The Cabrinha Convert is the newest generation of all-round freeride kites.The Convert bow kite is a reflection of the people who do our sport. Rugged, with a sense of ease. The Convert is simply the easiest and most secure way to get you up and riding in the shortest amount of time, with the least amount of hassles. The Convert is a full scale Bow kite from leading edge to trailing edge. This design delivers an incredibly wide wind range, stable easy handling and perhaps the most important feature on any kite an enhanced relaunch function that is second to none.
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After the 15th session with my new 555 12m. I also have a 14m 555 but only used that once. Getting to understand the kite well now. (read one of the users reviews, thx 2 Stephen Crossman)
Nobile aimed to create a kite in the NHP 666 that features all the good parts of a C shape. Fast, direct and axial turning with positive but not hard bar pressure, great unhooked performance and considerable lift. And picture the NHP 666 with all these features and still behaving like a flatter kite with massive depower.
So the NHP 666 handles gusts very well. Especially with a fifth line which is enhanced with multiple leading edge attachments and a natural arc technology. The split line attachments allows the centre of effort of the kite to move forwards when depowering. with this features the NHP 666 offers near bow levels of depower. But still I think that the NHP 666 has to prove itself and that the next edition (2009) will be the one you want to buy! Before we tell you all about the characteristics of the Cabrinha Switchblade you must know that Cabrinha was the first company to ever launch a bowkite. This was of course Cabrinha’s Crossbow. The second in line is the Cabrinha Switchblade. The Switchblade has a significantly rounder arc and thats why it has an easy handling and dito relaunch. Other differences include slightly less lift and increased stability, making the kite less affected by gusty, unpredictable wind. In other words: the perfect beginners kite wouldn’t you say? Read the rest of this entry » Advance is a kiteboarding brand which makes kites since 1996. Although it is not yet widely known, the odd shape of the kite (inverted naish helix ;-p) will ensure that the brand will stick out from the crowd. Advance produces the Advance Kondor (C-kite Freestyle) and the Advance Kaiman.This review will go indepth with the Kaiman.
Read the Mark Shinn interview. Mark tells us the real facts about his new kites, the 555 and the NHP/666. Have you already flown a 555 or a 666? I know I would like to read your No Bullshit review in the comments! thanks mark!
The Best Waroo is a kite for bow kite fans. A good price for a reasonable kite. Although it must be said, when you hang to a Best Waroo, you immediately notice the attention to simple details. The finish on the kite is a ok. For the intermediate kiter I should say, the Waroo is for that day with gusty winds and downright crazy conditions. Other that that you’ll want to grab a modern c-kite for a little more bar pressure and more aggressive jumps, not the Best Waroo. Read the rest of this entry » awriight. The Best Bularoo is for absolute beginners and freaking lazy kiters (onepump).. (lazy kiters that tend to have tons of style that is..) The Best Waroo has a much thicker leading edge than the HP and is covered in scuff pads (good for landboarding for example). This kite comes complete with bridles and pullys. This makes the Best Bularoo have a very light bar pressure. Excellent for waveriding on a surfboard but than again: its sometimes hard to tell where your kite is at and what the Bularoo is doing. |
