company and I never bothered to change it. Most people know so it really doesn't make much difference. Am meaning to get to speedweek every year but it always clashes with the family or other trips. Cheers John

Hi Luke You might say I'm part of it, I am it or at least I started it and own the name and the retail end of it. Cheers John

One colour per size might be an issue for the fashion conscious. Good for the retailler though not needing to carry hulk, petrol and rasta though.

Hi Guys Time for Big Bunny to hop in and deliver a basket full of goodies! To help you pay for all of those eggs we are offering the following to ease the pocket. We are doing all of our EH Beast kites (12m sizes only) for 1/2 price at a measley $850 complete Also doing a range of sizes from 8m up to 14m in 08 EH Rippers for 1/2 price also. Call or email for details A range of EH Carbon kitebars are now only $150 complete We still have a couple of Flexifoil Atoms in 5m ($1000) , and 1 x 9m ($1300), 12m ($1400) until sold out Flexifoil Ion 3 12.5m at $1700 These are new kites and complete with pump and bar and lines We are offering very good prices on our last couple of Naish Alliance kites in 08m and 12m sizes or for EK guys you can get a quiver deal with 2 kites and 1 bar and lines for $1800 12m 08 12m Naish Helix for $1500 We are also doing great deals on a range of foil kites from Flexifoil, Gin, Eolo Radsails, Air Evolution, email me for details. All foils a minimum of 25% off RRP We will also offer 20% off our last couple of Brunotti boards so you can pick up an onyx board for $790 (130x38 or 136 x 36)or a pro-x board (128x28 or 134x37) for $945 Also 08 model Naish Thorn 129 board for $750 Call the shop on 03 9676 2296 or email john@kiterepublic.com.au KITE REPUBLIC 164 Rouse Street Port Melbourne, Vic. 3207

Hi Oregon I can post to Sydney and I always try to never have to charge for postage. I have a few smaller trainers from Radsails, Gin and from Flexifoil with pices starting at $149 for a 2 line 1.8m Radsail with a simple aluminium bar setup as well as wrist straps Cheers John

Ok so the big red guy has been and we've all spent too much on prawns for the Chrissy Barbie, so Kite Republic are going to try our best to help the bank account out as only we can, given the wind is blowin and the sun is shining and we all are feeling a little embarassed to pull out that old threadbare gaffer taped rig when everyone else has a spanking new kit at the beach courtesy of the Jolly man! Given that we are seeing so many new season kites hitting close to $2.5k it is really making the 2008 models look pretty sweet. Offer 1! We've got to many 7m and 9m Flexifoil Atoms in stock - So if you buy any Current Model Flexifoil Atom you can get a second smaller one to fill out the quiver for a measly $1k. That is a top deal for a brand new current model quiver. Offer 2! Naish 08 Clearance Runout - Buy any 2 Naish Alliance 08 kites for $1999. The catch is only one bar and lines and pump. You want two pumps than add $250 so for $2250 you get two full rigs. Available in 8m, 10m, 12m, 14m, 16m while stocks last. Most sizes in stock but any out of stock sizes are currently available within 48hours Offer 3! we've got wetties and ripcurl impact vest by the boatload so not only do you 'learn for free' but also receive a Free Impact Vest or Wetsuit with every Kite/Harness/Board package when you buy your package instore. Clearance of Naish Helix 08 models as well - call for best price. Also clearing at or around $800 - $1200 complete 07 model EH Rippers 08m, 10m, 12m one each $900 08m EH Rippers to clear several in various sizes $1100 08 model EH Beasts, 8m,10m,12m x 5 $1200 14m Gin Maori x 2 $1000 14m Gin Maori demo $800 17m Gin Maori x 1 $1000 Gin Eskimo foils in various sizes 6m,8m,11m to clear call for prices Air Evolution 8m foil to clear 15% off all other foils incl Gin, Flexifoil, Best, Slingshot, Radsail Cheers John Kite Republic 164 Rouse Street, Port Melbourne 03 9646 1135

mmmmmmmmmmmmm........................ http://www.oobi.com.au/ same thing happened to hobie cat, I think they copped $200k:eek: Hi Pete, this is a touchy subject for some! This is a very small industry and you wouldn't believe the sledging, complaints and emails which surface when someone trys to offer a special to the consumer. I believe there are several who could have reason be a little nervous as the issue of price fixing, including retaillers trying to get suppliers to enforce their RRP and vice versa is not taken lightly by the ACCC. Cheers John

Hi Joel Oh by the way I also have 5m Atoms as well which can score the same deal. So far this package is getting good response from couples where he wants the 12m and she needs the 9m.(so he also gets a high wind kite)

Hi JT That is correct, not a bad deal if i am not mistaken! Cheers John

Hi Graeme Put it this way, only ridden by a little old lady (me) on Sundays! I've had it about a year and given I have only ridden 6 times (twice on a 13m Gin) in the last year because I've been too damn busy and because of my move to Tassie and Back!, so this means it's been out for about 1 hour max the way my sessions have been lately. Not marks at all that I know of and buga all wear on the bar. It's blue and black whereas I'm black and blue after I get home after my wife finishes with me

Clearance items for November NEW BOARDS Nobile 555 - were $999 now 15% off $849:bad: Nobile 666 - were $1199 now 20% off $959 Demo 2007 Shinn as new White 132. $750 Skywalker Riders Series boards were $849 now $675 (3 left) various sizes Skywalker Dimitri Pro - were $1099 now $899 various sizes (3 left) NEW KITES (Sold) 13m Slingshot Rev 2 EH Ripper 07 models and various sizes 6m - 10m complete $1000 (call for sizes and colours) 11m - 14m complete $1200 (call for colours and sizes) EH Ripper 06 model 12m (kite only) $600 EH Beasts in 8m, 10m, 12m $1200 complete Flexifoil Ion 2 - 8.5m, 10.5m, 14.5m (25-30% off) eg 10.5m $1500 call for colours and sizes 11m EH Eze - as new demo - $1000 USED KITES 12m Cabrinha CO2 - $350 (yellow, as new, doesn't even look as tough it's been wet) 9m North Rhino 07 - $700 (complete and incle spare bladders) 8.5m Ion 2 Petrol - Signed by Aaron Hadlow as new $1200 10.5m Ion 2 Rasta - $1200 16.5m Ion 2 Hulk - $1300 QUIVER DEAL Call about our quiver deal on Flexifoil Atoms. Buy a 9m or 12m Atom and get the quiver deal for a 7m or 9m kite for $1k complete That's almost half price!!!! FOIL KITES Gin Eskimo 06 11.5m Demo ridden once only - $800 complete Gin Eskimo 06 8m - Demo Kite only $500 ($750 complete.) Air Evolution HUC Demo - 8m - $650 Air Evolution New - 8m - $850

Hi Joel, I know the drummyness you mention with the 555. You still get a hollow sucking sound with the 666 but it is way more solid and faster underfoot. I have a soft spot for the 666 as it just feels so damn good and you can see what makes it the no 1 brand in the world. They've got it right. As for Badatit with the spray, come on down to our shop in Port Melb and try the Pro x board with it's flip tips. No spray in sight and one outasight ride. Different to anything else on the market and a really exciting board to ride. Spray is a big issue unless you have butter flat water which is why the flip tips work here, a bit more like the turned up nose of a surfboard on the face of a wave.

OK so its going to be more likely southerly or westerly than northerly I'll think I'll wait for the next DW run which will likely be from the south but if you decide to go Ricketts to St Kilda count me in John 0403 153890 Remember to have a copy or two of all the phone numers and make a list of who actually does it as you want to be certain no one is missing and you have there number in case you lose them to make sure they have gotten in somewhere else safely. List so far (cut and paste as you add your name and number at the bottom) Cut 0400885839 KOMA O4O81O8511 John 0403 153890 (but not for a run to the south)

Hi Dan Same kite is fine, you will still be tacking but just not fussed about heading upwind as you won't have the walk of shame.