Charl dv said...arsa said...
Back on topic.
SLE, open Arc C kites, are great for wakestyle / Freestyle. For the average rider like most of us are, these kites are going to be the better choice because the style of kite allow for a massive range of use.
If you are riding for your self and not for a company, then in my opinion get an SLE that is designed for freestyle. It will allow you to do all the base wake and freestyle moves you want, with the benefits of huge wind range, lots of depower which makes it safer to learn and progress quicker.
The day you get good enough to place in comps and or the day you feel held back because you cannot finally land that hadle pass move should be the day to head to C kites. I dont feel there is much need to limit your range unless you have the dollars to invest in 3 C kites.
From what I have tested so far this year, I feel the following would be worth looking at for what you want
-Best Nemesis NXG
-North Vegas or Rebel.
-Cabrinha Switchblade worked as well.
-Cant comment really on the Naish Cult because of lack of wind for the size we had.
-Slingshot RPM
If you cant find something that works from this line up then there is something wrong.
when you start unhooking all the depower in the world doesnt mean shyt.. any kites usable unhooked range is roughly the same size for size and as soon as you start trimming it it flies like a bag of dicks. therefore it doesnt matter what your on in that regard as either way you will need the same amount of kites to use in the same wind range, c bow sle hybrid what ever. just because you can push the bar out to kill power doesnt mean you can use that same depower while unhooked. and once you depower a kite, ESPECIALLY SLE KITES past a certain point they just fly forward and make unhooking a complete dog.
oh and the thing about team riders aswell is its not like they ride C because they are told to, you'd be suprised that some companies would way rather have them on the SLE's n Hybrids to show the average joes that they are good kites. afterall team riders promote the gear to the public so they should be promoting gear everyone wants to ride.
For the average punter, SLE's are the most versatile over a large wind range. What I am trying to say, if the original poster is still at the beginner stage of unhooking, then I suggest sticking with an SLE because of the already mentioned benefits.
Believe me I understand what team riders are and are not asked to ride. If you are a team rider and your gear is free then this is where you are able to have a quiver of C kites to be able to make use of every change in wind strength. However for the avaerage pounter, you will get a lot more miles and save the bucks if you stay with SLE's.
The max depower thing. yes doesnt mean **** when you are unhooking, but again the average rider will appreciate the max depower when stacking it over and over again whilst trying to progress. The relaunch is at most times better and a lot less frustrating meaning a clearer mind and more time riding.
Im not a C hater by all means. Just answeing the guys post with a realistic approach to what is available on the market today. If he wants to ride a C kite all good. I just feel that SLE have come a long way since 2006, and many brands are bringing out Open C SLE for the every day kiters that want the most from their gear for the best buck.
you might as well be poledancers
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