December 3, 2011 - 6:32 pm
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I had the good fortune to try out the new Cabrinha Drifter this past week and here is my review.
Wind: averaging 18-20knots, no gusts above 22knots.
First thing I noticed, it looks like a hybrid delta shape, with some c-kite elements, namely the straight cutoffs on the wingtips.
Second noticeable element: The hardcore bar setup with loads [...]
May 4, 2010 - 12:32 pm
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With some really late sub-strength south easter wind here in Cape Town I recently had three long sessions on a 9m Nobile NHP kite (2010 model) recently. The wind was from 14-20 knots each session, and the kite handled really well throughout that wind range, without ever feeling overpowered beyond my control.
More on the performance [...]
March 10, 2010 - 2:22 pm
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F-One bandit 3 2010 – Review
I’ve had the bandit 3 for just under two months now, and can say that it really is a superb kite. I used to ride slingshot fuels, so the need for direct input on the bar, and quick turning speed were essential in a new kite for me. A few [...]
December 31, 2009 - 10:31 am
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So it’s been quite a while since I did a review of any new kit I tried out and liked, and now that I’ve had my brand spanking new Nobile NHP 3D 2010 board out on the water for a number of sessions I figured I should give it a review.
So the first thing I [...]
