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14m contra v 14m SB2

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Created by tex > 9 months ago, 29 Sep 2006
tex
NSW, 46 posts
29 Sep 2006 6:52AM
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Has any body compared these kites.
Which is a better all rounder.

29 Sep 2006 12:50PM
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Thats a tough call, depends on the style of riding you do predominantly.
If you like to unhook more, and do freestyle/wakestyle moves, then the 14M SB2, if you tend to ride hooked in and like to do big floaty jumps, waveriding, etc, then Contra 14M.

Get back to me if you have more questions?

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve McCormack

tex
NSW, 46 posts
1 Oct 2006 9:39AM
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Steve,
Is there much difference in price for these kites?

monkey
NSW, 251 posts
18 Feb 2007 8:00PM
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SB2 14m is the best 14m I have tried! Light bar pressure and flys super fast and responsive.... pulls like a 16m with the responsiveness of a 10 or 12m!!!

The Contra 14m pulls very hard.... its the lightwind powerhouse... gets me going in nothing, I think a heavier guy might prefer the contra.

SUNAMI
NSW, 90 posts
18 Feb 2007 11:40PM
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STEVE
FOR STRONG WINDS 25 -30 + WIND WHAT WOULD BE BEST 8M SB2 OR CONTRA OR CB2

19 Feb 2007 10:31AM
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I tried the new Omega 12M the night before last, in 1 to 1 mode, it was good fun, only issue I had was that in the stronger gusts, which were around 25-27 knots, I found the depower lenght too long for my shortness.
Otherwise a nice and versatile kite, construction is absolutely bombproof, Cabrinha have utilised a new construction method which uses 2 layers of sailcloth in all areas os stress, like down the back of the 5 struts, trailing edge and leading edge to sail. The leading edge seam has been reinforced in the same way that the new Slingy TD2 has.

Of the kites you mentioned, my favourite for those winds is the 9M CB2, but I have sold just as many 8M SB2's. I think the CB2 is a bit more stable and gives better hang (oops) time.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

quote:
Originally posted by SUNAMI

STEVE
FOR STRONG WINDS 25 -30 + WIND WHAT WOULD BE BEST 8M SB2 OR CONTRA OR CB2

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
19 Feb 2007 11:02AM
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quote:
Originally posted by Kitepower Australia

I think the CB2 is a bit more stable and gives better hand time.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve




I don't think this is the appropriate forum to be talking about masturbation, steve



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