Kite size decision

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wakes
wakes
QLD
24 posts
QLD, 24 posts
17 Dec 2010 1:38pm
Opinions please?

Cant decide whether to get the 8M or 9M 2011 Cabrinha Switchblade.
Want it for the stronger Perth sea breezes (25 - 30 knotts), for ocean use mainly (Leightons for example).

I am 90kg and alos have a 11m Rev.
Skill level - just starting to boost

Comments from anyone who has experinace with the Cabrinha please.
8M or 9M?

Cheers
shannon8888
shannon8888
NSW
517 posts
NSW, 517 posts
17 Dec 2010 3:29pm
i'm 84kg and have a 10 and 7 2010 switchies, covers me for 16ish to 35kn the 10 is fine to about 28kn and the 7 is powered up around 24kn so in saying that maybe the 8m IMO hope this has been some help
harry potter
harry potter
VIC
2777 posts
VIC, 2777 posts
17 Dec 2010 6:07pm
I dont think there is much difference mayb 2knots bottom end if that.

I doubt that you ever think ..... oh i wish I bought the other one !
kyteryder
kyteryder
NSW
692 posts
NSW, 692 posts
17 Dec 2010 10:12pm
harry potter said...

I dont think there is much difference mayb 2knots bottom end if that.

I doubt that you ever think ..... oh i wish I bought the other one !



I agree with HP. If you think about a second kite. - Try and keep 3 kite sizes away, that will give you a perfect overlap with the switchblades. - This may help in determining your size. - I would probably go the 9m, at 90kg, and get a 12m later which would be a great kite range. Though i am in NSW and unfamiliar with the Fremantle DR.

You shouldn't go wrong with either kite IMO.

KR

graceful
graceful
WA
773 posts
WA, 773 posts
17 Dec 2010 7:29pm
Go the 8 !
Give you more of a range over here...
To small a gap between the 11 and 9...

I'm a 105 and ride 7/11 rev2 combo
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