2011 Cabrinha Nomad Kite

2011 Cabrinha Nomad kiteboarding kite2011 Cabrinha Nomad Kite


The Nomad continues its foray into the freestyle wave arena with a take no prisoners attitude. The Nomad is not for your average beginner. But if throwing kiteloops or towing yourself into the surf with a kite sounds like your thing, then the Nomad is the kite for you.

New and improved material and construction are the foundation of a totally new design which enhances its quick turning, high depower characteristics. Emphasis on low end power has been a top priority for 2011 and it is here that Cabrinha has made substantial gains.

Features

    • 6 strut design
    • Non-Bow hybrid
    • Tuning options
    • IDS bridle
    • Powerdrive IDS
    • Sprint
    • Increased low end range
    • Greater stability
    • Greater control during unhooked kiteloops

Cabrinha Nomad kite style chart

  • Greater performance for unhooked tricks
  • Quicker turning speed
  • New entry profile creating a quicker flying kite
  • New LE closing seam construction
  • Light weight bladders in the larger sizes
  • New canopy material


Best for:
- Freestyle tricks
- Kiteloops
- Surfing


Cabrinha Nomad IDS wind range chart

Cabrinha Crossbow Powerdrive IDS barPowerdrive IDS Control System

The Powerdrive IDS control system starts with an ergonomic design, which allows precise steering and power input to your kite.

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 and security are no longer mutually exclusive. The all new internal Intelligent Depower System (IDS) puts the industry leading 4 line security right at your fingertips when you need it and out of your way when you don't. Cabrinha has internalized the landing line to protect it from the elements and to simplify the control system. The new IDS landing line is virtually invisible while riding but right there when you need it.

IDS FEATURES:

  • 5th line function with only 4 lines - For many years the 5th line system was considered the safest last ditch safety system. With IDS, Cabrinha has accomplished this same safety by better bridle configuration.
  • Depower on Demand: 1st Stage of Depower - With the largest bar throw available in a kite, depower on demand covers 90% of your serious safety issues.
  • Absolute depower for landing the kite: 2nd Stage of Depower - Blow your chicken loop and your kite will float to the ground. Also fantastic for self-landing your Crossbow.
  • Improved, direct steering. No pulleys on control bar.
  • Enhanced Control System
  • Instant Relaunch - This is one of the most sought after attributes of a kiteboarding kite. Pull the line and go.

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 that it seamlessly provides 2 stages of depower. Interactive Depower on Demand while riding, and an Absolute Depower method to land your kite.

Absolute Depower functions similar to a 5th line system, but without the complexity of the unnecessary 5th line. Cabrinha's IDS equipped kites use only 4 lines for a simple, uncluttered method of control and security.

Additionally, the IDS bridle maintains all of the instant relaunch functionality the Cabrinha kites are famous for.

Features

  • New Recoil System - New Bar Upgrade for 2011 Cabrinha Kites. The new Recoil system is excellent for keeping your bar a simple arms length away from you. A very nice upgrade.
  • Cousins monofilament wound lines
  • Swappable harness loop sizes. Optional accessory sizes available.
  • Lower profile EVA bar ends with flex tips
  • Internal IDS Line
  • Custom cut EVA grip
  • Forged and polished alloy center section
  • Floating EVA bar ends
  • Color coded covered leader lines
  • Stainless steel CAS (centerline adjustment strap)
  • Removable security pin

Sprint Rapid Single Point Inflation.
Cabrinha's Inflation System is one of our favorite parts of the whole Cabrinha Kiteboarding line up. Though it doesn't affect the performance of the kite, it makes setup and breakdown much easier.

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 you damage a strut while in use, the rest of the kite will continue to maintain its pressure. At the end of the session you can choose to deflate your kite completely by disengaging the strut air clips, or you can keep your struts inflated and put your kite away rolled up so that the next session will take just minutes to set up.

Check out our current selection of Cabrinha kiteboarding kites.