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Hucksley

VIC

14 posts

Hucksley

VIC, 14 posts

8 Jan 2015 6:43pm

Hi all, done a few lessons with the boys at zu, and looking to buy some gear of my own. I've found this kit on Gumtree and was hoping for some advice if its any good.

2010 13m Slingshot Octane
2011 10m Cabrinha Switchblade
158cm Balance board (this board is the jam)
Pat Star harness

~~http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/coburg-north/surfing/kite-surfing-quiver-slingshot-cabrinah-balance-board-more-/1063660742~~

Price: $ 1,400.00

Obviously conditional based on what nick the equipment is in. Any advice for a newbie? Cheers, Adam!

Smithy

VIC

859 posts

Smithy

VIC, 859 posts

8 Jan 2015 6:53pm

IMO is over priced for the age... Look for a kite and board separately and you will get better value, lots in the buy and sell section here...

Gilly3

QLD

800 posts

Gilly3

QLD, 800 posts

8 Jan 2015 6:07pm

Smithy said..
IMO is over priced for the age... Look for a kite and board separately and you will get better value, lots in the buy and sell section here...

Agreed. That switchblade is definitely not 2011, looks 2009ish going by the bar and bag. Whole lot prolly worth 1k tops.

Make sure u get a good harness that fits nicely, most good ones are between 150 and 200.

Jimbobfredjack

VIC

24 posts

Jimbobfredjack

VIC, 24 posts

8 Jan 2015 7:19pm

How much do you weigh?

csjena

VIC

249 posts

csjena

VIC, 249 posts

8 Jan 2015 7:56pm

Hucksley said..
Hi all, done a few lessons with the boys at zu, and looking to buy some gear of my own. I've found this kit on Gumtree and was hoping for some advice if its any good.

2010 13m Slingshot Octane
2011 10m Cabrinha Switchblade
158cm Balance board (this board is the jam)
Pat Star harness

~~http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/coburg-north/surfing/kite-surfing-quiver-slingshot-cabrinah-balance-board-more-/1063660742~~

Price: $ 1,400.00

Obviously conditional based on what nick the equipment is in. Any advice for a newbie? Cheers, Adam!

board is far to big!

Hucksley

VIC

14 posts

Hucksley

VIC, 14 posts

8 Jan 2015 8:16pm

Thanks so much guys. I'm 6'4, 95kg.

Hucksley

VIC

14 posts

Hucksley

VIC, 14 posts

8 Jan 2015 8:28pm

On the topic of the forum, can anyone recommend some kit in vic that would suit a new comer? Zu will do a 12m kite, board lines and harness new for 2k so obviously looking at coming in a fair bit cheaper for second hand gear

Surfer62

1357 posts

Surfer62

1357 posts

8 Jan 2015 5:37pm

Try buy and sell here !

KiwiDave

VIC

192 posts

KiwiDave

VIC, 192 posts

8 Jan 2015 8:43pm

I'm about the same weight (92kg) and purchased their standard offering which was 12m kite and 138 cm board (Switch). The board was way too small and I have since purchased a second, larger board.

polykarb

VIC

284 posts

polykarb

VIC, 284 posts

8 Jan 2015 9:12pm

Yep, it will cost a lot more to replace..

I've also already purchased a few 2015 products.

TheAnimal

8 posts

TheAnimal

8 posts

8 Jan 2015 7:37pm

I have the 2011 Cabrinha and it's an awesome kite, would Definately reccomend it for a beginner but as the others have said it's a little pricey for the age.

I'd look at your local shops old 2014 models and you should pickup a steal.

Floater

QLD

58 posts

Floater

QLD, 58 posts

9 Jan 2015 6:53am

It's gumtree FFS, lowball him an offer of $500 and haggle from there. It's probably stolen anyway so he'll be keen to unload.

pezzy

QLD

52 posts

pezzy

QLD, 52 posts

9 Jan 2015 1:51pm

If you want Brand new and well under 2k check out $witch Kites.

The Element is an excellent beginners kite, I demoed an 11 meter a little while ago and was very impressed but ended up buying the Nitro because I was even more impressed with that!

I think a 13m or 11m element is about $750 bar is $310 and they do a board too but I haven't ridden it so cant recommend, probably best to look on here for a board. you could get a decent board off here for $400 id imagine. Then go to your local kite shop and try some harnesses on, something like a dakine charmelon will be about $200, so..

$750 + $310 +$400 +200 = $1660. That sounds like a much better deal than 5 year old kit for $1400.

If you want any more info feel free to PM me.

Hucksley

VIC

14 posts

Hucksley

VIC, 14 posts

10 Jan 2015 9:01am

Thanks everyone. Most appreciated

Just2807

181 posts

Just2807

181 posts

11 Jan 2015 7:13pm

Hucksley said..
Thanks everyone. Most appreciated

Yep, this is 2009 Switchblade with (maybe) 2010 bar. Bag and pump are 2009. Give up on this deal. Also, 2-3 snowkiters said very good things about Switch Element. I didn't try it but they love it on snow. As pezzy said, try to find demo or ask some1 short ride if u see anyone. Looks very stable and relaunch is almost automatic.

Hucksley

VIC

14 posts

Hucksley

VIC, 14 posts

12 Jan 2015 2:31pm

Thanks everyone,

Based on the feedback and research I have done, along with overwhelmingly positive reviews, I actually bit the bullet and ordered a 13m element, and a 9m nitro. For the price, compared to other brands, and considering they offer a lifetime warranty, its a no brainer. Because I am quite new to the sport, I figure its somewhat of an advantage as I have no bias on equipment yet, and don't really know or could probably even tell the difference between most kites as I am still learning. I managed to score a second hand harness and board quite cheap (he also threw in a 2010 12m North Kite and bar with lines! so now I have 3 kites lol) , so have everything I need to hit the water now.

I cannot wait to test them out. Again thanks to everyone for your input.

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