![]() ![]() In this case a good choice would be an easy, allround Moto, Radar or responsive and versatile Switchblade (also good for jumping). Continuing on the example of Cabrinha – if we work on mastering our position, riding upwind and transitions, it would be more harm than good if we purchase the extremely freestyle Chaos. We also choose the type of kite regarding to our skills and the place where we will most often ride. The most common set of three kites is 9/12/15, although a smaller person will choose 8/11/13, and a larger one could have 10/13/17 If we visit Sicily kite spot, other southern European spots, or more exotic places, it would be nice to add to our 12m a 9m (or 11 + 8 or 10 + 13). If most often we end up in places where the major wind is light wind, it’s worth starting with a 12-meter kite and considering as the second a 15-meter (or 11 and 14 for smaller riders, or 13 and 17 for bigger ones). When buying kitesurfing gear, it’s good to consider in what kind of places we will ride. Naturally, nothing bad will happen if you hook up a 7-meter kite to an adjustable bar with 48 cm setting. A large bar (60 cm) is recommended for a 17-meter kite, and for the smallest kites (5-7 m) there is a short bar (44 cm). For example, the Cabrinha bar with regulation (48-56 cm) is perfect for kites from 8 to 15 m. If you later buy a light wind kite 15 or 17 m by Slingshot, you should consider another bar, designed for this kite.īar sizes are generally universal regardless of the size of the kite, apart from the smallest and biggest kites. If you buy Cabrinha kites size 9 and 12 m, it’s good to buy a Cabrinha bar. It’s our subjective opinion that it’s worth staying consequent with the brand when choosing kites and a compatible bar. But to be honest, there are many good kites, bars and boards of brands that we don’t represent.Īs it comes to size and number of kites – two or three kites, one bar and one board for a holiday kitesurfer should be enough. We assume that in order to provide lessons at the highest level, we need to aim the best equipment and hence such and no other choice in our kite school. ![]() ![]() It’s hard to say which brand is the best. This way, a lot of gear bases open for us, and at the same time we spend holidays by riding consciously and by learning about kites. The ability to change equipment during one rental is a standard practice, although it’s good to make sure on this matter earlier.Īnd so we work on Duotone and Cabrinha gear, you can pay a visit to the Germans when you’re after Core or F-One, to Italians if you want to check Eleveight or RRD, or to our dear polish competitors in the case you look for Slingshot or Airrush. This means that during the day of rental we can change models, sizes, and sometimes kite brands (if that school has several). While renting gear, we not only get what we exactly need at the moment, but also the entire assortment of a kite school opens up. In order to compare the equipment of different brands, it’s worth to open up for kite renting – not only for riding, but also for testing. Of course, there is no need to go too much into details but sometimes a solution in a particular bar can disturb us and another can perfectly respond to us.īEFORE YOU BUY YOUR FIRST GEAR, PLAY WITH DIFFERENT KITES For example, each brand creates its own patents for the construction of the bar – its adjustment system, connection method, quick release, depower etc. Kites not only differ in the quality, performance and use, but also in technical solutions that are often equally good, but different for each brand. After achieving full independence on the water and some riding practice (to the extent that we are able to notice differences between kites, bars and boards, which fortunately comes quickly), it is worth creating circumstances to try different brands of equipment. That is quite soon, not to say too soon to choose a kite. Usually, this involves catching a bug and an immediate desire to have your own kite. It is quite a typical scenario that the first thought about buying kitesurfing gear appears more or less at the stage of first water starts. ![]()
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