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Re: Switch Method 7m

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:19 am
by tsharp
rubalt wrote:2screwfootsc:
thanks a lot!
i have mayhem 14, use it up to 26 knots and looking for the second kite for more wind
i like how my caution handles gusts...having that feel of safety...
i tried SB12 from my friend with the same high end and found gusts punch it too much
i saw you were selling spitfires before, are they the same as zombie if compared to method?
i know thats silly but i kinda devoted to caution somehow :oops:
Caution is putting out great kites.
I've been riding the 9m Spitfire and I can tell you if you're more concerned about stability, get the new Spitfire. The new Caution Spitfire is a very good kite. I've got my 9m for sale :wink: .

The Method is not very stable and if you ride where it's really gusty, you'll probably be better off with a kite like the Spitfire. The wind is usually pretty steady where I ride, so it's not an issue for me. I'd agree though that the Method outperforms the Spitfire with a better low-end, better upwind-ability, better water/land relaunch, and more direct feeling/more bar pressure. I'm sold on the Method 7m. I can't wait to try out the 9m.

Re: Switch Method 7m

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:40 am
by J-GAR
I find the Method 7 and 9 to be extremely stable in very gusty conditions (15-35mph).

Re: Switch Method 7m

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:39 am
by screwfootsc
Caution is putting out great kites and always has. Respect to them always.

Re: Switch Method 7m

Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 4:29 pm
by turfAndsurf
I think you can have a high performance kite that is also stable, look at the F-One. It has power through the turns, stable, fast turning, well constructed etc.. of course it is pricy. I hope you guys are able to come up with something like that.

Re: Switch Method 7m

Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 5:41 pm
by J-GAR
I was riding the F-One Bandit 4 before I was riding Switch. I can tell you Switch has definitely come up with their current kites that meet or exceed what you described while offering it at a much less price.

Re: Switch Method 7m

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 1:23 am
by turfAndsurf
I had put up the Method 9m just to fly around on land because it was blowing between 9-14 mph, twice it fell our of the sky. There was someone else doing the same thing on a Cabrinha kite also about the same size and the same time and it didn't fall out of the sky. There were also about 7 other large kites on the water and they didn't fall out of the sky, BTW I have flown the F-One in similar winds and it has not dropped. I know it was not my skill since I have been kitesurfing for 5 years, I mostly ride the surf, I can do frontroll, backroll, grabs, etc.. The person that was flying the Cabrinha had less skill and I know this because I had given her some tips on previous occasions. I have had several kites including the Thruster, so I know how "high performance" kites behave. So I go back to my point that you can have a "high performance" and a stable kite, there are plenty example of that but they are usually pricy, if Switch can eventually pull that combination off and keep the same current price, then I'm sold.

Re: Switch Method 7m

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 3:49 am
by screwfootsc
:girl:

Re: Switch Method 7m

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:03 am
by who812
I guess kiters think a kite will fly it self.
The wind is ever changing and you have to pay attention. A Bad tradesman always blames his tools.
Bill Hansen make's kites that perform to a high level allowing riders to take it to the next level without compromising performance
Everything these days is tamed down for the average joe.

Re: Switch Method 7m

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:25 am
by screwfootsc
:)

Re: Switch Method 7m

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:01 am
by FredBGG
A friend liked the price and got a 9m.

Not too happy. He's already selling it.