Hi Guys
Another 'newbie' seeking help with choosing their first kite
I've settled on a 2010 Cabrinha but not sure on Switchblade or Crossbow
AND what size (10-12-14??)
I'm just starting out (beginner) and 95kgs, riding around Brisbane, Sunshine and Gold Coast
I'm getting different feedback from from shops and local guys I've spoken to - partly because not too many guys have had a chance to try 2010 Cab's yet
Any advice appreciated 
i'd try and see if there are any 09 switchy's left that shops are flogging off because the 2010 models have just arrived. i saved $700 on a brand new 09 switchy a few days ago. at 95kg you could handle a 14, but i think a 12 would be ideal.
You could go for a 14 SB5 or a 13M CB5, then get a smaller kite later on when you realise hat you will need more than one kite to satisfy the addiction!
Otherwise get a 12M SB5, the CB5 13M is more of a race kite, its not as oriented to general performance, does not turn as tight as the SB5. I have ridden both.
Its also true that there are some very good deals going on SB4 kites, and we have 14M/12M and 10M new left in stock, contact the guys at KP Brisbane for prices.
Cya and
Goodwinds
Steve
Thanks Guys - sounds like 12m Switchblade is the go
As a beginner, assuming that 09 will be just fine and I wont appreciate any difference between the 2010
Thanks for the advice
Got a Switchy and a Crossbow, like em both for different reasons.
Love the boosting power of the Crossbow and the wakestyle stability and lighter bar pressure of the Switchy, however, I reckon for an all-rounder between these two kites, the switchy is the go.
I've got a Switchy and a Xbow IDS. The Xbow pulls like a truck but the Switchy is, for me, the better all-rounder... it's the best kite I've ever owned (and I've had quite a few).
And yes, you will need more than 1 kite to satisfy your addiction.[}:)][}:)]
I'd go with the Switchy, but I'm biased as the 12m SB2 was the first bow kite I bought as a learner and now many years (and 1 or 2 repairs) later I'm still using it and having a great time. As far as the size kite, I'm a similar weight and I'd say a 12m should do you fine most of the time around Brisbane.
And don't go for the cheap 2009 (coz I want one left for me when I upgrade in a month or so!)
I have tested the new 2010 Convert (cabrinha) Its a great kite and designed for someone buying their first kite, Very easy relaunch, truckes up wind and forgiving to fly.I would demo 1 before you part with cash.hope this helps Rod.
ps and they are cheaper.
