Hey MrSpaggiari,
Firstly, I've got no alliances or sponsorship - so honest opinion.
Depends on your Dad's level/preferences.
I've not flown a 2008 switchy so I can't comment - my only understanding is, per the web site, that they're a wakestyle kite, so I presume that targets them at the un-hooking, wake-board type tricks like mobes and raleys (that I don't do!).

I own a 2008 Cult and it's the most fun kite I've ever owned (after 10 years in the sport). Suitable for beginners it's a versatile, user-friendly all-terrain kite, meaning you can enjoy a vast range of kiting areas (like surf, free-ride etc).
Great bar pressure and excellent quality (critical in a second hand kite).
You also get good support here in Australia as they have a local importer.

I've heard them crticised as 'lacking low end' which I think means they need a bit of breeze to get going. I've got some pics/video of me doing some ok jumps in 12-14k winds. They are bridled so they're not super twitchy but the payoff is smooth control.
Very popular kites worldwide - get my vote (just ordered the 2010 model).

I have flown every Cult since 2008 and they are all super stable kites. Cant say they really excell at anything but for generall purpose riding they are Fantastic.

If ur dad is seeking more high performance than the switchy is a better pic IMO

MrSpaggiari said...

Hi All,

My father does kiting. He is looking at two kites, one is a 2008 Naish cult 12sqm. The other one is a 2008 Switchblade 10sqm.

Which one is the better of these two, in terms of use.

cool

How much does your Dad weigh?
How much experience does he have and does he have other kites?
If yes, what sizes and models are they?

In terms of reliability, contruction strength, superior inflation system, safety system, and wind range the Cabrinha is superior in my opinion and experience.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

im that weight and fly an 08 Switchy. they are awesome kites. great for unhooking great for boosting. top kite. have neva flown the cult.

no affiliation, i just fly a 10m sb3 and it rocks. massive bottom end, well balanced, easy relaunch, clean simple bar, charges upwind, does everything well and at 67kg your dad would have no worries with this as his biggest kite. i'm 78kg and this is my biggest kite. i get going when other similar size dudes are on 12s. sure, melbourne winds are a bit punchier than qld, but you can't go wrong with the sb3.

BrisKites said...

Of course you do, you import Cabrinha.

How about you stalk someone else and wake up as well?
I don't import that used kite that MrSpaggiari is looking at buying do I, derr??

McFU2

My only avice - if you go the CULT 08, makes sure it has the smart loop conversion kit for the bar. BRIS kites fixed me up while I am OS, if possible make sure the kite your looking at has the conversion already.

I hate to mention Bow vs SLE, as it has been done to death in the forum, but try before you buy, especially if dad has not used a bowie before - have got the same model CULT and love the boost - got to say a great all rounder.

It probably doesn't matter which one you buy. They're both good kite companies and your dad probably is not experienced enough to know the difference.

I have hundreds of hours on Switchblades and I like them. The 2008 Switchblade is a classic model. Excellent kite. The 10m is a sweet size.

If your are going Switchblades try to come up to a 2009 model. You can buy brand new ones at a good discount and the safety system is outstanding. Far better than the 2008 model.

I put a reply in the gear review section.
I
n summary 08Cult (Smooth but bottom end and bar feedback are bad without bridle mod)

Switchy (Good all rounder)

So I would say go the Switchblade

It's worth pointing out the 7 out of 10 kites in my area are all Switchblades. That has a lot to do with the local shop selling them but it also indicates that there are lots of happy kiters on them.

Naish kites are very rare around here.

switchy bar won't fall apart after a season like the cult.

milko said...

I have a 08 naish i cant give away..

Hey Milko,
Maybe you could give it to "Spags Dad"?

Unless acepara’s clever solution has concluded mrspag’s dad’s quest that’s about 7 all!

Derr? um like are you really um serious? because you sound like you have had a frontal lobotomy recently

Kitepower Australia said...

BrisKites said...

Of course you do, you import Cabrinha.

How about you stalk someone else and wake up as well?
I don't import that used kite that MrSpaggiari is looking at buying do I, derr??

McFU2

I'll take it if its for free... :P

Thanks for the advice everyone. Really helped us, I think my dad has a good idea now what he'll take.

I'm pretty light, I'm under 60kg, I'll get to use the kite also. hopefully should be okay for me too.

Cool

:)