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Looking for a 10m or 12m kite preferably a switchblade but I
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:06 am
by Vivek
Hey guys,
I moved to the bay area 6 months ago from NYC but haven't yet kited yet (don't ask why). I need a 10m or 12m for 3rd ave. I'm 190lbs. Hoping to learn to gybe and then move onto ocean beach.
I'd like to buy a used kite preferably, Please let me know if you know anyone selling.
Cheers,
-Vivek
Re: Looking for a 10m or 12m kite preferably a switchblade b
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 10:00 am
by steve
Vivek:
contact me and I'll see if I can help you out
stevengunn@comcast.net
650-483-4520
steve
Re: Looking for a 10m or 12m kite preferably a switchblade b
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:31 pm
by Vivek
Hi Steve, so I sent you an email.
Cheers,
-V
Re: Looking for a 10m or 12m kite preferably a switchblade b
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:46 pm
by kitenaked
10m Switchblade II. $250 plus 200 for new Blade bar.
Re: Looking for a 10m or 12m kite preferably a switchblade b
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:49 pm
by NCKite_Ryder
get a slingshot @!.
Re: Looking for a 10m or 12m kite preferably a switchblade b
Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 5:01 pm
by bay_area_kiter
Hi.
I was in the same boat as you, so I asked around on a different forum.
I was debating between Blade Trigger and Cab Switchblade. Here is a link to the thread. It's worth reading before you make a decision.
http://www.kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2376475
http://www.kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2376475
Looking for a 10m or 12m kite preferably a switchblade but I
Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:25 pm
by Vivek
I just bought a 2011 crossbow after all said and done.
The more I go out, the more it's about safety and I've been caught in some really nasty situations with Cabrinha gear and I've always made it through without nasty surprises.
Re: Looking for a 10m or 12m kite preferably a switchblade b
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:59 am
by mighty
Vivek wrote:I need a 10m or 12m for 3rd ave. I'm 190lbs.
I'd like to buy a used kite preferably, Please let me know if you know anyone selling.
I'm selling a 2010 12M SwitchBlade with bag, bar, and pump:
buysell/single_ad.php?ad_id=1211
Mark
Re: Looking for a 10m or 12m kite preferably a switchblade b
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 1:16 pm
by kitecrazy
Ever think that the "really nasty situations" may not have occured if you were on something other than Cabrinha?
Not bashing Cabrinha since I've only ever ridden their kites once or twice totaling maybe 2 hours of water time.
I am all about eliminating the problem at the source.
Was it the gear that got you in the bad situation? Was it poor judgement? Was it crazy ass weather conditions (see poor judgement)? Was it another kook sharing the water with you? Was it lack of beer?
Go get wet! It's blowin!
Re: Looking for a 10m or 12m kite preferably a switchblade b
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:31 pm
by steve
Vivek:
Nice choice...the XB is my kite of choice due to the wide range and hang time/glide....Drifter when
on directional or skim
Did you get it new or used?
any questions, you have my contact info
steve