My new Kirby Avalir....

[kirbymodel2c]

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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Well I went to collect my new Kirby Avalir today. I've been itching for one of these ever since I saw them unveiled.</span>


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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">So far I'm very impressed with it. I love the smell of the new Kirby when you get it out of the box.</span>


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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I'll give it a more thorough inspection tomorrow. I'm still waiting for all the extras to come in. I can't wait!

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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Anybody else got hold of one yet?</span>


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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James

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[kirbyclassiciii]

James,

Congratulations!

~Ben

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I hope you enjoy

your long awaited new model.

 

[Mike81]

Here is detailed video. It doesn't have major improvements, but why fix it if it isn't broken

 

[marcusprit]

Kirby's motto. Never change never innovate. Imagine being a Kirby designer, must be the most boring job on earth!

 

[turbo500]

Kirby's motto. Never change never innovate

Oh dear god, I can't bear to look. This is going to turn into a blood bath!


 


James, congratulations! I know how much you wanted one, really pleased that you've managed to get one so early on and looking forward to more details .

 

[marcusprit]

Hahahaha!

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Great video Mikko

Thanks for that I Love KIRBY vacuums that new shampooer looks amazing I am impatiently waiting for mine . Enjoy a lifetime of use with the best .

Dan

 

[ctvacman]

glad to see they still have the price list on the side of the box, I'm sure many dealers will cover it up which is how they get clueless people paying 3,500

 

[miskini]

Marcus

I absolutely love my kirbys, but I have to agree with you 100%. What do you think the day of Kirby engineer consist of. Is there even a need for engineering dept. It seems the only thing they have to engineer is a color pallet. Where do I sign up, for a job that easy.

 

[suckolux]

Great video, handsome machine.

 

[kirbysthebest]

Marcus

Kirby is Quality, Reliability and Performance.

You don't have to change the design every two days if you test your prototypes at the factory and not on the buying public.

Kirby has always been known to make their changes under the hood so that the machine remains familiar. As the OP said, "why change what isn't broken".

Best way to avoid a machine you don't like, don't buy it. If you don't like Kirby, don't buy one. Problem solved.

 

[marcusprit]

Yes they are quality machines but I wouldn't want to work for their design team. Yawn yawn

 

[kirbysthebest]

Design is not just cosmetic

Engineers work on motor efficiency and durability.
They modify and redesign the air path for greater air flow.
Fans and bags are updated and materials tested.

Like I said, they want the machine tested and perfected before they put it in the consumer's hands.

 

[turbo500]

I wouldn't say that, Marcus. Whilst Kirby haven't really changed in terms of aesthetics, the design changes under the hood are noticeable. You only have to listen and feel the TechDrive on a G3 compared with a Sentria 2 to know that. The Sentria 2 had greater airflow than the Sentria 1, despite both cleaners looking almost identical. There are subtle changes to each machine be it to the tech drive, the emptor, the brushroll, tools, shampoo system etc, but Kirby have stuck to a tried and tested blueprint that has really never let them down.

Whilst some of the brands with a long history like Kirby have had models which can be a bit hit and miss, Kirby have remained consistent throughout and never made a bad machine. It seems to have worked in their favour too, they have a loyal fanbase and a strong reputation for performance and reliability.

Don't get me wrong, I think they're an absolutely pain in the a$$ to use, but I wouldn't exactly say they lack innovation.

 

[marcusprit]

Hmmm very subtle changes! The Diamond G is still the best model made but to be honest it terms of performance there's very little difference just cosmetic really.

 

[turbo500]

The Diamond G is still the best model made

What makes you say that?

 

[marcusprit]

It has variable power it's more solid than the later sentria that have more plastic it has the same performance and you can pick them up quite cheaply.I had one but we sold it. If you were thinking of buying a used Kirby this would be the model I'd go for.

 

[turbo500]

I personally found the Sentria more solid than most of the G series, despite having more plastic on the machine, it didn't suffer from "wobbilly handle syndrome" and require the plastic hand grip constantly tightening up.