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Postby vic » Fri Jun 28, 2002 11:18 am

She weighs 53kg and is new to sport. I'm thinking along the lines of a bi-directional from Wipikas range, or maybe Takoon. Any suggestions out there? Switcher?

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Postby Toby » Fri Jun 28, 2002 11:28 am

don't give her too big.
She culd ride from 140-160, bidi.

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Postby vic » Fri Jun 28, 2002 12:04 pm

I think it'll be the Switcher 160! Might use it myself too :smile:

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Postby Toby » Fri Jun 28, 2002 12:26 pm

didn't try the switcher myself, but 160 should be maximum for her.
I know a guy who's weight is 110kgs, over 2m high. He learned on a 155 wake bidi.

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Postby Trikke » Fri Jun 28, 2002 2:10 pm

I think the switcher 160 can suit both of you...obviously in different conditions,or different kite size :wink:

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Postby Robert » Fri Jun 28, 2002 2:13 pm

One at the time, that is..... :smile:

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Postby vic » Fri Jun 28, 2002 2:31 pm

Thx for all the help - a switcher 160 it is then. Does it come with foot straps?

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Postby vic » Fri Jun 28, 2002 2:47 pm

just found out it does... l8 dudes

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Postby Trikke » Fri Jun 28, 2002 2:48 pm

I think so...on wipika site it's written that it comes with asy foot straps

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Postby vic » Fri Jun 28, 2002 4:37 pm

WOWWW, U turn time, my supplier just said the Curver 164 is way way better than the Switcher even tough it's cheaper. In his words it was like comparing a Mercedes to a Fiat! :smile:


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