Review Cabrinha Radar 2015
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| Riding type: | Freeride/Allround |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2015 |
| Brand: | Cabrinha |
| Size: | 03.5m, 05m, 07m, 09m, 10m, 12m, 14m |
| Type: | SLE |
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Kite
Park & ride 3 strut allround kite
Designers goals (manufacturer text)
The all new Radar kite intelligently combines raw performance with absolute simplicity. The Radar is a performance three strut kite with a park and ride power source. Any input given to the control system translates into an immediate response from the kite. The Radar is a full bodied, swept wing kite, meaning that you will not find an easier kite to relaunch when the kite hits the water. The generously curved leading edge makes the kite roll into the relaunch position with very little input from the rider. The Radar excels as a crossover kite with legit skills in freeriding, freestyle, and surfing.
Features
- Versatile crossover kite
- Scaleable performance
- Designed to maximize progression
- Three strut simplicity
- Swept leading edge for stability
- Best relaunching kite to date
- Park and ride stability
Windrange Cabrinha Radar
Cabrinha 2015 kite bar
Movie Cabrinha Radar 2015 kite
Details:
| Riding type: | Freeride/Allround |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2015 |
| Brand: | Cabrinha |
| Size: | 03.5m, 05m, 07m, 09m, 10m, 12m, 14m |
| Type: | SLE |
| One pump: | Yes |
| Bridles: | Yes |
| Number of struts: | 3 |
| 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 Radar 9m 2015
Test conditions
Wind: 12 - 20 knots
Water: flat and small waves
Bar set-up: 22m
Kite set-up: fabric set-up
Conclusion
The Radar is a new Cabrinha design. This kite is built to make Kitesurfing a bit easier. Expect good starter characteristics like great relaunch, stability and soft power. Don't expect too much performance for the advanced riders. Maybe the wave riders who like a park and ride kind of surfing like to test the new Radar. However, like most of the new kite models, we think this kite needs some tuning like a bit faster steering response and a better slack line control. This would help the new Radar to perform better in the all-round kitesurfing category.
Looking for more allround performance in a kite? We tested the Cabrinha Switchblade for you, this would be a great option.
Scroll down for more details about the Cabrinha Radar 2015 kite characteristics
wind:between 14 and 30 knots
water: flat, chop, small waves
bar set-up: standaard 22m
kite set-up: fabric set-up
- See more at: http://www.kitefinder.com/en/kites/1383/cabrinha-switchblade-2015#testsBasics
Windrange
Great low end, small windrange in its high end
Total depower
Park & ride kite. Good depower but holds a bit of pressure when the wind picks up above 16 knots
Safety system
New safety system with a easy quick release. Good and direct depower, only in its high-end less depower.
Kite stability
Let the bar go and the Radar stays for a long time on one position
Kite re-launch
Oldskool
Lift
Not really made for performance, easy kite to start with without an agressive lift
High-end
This is a low aspect ratio kite, more wind means les depower and more overall grunt
Glide phase
Not made for gliding
Low-end
Park and ride power control in its low end. Easy to ride, beginner friendly
Wave
Steering with low line tension
Our opinion, it can be more beneficial if the Radar have more control and feedback when the kite is totally depowered
Reaction to steering action
A bit slow also as a starter you like direct output. That makes it a bit easier
Turning circle
Feedback at edge of wind window
Park & ride
Drift
Race
Kiteposition in wind-window
Going upwind
Low end, enough pressure for a easy ride upwind. More wind means more kite grunt, meaning harder to go upwind
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On the water you can park and ride the Radar, just like the manufacturer wanted it to be. The kite will not surprise you at any time.
If I do need to add some comment than I need to say its turning circle is quitte big and rather slow because its turning point lies in the centre of the kite.
The power is being build up gradually in the loop, but most power is generated at the last phase of the loop.
It responded a bit slow to steering input. But at the same time drifted great while surfing down the line with no hands on the bar.
All and all, a very stable kite with good feedback on the bar, for those who don't want a quick steering machine but a park and ride model. Works great for allround kiters and gives you the confidence you need while learning new stuff.
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