Review Cabrinha Switchblade 2018

Riding type:	Freeride/Allround
Year:	2018
Brand:	Cabrinha
Size:	04m, 05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 14m
Type:	SLE
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For all-round riders

Designers goals (manufacturer text)

The Cabrinha Switchblade once again proves why it is the worlds most loved kite. With Nick Jacosens recent King of the Air title, his world record Woo jump of 28 meters, and his mind bending jump from the top of the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai (a height of 210 metres), it's clear that the Switchblade’s performance is legendary.
But what the competition hasn't been able to replicate is the Switchblade’s unrivaled combination of high performance and ease of use.

Whether you are working on your freestyle game or testing your limits of getting incredible air, the Switchblade will deliver with a class of predictability and reliability that can not be found anywhere else.

5 Strut, Bow / Hybrid design, Fusion wing tip shape, Draft forward profile

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Details:

Riding type:	Freeride/Allround
Year:	2018
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:	48cm- 56cm
Bar:	4 lines
Depower:	Strap or Clamcleat
Safety:	Push
Swivel:	Yes
Variable bar length:	Yes
Oh shit handles:	No

There are 2 reviews on this product:

Cabrinha Switchblade 2018 12m

Name:

stefarius

Weight:

Riding style:

allround

Years of experience:

Personal page:

www.kitemobile.nl

Water conditions:

chop

Tested Wind Conditions:

From 9 knots up to 12

Number of test sessions:

Kite size:

12m

Most remarkable characteristics:

user friendly

PoorGreat

glide phase

ShortLong

windrange

LimitedWide

kite feedback

MinimalGreat

kite stability

UnstableStable

low end

Small rangeLarge range

kite reaction

SlowQuick

drift

HardSoft

bar pressure

HeavyLight

boost

SoftStrong

kitefinder.com - 23.11.2017 at 20:24 hour

Comments:

The 5 strut Switchblade, what would be the low-end. The less material the lighter the kite. Light kites have the best low end. Well the Switchblade 12m in 9 knot and no problems. Yes, you can feel that the kite is a bit heavier than the 1 or 3 strut kites but the Switchblade is so well balanced that the light wind can carry the kite. Under 9 knots you need a bigger and probably a lighter kite. A bigger Switchblade would be to heavy ( to much materials ) for less than 8 knots. The kite characteristics are great for foiling above 9 knots, good feedback, fast turning and a long power/de-power stroke. With to much tension on the back lines, in light winds the Switchblade can backstall a bit. Again with the weight of 5 struts thats normal. Maybe a 3 strut Switchblade in the future?

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Cabrinha Switchblade 2018 12m

Name:

stefarius

Weight:

Riding style:

allround

Years of experience:

Personal page:

www.kitemobile.nl

Water conditions:

chop

Tested Wind Conditions:

From 16 knots up to 28

Number of test sessions:

Kite size:

12m

Most remarkable characteristics:

kite feedback

MinimalGreat

safety system

DifficultEasy

glide phase

ShortLong

user friendly

PoorGreat

windrange

LimitedWide

kite stability

UnstableStable

high end

Small rangeLarge range

kite reaction

SlowQuick

boost

SoftStrong

lift

GradualExplosive

bar pressure

HeavyLight

kitefinder.com - 22.11.2017 at 18:06 hour

Comments:

The Cabrinha Switchblade feels the same for a long time. Why changing a winning game! It's one of the most popular kites on the market and I can understand why. This kite is made for a big group of kitesurfers. It has good feedback and easy jumping characteristics. The Switchblade has a great score in all the important allround characteristics, no crazy stuff with the Switchblade.

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