I recon Yes and Yes

11 - 8 is a good split, if you run a two kite quiver in Adelaide

Staying with the same brand is also highly recomended

JBFletch said...

The north rebel is a great kite for high wind.
It also has 5th line which adds some extra easy safety for high winds

Not really the question asked Fletch but thanks for the bias opinion..... haha

I would have replied previously but would have said the same thing as Lang....

The North Rebal in a 8m or so would probably have the same grunt as a 11m Switchblade. I remember at Milang, Sully was on 9m North and Crocker was on a 12m SB and both keeping upwind and Sully is a little bigger than Crocker. Different brands have different ranges so the correct answer would be to stick to the same make and model but go smaller. This way you get the same feel in both kites and if you have bar or line issues, at least you'll have a spare that would work. I could have said, "get a Naish Park as they rock" but that wouldn't be the best advise.

There is a great kiteboarding shop on the main strip of Semaphore
just east of the old Odeon Cinema.
Bastion spends alot of time on the water and knows our local conditions.
He has great brands, demo gear, lessons and good advice.
Everything you need to go and most important great after sale service.