QLD
9 posts
Any of you guys test ridden the following new kites? I am long time surfer(am kiting on a strapped 6ft board) and am about to buy a new kite (75 kg 12- 22 knots av winds here).Which is more suited to wave surfing ? Cab. xbow v North Rebel ,v Liq Force havoc v Slingy Link ?
QLD
65 posts
I would look at the Rebel if I was you. If not the Link would be good if you could use maybe a 9m in stronger winds.
What about a "C" kite like the F-One Tribal. Best of both worlds, depower to keep you on the wave but can unhook wave ride with ease.
WA
3464 posts
I've heard the XBow 2 is good, 9m is nice.
NSW
180 posts
XBow 2 and SB2 are both a great option. Not only because of their performance in the air, but also because of the ease of relaunch, which some of the brands you mentioned don't have.
As you know, relaunching a kite in big waves quick and easily can make a difference between a intact or a trashed kite...
M
127 posts
The 9m Rebel is a great wave kite with a surfboard. I'm 85Kg and have used it in 15 -30 Knots the last couple of weeks. The range is incredible don't even think about the 12m at your weight.
It's very fast, good depower when hooked in but also rides unhooked like a C. This is the feature I liked about the Rebel over the Cab Bows.
Relaunch is the only thing I'm not so sure about yet. Seems to need a different technique.
NSW
205 posts
All the above mention kites are good, but if you want great go the Naish Shockwave.
What garbage.