Has anyone ever tried the bar of a 9m Switchblade (48cm, I think) on a 12m Switchblade (normally 55cm, I think)?

I'm playing with the idea of replacing my 14m 2007 Havoc, and a 12m Switchblade with the bar of my 9m 2010 Switchblade would be the cheapest option.

But would that be fun? Or would I be yanking the bar all the time? Or are there any other problems I haven't even thought of yet?

it would be fine, you shouldnt notice too much.

I often use a smaller bar to learn tricks as it won't move the kite as quickly. Make sure you check your line lengths though as the SB's behave like dogs when oversheeted!

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Capt Loopy said...

Will be fine do it all the time(45cm bar on my 12). Your kite will turn slower which can be a ball ache when under powered. But off the hook it will park nice and will be less twitchy after a doggie pass.

Thanks guys!

Now I just need to figure out whether I want to go with this option or buy a complete North Rebel 11m, which I kind of enjoyed playing with the other day. I think I prefer the Rebel, but I'd have to spend quite a bit more money that I don't have.