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Method 2 et mountainboard

Development Concept

Born on the North Shore of Oahu, the Method was purpose designed to give wave riders the perfect tool to experience the most natural surf feel possible. Top surfers have chosen the Method as their 'go to' kite world wide.

Smooth, constant power during your turns without any hesitation or back stall will allow you to choose the perfect line rather than experiencing an unpredictable kite that rips you off your board.

Hooked in or unhooked the Method has unparalleled stability and drift so it will always be ready for your next move.

If sheeted in or out the direct bar response keeps you in touch and you always know precisely where your kite is. The adjustable bar pressure and turning speed options allow you to fine tune your Method’s response to your personal preference.

One adapted design feature taken from our race kites is the unbeatable upwind performance that effortlessly gets you back to the point for your next wave.

Rounded off with instant re-launch the Method will always be ready to get you back into action if things didn’t go as planned. 

Sizes

11m, 9m, 7m, 6m, 5m (13m will be added later)

When Available

Some sizes within a few weeks, complete quiver before the New Year. 

HONG KONG WAREHOUSE

The Switch 90 Freestyle land boards are available in our HK warehouse for our US and international customers.
They will be available in our Europe and Australasia warehouses next week.
Click here to check them out

Prices

Our HK Warehouse Price is $410.00USD

Switchkites News !

2013 Buyer’s Guide: Switch

November 7, 2012

Photo Chuck Harlan

Visit Switch for more info.

Now in its second year in the market, Switch Kites is entering its first phase of next-generation gear and has added two new kites to its line. The company will also roll out its first performance-oriented twin tip designed by PKRA rider Marc Jacobs as well as a land board for those light wind days. We pulled Co-Founder Ralph von Brause off the water to answer our questions about Switch’s 2013 product line.

Switch has made some modifications to the Nitro, its freeride/race kite, and the Method, its pure wave kite. What are the main changes riders will notice the most?

We have changed the Nitro’s bridle, the outline, and most noticeable for the customer, squared off the wing tip. We feel this design reduces drag and increases the efficiency of the kite. By changing the bridle we now have a direct back line connection and have created a solidly-supported structure, even in totally overpowered conditions.

Switch Nitro V2

The bar pressure is now adjustable from light to medium. We are still strong believers in our constant curved struts and leading edge design with its associated advantages. Despite a considerably higher manufacturing cost we feel it gives our kites a substantial advantage over the competition. To round it all off, the relaunch ability of the Nitro has been substantially improved and even reverse launching in eight knots is not an issue anymore.

Similar to the original version of the kite, it is extremely efficient with very little drag. This design feature allows you to go upwind like never before and to boost really high. The efficiency makes it the ideal kite for racing and big air freeriding.

The Method has a slightly longer wingtip and an aggressive panel layout. Furthermore, we moved the bridle attachment points from the front of the tube to the back. These changes have increased the stability in gusty off shore winds, reduced the bar pressure, and increased the turning speed.

We kept all other features such as constant power in the turns without hesitation or back stalling, insane upwind performance, instant relaunch, and complete power/depower within your bar throw. The original Method has a strong following of dedicated wave riders around the world and the new version will blow them away even more.

Switch Method V2

What about the Element? Can we expect any changes to your all-around kite in 2013? How does this kite differ from the Nitro?

We don’t believe in changing kites every year and coming out with new models in September simply due to peer pressure. Should we be unable to find any substantial improvements, we feel it is fraudulent to change the colors and panel layout and call it a new kite. The Element was released in March and none of the current prototypes would justify the release of a new model.

The same is currently valid for the Combat, our PKRA-ready freestyle kite. Marc Jacobs and Felix Pivec are extremely picky and they won’t settle for anything that is not substantially better. These guys are driving our designer Bill Hansen insane but we are confident that there are good things on the horizon.

2013 SWITCH KITES
Kite Name	Sizes	Stock Line Length	Target	Date Available
Nitro V2	8, 10, 12, 14, 16m	20m + 3m extensions	Race, freeride, big air	Now
Method V2	5, 6, 7 , 9, 11, 13m	20m + 3m extensions	Wave	Dec. 2012
Element	7, 9, 11, 13, 15m	20m + 3m extensions	All-around	Now
Vantage	7, 9, 11m	20m + 3m extensions	Snow, land board	Dec. 2012
Prime	1.5, 2.5, 3.5m	16-20m	Trainer, snow, land board	Dec. 2012

Were any changes made to your control bar?

We are working on some completely new features never used by any manufacturer before. Unfortunately whenever you deal with new manufacturing processes, you never know how long it will take. This project has been going on for the last 18 months and we are not in the position to comment on a release date just yet. However, once available, we believe everyone will be very pleased.

Photo Chuck Harlan

Switch will be rolling out two new foil kites for 2013, the Prime and Advantage. First of all, why develop foil kites?

Why not? Two line foil kites are fun to fly! It brings back memories of when I learned in 1999. Our range of 2-line Prime kites are extremely powerful and are serious traction kites. Like all our kites, quality and durability is our highest priority. Don’t worry about ripping the flying lines or kite in high wind. If you can hold them in 30 knots, take them out and have fun!

Use a land, skate, or snowboard or even just your feet to get dragged, lifted, or jump off sand dunes. The Vantage is a sheetable foil that flies on our standard bar. The kites are powerful, stable, and ideal for snow and land boards. The flying characteristics are totally different to inflatable kites but you will fall in love with their light wind performance and powerful graceful turns. Foils have a strong following, especially in Europe. It definitely is an advantage to cruise up an untouched powder slope without carrying a pump on your back.

Switch Vantage

We see that Switch still has a relationship with Firewire. Any plans to make your own directional boards? What happened to the twin tip line that was in development last year?

We will not produce directional boards. Why? We do not have the experience to produce premium high-performance quality boards. Firewire has perfected this art and anything else does not even come close. Try one and you will understand right away what I am talking about.

The second reason is shipping. It is impossible to ship individual surfboards around the world at a competitive price.

Marc Jacobs, one of the top PKRA freestyle riders, joined the Switch development team to design the MJ Comp twin tip boards which are currently in production. To dominate in diverse PKRA conditions, Marc needed a board that had explosive pop for high performance tricks, fast upwind ability to stay high in the competition area to perform more tricks, a smooth controlled ride in any water conditions, and finely tuned flex for extra control in hard landings. The MJ Comp delivers all this and we are excited to bring them to market.

What’s up with the Switch wetsuit?

Switch will be adding more and more different products to our lineup. The 4/3 steamer is a huge success and we are currently working on a 5/4. When starting the company we always intended to branch out and you will find more products being added to our warehouses. The next one that will be released is our land board, a fun toy to have if the wind is not strong enough to stay upwind.

How can riders demo Switch products? Any plans to get more involved with formal demos or do a demo tour with your riders?

We have a huge group of team riders all around the globe. Click on the demo link on each product page and give the one closet to you a call. We find this system is considerably more effective than touring the world with a truck load of gear and only scratching the top surface. Our team riders and happy customers are spreading the word and word of mouth is the best advertisement available.

2013 SWITCH BOARDS
Board Name	Sizes	Type	Target	Date Available
MJ Comp	132, 135, 138cm	Twin	Progressive wakestyle	Dec. 2012
MJ Land	90cm	Land Board	High performance freestyle land board	Now

Anything else you’d like to add?

We would like to thank all our customers for choosing our products and spreading the word. Despite being a relatively young company, we have had amazing growth in a very competitive market. It seems like our company’s values are right on and the market is ready for top-quality products at wholesale prices by cutting out the middleman.

TEST express : Combat 11m

J'ai eu l'occasion de tester rapidement une Combat 11m, voici mon retour ;)

Déballage, une belle aile avec une construction identique à la Nitro (pas eu le temps de faire des photos). Un grand sac pour la ranger avec ses batten (lattes en carbone qui remplace les lattes d'extrémité). La 5° ligne à régler soit même.

En l'air, une belle aile compact et extrêmement stable mais choqué au max elle décroche un peu. Une aile pas très réactive (sympa en déhooké, comme ça elle bouge pas) mais on sent que comme il n'y a pas de bridage on a un feeling direct.

Sur l'eau, il faut la balancer 2-3 fois avant d'être callé, mais ensuite ça avance tout seul et en plus, une excellente remontée au vent. Une relativement bonne plage basse, on prend un peu de vitesse et on déhooke pour un "petit" railey et là, sacré coup de pied aux fesses :p, ca envoie sévère haut et loin. Pas besoin de trimer, elle ne surborde pas. Le vent monte et on trime un peu, c'est très efficace. En saut ça monte plutôt bien pour un C. Je l'ai pas faite tomber mais je l'ai vu se relever, pas trop dur, apparemment pas besoin d'utiliser la 5° ligne. Et d'ailleurs, la 5° ligne sert juste à maintenir le profil, parce qu'elle est difficilement accessible sur la barre. Et pour finir une bonne plage haute grâce au trim très efficace.

Les + : déhooké, trim, redécollage, cap, saut.
Les - : Rapidité, taille du sac, batten, et 5° ligne pas super adapté à la barre mais pas génant.

News board et mountainboard

Development Concept

Marc Jacobs one of the top PKRA riders joined the Switch development team to design a high performance landboard purpose built for kiting.

Marc's first experience with a kite was on his landboard. He terrorized this local parks and beaches on his landboard before heading out onto the water.

Marc wanted to push the boundaries of the standard landboard to suit his style of riding. Light, strong, low swing weight, quick response, smooth handling and high quality components that would last.

Details

Deck
90cm super light glass fiber cap construction which delivers excellent strength to weight ratio and smooth flex.
Truck
Matrix ultra light, PP+30% fiber glass base plate with high strength CNC milled aluminum Hanger
positive electrode in black, 4.2 mm springs and 70A oval elastomer dampeners.  2 settings Adjustable for different style and weight rides.
Wheels
Light composite nylon and fiberglass 5 spoke rims , 200x50 (8" wheels) C-968 diamond tread tyres and 2RS bearings.
Bindings
Fully adjustable Ratchet type Binding to fit any size footwear.
Handle
Soft molded EVA over an aluminum bracket.
Accessories
All hardware Stainless steel, includes all tools need to construct and adjust settings.

When Available

They are on their way to our warehouses and will be avalable next week.

Price

Price range $380- $550.
This is an indication only. Final price will be subject to warehouse location and exchange rates.

Development Concept

Marc Jacobs one of the top PKRA freestyle riders joined the Switch development team to design a board around freestyle competition riding. On the PKRA world tour, competitors have to perform as many high performance tricks in the competition area in all sorts of conditions from waves, chop, flat water mixed with light to strong winds.

To dominate in these diverse conditions Marc needed a board that had explosive pop for high performance tricks, fast upwind ability to stay high in the competition area to perform more tricks, a smooth controlled ride in any water conditions and finely tuned flex for extra control in hard landings.

The MJ COMP Switch Kiteboard was developed to perform in anything the PKRA could dish out and also strong enough to handle Marc’s extremely powerful riding style.

Design

Rocker
Progressive rocker through the core flattening out towards the tips to improve speed and maximum pop.
Bottom
A rolled single concave flattening out towards the tips to maintain speed while heading hard upwind.
Outline
A curved center into flat wide tips to lift the board high on the water increasing control and minimizing spray in rough conditions.
Flex
3D optimized flex pattern to maintain massive pop while still giving you enough flex to control the hardest landings.
Fins
G10 high strength 45mm fins purpose designed to match the MJ COMP.
Boots or Straps
Flex, strength and inserts are optimized to be used with boots or pads and straps.

Construction

Core
3D machined responsive high strength Paulownia wood fiber.
Layup
Multi layer triax glass fiber configuration for maximum strength to weight ratio.
Rails
Shock resistant ABS.
Inserts
M6 Stainless steel inserts with PU and ABS reinforcing.
Fins
High pressure G10 glass fiber construction.

Specs

MJ COMP 138
138x42
MJ COMP 135
135x41
MJ COMP 132
132x40

When Available

They will be in our warehouses worldwide next month.

Price

Price range $500- $650.
This is an indication only. Final price will be subject to warehouse location and exchange rates.

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Session 08/11/2012 Wissant