About me

My name is Stuart Webb.
I've been kiting since 2003.
I typically get in around 60 sessions a year - the first couple of years probably more - so I reckon I've clocked over 1100 sessions.  And I can't wait for the next one !
As of Oct 2021 I've spent approx. $12,300 over the last 18 years - approx. $683 per year, or $11 per session.  Damn good run rate compared to snowboarding !


I ride
  • 10m 2018 Cabrinha Switchblade (bought new as last years model for $1700 in Jan 2020
  • 7m 2011 Cabrinha Switchblade (bought second hand for $350 in Feb 2017)
  • 135cm 2019 Duotone Select (bought new for $970 in 2020)
  • 2022 Cabrinha Recoil Bar (new for $610)
  • 2019 trimlite bar ($400)
  • Mystic Majestic Harness (bought in 2020 for $300)
I have had
  • 10m 2016 Cabrinha Switchblade (bought new as last years model for $2000 in Sept 2016, with a 2015 recoil 48cm bar, sold the lot for $400 in 2021
  • 7m  2009 Cabrinha Crossbow IDS (bought second hand for $370 in Apr 2012) - leant to Taz as a trainer
  • 135cm 2009 North X Ride (bought in 2010 for around $500, sold for $200)
  • 6 ft Litewave surfboard (bought second hand from Tarren in Nov 2014 for $450, sold for $300)
  • Mystic Drip Harness (bought in 2019 for $200) - leant to Taz as a trainer
  • replacement kite lines after the pier incident ($200)
  • 2x new footpads for the X ride board (2*$100)
  • Mystic Majestic Harness (bought in 2013 for $290)
  • 10m 2012 Cabrinha Switchblade IDS (bought new as last years model for $1500 in Sept 2012, quicklink IDS bar 48cm, compatible from 10m to 8m, sold for $500 in Nov 2016)
  • 10m 2009 Cabrinha Switchblade IDS (bought second hand for $1200 in Jan 2009, sold for $400 in 2013 with an old wetsuit and Dakine Renegade harness).
  • 7m 2007 Cabrinha Crossbow (bought in 2010 for around $400 - destroyed in the surf at Inverloch)
  • 16m 2003 Cabrinha CO2 (bought in 2004 for $900 - gave to my swiss mate Thomas - a c kite, a little dangerous)
  • 11m 2001 Globerider Lift (bought in 2003 for $1100 - binned - c kite, serious air, real dangerous and hard to fly)
  • 145cm Cabrinha Vari (bought in 2003 for around $400 - lent to a mate)
  • Dakine Renegade harness (bought in 2010 for around $240 - lasted until 2013 before started falling apart)
  • Dakine harness (bought in 2003, lent to a mate)

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