Review: 2017 Cabrinha Contra Vs North Juice
The last few years, light wind kites have seen some very real improvement. Gone are the days where companies simply take their 12 meter kites and blow them up to slow, clunky 17m or 18m kites.
All modern light wind kites are designed specifically for the... moreThe last few years, light wind kites have seen some very real improvement. Gone are the days where companies simply take their 12 meter kites and blow them up to slow, clunky 17m or 18m kites.
All modern light wind kites are designed specifically for the demands of light wind and fly surprisingly nimbly and easily for their large size. North and Cabrinha have built a serious reputation over the years and established themselves as leaders of the industry.
Let's start with a brief objective side by side comparison.
- The Contra has heavy bar pressure, while the Juice has light pressure.
- The Contra is a 4 line, while the Juice can be flown as a 4 line or 5 line.
- Both kites are exclusively designed as light wind kites.
- The Contra is available in 13, 15, 17, & 19 meters. The Juice is available in 15 & 18 meters.
- The Contra has the Quickloop safety system that flags on one line, while the Juice has North’s traditional Iron Heart system with the option of a 5th line flag or the standard single... less
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April 17, 2017 - Filed in
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