Cabrinha Switchblade – Legendary all-round performance kite

Cabrinha was one of the first to step out of windsurfing kitesurfing brands in kitesurfing. In 2006 the Cabrinha Switchblade was released as the successor to the Crossbow. The Switchblade has been known worldwide as a friend to everyone from the start. Over the years we have seen both novice and advanced kite surfers confirm this. In addition, the Switchblade even has a Red Bull Kite of The Air title to his name. This was in 2017 by Nick Jacobsen. In this blog more about the Cabrinha Switchblade 2022,

2022 Cabrinha Switchblade

It's been years since we've kitesurfed with a Switchblade. So we take some information from Cabrinha about the features of, and improvements to, the new Switchblade.

Features and improvements

• The Switchblade has a so-called 'Hybrid profile† This is a fairly open profile of the kite with strongly curved ends of the kite. You can recognize that by the kite in the air. Once debunked, it lies quite flat on the wind. Good depower and a lot of hang time. This also ensures that you can bridge a fairly large wind range with one kite. In addition, the Switchblade is also suitable for kite foiling, kite loops and wave kite surfing.
• With 5 struts, the Switchblade has a strong frame. This gives the kite stability, even in strong winds and gusts. This gives confidence. 
• The 2022 version would steer faster and lighter than its predecessors. This would be because the bridles have been redesigned. The new bridle setup is supported by a redesigned ceramic pulley that ensures a smoother course of the bridle lines.
• In addition, the new Switchblade is equipped with Nano Ripstop spinnaker cloth. This makes the kite qualitatively wear-resistant but also stiff. This also speeds up the speed and maneuverability of the kite. In other vulnerable places, the kite is also reinforced with renewed Kevlar pieces.

Conclusion Cabrinha Switchblade 2022

Feel free to read more on Cabrinha.com but if we want to summarize the Cabrinha Switchblade 2022, we will do it like this. The Switchblade is an all-round kite with a large wind range. The Switchblade would have good restart capabilities after it crashes into the water and you could easily walk high with it. It is therefore a great kite for both novice and advanced kite surfers. For the advanced, the Switchblade still offers big air, so high jumps, and enormous hang time.