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Introduction to the Switchblade Design Works The Brazilian Brothers are back with a full-length review and final verdict on the Cabrinha Switchblade Design Works. The Switchblade itself needs no introduction; it is a legendary kite designed by Pat Goodman that has been a staple in the Cabrinha lineup for decades. This specific version is the Design Works model, which features Aluula construction in both the leading edge and the struts. After using this kite in Brazil for about 100 hours, the B …

The Brazilian Brothers are in Cape Town at Dolphin Beach with North Pro Rider and legend Cohan van Dijk, bringing you a very special first impressions video. They're excited to get their hands on the brand-new North Orbit Ultra and chat with Cohan about what it is and who it's for. This will be their first time in the water with it to see what its new N-u80 airframe is all about. Development of the Orbit Ultra Cohan van Dijk has been deeply involved in the development of this kite for two yea …

Pat from North Kiteboarding and Dustin are out testing the all-new 2027 North Orbit Ultra. After getting some time on the water, they break down the technology and performance of this new addition to the North lineup. First Thoughts on the Orbit Ultra Dustin's initial impressions of the Orbit Ultra were very positive. He noted that the kite is stable and offers a lot of low end for a 9-meter, which he found impressive. He also mentioned that the kite has quick loops and provided a high level o …

Brazilian Brothers with Pierfrancesco The Brazilian Brothers have a very special guest. They are joined by Pierfrancesco Rizzello, a Duotone rider. After seeing him in the water in Guriu, Brazil, they couldn't believe the level he was at. While he might look like just a kid in Brazil, he is actually a three-time World Champion representing Duotone as an international rider on the global stage of kitesurfing. The Brothers caught up with Pierfrancesco in Prea, where the conditions were pumping w …

First Impressions in Windy Brazil The Brazilian Brothers are reporting from a very windy Brazil to share their first impressions of the brand-new Slingshot Code NXT V2. The conditions are perfect for testing a big air machine, with the wind blowing 25 knots and gusting up to 30. Aluula Construction and Design The Slingshot NXT is a three-strut big air machine featuring Aluula construction. When the NXT first entered the industry a couple of years ago, it was immediately considered a masterpie …

The Brazilian Brothers are back home in Prea with a full-length review of the 2026 Cabrinha Moto Apex. They took the kite out in a wide range of conditions in Brazil to deliver a final verdict on its performance and help you decide whether it's deserving of a place in your quiver. Overcoming the Moto's Past To be completely honest, when Cabrinha first sent this kite, the Brazilian Brothers were not overly stoked. For many years the Moto was a closed, almost C-shaped kite that simply did not p …

The Brazilian Brothers are on the beach in Mykonos with 15-year-old North rider Maxwell Dahl to get the inside scoop on the latest gear. Maxwell has been killing it on the GKA World Championship circuit, and today he is breaking down the massive updates to the North control bars and twintip range. The New 2027 Navigator Control Bar The 2027 Navigator has undergone a massive redesign. North is stepping more toward the pro side of things with this update. Key features include: An improved bear …

The Brazilian Brothers are back, coming to you from Mykonos with a very special first look at the brand-new North Kiteboarding lineup for 2027. They're joined by international team riders Maxwell Dahl and Nathalie Lambrecht to dive into the details of the 2027 North Orbit, plus a teaser for the new Navigator Pro bars and updated boards. Insights from King of the Air Winner Nathalie Lambrecht Nathalie Lambrecht, a Red Bull King of the Air winner on the Orbit, shares what this specific kite mean …

The Brazilian Brothers caught up with the Casati family, a true powerhouse of kitesurfing. Lorenzo and Leo Casati are both World Champions, with Leo just taking a back-to-back win for the family after Lorenzo won it last year. Interviewing the Casati Brothers Two days after winning the competition, Leo says it feels amazing and still a bit unreal. He always wanted to become World Champion since he started kitesurfing. All the hard work put in with his dad, who is his coach, has finally paid of …

The Brazilian Brothers are back in Brazil with MACkiteboarding, and the Brazil season keeps on delivering. They're testing the brand new Moto Apex by Cabrinha, a kite that's generated a lot of excitement online. They're ready to pump it up and give the inside scoop on how this kite feels in beautiful Brazilian conditions. New Materials and Design The Moto Apex is a very special kite. While it features the Apex material on the leading edge, Cabrinha has introduced Aluula on the struts. This spe …

The Brazilian Brothers are stoked to get their first impressions of the F-One Trigger Brainchild V3. This kite has just been released, and they are taking it into the water for the first time to see how it stacks up to the V2. The Environment at Mykonos The setting for this first look is Mykonos, right after the GKA World Championship. With professional riders like Jamie Overbeek on the beach, the pressure is on to perform. This day brings an onshore breeze with epic gusts, providing challengi …

The Brazilian Brothers are back and joined by F-One international rider Josh Gillitt. Together, they're diving deep into Josh's relationship with F-One and breaking down the massive performance of the Trigger Brainchild V2 and the brand-new V3. Josh Gillitt's Journey with F-One Josh has been an international rider for F-One for six years, since 2020. They've supported him through competitions, travel, and gear. In 2024, getting his hands on the Trigger Brainchild V2 was the biggest game-change …

The Brazilian Brothers are back in Brazil for the 2026 windy season, and it's officially on. With sand blasting and epic conditions, they're ready to bring you a season of kiteboarding content, including kite reviews, first impressions, and product tests. They're taking things to the next level this year, starting with a very special first impressions video of the brand-new Cabrinha Switchblade Design Works and the Cabrinha Unify Control System. The New Cabrinha Switchblade Design Works The Sw …

Aaron pulled Kevin Wade from Eleveight aside for a few minutes at the KoGL Test Fest to chat about the RS Pro V2. Although the RS has been Eleveight's all-around freeride kite for the company's entire 10-year history, the concept for a pro version is much more recent. So what's special about it, and who is it for? What is the RS Pro? The RS is a do-it-all kite that appeals to a wide range of riders, but what if you want to push the limits just a bit further? The RS Pro uses the best materials …

Rubens of the Brazilian Brothers had a chance to meet up with strapless wave legend, Gray Foster. Gray's been on the Duotone Neo wave kite almost exclusively for the past five years, and Rubens thought it'd be fun to put him on some three-strut freeride kites to see what he thought. Normally Gray looks for a fast, responsive kite for wave riding and a lifty kite with good catch for freestyle, so it was going to be an interesting test to see how the freeride kites stacked up. The Conditions fo …