Consider the Switchblade 3. I've got about a year of experience too, and after upgrading to this kite recently I cannot say enough good things about it.
It is super stable and does everything really well. Was on an Airush Flow last season and after moving to the Cabrinha I am loving the whole setup, the bar rules and the bar pressure is perfect I reckon. Just my 2 cents worth. cheers.

Definately agree with above two replies. Dont compare Xbow to REV. If you want a real comparison it has to be SB3 & REV. Both great kites, both better for surf than the Xbow. Very similar but for mine the REV is the GO if for no other reason than the bar set-up. Try them both if you can - preferably for a few hours each.
Good luck.

thats alot guys for your opinion, i will try and have a few demos on them.

I havent flown the rev or the sb3 but according to cabhrinas website, the sb3 is there dedicated freestyle kite. If you are wanting a cab for the waves then they recomend the revolution or the cb3.

I saw Ben Wilson out at Mudjimba recently on a Rev and looked like a good surf kite. I would go for the SB3 though as I ride a TT in the surf - I demo'd a 12m SB3 a few months ago and it's a great simple setup compared to the REV.

BJ said...

You might like to consider a Blade Vertigo as tested in KBM this month. At $1295 for a 12m it will be hard to go wrong.

I smell the stench of a Pimp [}:)]

I ride a twin tip in the surf and love the Rev to death, could not be happier specially with the safety system doesn't tangle and easy to water relaunch after a few tumbles when completely flagged out. plus slingshot has that extra durabilty factor

Come in and grab one of each and go test for yourself.

Hard choice I must say between the SB3 and the Rev.

Only way to really decide is to try them and see wich one suits your style.

Its a lot like comparing blonds to brunettes!

Both great!!

But every one favours one or the other for personal reasons.

Either way you cant go wrong.