Cabrinha Switchblade APEX 2025 Orange/Blue

The versatile Cabrinha Switchblade kite is designed for riders of all levels. It will perform well in practically any discipline, and especially well in freeride and big air. Predictable handling and excellent stability are key features of the Switchblade design.  
 
The longest-running, most successful kite in the industry returns in a new version for season 18, and in style! The kite that has raised whole generations of kiteboarders has evolved over the years to offer maximum performance and user comfort.

The completely new design from last year has been further developed through the use of Apex, materials to allow the rider to explore the feeling of a three strut kite, but with the support and confidence that a five strut kite can offer. The introduction of Ultra HT to the Switchblade really allowed Pat Goodman and the design team to tweak out that extra response that he always knew was there on this kite.

Construction profile:

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

No matter what style of riding you do, on what ever type of board, the new Switchblade is as predictable as ever, giving you the confidence to enjoy Mother Natures best qualities without worrying about what the kite is doing.


 

Product highlights

Expandapack Kite Bag
An all NEW stylish expanding backpack allows for fast packdown and comfy transportation of your kite, pump and control system. Easily Expands to carry multiple kites in one bag, leading to more adventure and less faff!

Sleeved Bridles
Low elongation, high performing, and user friendly these bridles are the perfect blend of performance and funcionality

Bulletproof Bumpers
These Durable TPU bumpers are strong, lightweight and durable. They crossover protecting the canopy to LE sewing. A new manufacturing process helps with abrasion when the kite is resting on a hard surface

Excellent upwind performance
The unique profile of the canopy allows for effortless upwind performance

Ridiculously high hang times
The 5 strut stable platform allows for stability in higher winds, and the wide arc allows for increased glide

Ultimate performance
The most versatile kite in the industry, allows for use in the widest range of conditions and variety of riding styles
 

Features

Ultra HT

An Apex series product from the CAB Design Works Team. Developed exclusively for kite leading edges, this is a strong, stable, and exceptionally responsive material. Ultra HT reduces the weight of the leading edge and struts while boasting incredibly low elongation and response. A unique and proprietary coating process increases durability and performance unlike anything you have felt before

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Pure Form panels

Pureform Panels provides the cleanest entry profiles to date, taking the performance of the Cabrinha products to all new heights

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Teijin D2 Ripstop Canopy

Engineered to provide a lightweight material with exceptional bias control and recovery, the Teijin D2 Material works hand in hand with the Ultra HT material on the Apex kites to provide the next level in performance and reactivity

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Sprint 3.0

The Sprint 3.0 inflation system increases air flow from the leading edge to the strut. The new straight and angled valves allow for no kinking of the inflation tube. It's secure fit design also allows for easy maintenance

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Switchblade DNA

DNA is the genetic chain that defines who or what we are. When redesigning the kite, Cabrinha made sure that one of the DNA stands came from the Switchblade while the other is a new updated twist based on the findings from the Design Works team

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Refined Simplicity

A balanced bridle with no pulleys gives a lighter feeling faster turning and more responsive kite, allowing for a wider range of users and also control for jumping

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Featherlite bladders

The all new Apex bladders are not only 22% lighter than standard bladders, they are also through controlled elongation, able to work in harmony with UltraHT to increase response and speed of turning of the kite.


 

Size (m²)	Windrange (kts)	Struts	Weight (kg)	Discipline
5.0	23-37	5	2,04	Freeride
6.0	20-35	5	2,22	Freeride
7.0	18-32	5	2,4	Freeride
8.0	16-30	5	2,62	Freeride
9.0	13-27	5	2,82	Freeride
10.0	11-25	5	3,02	Freeride
11.0	10-23	5	3,18	Freeride
12.0	9-21	5	3,42	Freeride
14.0	7-19	5	3,78	Freeride