The KiteWorldMag review for the Prime 2013 said they did not have the lift/boost that they raved about in the 2011 and 2012 model Prime reviews....I think the redesign was a big mistake on Blade's part.Motion wrote:Just got some Blade Primes (4line c-hybrid) and holy shit unhooking got so much easier compare to all around SLE kite i had before. Relaunch is very quick, unhooking is superb. Mind that there is very little boost or lift over head, (or i haven't figured out how to yet).
Since you mentioned, my local spot is choppy water, small waves, and light wind 13knots sometimes 20+.dyyylan wrote:because the choppy mess we have here is annoying to ride with a c kite, the wind is often too light and the chop forces you to work the kite the entire session, so i settled for a kite that still gives great pop, and has slack, and is also great for when i ride a surfboard. instant relaunch and 4 lines were icing on the cake
if you have any questions on what the transition is like hit me up, I was in exactly your position, I could jump and do backrolls when I switched over
Maybe, I though i miss boosting, but i dont really miss that part, because it performs so good off the hook.Oldnbroken wrote:The KiteWorldMag review for the Prime 2013 said they did not have the lift/boost that they raved about in the 2011 and 2012 model Prime reviews....I think the redesign was a big mistake on Blade's part.Motion wrote:Just got some Blade Primes (4line c-hybrid) and holy shit unhooking got so much easier compare to all around SLE kite i had before. Relaunch is very quick, unhooking is superb. Mind that there is very little boost or lift over head, (or i haven't figured out how to yet).
The 2011 and 2012 Primes boost great.
I'm in the exact sane situation, can do backrolls etc. And just went out and got a sweet deal on 2011 fuels. My place is also light wind and chop (ontario). I'm a little worried about upwind ability, but i figure workibg the kite will get me there.. hope i don't regret getting the fuels. But really want to get into wakestyle stuff.jats2k9 wrote:Since you mentioned, my local spot is choppy water, small waves, and light wind 13knots sometimes 20+.dyyylan wrote:because the choppy mess we have here is annoying to ride with a c kite, the wind is often too light and the chop forces you to work the kite the entire session, so i settled for a kite that still gives great pop, and has slack, and is also great for when i ride a surfboard. instant relaunch and 4 lines were icing on the cake
if you have any questions on what the transition is like hit me up, I was in exactly your position, I could jump and do backrolls when I switched over
To say you want to ride c-kites is one thing but to say you want to ride c-kites so you can learn wake style is just stupid. Plenty of great sle kites that will give better range without many drawbacks. SS RPM, LF Envy, Airush Varial X, Cab Switchblades are just a few. I had Fuels from '03 - '06. Great kites! They have gotten better over the years. I think sticking with sle kites will give better range and safety to learn new tricks and once you can do back to blind, s-bend to blind, blind judge, mobes, etc...., jumping on a c-kites may or may not help in your progression.Farmerr wrote:I'm in the exact sane situation, can do backrolls etc. And just went out and got a sweet deal on 2011 fuels. My place is also light wind and chop (ontario). I'm a little worried about upwind ability, but i figure workibg the kite will get me there.. hope i don't regret getting the fuels. But really want to get into wakestyle stuff.jats2k9 wrote:Since you mentioned, my local spot is choppy water, small waves, and light wind 13knots sometimes 20+.dyyylan wrote:because the choppy mess we have here is annoying to ride with a c kite, the wind is often too light and the chop forces you to work the kite the entire session, so i settled for a kite that still gives great pop, and has slack, and is also great for when i ride a surfboard. instant relaunch and 4 lines were icing on the cake
if you have any questions on what the transition is like hit me up, I was in exactly your position, I could jump and do backrolls when I switched over
I disagree. As long as you've rigged the right size c-kite, wakestyle tricks are way easier on c-kites than SLEs. You actually get slack if you pop correctly. It's easier to pull the bar in. They're less prone to sheeting so a gust won't pull you off your edge as you load up. It doesn't pull you off axis as you're rotating in the air. Just better in every way. I'm pretty familiar with Switchblades, and I can't even imagine trying to learn half the things I've learned on that kite. RPMs are good all around kites and unhook ok, but I still say it's easier to progress unhooked on a Fuel.noel wrote: To say you want to ride c-kites is one thing but to say you want to ride c-kites so you can learn wake style is just stupid. Plenty of great sle kites that will give better range without many drawbacks. SS RPM, LF Envy, Airush Varial X, Cab Switchblades are just a few. I had Fuels from '03 - '06. Great kites! They have gotten better over the years. I think sticking with sle kites will give better range and safety to learn new tricks and once you can do back to blind, s-bend to blind, blind judge, mobes, etc...., jumping on a c-kites may or may not help in your progression.
Remember when the shit hits the fan with a c-kite, you can't just let go and wait for depower.
Agree and disagree. He said he can do back rolls. That's it. The slack you talk about is noticeable once you start learning how to edge and pop. Just as you say, if the kite is rigged right for the right wind, things are easier. Dre rode Switchblade and your right that he must suck and gets pulled downwind when unhooking. Now he rides RPMs and they are ok too as you say. Ask Youri. The point I am trying to make is where he is at right now, a c-kite won't help him progress as fast. But hey, you know better. Right?OCKiter wrote:I disagree. As long as you've rigged the right size c-kite, wakestyle tricks are way easier on c-kites than SLEs. You actually get slack if you pop correctly. It's easier to pull the bar in. They're less prone to sheeting so a gust won't pull you off your edge as you load up. It doesn't pull you off axis as you're rotating in the air. Just better in every way. I'm pretty familiar with Switchblades, and I can't even imagine trying to learn half the things I've learned on that kite. RPMs are good all around kites and unhook ok, but I still say it's easier to progress unhooked on a Fuel.noel wrote: To say you want to ride c-kites is one thing but to say you want to ride c-kites so you can learn wake style is just stupid. Plenty of great sle kites that will give better range without many drawbacks. SS RPM, LF Envy, Airush Varial X, Cab Switchblades are just a few. I had Fuels from '03 - '06. Great kites! They have gotten better over the years. I think sticking with sle kites will give better range and safety to learn new tricks and once you can do back to blind, s-bend to blind, blind judge, mobes, etc...., jumping on a c-kites may or may not help in your progression.
Remember when the shit hits the fan with a c-kite, you can't just let go and wait for depower.
Maybe if you kite inland in a super gusty area. Even then, no, because I've kited in Aruba and still wouldn't trade my Fuel for an SLE.
Completely disagree with this statement. Then again maybe I'm using my Fuels wrong since even though I ride suicide they stop pulling when the kite hits the water. You can all so rig them to flag out on one line if the wind is really strong for safety.noel wrote:
Remember when the shit hits the fan with a c-kite, you can't just let go and wait for depower.
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