I really thought the Method V2 was my favourite kite of all time and it’s still brilliant but the Nitro3 has taken that spot. I have never owned a kite that can boost like this before. I had a Peter Lynn Venom2 not to long ago that I thought was the best at floating jumps but the Nitro3 is way better.
I have never jumped higher and now I’m already getting the board grabs in as the kite just gives me so much time in the air that I can have a think about it.
Break pressure is medium in my books; definitely not light but just right. One other thing is I find I do not look at this kite like I had to with my last one when kiting. You can just feel where it is, I feel that switch custom made this kite for me and I have to thank them for it. I could not be happier and do not understand how a kite could be better (I have had MANY! kites)(Posted on 6/05/14)
Let's start with the most impressive thing -- Wind Range. Seriously, Switch, please update your chart. (Are you afraid of people buying a single kite quiver?) This thing can handle both less wind and more wind than is indicated. The Nitro2 had a ton of bottom end. The 3 is the same. Maybe a little less grunt than the 2 but the extra speed makes up for it. I can ride and jump in 12-14 knots (I've been out and staying upwind in 10 knots on a 141 Spleene Session - in these conditions, I'd rather be on my 14...but just had to give it a try). I'm well powered in anything above 15. At the top is where I am most impressed. Yesterday, I was out in high 20s with sustained (several minute) gusts in the mid 30s and short gusts in the 40s. Never did I feel overpowered or out of control. I had the depower strap pulled about 1 1/2 inches. I could even depower it a bit more and throw down unhooked. On the 10m Nitro2, above 25, I always wanted a smaller kite.
THE TOP END OF THE NITRO3 IS AMAZING!!!!
Speed / stability / bar pressure -- faster than the Nitro2 but just as stable. Really nice bar pressure; lighter than the 2 but plenty to tell where the kite is. Tighter loops. The most impressive improvement in this area for me is the speed at which the kite returns to apex when you want it to. Even in light wind, it rockets back up, ready to dive again. Pump it up solid for the best performance.
Jumping - Others have written plenty on this topic. I'll keep it simple: The Nitro2 was a big air machine. The 3 is just as good in middle of the chart wind and better in higher wind.
Relaunch - Honestly, most modern kites relaunch well. Some are a little easier then the Nitro3, some are a little harder. Grab a bunch of steering line and you can get it to flip up on a tip and jump back into the air from just about anywhere; no need to wait for it to drift to the edge of the window. Well mannered in the water - very little tendency to roll or tangle when the lines and bridles are slack. This kite would make a good school kite (which is crazy considering its other performance characteristics).
Build quality / the little things - Check one out! Everything is top notch from the bag to the stitching to the scuff guards to the little enhancements like a neoprene cover for the huge and simple inflate/deflate valve. I did have a misseated leading edge bladder when it arrived. No big deal - didn't have to reinstall it - spent 15 minutes working it back in to place.
Full disclosure: I'm a Switch Team Rider - go out and test one and you'll see that everything I've written is spot on. Truly, an awesome kite.(Posted on 18/03/14)
I love the new bridal system with NO MOVING PARTS. no more sliders getting stuck ever, which gives you smoother turns and better control. The new valve hoody is cool too as you can now leave the valve unscrewed while packing - very nice detail.
But best of all it has even more power and hang time -- so you can be the first one out and last one in (assuming you have the stamina / or just do multiple sessions).
I have the 14m which is my goto kite for SoCal, but because of the range the N3 offers I can ride it comfortably when others struggle with their 12m ;-)
In a nutshell -- try it and you will be hooked.
Good winds to all(Posted on 1/02/14)
Nitro v3 in 10-12 and 14m² in 14 to 25 knots into Caribbean condition.
Comparaison of 3 generation of nitro 10m² (v1-v2-v3) witch i have got.
Boost :
This is a real boost machine, it goes up, it goes fast with a better stability than v1 and v2 in strong wind. This is THE KITE to have for oldschool, i allow me to make big board off and have a lot of time to put the board on my foot.
Windrange are also better than older version, v3 has got better high end (25knot with hudge boost in 12m)
Kiteloop :
I you wanna be kicked, this is the one you need, like the boost it pull your hard. To be honnest, at same size comparaison (10m) i found that v3 turn a little bit slower in kiteloop compare to v2 but with more stability and better and faster ressource. (Faster at twelves after a kiteloop)
Relaunch :
I don't test in very light condition, but v3 relaunch is still easy like v2
Bar pressure :
It depend of your setup. I found that v2 pull to much into the harness and on v3 bar pressure is harmonious and smooth.
V3 is also a plug and play kite, i don't have to change any node before enjoying it.
I don't test it into wave and unhook freestyle
If you test it, you gonna love it !!(Posted on 7/01/14)
Went down to the local flat water spot 13 to 16 knots
This kite out sailed everything on the water it was faster, pointed higher, jumped higher and floated longer. What have you done Switch you have created a monster in the best way.
The only thing I found hard was the pull when kite looping I will have to try it on the lighter bar setting as I had it on the middle setting
But so far what a great kite(Posted on 4/12/13)
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