switchblade - Concept Air

SWITCHBLADE
SWEEP
ALL AROUND FREERIDE KITE / WORLDs BEST WAKESTYLE
The Switchblade has become synonymous with versatility. Its reliability
and predictability are two of the reasons why it excels as a performance
wakestyle kite as well as an all round freeride kite. The number one choice
of Wakestyle riders world wide, the Switchblade delivers a stable source
of power which transfers into incredible pop. Once in the air, the kite will
steer effortlessly with minimal input from the rider. The Switchblade is
excellent for unhooked or hooked in riding in just about any conditions. If
there is one kite that can back up all of the accolades being thrown at it,
it’s the Switchblade wakestyle, freeride kite.
Features:
5 Strut Design
QuickLink Control System with IDS
effortless handling
variable tuning options
Sprint
2012 REFINEMENTS:
+ Re-positioned & tuned Bridle
+ Improved balance
+ Lighter feel
+ Custom Tuning creates drastic differences
+ Freeride Setting: Lighter bar pressure
+ Wakestyle Setting: More stable. Requires more impulse to turn
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SWITCHBLADE
SIZE (m)
16
14
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
4
BAR (cm)
60 QUICKLINK IDS
55 QUICKLINK IDS
55 QUICKLINK IDS
55 QUICKLINK IDS
48 QUICKLINK IDS
48 QUICKLINK IDS
48 QUICKLINK IDS
42 QUICKLINK IDS
42 QUICKLINK IDS
42 QUICKLINK IDS
KITE COMPLETE
KC2SBID16
KC2SBID14
KC2SBID12
KC2SBID11
KC2SBID10
KC2SBID09
KC2SBID08
KC2SBID07
KC2SBID06
KC2SBID04
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KITE
TECH
SWITCHBLADE
Freeride / Wakestyle BOW KITE
SWEEP From a profile view it’s the relationship of the
wingtip to the center profile (apex of the trailing edge.)
Bow Kite
advantages
+ LINEAR DEPOWER
+ WIND RANGE
+ EFFICIENCY
IMPROVED CANOPY MATERIAL
Our 2012 canopy material is on the cutting edge of woven
material technology. First fully dipped in stabilizing resins
and then additionally coated with a special new formula
providing stable, yet durable finish. Maintaining a very low
bias elongation and high tear strength for maximum kite
performance you can feel. Super stable, yet subtle enough
to withstand the elements of nature and daily abuse.
stainless steel Bridle guides
Non mechanical pulley guide with no moving parts. It is far
superior in strength to a standard pulley of the same size.
SPRINT
SPRINT is Cabrinha’s Single Point Rapid Inflation Technology
that allows you to inflate the kite from a single point quickly
and easily.
single point rapid inflation
IDS EQUIPPED
A system which was first developed by Cabrinha and has
become the industry’s gold standard in security. IDS is
a simplified bridle and control system exclusive to all
Cabrinha kites. IDS provides 3 stage security.
WIND RANGE
Based on a 75kg / 165 lbs rider weight.
Bar Compatability
10
11
14
7
8
12
9
3
4
2
1
13
5
6
1. ERGONOMIC DESIGN
2. INTERNAL SWIVEL
3. FLOATING BAR ENDS
4. IDS
5. SECURITY PIN (REMOVABLE)
6. SPINNING LEASH CONNECTION
7. FLEX GROOVES
8. MULTIBORE TUBING
9. WIDER CENTER HOLE FITTING
10. RECOIL
11. BUNGEED TRIM ADJUSTERS
12. IMPROVED LINE WINDERS
13. NEW QR2 - RELEASE HANDLE
14. COLOR CODE L/R DESIGNATION