RE: Places to rent in Maui?

From: Tracy Pierce (TPierce@goldengate.org-DeleteThis.com)
Date: Mon Jul 23 2001 - 15:12:42 PDT

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From: Tracy Pierce <TPierce@goldengate.org-DeleteThis.com>
To: "'wind_talk@opus.labs.agilent.com-DeleteThis.com'" <wind_talk@opus.labs.agilent.com-DeleteThis.com>
Cc: "'weers@mauiwindsurfco.com-DeleteThis.com'" <weers@mauiwindsurfco.com-DeleteThis.com>
Subject: RE: Places to rent in Maui?
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 15:12:42 -0700

Of course I immediately worried when I read Mike L's caveats here re buying
used gear from Maui Windsurfing Company. Then I was reassured by Dave P's
testimonial (both below).

I got my Maui Projects 8-5 board Friday, as promised by Maui Windsurfing
Company. The ding photos (emailed to me almost immediately after my
inquiry) were not quite all-inclusive, and the invoice is rubber-stamped "As
Is, no warranty" and "All sales final, no refunds or exchanges". Also, some
fresh damage occurred, probably during packing, which was uh, overlooked.
I'm on my second glass coat fixing a nice crush wound to the tail, which I'd
love to blame on shippers but can't - the ding was carefully wrapped in 2
inches of foam, a pretty good packing job.

So today I contacted the company; they're being sweet about it, and
crediting my plastic with $70 to cover the repair, and I'm happy, and will
definitely not hesitate to do business with them in the future.

But yes, I could have, should have, been more careful and demanding re
damage evidence. Mark is right, caveat emptor. "Excellent" is a bit
subjective, but after I fix the butt and replace the other clear-epoxy
repairs with pigmented- and a little paint, the board will definitely be
excellent. If I were selling that board, I'd be hard-pressed to come up
with the right adjective, as "Very good" is not good enough, especially
coming from an enthusiastic salesperson. Maybe "A-" or "B+"? Anyway I
saved > $600 vs brand new. still happy.

Thanks, wind_talk, for being there!

Tracy Pierce

> -----Original Message-----
> From: wind_talk@opus.labs.agilent.com-DeleteThis.com
> [mailto:wind_talk@opus.labs.agilent.com-DeleteThis.com]On Behalf Of Dave Polzer
> Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 12:46 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list WIND_TALK
> Subject: Re: Places to rent in Maui?
>
>
>
> If I remember correctly an email from MauWindsurfCo stated a six month
> warranty on these boards and they have a satisfaction
> gaurantee and will
> mail Pics of the equipment on request. They've bent over
> backwards for me on
> more than one occasion.
> John Kelly is the owner, real nice guy. His son kites at
> third ave. often.
> I'm sure you wont be dissapointed.
>
> Dave P.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Lassner" <mwlass@home.com-DeleteThis.com>
> To: "Multiple recipients of list WIND_TALK"
> <wind_talk@opus.labs.agilent.com-DeleteThis.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 7:03 PM
> Subject: Re: Places to rent in Maui?
>
>
> >
> > Is this a used board from their rental program. I would be
> a bit careful.
> > Last year when on Maui, they were selling their JPs, calling them in
> > excellent condition, but all had multiple repaired dings
> that probably
> > involved taking up water.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Tracy Pierce" <TPierce@goldengate.org-DeleteThis.com>
> > To: "Multiple recipients of list WIND_TALK"
> > <wind_talk@opus.labs.agilent.com-DeleteThis.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 2:13 PM
> > Subject: RE: Places to rent in Maui?
> >
> >
> > >
> > > and notice they have a screamer deal available on Maui
> Project boards.
> > > Thanks for this link; I'll have my 8-5 by Friday goodie.
> > >
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: wind_talk@opus.labs.agilent.com-DeleteThis.com
> > > > [mailto:wind_talk@opus.labs.agilent.com-DeleteThis.com]On Behalf Of Dave Polzer
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 11:20 AM
> > > > To: Multiple recipients of list WIND_TALK
> > > > Subject: Re: Places to rent in Maui?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Maui Windsurf Company
> > > > Rents JP, F2, Maui Project, North and Neil Pryde Zones
> > > > www.mauiwindsurfco.com
> > > > Nice People too...
> > > >
> > > > Dave P.
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Sergei Burkov" <bilbo@bilbo.com-DeleteThis.com>
> > > > To: "Multiple recipients of list WIND_TALK"
> > > > <wind_talk@opus.labs.agilent.com-DeleteThis.com>
> > > > Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 6:49 PM
> > > > Subject: Places to rent in Maui?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Does anybody know where I can rent/demo quality F2 Maui
> > > > Project, Naish, JP
> > > > > or AHD on Maui?
> > > > > Is there a website listing all or most Maui rental shops?
> > > > >
> > > > > The idea is to demo a number of boards and decide which one
> > > > to buy when I
> > > > am
> > > > > back home. Thus, I'd like to find a rental place(s)
> that has a wide
> > > > > selection of good stuff.
> > > > >
> > > > > Also, is it possible to buy a used kite somewhere there?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
> > > > >
> > > > > Sergei
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

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