I have found 2 kites and trying to decide what ome to go for the cabrinha switchblade ids 11sqm is a 2009 $400 and the slingshot fuel 11sqm is 2012 for $500 I also have a flysurfer warrior 7.0. I am also new to this. What should I do I weigh around 8
78kg and 157cm tall

Lol sorry no 78kg gee 878 thats a big boy

So you think the cabrinha is a better choice? I used to do a lot of land flying as well with a 6m foil. I forgot to mention that the fuel is also (apparently) it has only one month of use.

the cabrinha does not come with a pump either.

thanks guys for the input.

I love my switchblade (2010) and cannot praise this kite enough for its easy, predictable character. Also know its not going to hold me back as I progress.

I think 2009 was the year before Cabrinha introduced the plastic sleeve through the centre of the bar though so not sure how much wear & tear the centre lines get on this model.

My advice would be to inspect carefully before you buy a used kite, even un wrap the lines and check the bar etc ........ lots of posts &advice about buying 2nd hand here and on Peter's Kiteboarding Handbook.

I learnt on 2003 c-kites and the difference is huge although all kites have come a long way in the last 10 years.

Hope this helps

You need a bigger c kite to get the same grunt as a delta.

SB get stuck in trees but are better to learn how to obtain a great poo stance with.

The fuel is for kool kids and hasn't changed in years because it hasn't needed to. Raily to blind side will come naturally with this kite.

Personally I'd go the SB. I already have the 2009 11m SB and I love it.

The picture is a Switchy, the bag is clearly a crossbow. Crossbow would be no good for you, Switchy is perfect, not sure why you can't find a decent review, they would have to be one of the best selling kites of all time.....

I would avoid the whole deal mate, the picture of the kite flying is a switchy, sounds like someone has stolen it that knows nothing about kiting, or is trying to rip you off....

Sounds like a good plan Josh
I would really hesitate to buy any 2nd hand kite I have not inspected myself or got someone in the know to inspect for me. I am sure if you can't afford new, a local shop will inspect a potential purchase on your behalf for a small fee. The aim of the game for everyone is Safety First and having fun.
BTW, all Cabrinha kites (maybe all kites, not sure) have a label on the inside which has the model, year and unique serial number on it. You could always ask for a picture of this label. Most manufacturers will start selling their next year model in the latter part of the previous year,therefore a kite manufactured anytime after about September 2009 is, most of the time, a 2010 year model.

Hope this helps

Not sure how old your warrior is Josh but kite manufacturers/designers really started getting the full de power right in about 2008. Before this time I reckon 25% depowered on the bar would have been about all you could get (I think) but since then, most inflatable LE kites easily get 90% depowered just by pushing the bar all the way out.