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Cabrinha Nomad IDS Kitesurfing Relaunchable Kite 2012

The all new Cabrinha Nomad 2012 IDS continues it's foray into the Freestyle Wave Kite Arena. The non-bow hybrid IDS kite combines the best of both worlds…a moderate C-shaped arc and an IDS bridle to deliver Cabrinha's fastest turning kite yet.

The Cabrinha Nomad creates the type of kite turns that increase in power throughout the turning arc by pivoting off of the wing tip. This makes for powered kite loops unlike anything on the market.

In 2012 the Nomad kite gets further refined in the Freestyle department. Cabrinha's goal was to take its landmark turning speeds and unhooked abilities one step further. The result is a highly tuned kite which keeps its forward flying speed up even when unhooked. You can count on a constant steady pull whether you are passing or just throwing a massive raley. When it comes to kite looping the Nomad delivers. The Nomad accelerates its power when flying through the radius of a kite loop. Big or small the Nomad completes the loop with plenty of time to climb to the zenith to cushion your landing. Its no wonder that the Nomad is the pro's choice for world tour level Freestyle competition.

If throwing kiteloops or towing yourself into the surf with a kite sounds like your thing, then the Nomad 2012 IDS is the kite for you. New and improved material and construction are the foundation of a totally new design which enhances it's quick turning and high depower characteristics.

Emphasis on low end power has been a top priority for 2012 and it is where Cabrinha has made a subsantial gain including lighter weight specialised bladders in the 13m!

The Cabrinha Nomad IDS comes with two distinct turning options:

Freestyle Bridle Setting:
The freeride bridle setting is aimed squarely at the professional freestyle rider and is balanced to fly perfectly while unhooked. This setting is ideal for intermediate to pro level freestyle tricks or un-hooked surfing.

Wave Bridle Setting:

The wave bridle setting allows a greater level of depower for hooked in surfing. The fast turning speed of the Cabrinha Nomad combined with the quick and short depower throw, make for a finely tuned, predictable surfing kite like no other.

The Cabrinha Nomad 2012 turns off the wingtip and generates a lot of pull in kite loops. The Cabrinha Nomad is ideal for anyone looking to do huge unhooked wakestyle tricks while still having the safety and depower of the IDS bridle and control system.

In the surf, the Cabrinha Nomad 2012 kite sits back in the pocket and pivots so that it's always in the right place. The Cabrinha Nomad floats as you rip down the line while wave riding and gives you plenty of depower and turns fast.

The Cabrinha Nomad handles the task of unhooked riding by delivering a constant steady powerband. When unhooked the kite continues to fly forward, making the power predictable during your tricks. On the fly, depower is extremely linear which means you’ll always have the correct amount of power for the job at hand.Cabrinha Nomad 2012 IDS Bridle System

The Cabrinha's IDS unique patented bridle delivers on two important fronts: Stability and Trim. The obvious benefit to the performance of the kite is the way that the bridle fully supports the leading edge of the kite under the constantly changing loads of pressure. This increased stability allows the kite to react to the riders input from the bar without the deformation that can occur with a traditional kite. The other revolutionary feature of the bridle is its ability to drastically change the angle of attack of the kite while keeping equal pressure on all load points. This in turn creates an unprecedented range of power and trim including total depower.

The Cabrinha Nomad 2012 IDS bridle serves two functions. The most obvious function is the way that it fully supports the flat arc of the kite (also known as Pro Span Extreme). This helps to keep the kite flying rock solid even when riding through choppy water in gusty wind. The second function of the bridle is to allow the kite’s angle of attack (AOA) to radically change. This is the main feature responsible for the Nomad's incredible range and depowering capabilities.

The bridle even allows for the AOA to reach a zero point where the kite stops pulling altogether. The interesting thing about this bridle is the way that it places equal tension on each attachment point even while depowering. Jelly fishing is not possible with the Nomad 2012 IDS.

Instant Relaunch
The Cabrinha Nomad 2012 IDS has a built-in relaunch function. When the kite is leading edge down on the water or snow, just pull on either the left or right leader line to choose which direction you would like to launch the kite. The wingtip will rise out of the water. You can then choose to hot launch the kite from the bottom of the window or you can put the kite in a side launch position at the edge of the window for a slower relaunch.

Cabrinha Nomad IDS Water Relaunchable LEI Water Relaunch

Keep in mind that this technique works best when most of your forward movement is stopped. If you have your board with you, put your feet in the straps, and sit upright with your board in front of you to slow or stop all of your forward movement. This will keep tension on the lines. Do not swim towards the kite as you would with a classic kite relaunch method.

The Cabrinha Nomad size for size generates about 1+m kite size less in low end than our other bow kites.

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