2027 Cabrinha Drifter APEX Kiteboarding Kite

2027 Cabrinha Drifter APEX

Sizes: 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m

A dedicated surf kite with exceptional drift, reactive steering and precise control, built to excel on the wave while delivering the versatility for strapless freestyle and foil.

What Cabrinha has to say:

Performance Surf / Freestyle Surf

The kite that defined a category. The Drifter has always been the go-to choice for riders looking for a no-compromise surf kite.
Designed for performance surf and strapless freestyle, the Drifter boasts class-leading slack-line drift, fast, reactive steering, and predictable handling, allowing you to focus on the wave rather than the kite.

Whether you're carving down the line, attacking the lip, or throwing strapless tricks, the Drifter delivers the confidence and control needed to take your riding to the next level.

Built with Ultra HT Dacron, Teijin D2 canopy material, and the latest Airframe Inflation System, the Drifter offers a lightweight yet incredibly stable platform with smooth power delivery and responsive steering.

The addition of the Vert-X Bridle provides even greater versatility, allowing riders to choose between the Unify High-Y or Low-V configuration to tailor the kite's handling characteristics to their personal preference.

From clean point breaks to onshore wind swell, from kite foiling to strapless freestyle, the Drifter remains the ultimate choice for riders who demand uncompromising drift, precision, and control in every session.

Design Profile:

3-strut, moderate aspect ratio hybrid design. Chopped Surf/drift wing tip design.

Features:

• Airframe Inflation System
• Teijin D2 Ripstop Canopy – Lightweight, high-performing canopy with exceptional durability
• Ultra HT – Strong, stable, and responsive material, exclusive to the Apex Series
• Slack-line drift for down-the-line surfing
• Vert-X Adjustable – Compatible with Unify High-Y and Low-V setups
• Pure Form Panels – High-accuracy airfoil shaping for maximum efficiency
• Single sliding pulley for loose, dynamic steering
• Trailing edge EVA rigidity battens
• Durable TPU leading edge bumpers
• HT140 Struts – Lightweight and aerodynamic

Who is this for?

The Drifter Apex is for the rider looking for the ultimate in surf kite design, or a fun recreational kite foiling option that goes downwind with ease thanks to its incredible slack-line drift.

For kiters looking to get into surf kiting, the Drifter Apex provides industry-leading bar feel and maneuverability, allowing the rider to focus on the board and the waves. Those same characteristics give advanced surf riders the confidence to take their kite out in a wider range of conditions or push their strapless freestyle riding.

How does it compare?

Versus Standard Moto Apex:

While the Moto Apex is an all-round kite, it sits further forward in the wind window, making it less suited to slack-line drift where you can park the kite and ride towards it. For strapless tricks, the Drifter has less aggressive vertical pull, allowing you to keep the board on your feet and maintain greater control.

Key Features:

• High Or Low V - The use of the Vert X bridle has allowed for the Drifter to fly in either the High or Low V set up, depending on your style of riding and conditions.
• Slackline Drift - A term that the Drifter brought to the market, and many have tried to emulate. Focus on the wave ahead, safe in the knowledge that the Drifter kite will drift with you down the line.
• Wave Tough - Like any Cabrinha kite the Drifter comes packed with features to give you the freedom to push your limits whether its 1 foot or 50ft.
• Rapid Power Control - Every wave is different, and to maximize your time on them you need to have the ability to power on and off at will.
• True Feel - Direct and responsive steering allows you to put the Drifter where it needs to be and focus on the wave or the trick you are doing.
• Unrivaled Versatility - Excellent for freeride, surf, freestyle and foiling.

Tech Specs:

• Ultra HT Leading Edge - An Apex series product from the CAB Design Works Team. Developed exclusively for kite leading edges, this is a strong, stable, and exceptionally responsive material. Ultra HT reduces the weight of the leading edge and struts while boasting incredibly low elongation and response. A unique and proprietary coating process increases durability and performance unlike anything you have felt before.
• HT 140 Struts - Exceptionally lightweight and aerodynamic, the HT140 provides the perfect blend of surf durability and aerodynamics to allow the Drifter to do what it does best...Drift!
• Bullet Proof Bumpers - These Durable TPU bumpers are strong, lightweight and durable. They crossover protecting the canopy to LE sewing. A new manufacturing process helps with abrasion when the kite is resting on a hard surface.
• Airframe - A single point inflation system engineered for simplicity, durability, and global compatibility. Its streamlined design ensures quick setup and pack down, delivering the reliability and confidence to perform in any condition.