Stop thinking your so clever because you understand the concept of economies of scale, you're just a douche bag who posts on this forum 1000 times per week.tautologies wrote:That is such unbelievable bullshit.knotwindy wrote:wait, economies of scale? really?
so if i can put my bar together for about $200
1 bar is a pretty small scale
and kite companies are making way more than 1 at a time for $550+
then WTF?
just sayin
Do you know what economies of scale means?
You can make 1 bar for $200? Same quality as the other bars? Same or better finish? Post the details please.
Before you do, did you remember to test safety? Did you remember to calculate in time spent? Knowledge used? Are you using ANY kite specific parts?
I don't think anyone disagree it is expensive, but to say that to compare a hokey pokey frankenbar to a well designed and finished production bar is nonsensical.
Exactly, I'm an engineer and could design these low-tech bars for peanuts, in my sleep! You just need a piece of paper a pen and the most basic CAD layout imaginable.mr_daruman wrote:Its just a metal stick with a rope and some lines.
If your successful and have plenty of cash, who cares?
For the rest of us who love the sport, live reasonably, don't waist money on oversized SUVs, and are trying to make a living what exactly justifies a $500 price tag for a control bar???
Your what?Jdizzle wrote:
Stop thinking your so clever because you understand the concept of economies of scale, you're just a douche bag who posts on this forum 1000 times per week.
lol FACT? I do agree that 550 for a bar is on the high endThere is nothing you can say that will justify the ridiculous pricing North keeps coming up with. All their shit is overpriced, FACT!
I have not really seen the bar, just trying to say that they have less of a margin then for instance Apple.Next you'll be trying to justify the price of North's new twintip which they are trying to flog us for £850! The board is crap, just like the new 2013 bar! I can't stand that stupid swivel they have which you can't get a grip of to untwist your lines! Not to mention the pointless high splitting Y they keep using on their shitty bridle kites!
North only make one half decent kite, the Vegas, the rest of them are average at best. Funny that the most expensive brands make the most mediocre kites - North and Cabrinha...
So... what is the actual value of the bar? Why are we paying the 'extra' $200?!?tautologies wrote:That said, the cost of the bar when bought with a kite is actually $250, and not $450...so there is a discount when kite and bar is bought together.
Jdizzle wrote:Stop thinking your so clever because you understand the concept of economies of scale, you're just a douche bag who posts on this forum 1000 times per week.tautologies wrote:That is such unbelievable bullshit.knotwindy wrote:wait, economies of scale? really?
so if i can put my bar together for about $200
1 bar is a pretty small scale
and kite companies are making way more than 1 at a time for $550+
then WTF?
just sayin
Do you know what economies of scale means?
You can make 1 bar for $200? Same quality as the other bars? Same or better finish? Post the details please.
Before you do, did you remember to test safety? Did you remember to calculate in time spent? Knowledge used? Are you using ANY kite specific parts?
I don't think anyone disagree it is expensive, but to say that to compare a hokey pokey frankenbar to a well designed and finished production bar is nonsensical.
There is nothing you can say that will justify the ridiculous pricing North keeps coming up with. All their shit is overpriced, FACT!
Next you'll be trying to justify the price of North's new twintip which they are trying to flog us for £850! The board is crap, just like the new 2013 bar! I can't stand that stupid swivel they have which you can't get a grip of to untwist your lines! Not to mention the pointless high splitting Y they keep using on their shitty bridle kites!
North only make one half decent kite, the Vegas, the rest of them are average at best. Funny that the most expensive brands make the most mediocre kites - North and Cabrinha...
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