Thinking about picking one of these up. Anyone here have one? Pros/cons? I currently wear a hyperflex K 4/3. This one looks to be comparable. What do you think?
http://switchkites.com/products/wetsuits/wetsuits.html
Pete
I would not say that Switch kites are the best kite for everyone there are design trade offs that some people will like and some wont and like everything it is a matter of personal preference. But their cheaper price is certainly not to do with cheaper construction I can tell you that. If you buy a kite in a shop you have to remember that the shop and distributor adds alot ontop of that. Swich are not cheaper because they use cheaper construction, they are cheaper because of their distribution method.The only brands I have seen with better construction than Switch are premium cost brands like North and F-one.shawn13 wrote:The picture looks similar to my NPX Assassin 4/3 in construction. Including that front zip.
I noticed on the beach their kite canopy construction looks similar design to Cabrinha too. I'm curious if their stuff is a low cost copy...
I was referring to a low cost copy of a neilpryde to the consumer, not that the products were made cheaply.UKSurf wrote:I would not say that Switch kites are the best kite for everyone there are design trade offs that some people will like and some wont and like everything it is a matter of personal preference. But their cheaper price is certainly not to do with cheaper construction I can tell you that. If you buy a kite in a shop you have to remember that the shop and distributor adds alot ontop of that. Swich are not cheaper because they use cheaper construction, they are cheaper because of their distribution method.The only brands I have seen with better construction than Switch are premium cost brands like North and F-one.shawn13 wrote:The picture looks similar to my NPX Assassin 4/3 in construction. Including that front zip.
I noticed on the beach their kite canopy construction looks similar design to Cabrinha too. I'm curious if their stuff is a low cost copy...
I dont really fly Cabrinha but I think Switch designs are not direct copies of other brands. Although , obviously they are influenced by existing kites on the market.shawn13 wrote:I was referring to a low cost copy of a neilpryde to the consumer, not that the products were made cheaply.
Should've pointed out that I'm used to colder temps and have more insulation than many people so while I'm warm at 12˚C, others might be suffering - I know the locals are still in dry suits...Laughingman wrote:Thanks for the review Kami... mine is on its way, hopefully I get it before the weekend.