Eand buying a complete second-hand kitesurf set is not that bad at all. Not only if you want to get started with your buddy after your kitesurfing lesson. But also if you have been kitesurfing for some time and are looking for a complete second-hand kitesurf set on offer. You can of course also purchase loose kitesurfing equipment second-hand. It helps if you know what kitesurfing equipment you are looking for and what to look out for.
Buying a kitesurf occasion - be careful
It is important that you know what to look for when buying second-hand kitesurfing equipment. This might be an understatement, because before you know it you have bought someone else's discard such as kite, kitebar, kiteboard, kitefoil, etc. Examples: a kite full of repairs that skews, an old kite where the valves come loose, a kitebar with lines that will break for sure, a kitebar with a non-working safety system.
'Every merchant praises his own commodity'
In addition, you may be incorrectly informed by the seller who wants to get rid of his kitesurfing equipment. Example: offering a 'beginner kite' while it is not a beginner kite. Or offering old, inadequate and unsafe material. Not every salesperson is like this, but you still have to be careful. After all, it ultimately comes at the expense of your enjoyment and safety if you buy a cat in a poke.
Knowing which kitesurf set is right for you
We recently got you explained how to find out what the right kitesurf set is for you. That is where it starts. In this kitesurf blog we get you thinking about kitesurf occasions. We certainly do not advise against it. No, certainly not, because we have also bought used cars for years. But there are a number of things to take into account.
Tips in advance to buy a second-hand kitesurf set
- Does your budget not allow a new kitesurf set? Kitesurf shops sometimes also have outdated kitesurfing sets or kitesurfing equipment. This is new material but from last season. This is often sold at a significant discount.
- Also inquire at kitesurf shops for second-hand kitesurf sets. Then you have advice on the one hand so that you know that the kitesurfing equipment suits you. On the other hand, our experience is that kitesurf shops check all kitesurfing equipment that they sell second-hand and sometimes give a warranty on it.
- Consider buying your second-hand kitesurfing set in the winter months. Then these are often cheaper than in the high season.
Next steps to buy a kitesurf occasion
We have explained how to find out which kitesurf set is suitable for you. With this kitesurf blog we have got you thinking about kitesurf occasions. With concrete tips. In a next blog we will explain what you should pay attention to when purchasing if you decide to buy a kitesurf set second-hand. This can be done via one of the kitesurf shops, but also via Marktplaats, for example.
If you want advice, feel free to ask in a response or to members of the facebook group.
