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Kite Size's what has more pulling power

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Created by NicSpalding > 9 months ago, 10 Mar 2013
NicSpalding
QLD, 6 posts
10 Mar 2013 10:11PM
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Hey guys, wondering what has more pull power out of the New F one Bandit 6 or the 2013 cabrinha switchblade both in size 12m
cheers nic

hamburglar
ACT, 2174 posts
11 Mar 2013 12:16AM
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What's it pulling?

Freddofrog
WA, 522 posts
10 Mar 2013 9:16PM
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In theory the one with the deepest curve should. And the shallowest should be faster. Think wing aerodynamics of a Hercules transport plane vs a jet fighter and you'll get the idea.

dave......
WA, 2119 posts
10 Mar 2013 10:06PM
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Static pull, or power in flight... static, Switchblade,flight, the other one.

NicSpalding
QLD, 6 posts
11 Mar 2013 7:29AM
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hamburglar said...
What's it pulling?



im 103kg i have a Naish Park 12m at the moment and im wanting to get a stronger kite due to me being heavy but dont want to get a 13m because ive heard they are quite docile, i usual board in winds between 18knots with my kite fully tweaked and then up to 25+.. and yeah trying to suss out which one would best be suited

Paul1
QLD, 1011 posts
11 Mar 2013 8:43AM
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The Switchy will get you going in a sparrows fart.....

shane75
QLD, 209 posts
11 Mar 2013 8:59AM
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NicSpalding said...
hamburglar said...
What's it pulling?



im 103kg i have a Naish Park 12m at the moment and im wanting to get a stronger kite due to me being heavy but dont want to get a 13m because ive heard they are quite docile, i usual board in winds between 18knots with my kite fully tweaked and then up to 25+.. and yeah trying to suss out which one would best be suited


hi, I Ride F-one B4's 8m&12m at 86kg gave the new 2013 14m Bandit a go on demo day and found it to be just as quick as my old 12m guess it's thanks to tweaks and design features, if you got the money buy the best ;) P.s. my Bro rides 10m north evo 2012 and he reckons it's as powerful as my 12m so I gave it a go and it did feel much the same on 18 knot day

hamburglar
ACT, 2174 posts
11 Mar 2013 3:20PM
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Paul1 said...
The Switchy will get you going in a sparrows fart.....


+1

Not sure about bandit, but can vouch for the switchy

NicSpalding
QLD, 6 posts
11 Mar 2013 9:52PM
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yeah wicked, pretty sure im going to get the 12m SB 2013,, has anybody tried the new choas 13m by Cab

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
11 Mar 2013 8:44PM
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if your just looking for pure pulling power the are better options, the bandit is a real allround kite, the chaos is a freestyle orientated kite , flown the bandit and switchy in last years models and id say the switchy had the nod when parked and edged when fully powered,

Gdog
QLD, 83 posts
12 Mar 2013 8:34AM
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Mate, I go up and down from 100kg to 110kg. For the past 3 years have been on a 2011 11m Rebel and 2012 11m Rebel (i still have both in different locations), these kites get me lit from 15knts and up. From 18knts and up I have a 2010 9m Fuse. All these kites have stood the test of time and abuse. I am no freestyler though. If it is unhooked progression you are looking for then maybe the Bandit would be better than the SB from what I have seen. Cheers.



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