Hi Guys,

Just in the process of moving to North Rebels this year and was wondering if anyone has an opinion or have tried the 2015 model compared to the 2014. I can get a 2014 cheaper than the new model, but don't want to miss any improvements they may have made.

I'm currently riding Naish Park, I enjoyed it, but I'm not sure is the kite for me long term. Have also riden a Cabrinha Switchblade 2013, and that's a lot closer to what I'm looking for... better upwind, solid jumping.

Any views to share ?

kookaburrahz said..
quitting the ****ing hype machine starts with people like you.

Exactly why I'm asking...

I understand the "new model" marketing crap, but want to understand the differences (if any) before I decide... after all, if all kites where the same one year than the next, we would all still be riding 2 line Wipikas, wouldn't we ?

Thanks for sharing your view.

If it's just jumping high and going upwind you want then a race kite will beat everything else you've tried. North make a race kite try that too before you get the rebel. Airush make a really good race kite too.

The rebel will be a better all rounder.

Hi

I have flown the 2014 and 2015 rebel.

They fly almost identical. I would not be concerned about missing out on improvements.