Review Cabrinha Switchblade 2015
« Return to search resultsRiding type: | Freeride/Allround |
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Year: | 2015 |
Brand: | Cabrinha |
Size: | 04m, 05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 14m |
Type: | SLE |
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Kite
High performance 5 strut freeride kite
Designers goals (manufacturer text)
After ten years of refinement, the Switchblade kite from Cabrinha is held as the benchmark for which all crossover/freeride kites must aspire to. Its success lies in its uncommon blend of high performance and ease of use. The Switchblade will easily crossover from freeriding to freestyle to surf on any given day. The common element in each of these riding styles is precise handling; and this is where the Switchblade shines. The Switchblade provides maximum control with a light bar touch. The SB’s high performance profiles deliver the power needed in light winds and the ability to dump the power in strong winds. This gives the SB the type of range needed to extend your sessions when the winds are up and down. The five strut design holds the canopy true to its shape regardless of the wind condition or angle of attack.
NEW FOR 2015
- Bridle refinements for improved flight stability and agility.
- New strut to leading edge connection.
- New rounded LE end closures ensure a true finish without deformation.
- Extra long 30cm 2-ply on the leading edge bladder ends.
- Refined panel orientation.
- New “Absolute mirror” construction ensures the kite flies straight and true to the design.
Wind range Cabrinha Switchblade 2015
Kite Characteristics Cabrinha Switchblade 2015
Bar
Movie Cabrinha Switchblade 2015
Details:
Riding type: | Freeride/Allround |
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Year: | 2015 |
Brand: | Cabrinha |
Size: | 04m, 05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 14m |
Type: | SLE |
One pump: | Yes |
Bridles: | Yes |
Number of struts: | 5 |
Colours: | Various |
Line length: | 22m |
Bar length: | 49cm-57cm |
Bar: | 4 lines |
Depower: | Strap |
Safety: | Push |
Swivel: | Yes |
Variable bar length: | Yes |
Oh shit handles: | No |
Kitesurfing review Cabrinha Switchblade 8m 2015
Test Conditions
wind:between 14 and 30 knots
water: flat, chop, small waves
bar set-up: standard 22m
kite set-up: fabric set-up
Conclusion
The new Cabrinha Switchblade 8m is a real Allrounder with a wide wind range. Although the Switchblade is not an aggressive kite it will challenge you. Use it in its higher wind range and you have a real glider. At its low end you can use the Switchblade 8m on your surfboard in 12 knots. This is the great thing about this kite. If you check out the characteristics you will see the Switchblade wide range of usability! Well done!
Scroll down for more details about the Cabrinha Switchblade 2015 kite characteristics
Wind: 18 - 32 knots
Water: flat Board: 140x41 cm twintip
Bar setup: 22m lines
Kite setup: standard (Fabric set up)
- See more at: http://www.kitefinder.com/en/kites/1398/north-rebel-2015#testsWind: 18 - 32 knots
Water: flat Board: 140x41 cm twintip
Bar setup: 22m lines
Kite setup: standard (Fabric set up)
- See more at: http://www.kitefinder.com/en/kites/1398/north-rebel-2015#testsWind: 18 - 32 knots
Water: flat Board: 140x41 cm twintip
Bar setup: 22m lines
Kite setup: standard (Fabric set up)
- See more at: http://www.kitefinder.com/en/kites/1398/north-rebel-2015#tests
Wind: 18 - 32 knots
Water: flat Board: 140x41 cm twintip
Bar setup: 22m lines
Kite setup: standard (Fabric set up)
- See more at: http://www.kitefinder.com/en/kites/1398/north-rebel-2015#testsBasics
Kite re-launch
Total depower
good depower with a nice bar system
Safety system
New push away safety, the bar is pretty heavy but the system works very well.
Kite stability
Very stable in gusty winds
Windrange
Nice, performs in a very wide windwindow
Oldskool
Lift
Gradual & controlled
High-end
Easy to ride, soft power good control
Glide phase
You will love the Cabrinha Switchblade 8m glide above 20 knots. Sheet & go power control
Low-end
This is one of its best kite characteristics
Wave
Reaction to steering action
Can be a bit slow in its lower section of the windwindow
Turning circle
The Switchblade turns around its tips, loses a bit of it pressure during the first turning part
Steering with low line tension
The depower range of the Switchblade is long with control during the whole depower range
Drift
Nice drift, in combination with other allround characteristics like great low end, real nice for lowend wave riding and highend oldschool
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We love this kite as do many of our customers and they rate this on the top of their list.
The down side to this kite is Cabrinhas complicated control bar. It is difficult to coil up because of the large tubing that goes through the bar. Is also uses above the bar straps to power and depower. DePowering isn't that difficult, but powering up the kite can be a challenge if the wind is pretty light.
The 2015 bar is much improved from the previous years. The QR system is extremely nice and can be put back together almost single handedly.
The bar is very comfortable and the make and adjustable width bar and a fixed length bar. The adjustable bar is easy to change the width of the bar, making it convenient if you have multiple kite sizes.
Overall it is one of our most popular kites.
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