2014 Cabrinha Switchblade Kite

2014 Cabrinha Switchblade Kite

2014 Cabrinha Switchblade KitesThe Cabrinha Switchblade is back with a vengeance for the 2014 season, being the mainstay of the Cabrinha lineup for the past eight years. The Cabrinha Switchblade has become synonymous with versatility, a kite that perfectly suits 80 percent of the kiteboarding populous. For 2014, Cabrinha has retooled the Switchblade with new a new bridling system that delivers even more direct steering. Alterations in the outline and profile of the 2014 Switchblade has seen a return that low end power absent from 2013, while still retaining the handling comfort and control on the top end.

What features make the 2014 Cabrinha Switchblade the best kite yet?

  • A new profile that delivers both low end power and top end control
  • Less pulleys that result in more direct steering and better response
  • Huge boosting potential with hang time that'll make you feel like you're jumping on the moon
  • Light bar pressure to keep your arms feeling fresh
  • Stability that weathers all wind conditions and riding styles
  • Utilizes the new Overdrive bar for the most customizable and safe Cabrinha experience to date
  • And finally, new flashy graphics that'll have everyone enviously gawking at your new kite

What does all this amount to? From the sounds of it, the best Switchblade kite to date.

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What Cabrinha has to say about the 2014 Switchblade

There is only one kite which has embodied the true spirit of kiteboarding for the last (8) years for its spot-on performance in such a wide range of conditions. The Switchblade humbly takes the title of the highest performance kite with the easiest handling. But we are not about to rest on our laurels. In 2014 the Switchblade gets an upgrade in handling with an all new bridling that provides an even more direct and precise steering. Changes in outline and profile ensure that the 2014 Switchblade delivers power on the low end and precise handling and control on the top end.

Cabrinha Control Bar Options

2014 Cabrinha Overdrive 1X Contral Bar

2014 Cabrinha 1X Adjustable Control Bar

New Cabrinha Overdrive 1X bar now offers faster turning on demand with the ability to length your bar as needed. By moving to the new Overdrive system Cabrinha kites is able to lower the front V connection to the CAS which provides a more direct input to your kite from you. After years of the super safe IDS system Cabrinha keeps safety at the top of the list with 90% shut down in all conditions.

 
 

2015 Cabrinha Overdrive 1X Control Bar

2015 Cabrinha Overdrive 1X Control Bar

For 2015 Cabrinha takes the next step forward in ease of use for their bar system. The 2015 Overdrive adjustable bar will adjust to fit any size kite as well as providing a more effective swivel, easiest release/reconnect safety yet, and single line flagging system for more reliable depower in every condition. Also being compatible with all previous Cabrinha models this the most capable Cabrinha Control System ever. If you do not need an adjustable bar, the fixed bar model gives you the option to save some coin.