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Life is all about connections. Its about linking with the type of people who share your vision, engage your thoughts, and walk your walk. Its about creating a network of friends. Its about shrinking the globe and spreading the kite surfing vibes face to face, hand to hand, person to person. As much noise as everyone makes about being connected today, its also just as important to disconnect. To step aside and get away from it all. To put into effect your get away plan. This balance of connecting and disconnecting is a big part of the kiteboarding experience. The ability to be with friends...

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SWEEP From a profile view it’s the relationship of the wingtip to the center profile (apex of the trailing edge.) BOW KITES CROSSBOW SWITCHBLADE Performance Freeride / Race Freeride / Wakestyle HYBRID KITES VECTOR DRIFTER Universal Freeride Surf NOMAD Freestyle advantages + RAPID DEPOWER + QUICK TURNING + STABLE ARC DESIGN VIDEO Check out Cabrinhakites.com for the latest Product videos, explaining more in depth features and technology.

KITE TECH The dyna-arc retains its shape in the air, but opens up while sitting in the water. The dynamic arc found in the Drifter and Vector kites provide a noticeable increase in relaunch and direct turning speed. A system which was first developed by Cabrinha and has become the industry’s gold standard in security. IDS is a simplified bridle and control system exclusive to all Cabrinha kites. IDS provides 3 stage security. REDUCED weight Transitional canopy materials have been substituted in key areas and large areas of Dacron have been removed to reduce the overall weight of the 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...

SWITCHBLADE fIZE (m) BAR (cm)KITE COMPLETE 16 60 QUICKLINK IDS KC2SBID16 ALL AROUND FREERIDE KITE / WORLDS BEST WAKESTYLE 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...

NOMAD KITE FREESTYLE hybrid 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...

uirrmiii PERFORMANCE FREERIDE / RAGE KITE The Crossbow has written the book on modern day kiteboarding. The Crossbow is unequalled as the kite which has contributed more to the sport than any other kite. And in 2012 it continues to define itself as the leader in performance and efficiency. The Crossbow’s Bow kite platform is the basis of its incredible range and unmatched efficiency. This keeps the Crossbow on the podium at race events. It also makes it incredibly easy for a recreational rider to experience the precise power of a thoroughbred racing machine. The Crossbow’s defining features...

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. STABILITY. PARK AND RIDE SIMPLICITY 3 strut design td aid in light wind efficiency and relaunch performance direct line...

SPARK TRAINER KITE The spark is designed to give you the kite flying skills you need to begin your kiteboarding adventures. The 2 meter trainer is ideal for someone wanting to safely learn the basics. Features: Ram air design - no inflation needed Heavy dudty Nylon canopy material 2 line bridle Reinforced cell structure Stable, forgiving flight characteristics Color coded wing tips Product CODE SPARK TRAINER KITE KC2CSPARK

Keahi de Aboitiz / Switchblade / Caliber 133

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MOST ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM.

Internal Swivel Manually unspin any twists in flying lines. The worlds first fully spinning center line landing system. Spinning Leash Connection The leash can rotate freely around the harness loop. Intelligent Depower System: QuickLink uses our proven IDS method of 3 Stage Security. A system which was first developed by Cabrinha and has become the industry’s gold standard in security. 3 Levels of Security Stage 1: Depower on Demand (push bar away) IDS Activation (Push Quick Link unit away) Disconnect from Kite Ergonomic DESIGN The EVA bar ends are shaped to create a smooth transition from...

* IDS is now fully internalized for an ergonomic clutter free loop system. The all new QuickLink™ control system with IDS is all about connections. Without a doubt the most important piece of kiteboarding equipment is a control system with the ability to securely connect and dis-connect on demand. It shatters the status quo and sets an entirely new standard in design. From its functional form to its ergonomic geometry to its proven handling of security, the QuickLink control system raises the bar to a new untouchable height. The first thing you’ll notice about QuickLink is its unique...