WA
123 posts
Okay, done my time on the trainer kite and now ready for the real thing. Have decided to go for a new 07 bow kite to take advantage of the techno leaps this year.
Have narrowed it down to an Airush Flow or a Cabrinha Switchblade.
Most important characteristics for me are ease-of-use, relauchability and upwind performance.
I am finding it hard to differentiate between the two but have heard some reports that the Cabrinha kites are prone to inversions which would be a real turn-off for me.
Has anyone else heard this about the Cabrinhas or have any views about my kite choices?
Thanks in advance.
QLD
1203 posts
Switchblade 2 shouldn't invert
VIC
2777 posts
Laurie I have no experience with the AirRush kites, However the switchblade is very very good. I have not had any switchblade ( 1 or 2 ) invert on me yet. You are right about the Cabrinhas inverting however this is more and exclusive trait of the crossbow ( as it is a flatter kite ) I have inverted a crossbow at least 3 times. It is not really a major problem as you can still fly the kite more an annoyance as you generally have to come in to fix it.
QLD
2800 posts
i have a problem with the SB2 where it inverts and then folds up on itself like a scrunched up piece of newspaper. you cant relaunch it and cant undo the folded canopy on the water. happened three times in the past 3 weeks.
anyone else had this trouble?
QLD
476 posts
just posted a review of the SB2 12m, check it out in the review section. Happy to answer questions. Have also heard that the flows are very good. Andy.
QLD
2800 posts
til shes tight as a drum mate
QLD
330 posts
airush flow is good too. although as a newb. at first your not really going to notice the difference between a airush flow sle or a switch blade 2. i'd go via price.
