Cabrinha Switchblade Apex 2025 Kite
IN A NUTSHELL...
The Cabrinha Switchblade 2025 combines its class leading history with cutting-edge Apex materials with Ultra HT technology, delivering unmatched responsiveness and control. Designed for versatility, it offers the agility of a three-strut kite with the stability of a five-strut setup, making it the ultimate choice for all riding styles.
Design details
PERFORMANCE FREERIDE
SIZES: 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 14
Experience the next evolution in kite design with the latest Switchblade. Building on last year’s revolutionary redesign, this model integrates advanced Apex materials to deliver the agility and responsiveness of a three-strut kite while maintaining the stability and control of a five-strut setup. The addition of Ultra HT technology has enabled Pat Goodman and the design team to unlock unparalleled responsiveness, enhancing every session on the water.
Whether you’re riding waves, boosting big air, or cruising on any type of board, the new Switchblade remains your reliable companion. Its consistent performance empowers you to embrace the best of Mother Nature without a second thought about your kite’s handling.
Design Profile
5 Strut, Hybrid design, Fusion wing tip shape, Draft forward profile.
Features
- NEW: Ultra HT - strong, stable, and responsive material, exclusive to the Apex series
- NEW: Teijin D2 Ripstop Canopy - Lightweight, high performing with exceptional durability
- NEW: Pure Form panels - High accuracy aerofoil for efficiency
- NEW: Featherlite bladders
- Switchblade DNA, cutting edge handling and performance
- Aerodynamic profiles and design
- Sleeved bridles - Low elongation, high performing, user friendly performance bridle
- Trailing edge EVA rigidity battens
- Light and playful control response
- Durable TPU Leading edge bumpers
- Sprint 3.0
Key Features
TEIJIN D2 CANOPY MATERIAL
Lightweight with exceptional bias control, the Teijin D2 Material works hand in hand with the Ultra HT to provide the best in performance and reactivity.
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.
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE
The most versatile kite in the industry allows for use in the widest range of conditions and variety of riding styles.
RIDICULOUSLY HIGH HANG TIMES
The 5 strut stable platform allows for stability in higher winds and the wide arc allows for increased glide.
EXCELLENT UPWIND PERFORMANCE
The unique profile of the canopy allows for effortless upwind performance.
SMOOTH AS SILK
Pureform Panels provides the cleanest entry profiles to date, taking the performance of the Cabrinha products to all new heights.
Tech specs
ULTRA HT
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.
Teijen 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.
BULLET PROOF BUMPERS
These new 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.
SPRINT 3.0
The Sprint 3.0 inflation system increases air flow from leading edge to the strut. The straight and angled valves allow for no kinking of the inflation tube. It's secure fit design also allows for easy maintenance.
SLEEVED BRIDLES
Low elongation, high performing, and user friendly these bridles are the perfect blend of performance and functionality.
2025 EXPANDAPACK KITE BAG
An all NEW stylish expanding backpack allows for fast pack down 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!
SWITCHBLADE DNA
DNA is the genetic chain that defines who or what we are. When redesigning the kite we 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.