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Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Switch Running Up for awards
http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/export-champs-lauded/1879213/
The finalists in the four categories were revealed last week, with the winners to be announced at a gala awards night in Mt Maunganui on June 28.
Switch Kites - with its official base in Kawerau but with staff around the Bay of Plenty and the world - is the only finalist to feature in two categories, namely the Emerging Exporter of the Year and Innovation in Export awards.
The company designs equipment for the sport of kite boarding and manufactures it in factories around the world. It then sells direct to its customers online - thus cutting out the middle man.
Co-owner and designer Daniel Kajavala said the business was now in its third year and things were going well after starting off with a "hiss and a roar".
He said 98 per cent of its sales were export business, with 70 per cent in Europe.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Element in Qatar
Nikopolidis Leluanes
Saturday is "Ladies" day....#Switch Kites
Feat. #Element11, #Element9, #Qatar and #20kts in crystal clear water...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151384301467331&set=o.224526734286241&type=1&theater
Saturday is "Ladies" day....#Switch Kites
Feat. #Element11, #Element9, #Qatar and #20kts in crystal clear water...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151384301467331&set=o.224526734286241&type=1&theater
Friday, May 24, 2013
MJ with Combat 2 in NZ
Marc Jacobs - Combat 2
Tikitiki river mouth
East Cape New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=548795391839783&set=a.350608391658485.101842.117780278274632&type=1&theater
Tikitiki river mouth
East Cape New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=548795391839783&set=a.350608391658485.101842.117780278274632&type=1&theater
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Roberto Santos - Element
Roberto Santos 22/05/2013 SPAIN La Loteta Zaragoza Swichtkite Element 7 m TT 135x40 Wheigt Rider 80 kgs Wind NO Cierzo 25-30 ktnos
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=572718059415515&set=oa.489350791137166&type=1&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=572718059415515&set=oa.489350791137166&type=1&theater
V2 Control bar info
http://switchkites.com/headquarters/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2280&start=10
by Ralph Switch Kites » Thu May 23, 2013 8:06 am
Quality and efficiency- Switch Nitro 2
Quality and efficiency- Switch Nitro 2
A Constant-curve LE tubes and struts bringing you more performance.
*No segmented leading edge tubes, leaves no room for kinks or weak spots.
*Constant curve tubes create a stiffer, more stable structure .This makes room for a smaller diameter L.E making things faster and lighter.
*Brings to you superior engineering structure that's aerodynamically clean and efficient.
*Why make angled corners that disrupt airflow.
Overall a faster kite that gets you up wind while others are trying to hold their ground.
Check out more:
http://bit.ly/10UjsMu
A Constant-curve LE tubes and struts bringing you more performance.
*No segmented leading edge tubes, leaves no room for kinks or weak spots.
*Constant curve tubes create a stiffer, more stable structure .This makes room for a smaller diameter L.E making things faster and lighter.
*Brings to you superior engineering structure that's aerodynamically clean and efficient.
*Why make angled corners that disrupt airflow.
Overall a faster kite that gets you up wind while others are trying to hold their ground.
Check out more:
http://bit.ly/10UjsMu
Friday, May 17, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Switch Element in Sicily - Video
Lontra Kiteboarding 2013 @Sicily (spots: Puzziteddu e Capaci) May 2013
Rider: B3p17 (Giuseppe Alessi on board)
Video Editor: B3p17
Switch Kites Element 11m
Rider: B3p17 (Giuseppe Alessi on board)
Video Editor: B3p17
Switch Kites Element 11m
AWS in Berlin by Torsten
AWS (After Work Session)
Torsten Aus Berlin
15.05.2013 - Flugfeld Berlin Tempelhof - Tempelhofer Park
Torsten Aus Berlin
15.05.2013 - Flugfeld Berlin Tempelhof - Tempelhofer Park
Review of the Combat V2
Review of the Combat V2 :
http://switchkites.com/forum/index.html
by kite*hawk » Thu May 16, 2013
When switch said they were coming out with the V2 version of the Combat I was a little concerned. How were they going to improve on what I felt was pretty much the perfect C kite. On a previous post there were discussions on what team riders would change. I am super stoked to say that the only two things they did change were exactly what I suggested. So of course it makes me feel good that my thoughts on what needed to be changed were in line with the switch R&D team and Mark and Felix.
1. No cam battens- Lets face it. Even though it makes for a super stable feel and great turning, a stiff rod in a kite that gets slammed over and over again will cause damage and fail. Cant really tell the difference without them in there so nice work on keeping the same feel without the battens.
2. Faster turning speed- I got the 11m and it is my main kite because of the wind speed and my weight. Definite improvement in turning speed. It doesn't turn like a 9m but is a lot quicker and more responsive.
Other improvements- More pop when unhooked. Did some unhooked tricks with the kite and got way more lift than with the V1. Had to keep the kite closer to the deck which to me is a +. Always had to keep the V1 a little higher to get the pop and air time I needed. Bigger air hooked in too.
Lag time and stability. It's not that the kite has more lag time just better lag time feel and better power at the end of unhooked tricks. It was easy to out run my V1 on unhooked tricks and there was almost too much lag. I would have to wait sometimes for the kite to power back up. Might just be that the kite sits a little deeper in window but there is just the right amount of power to keep you going after a big unhooked move.
Relaunch. When I crashed the kite it wanted to relaunch instantly.
Still goes upwind great.
All in all its still pretty much the same kite but the tings that need improvement got changed and the things that didn't got left alone.
http://switchkites.com/forum/index.html
by kite*hawk » Thu May 16, 2013
When switch said they were coming out with the V2 version of the Combat I was a little concerned. How were they going to improve on what I felt was pretty much the perfect C kite. On a previous post there were discussions on what team riders would change. I am super stoked to say that the only two things they did change were exactly what I suggested. So of course it makes me feel good that my thoughts on what needed to be changed were in line with the switch R&D team and Mark and Felix.
1. No cam battens- Lets face it. Even though it makes for a super stable feel and great turning, a stiff rod in a kite that gets slammed over and over again will cause damage and fail. Cant really tell the difference without them in there so nice work on keeping the same feel without the battens.
2. Faster turning speed- I got the 11m and it is my main kite because of the wind speed and my weight. Definite improvement in turning speed. It doesn't turn like a 9m but is a lot quicker and more responsive.
Other improvements- More pop when unhooked. Did some unhooked tricks with the kite and got way more lift than with the V1. Had to keep the kite closer to the deck which to me is a +. Always had to keep the V1 a little higher to get the pop and air time I needed. Bigger air hooked in too.
Lag time and stability. It's not that the kite has more lag time just better lag time feel and better power at the end of unhooked tricks. It was easy to out run my V1 on unhooked tricks and there was almost too much lag. I would have to wait sometimes for the kite to power back up. Might just be that the kite sits a little deeper in window but there is just the right amount of power to keep you going after a big unhooked move.
Relaunch. When I crashed the kite it wanted to relaunch instantly.
Still goes upwind great.
All in all its still pretty much the same kite but the tings that need improvement got changed and the things that didn't got left alone.
Team Rider-Todd Robinson-Location Wilmington NC USA-Combats V2 11M,Method V2 9M & 14 Nitro2-138 MJ Comp, 5.3 Liquid Force Kite Fish(light wind awesomestick), 5-10" super charger epoxy surfboard(Switch taged).
kite*hawk
kite*hawk
Switch MJ Comp Review on Epikoo.com
SWITCH KITES MJ COMP 2013
BEST FOR
FREESTYLE
FREESTYLE
BOARD SIZES
132x40 cm
135x41 cm
138x42 cm
The new MJ Comp is developed by Switch Kites especially for the seasoned freestyle rider, for the rider who takes part in world class events and is an expert in performing stunning tricks. The board is designed by the Switch Kites team in collaboration with Marc Jacobs, one of the top PKRA freestyle riders and offers no compromise performance.
The board features a hydrodynamic shape, featuring a straighter outline, which allows it to move fast and offer unmatched agility in a various range of conditions. The curved center plus the wider tips help lift the board higher on the water to provide better control and reduce spray.
A rolled single concave bottom shape, flattening towards the tips, provides increased speed as well as better upwind performance. It also assures a smooth glide and superior stability. The progressive rocker, more pronounced in the core and flattening out towards the tips, allows the board generate excellent speed and acceleration and improves pop response.
The board uses a 3D optimized flex pattern which provides massive pop and better control in landings. The flex is also optimized to make the ride smooth even in challenging conditions. The MJ Comp by Switch Kites has everything you need to take freestyle to a new dimension. The board also has impressive wakestyle potential.
Chat with Marc Jacobs on May 17th
Tune into Switchkites facebook Guys and Gals shoot the Sh#t with Mj Live.
https://www.facebook.com/SwitchKites?hc_location=stream
https://www.facebook.com/SwitchKites?hc_location=stream
Combat V2 in Kiterace.fr
Article in Kiterace.fr about the New Combat V2 with Marc Jacobs
http://www.kiterace.fr/Video-Marc-Jacobs-et-la-nouvelle-Switch-Kites-Combat-2.html
http://www.kiterace.fr/Video-Marc-Jacobs-et-la-nouvelle-Switch-Kites-Combat-2.html
Monday, May 13, 2013
Combat V2 - Video
Switch Kites - Combat 2 - Pro Wake Freestyle
2 years ago the Combat stormed into the competitive freestyle world taking down its competition, stealing centre stage for its stable high powered wake style performance. To keep the Combat scaring the competition we have been working hard to develop the next generation.
Credits:
rider - MARC JACOBS
music - X RATED - Excision and Messinian
Locations:
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Maketu, New Zealand
Waihi Beach, New Zealand
Combat V2
2 years ago the Combat stormed into the competitive freestyle world taking down its competition, stealing centre stage for its stable high powered wake style performance. To keep the Combat scaring the competition we have been working hard to develop the next generation.
Armed with Marc’s experience on the PKRA, our loyal customers' feedback and the latest technologies, we produced the new Combat2.
- It wasn’t easy but we managed to replicate the same crisp performance of abatten with an inflatable wing tip. So now you have the benefits of a single inflation kite and still have that smooth direct drive the Combat is famous for.
The 13m, 15m and 9m have a modified higher aspect platform with longer wingtips to increase boost and efficiency while retaining a proper turning speed.
The 11m profile has been refined to optimize line slack and has slightly faster turning. The 7m was the biggest challenge. After many prototypes we created a kite loop machine that is still stable enough for handle passes in 40 knots.
The wing tips have been reinforced to add rigidity to the new inflatable section while increasing overall strength.
The Combat2 is now wake XXX rated. Can you handle it?
http://switchkites.com/products/kites/combat2.html
Armed with Marc’s experience on the PKRA, our loyal customers' feedback and the latest technologies, we produced the new Combat2.
- It wasn’t easy but we managed to replicate the same crisp performance of abatten with an inflatable wing tip. So now you have the benefits of a single inflation kite and still have that smooth direct drive the Combat is famous for.
The 13m, 15m and 9m have a modified higher aspect platform with longer wingtips to increase boost and efficiency while retaining a proper turning speed.
The 11m profile has been refined to optimize line slack and has slightly faster turning. The 7m was the biggest challenge. After many prototypes we created a kite loop machine that is still stable enough for handle passes in 40 knots.
The wing tips have been reinforced to add rigidity to the new inflatable section while increasing overall strength.
The Combat2 is now wake XXX rated. Can you handle it?
http://switchkites.com/products/kites/combat2.html
Monday, May 06, 2013
New Zealand Herald
Good article on MJ in the New Zealand Herald
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10881430
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10881430
Thursday, May 02, 2013
St. Nicolas des Glénan
By Vincent Valentin
Nitro & Element between St. Nicolas des Glénan and Bananec Island in French Brittany
Combat in Germany
By Marius Brandt
Combat in small waves in North Germany
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3070483697693&set=o.224526734286241&type=1&theater
Malgrat de Mar
By Valentin Torrella Unanua at Malgrat de Mar
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10201079473851688.1073741832.1313706198&type=1
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10201079473851688.1073741832.1313706198&type=1
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