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Ratchet11
Since 15 Aug 2006
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gorge,usa
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 Wed Nov 28, 12 8:04 am North Rebel Vrs. Cabrinha Switchblade |
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Well,,, been a Rebel rider since 08' but have sold them all and am ready to gear up again.. Loved the Reb's and would certainly ride them again... but have my eye on the Switchblades. Anyone have any feedback on a comparison of the two..
I ride here in the gorge and Ventana on twin tip and surfboard. wont be hitting up the OR coast much if at all...
thanks for any knowledge! |
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knotwindy
Since 25 Sep 2011
617 Posts
Addicted
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| Wed Nov 28, 12 8:33 am |
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| spy vs spy ? |
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Ratchet11
Since 15 Aug 2006
82 Posts
gorge,usa
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| Wed Nov 28, 12 3:21 pm |
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or,,,,,,,, eye for an eye  you decide! |
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snowsurf
Since 08 Nov 2007
13 Posts
Hood River
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| Wed Nov 28, 12 11:28 pm |
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| talk to TJ at Big Winds, 541-386-6086. He has the most knowladge on those two kites side by side of anyone I know. He should be able to help you there. |
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Pepi
Since 16 Jun 2006
1831 Posts
Pure Stoke Sports
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Bolt
Since 02 Nov 2008
111 Posts
Floras Lake
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| Thu Nov 29, 12 2:40 am |
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| Quote: | | ust a reminder that brand versus brand or kite comparison discussions are not allowed on NW Kite. |
For reals?
IMHO - The north rebel is a solid kite, but you'll have to deal with the 5th line, which has its pros and cons. The rebel is fun for freestyle, pretty sure I haven't boosted higher on any other kite for it's size. Switch blades are sweet too but a little slower good for waves and unhooked. The 2012 switch blade bars seem to be over engineered, hopefully they will simplify for 2013.
I Hope that helps, it's hard picking a kite. My fav "swiss army knife kite" is still the Slingy RPM, so many settings you can rig it for how you want to ride for different sessions, be it freestyle, surf style, or wake style. Only con I can think of is it's tricky to relaunch in light winds. |
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sirmichaelo
Since 26 Mar 2010
353 Posts
Maui
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| Thu Nov 29, 12 4:43 am |
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I feel a lock coming on...
Get your thoughts in quick...
Screw it... have a beer instead...
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