Catalogue 2010
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YEAR iiimaraiiiiii RIDER

LETTER FROM PETE I recently did a kiteboarding trip with a group of professional and non-professional riders to a remote part of the planet. The 11 day trip, far removed from the comfort of our familiar kiteboarding venues, delivered an experience both raw and enlightening. When it was all said and done, it reinforced a belief that I’ve held since we started Cabrinha Kiteboarding: Pros and non-pro riders want the exact same thing from a kiteboarding brand. They want the absolute best equipment for their respective levels of riding. They want to be confident that they are getting the highest...

NEW IMPROVEMENTS + INCREASED BRIDLE SUPPORT + INTERNALIZED IDS LINE + MODIFIED QR 1 AND QR2 + NEW MAINLINE PULLEY + OVERSLIDE IDS + MODIFIED BAR ENDS AND GRIP + rotating SECURITY PIN + NEW LINE SWIVEL W/ SPREADER + IMPROVED LE CLOSING SEAM + INCREASED DURABILITY + REDESIGNED KITE BAG + NEW BOLD COLOR CHOICES STANDARD FEATURES ON ALL KITES + IDS BRIDLE + DEPOWER ON DEMAND + ABSOLUTE DEPOWER + POWERDRIVE IDS + SPRINT INFLATION SYSTEM + ULTRA BOMB CANOPY + TWO PLY REINFORCEMENTS + SUPPORTED CANOPY IN WING TIPS + KITE BACKPACK NOMAD IDS Characteristics Shape / Profile + Powered kite loops...

STYLE SELECTION GUIDE WAVE - Surfing and wave riding FREESTYLE - KITE LOOPS AND HANDLE PASS TRICKS WAKESTYLE - UNHOOKED POWERED POP TRICKS FREERIDE - ALL AROUND RIDING RACE - FOCUSED ON SPEED AND UPWIND ABILITY

NEW IMPROVEMENTS + New outline reduces tip spray + New 3d X deck for increased tip flex + rail grabs + wider outlineS for easy planing + STRONGER INSERTS + MORE Sync and wake stance options + BOLD NEW COLOR OPTIONS BOARD RANGE Best For + Freestyle tricks + Big Air Best For + Wakestyle riding + Pop tricks + Choppy conditions Best For + Free riding + Early planing + Progression Best For + Free ride + Progression Best For + Skate tricks + Strapless airs Best For + Surf Freestyle + Strapless airs Best For + Surfing + Lightwind + Racing Best For + Surfing + Lightwind

DAVE HASTILOW

The all new Powerdrive IDS control system has been redesigned from the bottom up to accommodate many new features while making it easier to use. The result is our most refined and evolved control system to date. New DEPOWER MAIN LINE INTERNAL IDS LANDING LINE In a huge industry first, Cabrinha has managed to internalize the IDS landing line into the main depower line. The landing line now occupies its own chamber alongside the depower main line for added protection and a streamlined interface. With the all new internal IDS security system, Cabrinha makes good on its promise that performance...

STAGE 1 DEPOWER ON DEMAND IDS FEATURES: + 5th line function with only 4 lines + Depower on Demand: 1st Stage of Depower + Absolute depower for landing the kite: 2nd Stage of Depower + Improved, direct steering. No pulleys on control bar. + Enhanced Control System + Instant Relaunch The Intelligent Depower System (IDS) provides an amazing level of control with minimum rider effort and input. IDS is a simplified bridle and control system exclusive to Cabrinha. IDS produces virtually no bar pressure while delivering precise control of the steering and power of your kite. IDS is so intuitive...

STAGE 2 ABSOLUTE DEPOWER release the residual power when landed. absolute depower is a method of self landing your kite. TO ACTIVATE ABSOLUTE DEPOWER: PULL THE MAIN QUICK RELEASE IN THE DIRECTION OF THE KITE. THE KITE WILL FLAG SYMETRICALLY FROM THE CENTER OF THE ARC, RELEASING THE RESIDUAL POWER.

KITE SHAPES BOW KITES HYBRID KITES HIGH SWEEP SWITCHBLADE CONVERT HIGH SWEEP FLATTER ARC HIGH SWEEP (PROS) HIGH SWEEP (CONS) + BETTER RANGE + BETTER RELAUNCH + MORE LINEAR DEPOWER + FASTER TURNING + SHORTER DEPOWER + MORE BALANCED BRIDLE + LONGER REACH FOR DEPOWER + SLOWER TURNING + GENERALLY LESS RANGE + REDUCED RELAUNCH

DURABILITY KITE DURABILITY 1. LE closing seam has been REORIENTED TO REDUCE LOAD. 2. New LEADING EDGE dacron, struts and wingtip. more durable, lower elongation and better response. 3. New canopy material. Same weight, more durable. 4. New strut design: 3D design, more accurate in profile and stronger. 5. New stainless steel bridle guide. 6. New skid pad on the wing tip. Stronger. 7. New elbow pads running along the entire LE segments. (CONVERT SE) BAR DURABILITY 8. New flying Lines: New material. Less tangle, stiffer, less elongation. 9. New Center line is 50% stronger and more durable....

SPRINT RAPID INFLATION SYSTEM The Sprint™* inflation system is a simple to use feature to quickly inflate your kite to an even pressure. The Sprint™ system uses a single inflation point to connect your high volume, two way Cabrinha pump. As you pump your kite with air, all struts and your leading edge inflate quickly and simultaneously to the desired pressure. The supplied leash pump and threaded valve connection keeps your kite under control even when pumping up directly in the wind. Once the kite is pumped you can choose to clip off, or isolate the air contained in the struts. This way if...

FEATURES fllMITED EDITION The Wildcard colors are always changing. Colors may not be the colorway on this page. + 6 STRUTS + WILDCARD COLOR SCHEMES + IDS BRIDLE + NON-BOW HYBRID +ABSOLUTE DEPOWER + POWERDRIVE IDS + SPRINT + IMPROVED LE CLOSING SEAM + tuning OPTIONS

CAMERON DIETRICH BRAND EMBASSADOR / TEAM RIDER

STORY FEATURES + 5 STRUTS + WILDCARD COLOR SCHEMES + ids bridle +ABSOLUTE DEPOWER + POWERDRIVE IDS + SPRINT + IMPROVED LE CLOSING SEAM + tuning OPTIONS + ULTRA BOMB CANOPY Now in its 5th season, the 2010 Switchblade IDS remains the premier Wakestyle Freeride kite. The Switchblade is designed to perform in a wide range of conditions, hooked or unhooked. The steady predictable pull and it’s ability to fly forward when unhooked makes the Switchblade perfect for hitting kickers, sliders and just about any wakestyle trick in the book. In 2010 improvements have been made to increase the...

KING OF STYLE / TEAM RIDE

The 2010 Crossbow IDS is the world’s fastest kite in its category. Years of refinement has made the Crossbow highest performing Freeride Race kite available today. The Crossbow IDS is a highly tuned wing capable of winning top level course races like the US National Championships or being only one of three kites in the world to break the 50 knot speed barrier. The Crossbow started the bow revolution and today continues to define the essence of speed and control, versatility and security. + 7 STRUTS + IDS BRIDLE + ABSOLUTE DEPOWER + WIDE WIND RANGE + POWERDRIVE IDS + SPRINT + IMPROVED LE...