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Aaron: Well Dave, thank you for taking the time. Tell us about yourself and your role with Cabrinha. Give us a brief introduction. Dave: I'm Dave Hastilow, brand manager at Cabrinha. I've been with Cabrinha in some form probably from the beginning, over 20 years. I'm based in Maui, and I oversee everything visual: what the brand is, the brand itself, and the direction. That comes from myself and the guys. Aaron: We're here in Cancun for dealer week and the 03 Cabrinha release. I have b …

Aaron at MACkite- let's talk about the Cabrinha dealer meeting in Mexico! We had an amazing trip down to Isla Blanca, Mexico, which is just north of Cancun. Our hopes were to ride and demo and give you guys some good insight into everything that is 03 Cabrinha. The weather was beautiful, but the wind was light and very onshore. There were lots of people foiling and winging, and some of the lighter riders were definitely getting out and winging on a regular basis. Cabrinha's got a little …

Today we're going to have a look at the new Cabrinha Mantis v3 and Vision v1. These are two of the wings from Cabrinha for 2023, so there's some exciting stuff out there with the Vision being a new model in their lineup and the Mantis continuing its legacy as their standout wave freeride wing. I'm going to give you a quick review on these, how they differ, how they're the same, and which one might be right for you.Wing Features The outlines are very similar. They're both 5 meter sizes, a …

This is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com, and I'm checking out the new Moto X kite from Cabrinha.Launching at the BeachIt's 24 degrees air temp at the beach, blowing about mid-20s, so it feels like it's 10 degrees, and we are on the new Moto X 9 meter. My initial impression on the launch of the kite is that it doesn't feel like a Cabrinha kite. It's a lot lighter in the bar than I'm used to with Cabrinha, which I think is a big plus. It feels a lot more akin to the Eleveight RS, the North Re …

Pat: This is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com here this morning with Brendan Healy from Cabrinha. Brendan: Good to be here. Thanks for having me, man. Pat: No problem, Brendan. So you came from a background of sailing, right? Is that how you got into wind sports? Brendan: Yeah, exactly. I grew up in Annapolis, Maryland. The Chesapeake Bay is almost like an inland body of water, more or less, so there are no real waves of any kind, and the breeze is pretty frontal. I grew up sailing; it's a …

It’s finally here! We are excited to announce the newest Cabrinha Kiteboarding lineup for 2023. This latest offering includes the ever-popular Moto X, Switchblade, Drifter, Contra, Contra Aether, FX2, and Nitro. Each of these kites has been crafted with precision and special attention to performance, offering an unmatched experience on the water.  2023 Cabrinha Moto X The  Cabrinha Moto X is designed for power lovers who lik …

Cabrinha 03 Wing Highlights with TuckerWelcome back to MACkiteboarding. This is Tucker, and today I'm going to talk to you briefly about some of the exciting new products in the 2023 Cabrinha launch. I'm going to talk to you about three things I'm excited about as a winger and a foiler.We're really amped for the 03 release because this is the first gear release since their new ownership with U.S.-based R&D. Testing is happening globally, of course, though a lot of it is happening here in th …

Credit to Damo, Gwen, and Evan for stoking everyone on the Cabrinha Logic! The  Cabrinha Logic is an amazing kite foilboard that offers riders great performance. It features a Dakine pad and a long track in the back, making it easy to adjust the placement of your foil. The board has various strap configurations, such as two straps in front or one centered strap for regular or goofy riding. It also comes in three different sizes: 3’7", which is great for beginners, 4'2", and 4' …

Exciting NEW gear from Cabrinha for Fall 2022/23. A new line of foils and two new foilboard models landing soon.Cabrinha Fusion X-Series MKII Foil SetThe Cabrinha Fusion MKII foils are an adaptation of the Fusion design we've come to know and love, with an injection of speed and glide which makes them better suited for high performance riding. They added a horizontal fuselage screw to really lock in the fuselage for maximum stiffness. Not sure that was needed on this model but can't hurt, right? …

The 2022 Cabrinha and Dakine Dealer Meeting in Colombia brought kiteboarders and wing foilers together from 26 different countries. It was one of the first of such gatherings in the past couple of seasons, and everyone was frothing. Check it out! …

RyGo sits down with veteran kiteboarder and Cabrinha ambassador, Marc “Skinny” Hoeksema to review the 2021 Cabrinha Contra 1 Strut. Kiteboarding, kitesurfing, kite foiling—the Contra does it all.  Subscription Links: Weekly Deals Newsletter  |  YouTube  |   Instagram Contact Us Below: 800.622.4655  |   Kiteboarder@MACkite.com  |   LIVE Chat Messenger …

Prepping for a Colombian Kite Trip Monday, March 7 Worked a full day… Well, I should probably say that I worked half the day and packed the other half. I was mentally preparing, running all the checks through my head… Jeff and I were both frothing to get out of Michigan; it’s been a long, cold winter. We left and it was 23°F and after a week of eying the forecast of 80°F+ weather, we were ready for an easy flight and some sand between our toes.Missing Flights and Losing Our Minds Tuesday, M …

Today we're going to review the new 2022 Cabrinha Contra. The Cabrinha Contra has always been one of my top two favorite light wind kites. I've been using it on and off for probably a good five years now, bouncing back and forth from the Turbine, and I had some sessions on the Eleveight RS 17 meter. I think there's some really good things about the Contra. With the the latest iteration, there are some things that I don't care for as much, and we'll break down everything you need to know in t …

  The Cabrinha FX, in one word – fun – smooth - full of energy - just plain enjoyment! Ok, that was way more than one word, but those that know me know I never have just one word for anything. Recently rode the 12m FX in the warm waters of Jupiter, FL. (lighter winds 16-17 knots) and then again in the chilly waters of Michigan (21-23 knots) a few days later. Simply put, I love the feel of this kite. Completely responsive with a smooth forward drive at both the low-end and high- …

Rygo: Hey, what's up guys? I'm Rygo.Evan: Evan Netsch here. And today we're going to do another rider profile. We're going to going to get to know Evan who's been a kiteboarder for what, like 10 years now I think? Maybe longer? Twenty. Twenty years. Okay, so you started when you were a kid. I'm older now, yeah. I'm 31 now. It's not that old. But yeah, Evan's an absolute ripper, somebody that I've known about for a long time. I've known him for a few years now and we're going to do some …