Review Cabrinha Drifter 2013

Kite

Simple bridled 3 strut wave kite

Designers goals

In 2012 the Drifter surf kite was a breakaway success. Surfers worldwide have now come to know the benefits of “drift stability”. Drift stability, one of the Drifter’s prominent features, is the kites ability to stay afloat and drift downwind when the kite is depowered. This so called slack line drift function allows the rider to power into the wave, then shut the kite power down and surf as if the kite was not even there. When the rider needs to power back up the kite is quick to re- engage and power the rider to the next section. The Drifter’s hybrid design is slightly more upright and compact in shape. This makes the Drifter turn on a dime, and power and depower on command. When the wind conditions are marginal and you need to steer the kite a lot, the Drifter will surgically place the kite where you need it exactly when you need it.

Features

• Surf specific 3 strut design
• Excellent slack line drift
• High depower
• Direct and responsive steering
• Simplified bridle
• Light weight
• Enhanced durability
• Quicklink IDS equipped
• Sprint

Colors

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You will not find a more ergonomic control system, with more built in features than the QuickLink Control System with IDS. QuickLink is simply the cleanest control device on the market today. QuickLink is the first control system on the market to internalize all of the lines, swivels, and quick releases so that the rider has an uncluttered and seamless device to control the kite. With over 14 important functions thoughtfully integrated into the control system, QuickLink works with your body’s intuitive movements for easy and efficient operation.The QuickLink control system utilizes our exclusive IDS security system with three stages of depower.

Features

• Ids intelleigent depower system
• Ergonomic design
• Internal swivel
• Recoil
• Spinning leash
• Floating barends
• Removable security pin
• Line manager tool

Kite Movie

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