Yep, I agree with this below. A couple of other points: The early Contra 13m didn't go upwind too good (the 15m was great). Had too many switchblades to confess on here, but I did notice an improvement when the fabric changed around 2017 I think. From your last comment and your weight, a recent 12m ...

They are not great, even for us fatties! The Contra is a much better option IMHO ... (i weigh 70kg/154lbs) ... The 14m Switchblade is not a lightwind kite, is used by fat boys when the rest of us are using 12m or less. At 70kg a 12m (or 13m) is the right next size up from your 9m Switchblade, and as...

I think your wind might be a bit higher than you say?
At you weight I'd go for 9m SB 12m SB and 15m Contra
2 boards, say 136 and a 148+
That'll give you a lot of range
(Based on me being 117Kg)

Recently had exceptional customer service from Crazyfly.
Very surprised of your experience.

Try:
info@crazyflykites.com

If there is someone around with a Crazyfly board with Hexa footstraps, stick your foot in and see.
I can't imagine getting my foot so far in them, it would rub as per your photo.

The top part of the strap can be very 'deep' on some straps.

Damn! - I knew I'd been missing something these last 17 yrs! Why would you use it in high wind and chop if it's not designed for it? Would you wear a thick raincoat on a dry summer day! What happens with this board in higher wind? How does a lightwind board act in higher wind and chop? It's nice to ...

Why would you use it in high wind and chop if it's not designed for it?

Would you wear a thick raincoat on a dry summer day!

beebad wrote: ↑

Sun May 19, 2019 12:48 pm

What happens with this board in higher wind?
How does a lightwind board act in higher wind and chop?

Here's what I think: 1. Get lessons and learn at a non-gusty location (coast) 2 Research and buy your set up - probably free ride kites would be a good place to start. 3. First couple of years you'll ride your lake about twice/year, the warm wind stoke will get you! Then you'll realize how gusty it ...

Yep, call it: Imgoingtoloseashedloadofcashonthisasthemarketistoosmall Thanks for your great feedback everyone. We have to carefully balance the size of the accessory so that it keeps the kite as close as possible to the rider, whilst still allowing easy chicken loop insert and removal. Safety first:...

Has been cleared - all good now.