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Cabrinha Switchblade Apex Kite - 2026

SKU: K6KOSWTCA5001
Sale price£1,340.00
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PERFORMANCE FREERIDE / BIG AIR

SIZES: 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 14 m

For over 20 years the Switchblade has not only proven itself as one of the most versatile kites on the market, but it has also defined a whole genre of kiteboarding, delivering a perfect balance of power, control and confidence around the world. For 2026 the Switchblade stays true to this legacy while raising the standard in predictability and durability.

With the upgraded Airframe inflation system, precision craftsmanship and a design and construction process refined for performance, the 2026 Switchblade is smoother, stronger and more reliable than ever before.

From first jumps to record heights.  Freeride sessions to unhooked freestyle tricks, the Switchblade gives you the confidence to ride harder, fly higher and push further, knowing that your kite is built to perform session after session.

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Categories: Kite, Kites, Most Popular Products, Switchblade

Tags: Advanced Kite, Apex, Big Air, Boost, Cabrinha Kiteboarding, Cabrinha Switchblade, Cabrinha Switchblade Apex, Cabrinha Switchblade Kite, Control Kite, Freeride Kite, Freestyle Kite, High-Performance Kite, Kiteboarding Enthusiast, Kiteboarding Equipment, Kiteboarding Gear, New 2025

Cabrinha 2026 Switchblade Apex Kite - Black
Cabrinha Switchblade Apex Kite - 2026 Sale price£1,340.00

Description

DESIGN PROFILE

5 Strut, Hybrid design, Fusion wing tip shape, Draft forward profile.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • NEW: Airframe Inflation System
  • Ultra HT - strong, stable, and responsive material, exclusive to the Apex series
  • Teijin D2 Ripstop Canopy - Lightweight, high performing with exceptional durability
  • Pure Form panels - High accuracy aerofoil for efficiency
  • Featherlite bladders
  • Switchblade DNA, cutting edge handling and performance
  • Aerodynamic profiles and design
  • Apex Bridle - thinner and lower elongation bridle for optimal efficiency and reactive steering
  • Durable TPU Leading edge bumpers
  • Light and playful control response
  • Trailing edge EVA rigidity battens

KEY FEATURES

Teijen D2 Ripstop Canopy - 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.

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

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.

TECH SPECS

Ultra HT - An Apex series product from the CAB Design Works Team. 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.

Bulletproof bumpers - These 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.

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.

Sleeved bridles - Low elongation, high performing, and user friendly these bridles are the perfect blend of performance and functionality.

Expandapack kite bag - An all NEW stylish expanding backpack allows for fast packdown 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 - All the DNA of the most sold kite in the industry packed into a newly designed kite with cutting edge materials and handling.

 

Wind Range & Specifications

Size 5m  6m 7m 8m 9m 10m 11m 12m 14m
Wind Range in Knots (75kg Rider) 23–37 20–35 18-32 16-30 13-27 11-25 10-23 9-21 7-19
Weight of Kite (kg) Without Bag
(Tolerances may vary)
2.14 2.35 2.54 2.76 2.95 3.19 3.35 3.56 3.95


STYLE SELECTOR

How this product suits each riding style (higher = better).

Freestyle: Pop / Slack / Power
80%

Freeride: Depower / Relaunch / Upwind Ability
100%

Big Air: Boosting / Hang Time / Kiteloop
100%

Surf: Turn Speed / Drift / Relaunch
80%

Foil: Turn Speed / Drift / Underpowered Steering
70%