Cabrinha Bar Compatibility Chart
Cabrinha Kite/Bar Compatibility Chart
So, this post doesn't necessarily have any cool videos featuring women in bikinis or Nick Jacobsen running around in a flower thong, but it does have some valuable information for everyone looking for a Cabrinha control bar. We've heard your questions, and we've decided to post Cabrinha's Compatibility Chart here, along with some tidbits about the latest Cabrinha bars. (It's a very lengthy post, so bear with us as we try to give you as much information as possible.)
Cabrinha Compatibility Chart
This chart is for 2015 bars and older. Not sure if your 2015 bar will work with your 2012 kite? Find out here. We do not have information on 2016 bar compatibility, but feel free to call the shop if you have any questions.

2016 Cabrinha Control Bars
Here's the breakdown of the differences of each 2016 Cabrinha Bar.
| Overdrive 1X w/Recoil | Overdrive 1X w/Trimlite | 1X w/Trimlite | Chaos 1X* |
|
| Adjustable | Yes | Yes | Fixed | Fixed |
| Size(s) | 48 - 56cm / 57 - 65cm | 48 to 56cm | 44, 52, or 60cm | 44cm |
| Trim | Recoil (CAS) | TimLite Cleat | TrimLite Cleat | TrimLite Cleat |
| Security | 1X | 1X | 1X | 1X |
| Depower on Demand | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Connection | QuickLoop | QuickLoop | QuickLoop | QuickLoop |
| Lines | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Line Length | 22 / 22+2 (XL) | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Leash | Short | Short | Short | Pro (Long) |
| Bar Ends | Ergonomic EVA | Ergonomic EVA | Ergonomic EVA | Ergonomic EVA |
| Low V | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Internalized Lines | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bar Grip | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Aggressive |
| Loop Size | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 |
| Bar Bag | Nylon Bag | Nylon Bag | None | None |
*The Chaos 1X bar is only compatible with the Chaos kite.
FAQs about Cabrinha Bars
What is the difference between TrimLite Cleat and Recoil on the 2016 Cabrinha Bars?
TrimLite Cleat allows precise trim adjustment. It's very light in weight as well as design. There is PU tubing throughout the as well as internalized mainline and landing lines, giving you the bare essentials with perfect balance and trim. Recoil is the way to keep your trim adjusters in the same position consistently. Recoil is able to return the trim adjusters to the exact same position, even after you've depowered your kite.
What size bar should I get for my kite?
In general, here is a good chart for sizes:
| Available Sizes | Bar Sizing | |||
| Overdrive 1X w/Recoil | 48 - 56cm / 57 - 65cm | Kite sizes 4 - 14m (STD) / 10 - 18m (XL) | ||
|
Overdrive 1X w/Trimlite |
48 - 56cm | Kite sizes 4 - 18m | ||
| 1X w/Trimlite | 44cm / 52cm / 60cm | Kite sizes 4 - 11m (44cm) / 6 - 15m (52cm) / 12 - 18m (60cm) | ||
| Chaos 1X* | 44cm | Kite sizes 7 - 13m |
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