Cabrinha Switchblade 2024 kite

Performance Freeride

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The longest running and most successful kite in the industry is back for it’s 17th year. The kite that spawned not only a style of riding but also a whole generation of kiters has evolved into the highest performing Switchblade to date. Taking the known Switchblade DNA, the creatives in CAB Design Works team have evolved this 5 strut design through use of new technologies, construction techniques and internal adjustments, to give a more playful, lighter feeling kite, while still remaining predictable and stable.
This Lite Series kite utilizes the HTD Lite materials which make this the lightest Switchblade to date. Combined with the Integrated Structural Canopy (ISC) we have been able to greatly reduce the weight of the kite while increasing longevity and improving steering speed.

DESIGN PROFILE

5 Strut, hybrid design, fusion wing tip shape, draft forward profile, hybrid strut

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• LITE SERIES – Best materials for each Product
• Designed with the focus to be the perfect tool for Big Air and Freeriding
• Switchblade DNA, cutting edge handling and performance
• Revised aerodynamic profiles and design
• Lighter and more playful control response
• HTD Lite: Lightweight ultra-rigid Dacron
• Bi-directional pure profile panels
• Ultralite bladders for an overall lighter weight kite
• Low elongation bridle for improved reactive feel
• Sprint 3.0
• Trailing edge EVA rigidity battens
• Nano Ripstop Canopy, the benchmark in durability, stability and responsiveness
• Durable TPU Leading edge bumpers

KEY FEATURES

• Ridiculously high hang times - The 5 strut stable platform allows for stability in higher winds, and the wide arc allows for increased glide.
• Excellent upwind performance - The unique profile of the canopy allows for effortless upwind performance.
• Ultimate performance - The most versatile kite in the industry, allows for use in the widest range of conditions and variety of riding styles.
• Refined Simplicity - A balanced bridle with no pulleys gives a lighter feeling faster turning and more responsive kite, allowing for a wider range of users and also control for jumping.
• Nano Ripstop Canopy - The benchmark in durability, stability and responsiveness.
• Bi-Direction Pure Profile Panels - The smoothest and 3d correct shape we've ever created allowing the smoothest transition between the segmented leading edge and curved canopy.