I have similar question, how would apollo compare to switchblade in size 7m? Only flown 7m Vectro before and like it. Can someone compare?
I have similar question, how would apollo compare to switchblade in size 7m? Only flown 7m Vectro before and like it. Can someone compare?
The Apollo is a much higher aspect kite than the Switchblade. Comparing the two is like comparing apples to oranges (or quite a bit like comparing the Ozone Edge to the Ozone Enduro). The Apollo rides faster, goes upwind better, boosts higher, and has much better hang-time than the Switchblade. On the other hand, the Apollo isn't an all-purpose kite. The Apollo doesn't perform well in unhooked tricks or wave riding. The Switchblade will re-launch better and would be a better choice for a beginner to intermediate kiter who wants to try a lot of different riding styles. But if you want a big boosting, big hang-time kite, or an LEI kite that performs fast at the edge of the window like a RAM air kite (for foilboarding or racing), the Apollo is a great kite.
Exactly.
+1. Great kite.toyletbowl wrote: ↑Mon Feb 11, 2019 3:25 pmI really wish Cabrinha was still making the Apollo. Those who ride them know the unique advantages.....
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Hmm. I don't agree. Just wait 8 weeks and then see if you feel the same way. There is something new on the horizon...BraCuru wrote: ↑Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:00 amExactly.
I used to ride Apollos 5,7,10 and 14 since they have been released.
Undoubtedly the best inflatables for my foiling style (cruising, jumping, freeracing).
It is a pity that the Apollo programme has been shut down. It could be transformed into a foilboarding mode in my mind. I don't see a proper foilboarding kite in Cab range now.
I think Cabrinha does not inspire as they used to do in the past. Even worse present management seems not to see potential of foilboarding and RAM kites.
Wow, finally!Cab Driver wrote: ↑Mon Feb 11, 2019 5:13 pm
Hmm. I don't agree. Just wait 8 weeks and then see if you feel the same way. There is something new on the horizon...
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