i,ve just put a post in the newbies section on some feedback on 13m crossbow v's 13m slingshot rev for a beginner,the more expirienced kiters prob dont read the newbies section that mouch so a quick mention here might also help.

weight 90kgs,and looking for a light wind setup,thought a 12 -13 would be around the mark ?
a larger board to learn on,and a smaller as i gain expirience ?

pirrad said...

frankief said...

why would you want a 13m? imo better off with a smaller kite and larger board

weight 90kgs,and looking for a light wind setup,thought a 12 -13 would be around the mark ?
a larger board to learn on,and a smaller as i gain expirience ?

ha ha which ones the Newbie??

Cab probably has about 8 pullies that will rust and need replacing at $20 a pop, but I prefer the bar setup of the Cab personally (not a big fan of under the bar trim).

Hey pirrad

first time poster :)hi all

I is Also from sa. have a chat to jason at bris kites he just did me an awsome deal on a 11.5 griffin argo board harrness package why buy second hand when for a few extra $$ you can go new well under 2k$

seems like all the second hand gear wants top $ for some one elses 2-3yr old cast off

so check out a new griffen package

ahah well credit where its due I guess lol

bin reading these forums a long time now its my7 turn to share how stoked i am about my first kite had it out on monday pulls like a train and and and ok ill shut up now and go back to reading heheh.

GreenGriff said...

..... had it out on monday pulls like a train .....

Hey Griff - pulling like a train is not exactly a comment you would make about a good kite
Some may like it but definitely not at the start end of the journey.

@ pirrad - IMO unless you are in an extreme light wind area eg Darwin or Broome you would be well advised to go well under 13M for your first kite. It all depends on the winds you are likley to be going out in but there are very few places where @ 90kgs you should be steered towards a 13M.
We could advise better if we knew where you are.
Of the 2 you are considering the REV is a standout. Not wanting to dis Cabrinah or the Xbows, they were revolutionary in their day, but they are Generation 1 SLE's - things moved on quickly. The REV (1 or 2) is a Gen 2 SLE - much less problematic than the Xbow.

Looking at the trees in yo profile pic maybe a 7m!! SA gets some wind to aye!

I found the steering on the xbow to be heavy and a bit sluggish due to the 2:1 set up (good depower though). In saying that mates of mine loved it as a first kite. Haven't flown the rev before....

correct

dwdw said...

Oh well Ive been reading for a while too time to join in.

Only the first Crossbows were 2:1 the one I had was 2009 and it was a great kite and was 1;1 pretty sure they have been since then?