Are Cabrinha kites really that uncool?

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shannon8888

NSW

517 posts

shannon8888

NSW, 517 posts

30 Nov 2009 9:34pm

craggers said...

i stumbled on this cab kook the other weekend.

now doesnt he know NO ONE kitesurfs here!??! what a kook!

i went down to the water to call him in and tell him no one could see his kooky boardshorts, and that no one could see him trying his lamo little tricks all by himself with no one around to see or run into... but... he wouldnt come in... for hours... and hours...

how dissappointed would he be, when he pulled his first forward roll and NO ONE saw it. i was yelling he has to go back to the city where there are more people. strangely, he didnt seem to care.

even an oldtimer who knew nothing about the sport told me NO ONE kited here, it was only the second kite he had ever seen there (and he had been there nearly 80 years)...

Cab. Kook. Confirmed.

why would you not go

onemorehuey

NSW

158 posts

onemorehuey

NSW, 158 posts

30 Nov 2009 10:10pm

^^^ where were u?

bennie

ACT

1258 posts

bennie

ACT, 1258 posts

30 Nov 2009 11:00pm

wow, I can't beleive this thread has made it to page 3, Just thinking about it, I can't beleive I've read to here, I wish I could have that 5 mins of my life back. Their is obviously a lot of built up Cab envy going around. I know this thread is just taking the piss but I think It's amusing how so many people bag Cabs just because everybody else is bagging them, sheep mentality, but how many of you have really tried the new cabs? Yes they do advertise alot, but so do the other big companies, There is another more plausable reason why they are the dominant company, they make a really good product, both build quality and performance, if this wasn't true it would be common knowledge with so many about.

SammyJ

571 posts

SammyJ

WA, 571 posts

30 Nov 2009 8:38pm

Era said...

I have a 10m switchy cant fault it, im still learning and its an easy kite to handle. Ill get a more manly kite when i get better

And there it is people, the statement you've all been waiting for....

A learner that can't fault it

who's going to get on a manly kite when he gets better

Thought kiting was banned at manly or is that Bondi...

waveslave

4263 posts

waveslave

WA, 4263 posts

30 Nov 2009 8:56pm

What is the average cost of a 7m ?
Are Cabrinha kites the most expensive inflatos to buy ?

Era

86 posts

Era

WA, 86 posts

1 Dec 2009 12:50am

SammyJ said...

Era said...

I have a 10m switchy cant fault it, im still learning and its an easy kite to handle. Ill get a more manly kite when i get better

And there it is people, the statement you've all been waiting for....

A learner that can't fault it

who's going to get on a manly kite when he gets better

Thought kiting was banned at manly or is that Bondi...

Ive had a few C kites a couble hybrid C's and a couple era's and this ones the best out of the bunch, i musnt be a pro like your self

by the way "sammy j" shouldnt you be using your own account and not your wives

Coose

VIC

229 posts

Coose

VIC, 229 posts

1 Dec 2009 9:33am

Why would you bother to kite surf any way?
after all its rollerblading of the sea and a public act of homosexuality.

stop bitching, you are all as gay as each other.

Not the KITE its the RIDER

toppleover

QLD

2070 posts

toppleover

QLD, 2070 posts

1 Dec 2009 8:54am

I'm not sure but i think its using Best so this must be Cool, Right??? or maybe he has borrowed a mates kite and his Cab is in the nearest tree.

craggers

475 posts

craggers

WA, 475 posts

1 Dec 2009 7:02am

*one more huey, *mr float...

hmmm might have been in that region. are you telling me i wasnt 'second ever...?'

waxman

1390 posts

waxman

SA, 1390 posts

1 Dec 2009 9:59am

Coose said...

Why would you bother to kite surf any way?
after all its rollerblading of the sea and a public act of homosexuality.

stop bitching, you are all as gay as each other.

After looking at that pic above, i would have to agree. There are a lot of people that are making this sport gay. It may be true, that his cabrinah is stuck in a tree though

SammyJ

571 posts

SammyJ

WA, 571 posts

1 Dec 2009 11:01am

Era said...
Ive had a few C kites a couble hybrid C's and a couple era's and this ones the best out of the bunch, i musnt be a pro like your self

by the way "sammy j" shouldnt you be using your own account and not your wives

So now your a learner that's gone through.... what 4 kites

OK

I have never stated I'm a pro kiter, because I'm far from it. Sarcastic sh!t stirring prick I'll admit to, all in a days fun.

WTF the wife comment, your one weird puppy ERA

Enjoy ya Cab, that's what counts at the end of the day.

Miss Jessie

NSW

181 posts

Miss Jessie

NSW, 181 posts

1 Dec 2009 3:07pm

I dont know bout Cabrinha kiters being kooks... But is it just me or do Naish riders always seem to be wearing helmets and board leashes....???

koma

VIC

760 posts

koma

VIC, 760 posts

1 Dec 2009 5:58pm

Miss Jessie said...

I dont know bout Cabrinha kiters being kooks... But is it just me or do Naish riders always seem to be wearing helmets and board leashes....???

Seems to be region dependent.
Over in Vic it's all the Cab riders wearing helmets with seat harnesses and reel leashes.

loverboy

614 posts

loverboy

WA, 614 posts

1 Dec 2009 3:01pm

who cares what anyone wears ? if they need a helmet to feel safe good on them for having the guts to wear one and not be a sheep following the too cool crowd...

Now where is my mankini, time to go for a kite !

au_rick

752 posts

au_rick

WA, 752 posts

1 Dec 2009 3:07pm

Clayton Lee said...

Lovely said...

Somebody told me anyone riding a kite with a bridal is a kook completely unsure of their kiting ability.

Is that someone who arrives at their wedding by kite? Or just someone who kites with their wife?

^^ Funnnnyyyyyy

Personally, I find the whole thread a bit strange as I've only heard people bagging Airush (but maybe that's because Airush is all I ride ?).

Certainly have to give kudos to cabrinha for their boards though

waxman

1390 posts

waxman

SA, 1390 posts

1 Dec 2009 6:03pm

loverboy said...

who cares what anyone wears ? if they need a helmet to feel safe good on them for having the guts to wear one and not be a sheep following the too cool crowd...

Now where is my mankini, time to go for a kite !

We dont have to see you in your mankini do we! It could be worse though i could kite in mine.

Dead right about helmets though, if you feel safer wearing one go for it this is a fairly dangerous sport i lost count of how many times my board came flying past my head trying to learn some tricks doesnt happen now to often with boots.

kitefriend

NSW

147 posts

kitefriend

NSW, 147 posts

1 Dec 2009 7:08pm

koma said...

Over in Vic it's all the Cab riders wearing helmets with seat harnesses and reel leashes.

Same here, I think one dude down the beach today even had a flares and a Navman.

junglist

VIC

701 posts

junglist

VIC, 701 posts

1 Dec 2009 7:17pm

Jesus, what's wrong with you guys?

There we were having a rational debate about the merits of Cabrinha kites and the assumed experience of the riders and there you go..... obsessing about your attire.

Next it will be what heels you wear, nail extensions and all over body scrub brands.

YOU LOT SOUND LIKE MY MISSUS & HER MATES!!!

Go Girlfriend(s)

junglist

VIC

701 posts

junglist

VIC, 701 posts

1 Dec 2009 7:19pm

And YES

Your bum looks BIG in that.

XXX

Capt Loopy

NSW

276 posts

Capt Loopy

NSW, 276 posts

1 Dec 2009 8:01pm

Ok than what's a "COOL" kite i can buy
My little sister is buging me to give her my cab's
Maby if you guys tell me whats cool all the big kids at the beach will stop picking on me and than the other one will drop and i'll be a real man.One can dream.

kitecroc

513 posts

kitecroc

SA, 513 posts

1 Dec 2009 7:51pm

Capt Loopy said...

Ok than what's a "COOL" kite i can buy
My little sister is buging me to give her my cab's
Maby if you guys tell me whats cool all the big kids at the beach will stop picking on me and than the other one will drop and i'll be a real man.One can dream.

By the crap that has been discussed in this thread. It would seem that the latest "cool" kite is the biggest POS you can find. It seems s%#t flying kites that have tendencies to tear in half make you hardcore and everyone else soft.

arkgee

NSW

639 posts

arkgee

NSW, 639 posts

1 Dec 2009 10:52pm

ok...so now I have to throw away the helmet...put up with a burnt forehead and give the surfers ear a real hurry on...throw away the sunnies and watch the skin grow over my eyes ...throw away the seat harness and put up with the bruised ribs...all to look COOL...you can all go and get f*#&*d

Era

86 posts

Era

WA, 86 posts

1 Dec 2009 8:03pm

arkgee said...

ok...so now I have to throw away the helmet...put up with a burnt forehead and give the surfers ear a real hurry on...throw away the sunnies and watch the skin grow over my eyes ...throw away the seat harness and put up with the bruised ribs...all to look COOL...you can all go and get f*#&*d

haha im with this guy

pluzi9mm

NSW

20 posts

pluzi9mm

NSW, 20 posts

1 Dec 2009 11:48pm

toppleover

QLD

2070 posts

toppleover

QLD, 2070 posts

1 Dec 2009 11:19pm

LOOKOUT ! IT,S CABRINHA MAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

or are you Captain Cab ???????

still loving my 09 switchy's

Jax

NSW

19 posts

Jax

NSW, 19 posts

2 Dec 2009 9:58am

Cabrinha bashing. Awesome! I bought a Cabrinha to learn on and it kept falling out of the sky. I could not manage to put on my board. Now I've got a Slingshot and guess what, within no time I had my board on my feet! It's so easy to keep in the air. Ups, I still need to sell my stupid Cabrinha..

waxman

1390 posts

waxman

SA, 1390 posts

2 Dec 2009 9:32am

Jax said...

Cabrinha bashing. Awesome! I bought a Cabrinha to learn on and it kept falling out of the sky. I could not manage to put on my board. Now I've got a Slingshot and guess what, within no time I had my board on my feet! It's so easy to keep in the air. Ups, I still need to sell my stupid Cabrinha..

Any one that cant fly a cab and keep it in the air really is uncool......

glad you love the SS though.

the truth

QLD

189 posts

the truth

QLD, 189 posts

2 Dec 2009 10:37am

I am interested in the cause and effect thing happening here, was the kite on the news this morning that took down power in Melbourne a Cab? Apparently the kiter only suffered an ankle injury - which the medics commented that this horrific injury could have been prevented if the kiter had been wearing ankle warmers.

luv
Istt

bjw

QLD

3691 posts

bjw

QLD, 3691 posts

2 Dec 2009 10:56am

Wasnt that a cabrina who was on Bondi Rescue?

See Volvos can park in a disabled zones!

Freeflow

QLD

133 posts

Freeflow

QLD, 133 posts

2 Dec 2009 11:54am

the truth said...

I am interested in the cause and effect thing happening here, was the kite on the news this morning that took down power in Melbourne a Cab?

luv
Istt

Looked like a North to me - hmmmmm.

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