I was out on a 6 today to Ewan. I did nothing special, no fancy moves, but had fun

Awwww Pearl, you need to get out more, and the correct forum code for the c word is 2868
When we are sailing we adjust tyhe trim of the boat, and when we are kiting we adjust the trim of our rig.

Never reminds me of mowing, or nose hairs, or people who have eaten too much for too long. Nor does adjusting the trim actually change the power or size of your kite, just the speed, and bar position.

Whats up with youse young peoples?


Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

i flew my 6m switchy 4 again today and was amazed at the depower. i am 50 kgs and on my switchy 3 6m i can tay out untill about 32-35 knots max and today i was out in wind averaging 37 gusting to 43 at saint kilda and was the only person who could stay out in those winds and for a 50kg person that is amazing so the kite is really something special.

ewan

IWB said...

Ewan,
in those high winds (37knots plus) how did you find the stability of the 6m IDS? Do you still kite loop in those winds? Do you use the very last knot or always the middle for those extreme winds?
What is your take on the new Cabrinha board, ie flex, comfort, spray in choppy conditions, edging and boosting?

Thanks,

i did have the bar out and was fully depowered on the kite so the kite was a bit unstable but when i pulled the bar in abit more it was fine. i didnt kiteloop in those winds because i dont weigh enough and i probably would've kiled myself. it does kiteloop very well for me in 25-30 knots. i haven't used my new board yet so cant comment

ewan

IWB said...
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What is your take on the new Cabrinha board, ie flex, comfort, spray in choppy conditions, edging and boosting?

Thanks,

the new caliber is awesome

i got it a week or 2 ago and am loving it. it lands soo smoothly which makes landing blind easy. it has soft landing for the big kiteloops and is very fast and edges hard. it also has big pop. i am really happy with it but i am still using last years pads and straps on it as the new small ones havent arrived.

great board.

ewan

Flux said...

Ok my take on this kite is as follows the kite is good ,10m IDS, it's easier to self land given the IDS thing , the kite flys virtually the same as last years trimming doesn't need to be dialed in as accurate as previous models.
But and it's the big but ...the bar set up is no way as good as last years SB3
the IDS is really just a gimmic and more clutter and line than is needed around the bar area, a waste of time really as an experienced kiter can easily self land last years model.
My first ever real gripe on these kites having owned all previous models from the first switchblade, is they stuffed up with the centre line trim adjustment the locater sleeve that used to be grub screwed in place is now floating on the centre line, this is just dumb and makes the bar harder to operate in the surf and wave riding as it always pulls up on kite load and you always have to hold the bar no more resting it on the stopper and spinning out lines after a kite loop etc.
Bad move Cabrinha.Last years model overall was a better kite wish I never traded it to tell the truth
Anyway I haven't tested out the top end of the kite yet but had it settled in 16knots- 20 knots, I weigh 90kgs, so the bottom end is good.

i rekon this years kite kiteloops heaps better than last years and also u get a bit more unhooked power and also although the Ids clutters the bar a bit the bar looks and feels better overall.

just my opinion

ewan

Flux said...
the ergonomics on the bar ends you will also find they are now a catch area for your steering lines given they get a loop around them easier if you spill out causing steering pull until you realise and pop the loop off the bar.

Flux I agree. On my 3 bars for the 6 8 and 10 I've fitted 200mm of heatshrink on the outside steering lines. It works a treat, no more loops over handle. It's available from electrical supplies store. About $6 for 1.2m. You need the one that just fits over the steering line loop. You can shrink it with a paint stripper heat gun or even a hairdryer. If you write your ph number on it before you shrink it and you can identify your bar.

i am looking at upgrading my kite i am curently riding a 2008 11m best waroo and i also have a 14m best nemesis, i am undecided weather to buy a 10 or 12m s balde and i curently weigh 83kg any one out there that can help me Cheers

pearl said...

Flux said...
the ergonomics on the bar ends you will also find they are now a catch area for your steering lines given they get a loop around them easier if you spill out causing steering pull until you realise and pop the loop off the bar.

Flux I agree. On my 3 bars for the 6 8 and 10 I've fitted 200mm of heatshrink on the outside steering lines. It works a treat, no more loops over handle. It's available from electrical supplies store. About $6 for 1.2m. You need the one that just fits over the steering line loop. You can shrink it with a paint stripper heat gun or even a hairdryer. If you write your ph number on it before you shrink it and you can identify your bar.

Thanks for the tip Ewan , I have now fitted my steering lines with heat shrink as you suggested, I have also now araldited the cab mod onto the black sheath over the front lines, having tried to get last years toggle and cutting it with a hacksaw and using the two screws to hold on but it broke first try, anyway I've let Dan (cab retailer Perth) know about this here he's going to get onto Cab and tell them it needs a better fix than just the STUPID clip they sent out to fix it, how the hell is the screw gonna hold on a clip that is cut in half anyway????Derr
Why are we buying brand new kit and having to glue **** to the bar is beyond me and a bit lame really , it's actually putting me off Cab a bit
If they don't fix it I'll be changing my full quiver to Bandits as it's BS

anyone know if the IDS can be removed and the kite flown without it... more like the previous years.

Had a good go on a 10m IDS last week and concluded I will only buy one if I can remove the IDS otherwise I will save myself $1000 and buy a Switchblade 3 10m.

NO fixed stopper =

IDS = seems like a gimmik to me ( creates a cluttered bar )

WTF was wrong with the last setup..... It was easily the cleanest and easiest to use on the market.


( if cab are determined to have a so called 100% depower kite maybe they should bring out a range aimed specifically at beginners or those who want 100% depower the Switchblade is the most attractive kite in the Cab range for advanced freeride, wakestyle and freestyle riders and IMO they have focused more on gaining new customers at the expense of old ones.

I think that there may be a mentality where by if they dont release something as " all new " "advanced " or in this case " Intelligent" ( what a joke ) they will not be seen as a company to be advancing with their development. keeping the system the same or very similar to last year will not create much buzz and fanfare ( the ticket to increasing new sales ) despite the fact that the system was super simple and effective.

GLUE FIXES, MODS and UPDATES being issued are unacceptable when paying big $ for a brand new kite.
WHAT ABOUT PRODUCT TESTING BY YOUR TEAM RIDERS BEFORE RELEASE... CABRINHA WHY WERE THESE ISSUES NOT PICKED UP ON BY THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM ?

After owning several SB1's, SB2s & SB3's this could just be enough to consider a different brand......

Ps : I do like the new bar grip and bar ends etc..... they are an improvement.


Rant over ......

Back to the original question
........anyone know if the IDS can be removed and the kite flown without it... more like the previous years ?

Ewan

How are you self landing without IDS?

Have tried using the same technique as with the SB3 (as per Jon Modica video) with mixed results.

wal269 said...

Ewan

How are you self landing without IDS?

Have tried using the same technique as with the SB3 (as per Jon Modica video) with mixed results.

yeh i just land the same way as my SB3

I'm sure this question has been answered somewhere in the extreme amount of replies this thread has recieved but, i'm looking at possibly purchasing the switchblade 3 10m. I'm at a stage where i'm starting to do kite loops and more unhooked stuff but am tossing up between the switchblade 10, the flexifoil ion2 10.5 and the North Vegus.

Any assistance in making this decision would be greatly appreciated...

Also i'm generally not kiting flat water..

Cheers

Christian