Cabrinha Switchblade Design Works 2026 Kite

HIGH PERFORMANCE FREERIDE

Using the proven Switchblade DNA of predictable, confidence-inspiring handling, the Design Works version delivers a lighter, stiffer, and more reactive feel, giving riders improved responsiveness, greater efficiency, and support through an even larger wind range.

The introduction of the Vert-X Bridle provides even more choice in how the kite flies, allowing riders to choose between the Unify High-Y or Low-V configuration to fine tune handling characteristics and overall ride feel.

Design Profile
A premium performance freeride kite engineered for riders seeking the lightest feel and ultimate responsiveness.

Features

• Airframe Inflation System
• Aluula Leading Edge.Light, Stiff, Responsive.
• Teijin D2 Ripstop Canopy – Lightweight, high performing with exceptional durability
• Switchblade DNA, cutting edge handling and performance
• Pure Form panels – High accuracy aerofoil for efficiency
• Vert-X adjustable – Use with the Unify’s Y or V setup
• Apex Bridle – thinner and lower elongation bridle for optimal efficiency and reactive steering
• Trailing edge EVA rigidity battens plus single fiberglass stability batten
• Light and playful control response
• Durable TPU Leading edge bumpers
• Single static load adapter slider

Key Features

High Or Low
The use of the Vert X bridle has allowed for the Switchblade Design Works to fly well in either the High or Low V set up, depending on your style of riding and conditions.

Smooth As Silk
Pureform Panels provide the cleanest entry profiles to date, taking the performance of the Cabrinha products to all new heights.

Easy Up
The Switchblade has always been a great boosting kite, but the use of the Aluula frame takes this version to new levels.

The Range
The combination of Aluula giving the support in a wider range of conditions, as well as the chance to fly the kite in both high and low V gives the Switchblade Design Works the largest usable range in it’s history.

Park And Ride
One of the most defining features of the Switchblade is it’s ease of use, and the ability for a rider to dive the kite and go.

All Angles
With incredible upwind performance the unique profiles of the Switchblade Design Works helps deliver incredible efficiency at any wind speed to keep you upwind while others are doing the walk of shame.

Aluula Airframe
The use of Aluula Gold in the leading edge and struts gives the Switchblade Design Works a boost in performance and range.

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 Moto’s HT140 leading edge to provide the next level in performance and reactivity.

2026 Airframe
A single point inflation system engineered for simplicity, durability, and global compatibility. Its streamlined design ensures quick setup and pack down, delivering the reliability and confidence to perform in any condition.

Vert-x Bridle
The Vert X bridle and single sliding load block allows the kite to adapt to high or low V settings without sacrificing the arc shape.

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.