Several KWS shop riders have gotten a chance in the past few days to try the new Contra Bow Kite. KWS has the 14-meter Contras in stock (12s & 17s will be available in June).
Just like Cabrinha advertises, this really is a light wind kite. Yesterday evening at Alameda from 6 to 7 (see graph) several riders demoíed the kite with boards from 130-137 cm and were riding upwind & with considerable board speed, and even throwing low altitude tricks (backrolls, S-bends, etc).
Apparently itís in these 7-11 knot winds that this kite really performs better than others. The Contra stands out when thereís a breeze, but no white caps... and on your regular (small-ish) freestyle or freeride board, too! Sub-11 knots, when other kites need to be ìpumpedî to get some speed, and are still going downwind, the Contra just pulls, and provides the real-wind power that you want for upwind ability and jumping! Call KWS to arrange a demo.
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And another beneÖ You can actually be riding & jumping, while itís still a nice afternoon for your family to hang out on the beach & not get blasted!
