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Faxie
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Re: Switch Lineup

Postby Faxie » Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:14 pm

Upwind of the E6 is just fine. Nothing groundbreaking, just average or maybe a bit better.

I got myself an 8m Legacy V2 to complete my C-quiver before the Legacy's gonna be replaced with the Krypto. The site says 'overstock' but I think there's not gonna be any new stock. Almost all sizes are sold out now.

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Re: Switch Lineup

Postby tomato » Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:35 pm

_Jakobie wrote:
Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:25 am
Im 100kg with wet gear and I ride a TT 140x42, got the H3 16, had the H2 15.5 before.
I can use the H3 down to around 10kn, not feeling any lag of power. :D
thanks for advice. I am an owner of 16m H3 now :)

Feels very light weight, well made. Turns fast, almost comparable to my 2015 Nobile T5 12m. Have been riding 2 days now, first time overpowered, another underpowered. Launch, relaunch was fine. Very happy with it.

Only one thing- Tried 2 times self landing- after getting close to the ground, putting on one wing tip, pulling upper power line to down the kite works well with my other kites, but H3 does not want to land . it lands, but keep standing on both wing tips facing wind top elevated until some gusts come, lifts the kite. Then I have to pull QR. Anyone experience better ways to land it?

Faxie
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Re: Switch Lineup

Postby Faxie » Mon Jul 09, 2018 3:45 pm

tomato wrote:
Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:35 pm
_Jakobie wrote:
Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:25 am
Im 100kg with wet gear and I ride a TT 140x42, got the H3 16, had the H2 15.5 before.
I can use the H3 down to around 10kn, not feeling any lag of power. :D
thanks for advice. I am an owner of 16m H3 now :)

Feels very light weight, well made. Turns fast, almost comparable to my 2015 Nobile T5 12m. Have been riding 2 days now, first time overpowered, another underpowered. Launch, relaunch was fine. Very happy with it.

Only one thing- Tried 2 times self landing- after getting close to the ground, putting on one wing tip, pulling upper power line to down the kite works well with my other kites, but H3 does not want to land . it lands, but keep standing on both wing tips facing wind top elevated until some gusts come, lifts the kite. Then I have to pull QR. Anyone experience better ways to land it?
That method works better with bow/delta shapes.

Methods that work with C shapes/squared tips are -using a hook -put it on wingtip, take lower frontline and walk up to the kite (good high wind method too btw) -put the kite at the edge 2-3m above the ground, dive it down and pull hard on the upper front line. kite will pivot and land on the LE (works better in lighter winds)

_Jakobie
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Re: Switch Lineup

Postby _Jakobie » Mon Aug 06, 2018 10:22 pm

Actully thats the way I did land my H3 a couple of times last session when every one was on the water.
Worked very well, dont know if you are doing it slow or fast.

I do not recommend landing the kite this way, always get someone to help, but if its not possible I usully get the kite down to touch with one wingtip and then quickly put hard and fast on the other "center line" to make the kite go down. Havent tryed the wind taking it up again or that the kite was dancing around..

Just like Faxie says. When using a spear I hook the kite up and softly holding the other center line when walking towards the kite. Reverse when launching by myself.

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Re: Switch Lineup

Postby nothing2seehere » Tue Aug 07, 2018 12:56 pm

tomato wrote:
Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:35 pm
_Jakobie wrote:
Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:25 am
Im 100kg with wet gear and I ride a TT 140x42, got the H3 16, had the H2 15.5 before.
I can use the H3 down to around 10kn, not feeling any lag of power. :D
thanks for advice. I am an owner of 16m H3 now :)

Feels very light weight, well made. Turns fast, almost comparable to my 2015 Nobile T5 12m. Have been riding 2 days now, first time overpowered, another underpowered. Launch, relaunch was fine. Very happy with it.

Only one thing- Tried 2 times self landing- after getting close to the ground, putting on one wing tip, pulling upper power line to down the kite works well with my other kites, but H3 does not want to land . it lands, but keep standing on both wing tips facing wind top elevated until some gusts come, lifts the kite. Then I have to pull QR. Anyone experience better ways to land it?
Can't say this is definitely the cause as I haven't tried the H3 but usually the trick is to make sure the pull is from an upwind direction. I.e. you have to kind of walk (briskly) upwind just as you start pulling the front lines.

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Re: Switch Lineup

Postby GTC » Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:33 pm

Hi there,
Here is my positive experience with Switch about a warranty issue. In a perfect world this should be a normal procedure and I wouldn't post it here, but sadly most companies forget their customers once the sale has been made.

2 months ago I ordered an Element 6. After flying it only 3 times, the kite leaked air and couldn't hold the right pressure for more than 10 minutes. As a result of this, the flying performance was a total crap: 0 upwind ability and slow turning speed.

I contacted Switch support via email. After 20 minutes, Felix Pivec answered me and offered a full set of bladders. No silly questions, pictures or BS.
The only information he asked for was the model, size and delivery address.


Regards

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Re: Switch Lineup

Postby icedub » Mon Aug 20, 2018 4:46 pm

GTC wrote:
Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:33 pm
2 months ago I ordered an Element 6. After flying it only 3 times, the kite leaked air and couldn't hold the right pressure for more than 10 minutes.
Interesting! I bought a brand new Element v6 12 meter and on first pump up, there was a fast leak in the last (small) strut. After some back and fourth, Felix priority mailed a new strut at no charge. I was a bit miffed that I had to make a repair on a new kite, but the customer service was excellent and I've used the kite non stop all summer. It's a great ride!

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Re: Switch Lineup

Postby Rojbrown » Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:17 am

Interesting! I pumped up my 16m H3 for the second time today. It lost air quickly! I hadn't crashed it last session and raved here on another thread what a wonderful session it had been. I boat launch so didn't have the opportunity to problem solve. More to come.....

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Re: Switch Lineup

Postby WindJunkieFL » Sun Aug 26, 2018 2:39 pm

Rojbrown wrote:
Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:17 am
Interesting! I pumped up my 16m H3 for the second time today. It lost air quickly! I hadn't crashed it last session and raved here on another thread what a wonderful session it had been. I boat launch so didn't have the opportunity to problem solve. More to come.....
Yes, please report back. Even if faulty, being a new kite, I imagine Switch should give you no hassle in an exchange. I've been intrigued by the H3 in that exact size. I've been on the fence between a Cabrinha Contra 17m and H3 16m. I'm leaning toward a new Contra because I've always owned them and know they're great kites, but I also want to try something new.

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Re: Switch Lineup

Postby Rojbrown » Mon Aug 27, 2018 4:01 am

Inflated kite today at home. Isolated leak to a strut valve area with soapy water. It's not a small leak and the strut lost pressure quickly. Emailing Switchkites was not easy as the website link to email didn't function. Found an email address under the warranty tab. Will see what they respond with. Again, more to follow....


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