Cabrinha Kites
2012 Cabrinha Drifter
In the break away sector of Kite Surfing, there is one kite which hides its technology behind its simplicity. The Drifter’s minimal 3 strut design both hides and illuminates its brilliance. The three well placed struts keep the profile of the kite intact through constant angle of attack changes while reducing the weight. This light weight but durable kite is dedicated to surf, yet it shines as a freestyle kite for wakeskating, skimboarding or flat water freestyle. While surfing hooked or unhooked the Drifter makes the most of its excellent slack line drift ability. Slack line drift is the kite’s ability to stay aloft even when the lines are temporarily slackened by depowering. But the Drifter’s main beauty lies in its simplicity. Cabrinha pushed the complicated technology into the background so that all you have to think about is how you’re going to tear apart the next wave.
Features Include:
- Surf Specific 3 Struct Design
- Excellent Slack Line Drift
- High Depower
- Stable and Direct Feel
- Simplified Bridle
- Squared Off Wingtips For Increased Stability
- Quicklink Control System with IDS
- Sprint
Characteristics:
- Direct and responsive steering = FAST
- Sits further aft / back in the window
- Enhanced slack line drift
- Static balance
- Excellent relaunch
- Light overall weight: 3 struts / Reduced Dacron
- Thin profile
- Enhanced durability
2012 Cabrinha Nomad
In 2012 the Nomad kite gets further refined in the Freestyle department. Our goal was to take its landmark turning speeds and unhooked abilities one step further. The result is a highly tuned kite which keeps its forward flying speed up even when unhooked. You can count on a constant steady pull whether you are passing or just throwing a massive raley. When it comes to kite looping the Nomad delivers. The Nomad accelerates its power when flying through the radius of a kite loop. Big or small the Nomad completes the loop with plenty of time to climb to the zenith to cushion your landing. Its no wonder that the Nomad is the pro’s choice for world tour level Freestyle competition.
Features Include:
- 6 Strut Design
- Improved Canopy Profiles
- New Shape
- Simplified Bridle
- Variable Tuning Options
- QuickLink Control System with IDS
- Sprint
2012 Cabrinha Switchblade
The Switchblade has become synonymous with versatility. Its reliability and predictability are two of the reasons why it excels as a performance wakestyle kite as well as an all round freeride kite. The number one choice of Wakestyle riders world wide, the Switchblade delivers a stable source of power which transfers into incredible pop. Once in the air, the kite will steer effortlessly with minimal input from the rider. The Switchblade is excellent for unhooked or hooked riding in just about any conditions. If there is one kite that can back up all of the accolades being thrown at it, it’s the Switchblade wakestyle, freeride kite.
Features Include:
- 5 Strut Design
- QuickLink Control System with IDS
- Effortless Handling
- Variable Tuning Options
- New canopy material
- Sprint
2012 REFINEMENTS:
- Re-positioned & tuned Bridle
- Improved balance
- Lighter feel
- Custom Tuning creates drastic differences
- Freeride Setting: Lighter bar pressure
- Wakestyle Setting: More stable. Requires more impulse to turn
2012 Cabrinha Vector
The Vector kite will ride any conditions the ocean decides to dish out with consistency and ease. The Vector is made to simplify the kiteboarding experience. Easy handling, easy steering, easy relaunching, and an intuitive security system. This is the backbone of the Vector DNA, and this puts this kite in a class all by itself. If you are looking for a kite that will hone your kiteboarding skills in a safe and secure environment, the Vector is the kite for you. Personally tested by Blown Kiteboarding with a thumbs up rating. We are really excited about the performance of this kite!
Features Include:
Stability. Park and Ride Simplicity
3 Strut Design To Aid In Light Wind Efficiency And Relaunch Performance
Direct Line Bridling
Variable Tuning Options
Amazing Relaunch
QuickLink Control System With IDS
Sprint




