I reserve my judgement regarding the product.. I will review it and let you all know, only because I said so. Then I will have no futher involvement with the brand.
Regarding the rant from the supposed manufacturer, I can't believe anyone would behave in such a fashion on a public forum frequented by your target market. Maybe he had a bad day on the sauce, talk about shooting yourself in the foot.
About the attitude I will simply say - IT SUCKS... [}:)]
Ozzy humour eheheh got to learn it the hard way...
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I was actually about to buy this this product, for $20 or whatever it was i thought it was worth a punt. After hearing that shyt arrogant seppo rant i think i'll save my money, forget the product exists and associate the brand name with shyt performance as per the above posts from kgbs (an abbreviation for cagey bullsh!t?)
"sales 101" kgbs scores 1/10.....1 for attendance
It seems my work in this thread is done... 
Dojo was on the same wavelength as me, whilst this stuff may do some of the things it claims, you would want to have PROOF it can do everything claims before making claims of elastomeric polymer capabilities (even that we are guessing as the vendor didn't bother to elaborate).
Aussie humour ftw.
I was going to post a link to a certain Rhonnie Johns / Chopper Reid clip a clip that contains a whole pile of swearing and a exactly one Stephan, but then I would then incur the wrath of the boss!
No great loss. There has been a kite protectant from a reputable manufacturer available in Aus for a few years now anyway.
Here it is- www.holmenkol.com/de-de/en_GB/produkte/aquatic/kite-surf/sealnglide-100.html
On matters of testing the product:... I would love some assistance.
Since it seems I will be testing the product as I had already purchased it before this slinging match started 
I thought I would enlist suggestions from you guys on how to conduct a proper test. My kites are quite new as explained before and only my 2009 lines will need some TLC, so..
How do I go about aplying and testing the products so I get / give a more informed review on what it actually does. I heard the comments about 'fixing' the material and I am very doubtful it will do that. I'm more inclined in believing it will 'protect' and possibly prolong the life of the material of the kite & lines, etc. You don't 'fix' fraying..
I wasn't going to worry too much about it but now we're all dying to know what it actually does, how long for, how effective, etc.
Anyone has any ideas on how to test it properly I would love to know. At least for the immediate future.. my concerns are on what it may do in the long run. Sometimes applying a moisturizing product actually damages the material as it artificially provides moisture but then over-dries and cracks when the product disappears with use.
Care to comment / help?
Tks team
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How about a half and half test on a trainer kite to test claims of water/stain repelling?
I have one we could use for scientific research before trying it on someones "grown up" kite
I would be very very carefull V . I religously use too wash the car before going too town every friday night . Part of the cleaning richual was too armoral the dash vinal did this for years great product looked sweet and shiny then i meet a girl and didnt do it again that is the friday washing of the car and armoral the dash after 6 months dash went too sh..t cracked and crumbled up every where . Like i said the product is great but you cant stop using it after you have used it . This stuff could have same like properties like i said before BE VERY VERY CAREFULL . It could be great too i would nt like too be the guini pig , test dummy ect
wow, you've managed to sell it to me by acting like my grumpy 12 year old cousin haha I can't imagine what customer support would be like
I hear you suface2air... those are exactly my thoughts.. I might just try it on my old CB7M 2008. But it is till in awesome condition, no rips, no tears. I just don't use it much.
I think I'll have to give it some more thought. First I will photograph and copy here to the forum the bottles instructions and composition on the label.. I might get a better opinion from some of the more technical minded kiters..
We'll see... keep your eyes on this thread.
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I don't know about this stuff.
I can't even read their website
Turtlehunter: As much as I enjoyed your input, from a joke aspect, I thought we were all trying to get something positive out of this. Constructive input would be better...
If you have a brand new kite and an old one you'd like me to test please send them.. I'm happy to. But I'm quite sure you understand I am reluctant to 'try' it out on my new kites huh?[}:)]
Here goes a shout out to kite resellers: If you want me to test this on a kite please PM me. I bought 2 complete kits and I am happy to try it on an old kite.. mine are a little new eheheh. I'll be happy to return it if it gets damaged 
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. But I'm quite sure you understand I am reluctant to 'try' it out on my new kites huh?[}:)]
Get some kite fabric. Cut it into strips. Treat half the strips with protectant and half without.
Do a bunch of tests on the fabric and compare how they look:
- hang them in a north facing window for a summer (UV)
- hang them off a flag pole or TV antenna (wind fluttering)
- chuck them in the washing machine for a few hours (water damage and mechanical stress).
- attach them to a line anchored in the shore break or on a reef for a few days (real world stress testing).
- drag them up and down the beach for however long you feel like it (abrasion)
- tape them onto the surface of your kite for a season (readl world exposure testing)
- etc etc etc
Perfect, this is more like it. Gorgo.. appreciate the input.
Steve, I still have some fabric left from the old kite you gave me for the trailer cover. I will see how much there is and test using some og Gorgo's suggestions. I will let you know if I need some more, tks for the offer.
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Btw have a look at my post on "How to transport your gear" .. Your old kite contribution certainly helped to give the final toouches. Tks Steve
Crikey! What more could the guy say to make amends??
Tuff crowd around here.. they eat poleboarders for lunch and pick their teeth with razor wire.
