Contra Bow 14 VS Waroo 15

[Gui]

Hey guys,

I need some infos

I'm looking for a light wind kite

07 Contra Bow 14 VS 07 Waroo 15 ..... (160/165 lbs)

Does anybody know wich one has the best low end ?

[BigR]

I'm pretty sure the contra

[inferno]

agreed, but keep in mind that at your wieght both will give you the same lowend...

a heavier rider would reap the benifit of the contra, but you woult notice the difference

[WindRyder]

contra turns ssssllllloooowwwweeerrr!!!

[BigR]

have U Trieeeeeeeeeeeed the 2008 ???????


Fast as a bat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WindRyder]

Funny!! I just switched from Cabs to Royals. I rode Cabs since I learned to kite, and I was just ready for a change. Roy is very happy about this too!! LOL

[shogun1204]

I have flown both the 07 Contra 14 and the Waroo 15. The Contra has a better low end than the 15 Waroo IMO. Problem is the Contra is much slower, the bar pressure sucks, and the Contra is easily twice the price of a Waroo 15. On top of that at your weight you could easily ride the 15 Waroo in 10 knots with the right board. I would say the contra probably has a 2 knot advantage in the low end. But really do you want to go out and ride in like 8 knots? LOL I would rather have a kite that cost half the price and is faster that I will enjoy more once the wind pick up to like 12 or 13.

[bryanleighty]

raul.. what was the kite you let me ride a couple weeks ago?.. think it was your 17m..

[sparkyman]

I have been on contra 14m w/ nobile 666 board @170lbs Rode upwind in just 10 mph powered ok. Cabrinha kites changed kite boarding no doubt. Waroos are great kites for various reasons, they do not have the low end of a Cab. Bar pressue or feed back from any kite is always riders choice. The best (no pun intended ) effiecent kite I rode was 11m Ozone instint. I know r windy season is coming, you can probably score a deal on a big kite now. But no kite out there re launches as well as a Cabrinha.

[BigR]

Bryan, yes that was the 2008 17m contra.

To be honest, I don't think any kite relaunches as fast as the contra nor does any other kite have the low end that the contra has for the size.

anything else you can argue about till U R blue.

The new ones turn alot faster than the older ones and are tougher built is the thing they've improved

[Skyway Scott]

Now's the time to nail a 'roo or an Instinct at great prices, if interested.
25% or more off is possible on both these brands. The kites will be gone soon though.

[inferno]

obviously the 14m contra will have better low end then a 15m warooo... duuuhh... its a bigger kite ;)

[bryanleighty]

Bryan, yes that was the 2008 17m contra.

To be honest, I don't think any kite relaunches as fast as the contra nor does any other kite have the low end that the contra has for the size.

anything else you can argue about till U R blue.

The new ones turn alot faster than the older ones and are tougher built is the thing they've improved


i really could not get used to your kite.. it def had the power.. no arguing that.. but the bar pressure was so far beyond what I am used to riding.. its a totally different experience compared to what i normally ride.

all i can say is that TRY BEFORE YOU BUY is the best advice that anyone will ever give another kiter.

[Skyway Scott]

obviously the 14m contra will have better low end then a 15m warooo... duuuhh... its a bigger kite ;)

If we keep talking the "truth" about kites on here.... it's gonna get ugly. :confused: ;)

[inferno]

hook, line, and sinker :)
gottcha scottie :)
btw, my secret project (phase one) is complete:confused:
definately get to try it out tomorrow night....

[Skyway Scott]

I will be there (somewhere, anyway)

[popeye]

Relaunch faster? Just how long does it take to relaunch a waroo? 10 seconds? I think the cab should actually relaunch slower so you have time to work out the cramps in your arms :)

[RM3001]

Would like to get smaller 2nd kite for the higher winds that are coming. Right now I have a Cabrinha Omega 15 - was thinking about a Waroo 11 or 9. I'm 180 lbs. Any sugestions? Oh yeah, would also like this 2nd kite to double as a surf kite for getting in the waves. Thanks!

[Rodan'sWings]

RM3001 i used a 7M Waroo2 in the surf all last winter, 25-30 knot range and a 5'5" directional, im 125lbs. It was a perfect combo for me, and its so stable in a puff. On the other hand, if the kite goes down in the surf its not so good, the waroo's huge bridal can let a wingtip poke through it and cause a nasty spiral.
but I love the kite when its flying, and jumps are incredible. i think a 9M will be good choice.

[Gui]

Thanks guys for all your answers

I'll get a rooo for the light wind.