surferpatton wrote:I've been riding North Vegas kites for over 4 years now, and I am thinking of switching to the Cabrinha Nomad.
I've been told by a friend that an 11m Nomad will have the same or better wind range than my 12m Vegas, low end and high end.
I weigh about 155, and ride a short little 129 board that is a dream come true. Can anyone give any personal experience on what wind is needed to go upwind, jump, etc?
Don't know about the 2011 but the 2010 had very little low end. I am sure that my 9m switchblade has about has much lowend as the 13m Nomad. An 11m xBow has a lot more lowend for sure.
I was about to buy a 13m 2010 and I tried it in light condition about 15 or 16 knots and I really had to work the kite to get going. I But my friend tried the same 13m nomad in 25 knots and it was magic
He was popping the highest jump with the nomad in these conditions. It is really meant for hi wind, wave riding and freestyle.
I think Cabrinha are optimistic with the lowend advertise on their charts. 13m starting at 11 knots (no way you can enjoy that kite in these range).
It is really light on the bar and quick ib the air. Nice looping machine but no lowend whatsoever.