Description
2025 Cabrinha Switchblade APEX Kiteboarding Kite
Introducing the 2025 Cabrinha Switchblade APEX, the iconic kite that’s been shaping generations of riders, now reborn with the most powerful performance boost in its history. With a history of defining generations, this 3-strut kite boasts the support and confidence of a 5-strut kite thanks to the use of Apex materials. The addition of Ultra HT allows for even more responsive riding, no matter your style or board. Building upon last year’s revolutionary redesign, we’ve harnessed the cutting-edge Apex materials to elevate your experience to unprecedented levels. It’s the ultimate fusion of a three-strut kite’s agility and the solid, unwavering support of a five-strut kite. The addition of Ultra HT technology, perfected by Pat Goodman and our expert design team, has unlocked the kite’s full potential, enhancing responsiveness like never before. Whether you’re ripping up waves, carving the sky, or pushing the limits of freestyle, the new Switchblade is engineered to give you unparalleled predictability, no matter your style or the board beneath your feet. The Switchblade has always been the kite you can trust, and with this latest evolution, it’s more reliable, responsive, and dynamic than ever. Get ready to ride with complete confidence, knowing that with every gust of wind, your kite will behave exactly how you want it to, leaving you free to chase the thrill of the elements.
"The Switchblade is the cleanest kite I've ever flown, it just never seems to wrinkle or deform. I love using it for freestyle in the waves or just going out to boost in strong winds. The new design has made it far more sporty in its handling, and if you want even more fun and fast turning , adjust to the A-setting on the wingtip and the shackles really are off!" - Alberto Rondina
Design Profile:
5 Strut, Hybrid design, Fusion wing tip shape, Draft forward profile.
Size Specs:
| Size | 5m | 6m | 7m | 8m | 9m | 10m | 11m | 12m | 14m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Range in Knots (75kg rider) | 23-37 | 20-35 | 18-32 | 16-30 | 13-27 | 11-25 | 10-23 | 9-21 | 7-19 |
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Weight of Kite (kg) Without Bag (Tolerances may vary) |
2.04 | 2.22 | 2.40 | 2.62 | 2.82 |
3.02 |
3.18 | 3.42 | 3.78 |
Features:
- NEW: Ultra HT - strong, stable, and responsive material, exclusive to the Apex series
- NEW: Teijin D2 Ripstop Canopy - Lightweight, high performing with exceptional durability
- NEW: Pure Form panels - High accuracy aerofoil for efficiency
- NEW: Featherlite bladders
- Switchblade DNA, cutting edge handling and performance
- Aerodynamic profiles and design
- Sleeved bridles - Low elongation, high performing, user friendly performance bridle
- Trailing edge EVA rigidity battens
- Light and playful control response
- Durable TPU Leading edge bumpers
- Sprint 3.0
Detailed Features:
- TEIJIN D2 CANOPY MATERIAL - Lightweight with exceptional bias control, the Teijin D2 Material works hand in hand with the Ultra HT to provide the best in performance and reactivity.
- REFINED SIMPLICITY - A balanced bridle with no pulleys gives a lighter feeling, faster turning and more responsive kite, allowing for a wider range of users and also control for jumping.
- ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE - The most versatile kite in the industry allows for use in the widest range of conditions and variety of riding styles.
- RIDICULOUSLY HIGH HANG TIMES - The 5 strut stable platform allows for stability in higher winds and the wide arc allows for increased glide.
- EXCELLENT UPWIND PERFORMANCE - The unique profile of the canopy allows for effortless upwind performance.
- SMOOTH AS SILK - Pureform Panels provides the cleanest entry profiles to date, taking the performance of the Cabrinha products to all new heights.
Tech Specs:
- ULTRA HT - 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.
- Teijen D2 Ripstop Canopy - Engineered to provide a lightweight material with exceptional bias control and recovery, the Teijin D2 Material works hand in hand with the Ultra HT material on the Apex kites to provide the next level in performance and reactivity.
- BULLET PROOF BUMPERS - These new 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.
- SPRINT 3.0 - The Sprint 3.0 inflation system increases air flow from leading edge to the strut. The straight and angled valves allow for no kinking of the inflation tube. It's secure fit design also allows for easy maintenance.
- SLEEVED BRIDLES - Low elongation, high performing, and user friendly these bridles are the perfect blend of performance and functionality.
- 2025 EXPANDAPACK KITE BAG - An all NEW stylish expanding backpack allows for fast pack down and comfy transportation of your kite, pump and control system. Easily Expands to carry multiple kites in one bag leading to more adventure and less faff!
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SWITCHBLADE DNA - DNA is the genetic chain that defines who or what we are. When redesigning the kite we made sure that one of the DNA stands came from the Switchblade while the other is a new updated twist based on the findings from the Design Works team.
In this video, Pat Goodman explains the differences between the 2 choices of wingtip setting on the 2025 Cabrinha Switchblade: