Can you compare new Switchblade and FX2? Specially unhooked tricks

My weight is 70 kg, now there is a choice of which size of kite to buy, 13 m XL, or 15 m XL? As long as there is a line of those 8m, 11m, and 15 contra 2020 kites, can I replace the 15 contra with the 13m XL, and will the 13m moto xl be enough for low rpm and traction, as opposed to the simple to sharp 15m?

Hi dude’ first time with bindings?? Oh yeahhhh 😂

Hi.Apex looks great!BTW, What is that leash-thing on your neck??Do you use it to secure your camera?And how do you like COS bar so far?Any sings of wearing PU lines?🤙

Nice video! Im wondering if the 14 switchblade might be a good lightwind kite or i should go with the motoxl 13. Would be really interested in a comparison 😊

KIte looks sick. How would you compare it to a Nitro in terms of big air performance (high end, lift, jump height, hang time)?

nice video...i'm very curious about the comparison Switchblade Apex and the moto x Apex. and if the Switchblade is not outdated, and can still compete with the line up.

Thanks for your videos! I really have a problem with jumping, furthermore with my 9m Dice SLS. With the 12m everything works like a charm: edging, pop, going upwards...just reached 6,80m and consitently jumping over 4m without kickers, heli looping sometimes... with the 9 almost every jump results in a instant slow forward rotation which turns me half around! Can't figure out what I am doing wrong with the 9!

As an instructor this gave me lots of flachbacks

Where did you stay?

You are a very bad person, because of you I just spent €1200 on a 2024 SB. 😭😭😭😭😭

Anthony, would you ever get an FX2 for mainly hooked in old school stuff? Seems like a good all arounder

Great review! I've had a couple sessions now on the Vapor and got to try it back to back with the Ace Hybrid, which I really like too (both 135 and on bigger fins). The difference in water catch/edge is very noticeable, with the Vapor I could go full throttle in small chops and edge without holding back at all, which rewarded me with added height and confidence. My dad tried it and instantly felt it too. The Ace still felt good and maybe a bit smoother but I couldn't go as aggressive as with the Vapor. The Ace is quite a bit lighter tho, which I liked but the Vapor doesn't feel too heavy, you get used to it. Those graphics on the Vapor really pop irl, loving it. Cheers!

Thanks Anthony! See you soon!

If you let go of the safety line like that you will break your safety line 90% of the time. Especially on stronger winds

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Modern kites don´t inverse as easy as they did 15 years ago, due to improved bridle setups. I have done this a few times when kiting of a boat far from a beach, and in deep water with 30 knots wind. It´s absolutely doable, and it should be mandatory for kite-schools to teach this technique. Just like a scuba diver needs to learn to loose his mask at 10 meters depth, and breathe through a regulator without inhaling water through the nose. It´s essential survival skills.

Amazing that there is such a significant measurable performance difference over a single model year 😮 Cabrinha has more or less split the target audience of the Switchblade, into MotoX and Nitro. Or am I wrong?

Thanks for the nice video! Which kite and board were you using in this video?

If you look at Moto X specs, the basic Moto X is lighter than the Apex construction. Go figure. Don't waste your money on Apex.

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Looks like loads of fun 😀

I knew you’d be out there. I was out for Milton 2 days prior. Only Lassing was open. My first time out since July. It felt great to be on the water again. Glad you got out. Hope you and family did ok thru the storm.

I see your knee is totally better now 👍👍

I was waiting to see if you got after it and were releasing a video. Would have be interesting to hear how you got out of the area after being so close to when it made landfall.

Epic! I was thinking about driving up there from Miami, the winds were blowing in the wrong direction and they closed all the beaches here too. Now I know where to launch from. Thanks!!!

Spot name ?

The Moto X weights LESS than the Apex Moto X...per Cabrinha website specs. Ill save myself $600 and skip the Apex hype.

Milton headed your way... Hoping you and your family stay safe.. Post an update when things calm down.

Hope you are ok

my mistake with transitions is exactly mistake No. 1. Thank u very much.

since figuring out down loops, it's the way I transition now 80% of the time from right to left, after a pop to toeside. Still working on getting it smoothened out for the other side. Never used it for waterstart, but this just gave me a great idea. Will try next time I'm on the water.

You should explain why the "pin" should be on top....what happens if its on the bottom?

I thought you give comparison between that two kites but completely waisted time.

Thank you for information

Anthony, thanks for the tip. Now try doing the same thing 1/2 mile inside the open ocean please.

Great vid and channel. Have always felt the drift launch is a great tool for kiting alone. Saves tons of wear on the leading edge and I don't think I've ever seen a drift launch go bad.

It’s always good to revisit the basics. I kite in remote locations these days with few or no people, therefore solo launch/land and self-rescue skills must always be given serious consideration.

Love your channel, all the best from windy Holland 😊 Went to Bonaire this May, just like you did. Kiting was great there.

1,5 year pass to me back to full body form

Looks like you had a lovely holiday! How did you strap your son on to take him kiting? When I was about his age I used to hang onto the footstraps on the back of my Dads windsurf board. Now I have a daughter of the same age and would love to take her kiting!

Good times🤙🏽👶

@1:19 did you just hook the quick release portion for your leash to your safety?

Hey, just wondering if this kite is good for a 70kg rider to ride in 12-20 kn. Any comment?

what about loops/heliloops? is it possible on 12 or 9m? 2021 was pretty slow, how faster They are 2023 or 2024?

Iko trained Kitesurfer will stick to inflatables ! I don't get it foil kites are so much better in light winds. You don't want an inflatable larger than 12m

Great video

A sub 3 kg weight for 10m kite is actually quite good! 200+ gram difference is not insignificant, and can be felt among the same size kites I have. To me, the lighter kite seems to always feel better in the sky.

Do this come also in rainbow 🌈 color scheme ?

This has always been a dream. I need to find lessons .