Cabrinha Switchblade Apex 2026
Cabrinha Switchblade Apex 2026 – Freeride Kite Sizes, Specs & Features
The Cabrinha Switchblade Apex 2026 continues the legacy of one of the most trusted freeride kites on the water. Built around a stable 5-strut hybrid platform and upgraded with Apex construction materials, the Switchblade delivers smooth power delivery, wide wind range and predictable handling for freeride cruising, boosting and everyday progression.
- Category: Performance Freeride
- Struts: 5
- Sizes: 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 14
- Construction: Apex (Ultra HT frame + Teijin D2 canopy)
- Product code: K6KOSWTCA
Specifications (2026)
| Design profile | 5 Strut, Hybrid design, Fusion wing tip, Draft forward profile |
| Sizes | 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 14 |
| Best for | Freeride, boosting, progression, all-round riding |
Key features
- Ultra HT airframe – stronger, stiffer and more responsive frame material (Apex exclusive)
- Teijin D2 Ripstop canopy – lightweight and durable performance canopy
- Pure Form panels – higher accuracy aerodynamic shaping
- Apex bridle – thin, low elongation bridle for precise steering
- Stable 5-strut platform – confidence in gusts and wide wind range
- Light and playful bar feel
- Trailing edge EVA battens
- Durable TPU leading edge bumpers
- Sprint inflation system
Ride character
Switchblade Apex is known for its predictable power and calm, stable feel. It drives upwind easily, sheets smoothly through gusts and offers dependable lift for boosting and long floaty jumps. Compared to high-aspect big air kites, it feels more forgiving and accessible, making it an ideal everyday freeride kite for most riders.
What’s new vs 2025
- Refined Ultra HT airframe stiffness for better feedback
- Updated canopy panel shaping for smoother power delivery
- Improved trailing edge stability
- Continued Apex premium material package
Style selector
Official product book PDF
Download Cabrinha 2026 Product Book (PDF)
FAQ
What sizes does the Switchblade Apex 2026 come in?
5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 14.
Who is this kite best for?
Freeriders and progressing riders wanting stability, wide wind range and easy boosting.
How is it different from Nitro Apex?
Switchblade is more forgiving and all-round. Nitro is higher aspect and focused purely on maximum height and hangtime.