Review Cabrinha Nomad 2010
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| Riding type: | Freeride/Wave |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2010 |
| Brand: | Cabrinha |
| Size: | 04m, 05.5m, 07m, 09m, 11m, 13m |
| Type: | SLE |
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Kite
4-line SLE kite, new in the Cabrinha kite range.
Designers Goals
The Nomad is a freestyle/wave kite. You can change the setup of the kite to make is suitbale for freestyle or wave action.So you can set it up for tricks and kiteloops, or for waves with a short turning circle.
Details:
| Riding type: | Freeride/Wave |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2010 |
| Brand: | Cabrinha |
| Size: | 04m, 05.5m, 07m, 09m, 11m, 13m |
| Type: | SLE |
| One pump: | Yes |
| Bridles: | Yes |
| Number of struts: | 6 |
| Colours: | Various |
| Line length: | 22m |
| Bar length: | 42cm-48cm-55cm |
| Bar: | 4 lines |
| Depower: | Strap |
| Safety: | Push |
| Swivel: | Yes |
| Variable bar length: | No |
| Oh shit handles: | No |
Cabrinha Nomad 9m
Test conditions
wind: 3 t/m 7 bft 12/30 knots
locations: sea, lake, chop, 2m swell
Conclusion:
We were given this kite and we were told that this was freestyle/wave kite. Interesting combination: for freestyle we expect a lot of pop and slower kite reaction where a wavekite requires short turning circles and gradual power buildup in the flightlines.
But we were suprised when testing this kite. It was tested in various conditions ranging from 12 to 30 kts. wind by wave riders, (competition) freestylers and old school gliders.
The kite was described as a soft feeling, reliable kite with powerfull pop and spicy boost in 23+Kts conditions by our freestyler. Hooked in it is a great kite for overpowered kiteloops, unhooked it has a small sweetspot.
What stood out most is the range the kite can be used in. Underpowered it is not the best kite around, but in the stronger winds is where the nomad is good!
Freestyle/wave? Because of the different setup options the kite is suitable for both, but it is also suitable for an intermediate kiter who want a kite that he/she can trust.
Basics
Windrange
low-end can be better
Kite re-launch
Kite stability
Total depower
Safety system
Oldskool
Lift
Low-end
Glide phase
Depends on the wind. Strong winds you get a long glide phase that is easily controlled. Low winds the glide-phase is a lot less spectacular.
High-end
Freestyle
Sweet-spot
Boost (kite in loop)
Pop (kite stationary)
Unhooked
Bar pressure
Wave
Steering with low line tension
Reaction to steering action
Turning circle
Feedback at edge of wind window
Race
Maximum speed
Kiteposition in wind-window
Acceleration
Going upwind
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