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Post by Vivek » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:06 am

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

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Post by steve » Fri Jul 13, 2012 10:00 am

Vivek:
contact me and I'll see if I can help you out
stevengunn@comcast.net
650-483-4520

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Post by Vivek » Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:31 pm

Hi Steve, so I sent you an email.

Cheers,
-V

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Post by kitenaked » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:46 pm

10m Switchblade II. $250 plus 200 for new Blade bar.
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Post by NCKite_Ryder » Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:49 pm

get a slingshot @!.
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Post by bay_area_kiter » Sun Jul 15, 2012 5:01 pm

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

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Post by Vivek » Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:25 pm

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.

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Post by mighty » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:59 am

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

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Post by kitecrazy » Mon Jul 16, 2012 1:16 pm

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!

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Post by steve » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:31 pm

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
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