i swapped between a bow and a c yesterday and it is a shock to the system for a tack or two .. you are allowed more room for error on a bow, very little on a C. someone that learns and rides on only a bow will not be able to ride a C very well.. I see injuries a-plenty in this type of situation.
But anyone that has a season under their belt on a C and moves to a BOW should have the smarts and experience to have both types in their quiver.
think C kites will be around in 3 years? 2 years? In some way or another I am sure they will .. but i suspect a small percentage ..
I know that the BEST nemesis for 2007 is kinda a hybrid looking thing.. like a high aspect bow kite..
many of the Pros ride only C's for particular reasons, but 99% of all riders are just out there to safely enjoy their time on the water and anything that makes it safer and cost effective will become the mainstay.
Now.. about that "safer" part... thats a whole nuther conversation.
here's a GREAT read on the BOW kite subject with lots of input from Bruno Legainoux himself ... (check out his video of his new 4.5 meter BOW kite in light wind.... AMAZING.. )
http://www.kiteforum.com/phpbb/viewt...ghlight=future