Cabrinha Nitro Apex 2026
Cabrinha Nitro Apex 2026 – Big Air & High Performance Kite Specs, Sizes & Features
The 2026 Cabrinha Nitro Apex is a dedicated big air and high performance freeride kite designed to maximise height, hangtime and control at speed. Featuring a high-aspect ratio design and premium Apex construction materials, the Nitro delivers explosive lift, efficient upwind drive and precise steering for riders pushing progression, loops and megaloops.
- Category: Big Air / Performance Freeride
- Struts: 5
- Aspect: High aspect ratio
- Sizes: 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 12
- Series: Apex
- Product code: K6KONTRXA
Specifications (2026)
| Design profile | 5 Strut, High aspect ratio, performance wing tip, draft forward profile |
| Sizes | 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 12 |
| Primary focus | Height, hangtime, looping control, powered freeride |
Key features (2026)
- Ultra HT – strong, stable and responsive Apex-exclusive airframe material
- Teijin D2 Ripstop canopy – lightweight, durable and efficient
- Pure Form panels – high accuracy shaping for aerodynamic efficiency
- Apex bridle – thin, low elongation bridle for precise steering input
- High aspect ratio platform for superior lift and glide
- Explosive vertical boost and extended hangtime
- Fast forward flight speed and strong upwind performance
- Trailing edge EVA rigidity battens
- Durable TPU leading edge bumpers
- Airframe Inflation System
Ride character
The Nitro Apex is tuned for riders who want to go bigger and stay in the air longer. The high-aspect design builds speed quickly through the window, translating into aggressive pop and vertical lift. Once airborne, the canopy glides efficiently, producing long, floaty hangtime that gives you time to style out tricks or prepare for soft landings.
Steering remains direct and precise, even when heavily powered, making the kite reliable for loops and fast redirection. Compared to freeride kites, Nitro feels more performance-oriented, faster and more technical — built for riders who want to push limits.
What’s updated for 2026
- Refined Ultra HT frame for increased stiffness and efficiency
- Pure Form panel layout for smoother airflow and lift generation
- Improved bridle tuning for cleaner looping response
- Enhanced canopy stability at high speeds
Who is the Nitro Apex for?
- Big air and boosting riders
- Freeriders chasing maximum height and hangtime
- Loop progression and advanced tricks
- Experienced riders wanting high performance feel
Official product book PDF
Download Cabrinha 2026 Product Book (PDF)
FAQ
What sizes does the Nitro Apex 2026 come in?
6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 12.
Is the Nitro Apex beginner friendly?
No. It is a high-performance big air kite designed for intermediate to advanced riders.
How is Nitro different from Switchblade?
Nitro is higher aspect and focused on height and hangtime, while Switchblade is more all-round freeride and forgiving.