steve c Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 hi all im looking at buying a new kite at the end of november would be greatfull if you could tell me what yu think of these kites and which one you would go for. i narrow it down to these 4 i will also be using then on land to but mostly on the water north rebel north evo cabrinha convert f-one bandit dos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteItRight Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 if you have the money go Slingshot Rev, i Honestly cant recomened it highly enough. its brilliant at everything Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve c Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 come on some one must have these kites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I'd go for either the Rebel or the Dos out of those two. The convert and Evo are very much beginners kite which you may soon outgrow. The Rev is pretty solid too. Obviously, I would say try a JN DaVinci as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitefreek Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 i currently have the first gen bandit and have used it on land but a lot more on water. Cannot fault it! stable, power/depower, crazy easy relaunch and looks pimpin. cant wait to demo the bandit dos, cant see how much they can have improved on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Jonno- Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 What are you planning to do on the water freestyle , waves or just cruising around. (guessing your on about the new 09 gear aswell?) The north kites are nice , was out in Egypt last week and a guy was going HUGE on the new rebel (the low wind seems impressive aswell). Looks very nice so if your looking at freestyle or just cruising would differently go for one. If your a beginner or wave riding would look at the evo its pretty quick and easy to relaunch but very average its pretty much there beginner kite. IMO cabrina are over priced for what they are but if your wanting a BOW there nice. Never used a bandit so can't comment. Like menitoned above the Rev's are nice (great safety aswell) i would also look towards the flexi atom if your a beginner (some good deals on them at the moment) or the flexi ion2 or ion3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptben Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I pick up my Bandit Dos today 12, 10 and an 8. Hopefully I'll get a session in at the weekend and I'll report then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve c Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 cheers guys let youknow abit more about me iv been flying for 7 years now and on the water for 2 ijust like having run and jumping not good at spinning around lose all track of were i am so jumping as high as i can i would say is me and thr ruffer the sea the better thanks for the feed back so far keep it coming please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pike Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 if you have the money go Slingshot Rev, i Honestly cant recomened it highly enough. its brilliant at everything Tom as Tom says - had the rebel and so many others - the rev is the dogs gonads.. but if you have to stickto the list..the rebel is an awesome kite...despite pain in the arse 5th line (but super safe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hentex Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 New DOS bandits are ment to be sweet kites i would wait for a review on it, also the slingshot rev is a good kite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve c Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I pick up my Bandit Dos today 12, 10 and an 8. Hopefully I'll get a session in at the weekend and I'll report then. im turning more to the bandit dos ptben let us now how the new toys are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipper Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Come demo most of the 09 gear at Kite Beasts ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORILLA Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Right not going to be silly here... but why not go best again- you know what to expect - you already have a 16m and 10m ? A 7m would be fine to fit in.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidmaniac Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I agree with Gorilla, if you are expecting you new kites to be radically better than your Bularoos, I think you mayl be disappointed with your outlay. The 10 is good kite, but not sure about the 16m- too big? I don't know quite how much the new Dos differs in feel to the Bandit, but deltas such as the Bandit are a different feel to your Bularoos. More static pull, and need more positve steering input. More wakestyle kites, deffo try before you buy. You may like or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastairy2k Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 The convert and Evo are very much beginners kite which you may soon outgrow. After seeing Jaime Herraiz chose an Evo 5 days on the row in Tarifa this year, and then watch him killing it with all manner of powered moves and loops, it didn't look like a beginners kite to me ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denziltrevaskis Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 i agree alastair the evo is a fast turning powerful kite. it's a handful in strong winds! very good low end power i thought too the bandit dos is not like for example, the core combat. the combat needs a lot of bar input when powered but turns quickly. the bandit dos turns very light and easy, i think the static pull depends very much on where you have the bar as it has lots of depower too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORILLA Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 The convert and Evo are very much beginners kite which you may soon outgrow. After seeing Jaime Herraiz chose an Evo 5 days on the row in Tarifa this year, and then watch him killing it with all manner of powered moves and loops, it didn't look like a beginners kite to me ....... I would agree with Alastairy here... I wouldn't say the Evo was a beginners kite either ... I think it was aimed at the beginners market but became very popular in waves due to it being four line ... and the rebel being fifth.(don't ask why not a surfer... something to do with fifth line getting caught around the kites in the swell when crashed) Hence why there is rumours going about of releasing something else for the schools... But then again if Jamie is riding it and he had design input with Ralph then it can't be too bad....Perhaps its had some input into the vegas.... I may be wrong... But back to the orginal post ... It would make more sense to have the same brand... then like i said above you know what to expect... Plus you could just buy K/O and use the bar you have with your other two kites.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve c Posted October 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 yes i would agree to stay with best but seeing the shops around me have stoped selling or thinking of stopping then yu think its time to move on to the new kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve c Posted October 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 ok thanks for all yu help an advice NOW what board would you say to upgread from the best spark board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 After seeing Jaime Herraiz chose an Evo 5 days on the row in Tarifa this year, and then watch him killing it with all manner of powered moves and loops, it didn't look like a beginners kite to me ....... I would agree with Alastairy here... I wouldn't say the Evo was a beginners kite either ... I think it was aimed at the beginners market but became very popular in waves due to it being four line ... and the rebel being fifth.(don't ask why not a surfer... something to do with fifth line getting caught around the kites in the swell when crashed) Hence why there is rumours going about of releasing something else for the schools... But then again if Jamie is riding it and he had design input with Ralph then it can't be too bad....Perhaps its had some input into the vegas.... I may be wrong... Strange. My missus really wanted one, but was told by a certain North dealer that it was for schools and beginners and she'd soon outgrow it and to get a Rebel instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORILLA Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I would agree with Alastairy here... I wouldn't say the Evo was a beginners kite either ... I think it was aimed at the beginners market but became very popular in waves due to it being four line ... and the rebel being fifth.(don't ask why not a surfer... something to do with fifth line getting caught around the kites in the swell when crashed) Hence why there is rumours going about of releasing something else for the schools... But then again if Jamie is riding it and he had design input with Ralph then it can't be too bad....Perhaps its had some input into the vegas.... I may be wrong... Strange. My missus really wanted one, but was told by a certain North dealer that it was for schools and beginners and she'd soon outgrow it and to get a Rebel instead. Horses for courses i guess.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve c Posted October 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 ok i think i know which kite im going for thank for the info now which BOARD do i go for one that is good for wave riding and jumping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidmaniac Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 I'm impressed with the North X-Ride, eats chop, really carvy and loose when u want it, but also loads up and pops nicely too. Has a lively feel to it, not dead like the other boards (555?) I think you can pick one up for £299= pretty reasonable price for a 1 board solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve c Posted October 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 mmm just seen the new mobil boards its like being in a sweet shop to many to chose from lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soggy Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 what about my board ?? feel free to come and have a ride... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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