Now in its 7th season, the Cabrinha 2012 Switchblade IDS remains the premiere Wakestyle Freeride kite. The Cabrinha Switchblade is designed to perform in a wide range of conditions, hooked or unhooked.
The Cabrinha Switchblade 2012 is not only perfect for wakestyle manoeuvres but is also regarded as an excellent all-round freeride kite. With it's feather light bar pressure and easy handling, the bow kite outline makes relaunch super easy!
The Switchblade 2012 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.
The steady predictable pull and it’s ability to fly forward when unhooked makes the Switchblade perfect for hitting kickers, sliders and just about any wakestyle trick in the book. In 2012 improvements have been made to increase the Switchblade’s turning speed and relaunch. Core Wakestyle’s ultimate power source can be found in the Switchblade 2012 IDS. Now 100% dedicated to the cause, the 2012 Switchblade IDS delivers pure wakestyle performance to the masses.
The Cabrinha Switchblade 2012 IDS is a performance kite with a direct, light bar feel, and easy handling capabilities. The Switchblade excels in the competition wakestyle arena but is simple enough to make any rider feel like a pro.
The Switchblade 2012 IDS 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.
Kite loops, handle passes, and rail slides are the kinds of things the Switchblade IDS calls routine. When hooked in, the Switchblade 2011 IDS has the ability to tame gusts with its high depower capabilities and proven Override 2 security function.
The Cabrinha Switchblade 2012 IDS has a familiar feel of a classic kite with the increased performance and security of a flatter, high depower kite. With no pulley’s on the control system there is virtually no bar pressure.
The Cabrinha Switchblade 2012 IDS is as comfortable in professional level competition as it is in your backyard riding spot. The Switchblade IDS. Making pro level wakestyle kite performance accessible to all.
Made famous for its performance and ease of use, the new 2012 Switchblade steps up to the plate once again with the addition of Cabrinha's Sprint™ single point rapid inflation system and our improved Override™ 2 security system.
The Cabrinha Switchblade 2012 IDS has one of the widest wind ranges in Cabrinha's kite offering. The efficiency of this kite led to the creation of the “two kite quiver”. A unique condition in which two kites will handle the needs of most riders. A situation where less is definitely more.
The performance in the Cabrinha 2012 Switchblade IDS comes from the flatter, Pro Span™ Extreme arc and is fast flying profiles. The combination of these two produce more power per square meter than a conservative arc classic kite.
The pin point control of the power comes from the Switchblade's ability to depower on demand. You can fully depower the kite at anytime just by placing the bar into the Override™ mode.
The Cabrinha Switchblade 2012 IDS can not only boast about what’s been added but about what’s been taken away.
Features:
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Cabrinha Switchblade IDS 2012 Bridle
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Moderate Aspect Ratio
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5 Struts
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Quicklink Powerdrive IDS Control System
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High Performance NEW Freeride Design
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Improved Leading Edge Closing Seam
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Tuning Options
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Ultra Bomb Canopy Reinforcement
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Flat Seams
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New Bridle Pulleys
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New Pulley Bridle Line
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Industry Leading Quick Release System
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Improved Airlock Valve
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Absolute Depower / Depower On Demand
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Simple Relaunch Feature
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SPRINT Single Inflation System
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Dynamic Arc Progression
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Pro Span Extreme™
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Full Contact™ Strut Connection
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IDS 2012 Depower
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Light Bar Pressure
Construction:
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Hot Melt Leading Edge Closure
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Improved Leading Edge Reinforcement
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Transitional Strut Reinforcements
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Flat Seam Panel Construction
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70gsm Trailing Edge Material
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Toughened Canopy Material
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Full Contact Strut Connection
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Reinforced Strut Tips
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Two-Ply Trailing Edge
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Improved Bridle Lines
The Kite Only Package includes:
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Cabrinha Switchblade IDS Kite
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Expanding Bag
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Large Pump
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Repair Kit
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Cinch Strap
The Complete Package includes:
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Cabrinha Switchblade IDS Kite
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Expanding Bag
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Large Pump
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Repair Kit
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Cinch Strap
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22m Flying Lines
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Switchblade Quicklink IDS Carbon Control Bar Powerdrive IDS in 42cm / 48cm / 55cm and 60cm
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