The second hand market is saturated with kites, why is it not so much the case for boards? Especially TTs. Each time I check to see what's available, there's a small choice and most are 4/5 years old, or they are kite shops boards.
Do people mostly buy them brand new and hold onto them longer until they break?
Or am I looking in the wrong place.
With more foilers, expect to see more TTs for sale??
Thoughts?
Not that I ride TT's much anymore but agree were not many there when I used to look. Last one I bought was from a shop brand new run out stock for a good price compared to what people ask for on their precious second handy. Also start of summer now so lots of newbies buying up. Also check facebook there are a few pages now selling kite gear.
Not sure the foilers are ready to give up their TT's just yet...
Can't justify the 1000 price tag when money's tight I would assume. . . I would love a shinn monk 137 . . . But it will have to wait. . . . Make fo with wat I av
Probably because all the twin tippers are losing their boards in river mouths and at sea. Or because boards last longer than kites...
Use Ego to freight. I sent a cable board and boots for less than $50 Perth to Sunshine coast.
Those who foil usually go out on a sb and tt as well. Hence no reason to sell. Foils just add more options that's all.
The other reason is boards last longer than kites. And while this should be the same for kites, people tend to hang onto what works well for them. While they do this with boards, once they found a suitable one. The temptation to try and get a kite which makes them boost higher, loop harder, drift more, pump up faster, go faster, slack more rad, have an endless wind range, look better, and work in 5 knots, is too big I suppose 
You can buy brand new last years boards from kite shops for 600$ why buy second hand?
Facebook groups are selling with photos with no fees Example Melbourne Kiteboarding Hookup
Heres a good one! www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Kitesurfing-Twin-Tips/~v8on2/2015-CrazyFly-Pro-Tour-Model-136-cm.aspx?search=JIFAOSlMixHWdiopLvCzVQ==
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$650 says the C in CTB stands for Clinton
you now owe me your ****ty clown board and $50
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F*** off from my thread, no-one is going to buy an used board for $650 
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Heres a good one! www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Kitesurfing-Twin-Tips/~v8on2/2015-CrazyFly-Pro-Tour-Model-136-cm.aspx?search=JIFAOSlMixHWdiopLvCzVQ==
F*** off from my thread, no-one is going to buy an used board for $650
Don't know why you would even pay that for a new one.
Just flogged a $150 Nobile board to one happy camper.
One less board now in ads.
Oh. I better take it off.
I've owned 2 Slingshot boards (2/3 years old) which I purchased used for $200 each (not on SB though). No used board should ever be above $400...
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Those who foil usually go out on a sb and tt as well. Hence no reason to sell. Foils just add more options that's all.
The other reason is boards last longer than kites. And while this should be the same for kites, people tend to hang onto what works well for them. While they do this with boards, once they found a suitable one. The temptation to try and get a kite which makes them boost higher, loop harder, drift more, pump up faster, go faster, slack more rad, have an endless wind range, look better, and work in 5 knots, is too big I suppose
If you have the room at home for a foil you have room for your old tt.
Never been a fan of Gumtree but I do like the original post date and last update date, would be a good addition to buy and sell here...
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Never been a fan of Gumtree but I do like the original post date and last update date, would be a good addition to buy and sell here...
it's there if you know where to look
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Never been a fan of Gumtree but I do like the original post date and last update date, would be a good addition to buy and sell here...
it's there if you know where to look
Ah yes you are correct, don't know if it has always been there... nice way to show off your add... looks like a bargain, and a kite too...
Hi peeps,
I believe the real reason is that many people are looking for the magic bullet to make them a better kiter and they feel that changing kites regularly will allow them to buy their way to proficiency. Most don't believe their board will have such a significant improvement.
Truth is, by demoing and taking on the advice of a knowledgeable shop crew to get the kite you are looking for, you are more likely to get the right kite, then spend the next year or two perfecting how to get the most out of that particular kite. Doing this will make you a much better kiter than someone constantly changing kites or buying without demoing.
Once you have a good board that does what you need, there really is no need to change it. We sell twice as many kites as we do boards. Perhaps this is why?
DM
