I've owned switchblades and currently ride the nitro 4. the most recent switchblade ive flown was 2014 so they might have changed a little since thenGautiou wrote:Hi, i'm hesitating between the Switchkite Nitro and the Cab Switchblade or FX for big air boosting with hangtime. I would like to learn to ride unhooked and doing kiteloop.
Thanks for your answers.
- nitro has MUCH better handling with no pulleys on the bridle. way more responsive
- nitro is faster through the air and has much better upwind
- nitro has better top end because it flies more forward in the window. one of those kites with endless top end, you could probably fly a 10m in a hurricane and boost to outer space
- pretty much the same bottom end, switchblade has more grunt and nitro needs to be moved a little more
- switchblade relaunches a little easier
- similar boosting/hangtime
- switchblade more stable, easier to fly since it sits farther back in the window. especially noticeable in light wind
- both are pretty heavy kites
- nitro much better for unhooked and kiteloops since it's an open-c shape. FX is probably the best of the 3 for kiteloops since it's more c-shaped. switchblade pulls like a freight train unhooked when youre in the air
i definitely recommend the nitro, it's a great kite. just don't buy the switch bar.