Thanks for the quick responses guys.
Deepy:
OK, English it is. Five years of German in high school many years ago doesn't seem to help me here anyway. Yes , I am looking, actually for a close friend, for parts for his Elliot Mammut. The original carbon rods are a true 9mm ID - 12mm OD, and the upper leading edge is 191.5cm long in one piece. We could ferrule the upper leading edge from something shorter I know, but if we want to keep the existing aluminum ferrule on the leading edge, between the upper and lower leading edges, we definitely need the 12mm material. .5" material will not fit that ferrule. Here in the US I have found many suppliers for a true .5" OD material, but that is too large. Yes, I know that shipping may be very expensive, but I think my friend may be willing to pay to keep the kite original. Yes, we know many builders in the US, but so far have not found one with this size spar in stock.
Roland:
Thanks, I will try to reach CST Sales on Monday of next week. Their website only lists .5" OD material though. We'll see. We've got some good suppliers for part and pieces that we use on a regular basis. It's the parts that are never brought into this country that are difficult to acquire. I'm sure that on your side of the world things are somewhat the same. I have been in contact with Elliot, have gotten a quick response asking my address, and am waiting to see if they have the parts in stock. Then it's time to find out what shipping may cost. I know that my friend is also asking about leading edge fittings, center Ts, and possibly a replacement bridle. Given the size of these fittings I felt for sure that they would have to come from Elliot directly, unless someone knew a shop in your country that may have those things lying around from back when the Mammut was made.
Again, thanks guys for any info. that you may be able to pass my way.
Regards,
Chris May