Need advice on new kite quiver

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kitepac81
kitepac81
NSW
61 posts
NSW, 61 posts
17 Feb 2018 7:33am
Hi all

Over my first season of kiting have had a mixed set of kites i think im leaning towards getting quiver of one brand trying to decide between cabrinha switchblades and naish pivots ? Out of all of the kites ive been using an RRD religion 9m is my favorite struggles up wind unless its blowing but turns really well and is forgiving when mistakes are made. my least favorite is a switch nitro 12m only had a few Sessions on it but its a bit technical to fly and it seems to require some muscle to turn especially when trying to redirect up after sending it down when landing a jump.

So thanks in advance for opinions offered switchblade or pivot?
Gilly3
Gilly3
QLD
800 posts
QLD, 800 posts
17 Feb 2018 8:55am
Prolly wouldn't hurt to mention the style of riding ur into....

my pick would be the pivot

Pretty sure everybody's favourite kite is their smallest one....
kitepac81
kitepac81
NSW
61 posts
NSW, 61 posts
17 Feb 2018 10:29am
Haha yeh my style is learning id say ride in the waves 30% flat choppy water 70% the thing is just want a kite that i dont have to work to get power out of

1 vote for pivot

Hey gilly how much difference in feel is there between these kites ?
Gilly3
Gilly3
QLD
800 posts
QLD, 800 posts
20 Feb 2018 5:49pm
Great review here....

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Review/2015-Naish-Pivot-12m

I ended up demoing it for a couple of sesh and totally agree with what thorn said.

the switchy is a solid kite too, both have good bottom end and are good all rounders....

but if ya gonna ride in the waves a bit, I would go the pivot.
daveisthekotz
daveisthekotz
NSW
111 posts
NSW, 111 posts
21 Feb 2018 2:13pm
Gilly3 said..
Prolly wouldn't hurt to mention the style of riding ur into....

my pick would be the pivot

Pretty sure everybody's favourite kite is their smallest one....


So not true. my 13 is easily my fav.
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