2027 Drifter
Ultimate drift and control for surf and strapless freestyle.

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Fear of heights? Maybe try a different kite.
A no compromise design for Big Air, Hang Time, and Kite Loops, the all new Nitro is the next revolutionary kite design from legendary designer Pat Goodman.
A purpose-built high performance product that utilizes Aluula laminate Material in critical areas. The result is a kite that delivers explosive lift, extended hang time, precise control, and the confidence to commit when it matters most.
The Aluula outer struts create a lighter, stiffer, and more efficient structure that remains stable and refined even under the highest loads.
Combined with the high aspect platform and refined 7-point bridle system, the Nitro delivers exceptional boosting performance, fast responsive steering, and predictable loop recovery.
The addition of the Vert-X Bridle allows riders to choose between the Unify High-Y or Low-V configuration, giving even greater control over the kite's handling characteristics and overall feel.
From your first big jump to your biggest loop, the Nitro is ready to take you higher.
5 strut, high sweep, high aspect, hybrid strut.

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High Or Low V
The use of the Vert X bridle has allowed for the Nitro to fly in either the High or Low V set up, depending on your style of riding and conditions.
Raise The Limit
Designed around Big Air riding, the Nitro is all about hang time and kiteloops. This is the Cabrinha's go to kite when the conditions are pumping and you want to go big.
The Right Stuff
The strategic use of Aluula in the outer struts provides increased rigidity in the high end or in high powered loops, but reduces the weight to allow the kite to fly faster through the window.
Speed Machine
The limiter has been removed and the New Nitro allows you to push your board speed without feeling like you will ever reach a max.
More Than A Feeling
One of the refining features of the new Nitro is the bar feel. Upside down and mid way through a loop you want to know where the kite is, and that is what you get with the Nitro.
Like A Knife
The new outline combined with the reduced diameter leading edge make this Nitro cut through the air like no version before it, making this kite perform not only in the light winds, but also as conditions get more intense.
Go behind the design and discover the ideas, innovations and engineering that bring this product to life.
Wind Chart
| Size | 6m | 7m | 8m | 9m | 10m | 12m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Range in Knots (75kg rider) | 20–38 | 18–35 | 16–33 | 13–30 | 11–28 | 9–24 |
| Weight of Kite (kg) Without Bag (Tolerances may vary) | 2.47 | 2.66 | 2.85 | 3.05 | 3.24 | 3.64 |

HT140 Leading Edge
HT140 Leading edge allows us to reduce the leading edge diameter which in turn increases the ability for the kite to fly quickly through the window.

Aluula Struts
With incredible weight to strength ratio, the Aluula material has been strategically used in the outer struts to reduce weight, and also increase stiffness to stop LE to trailing edge compression during fast maneuvers.

Bullet Proof Bumpers
These Durable TPU bumpers are strong, lightweight and durable. They crossover protecting the canopy to LE sewing. A new manufacturing process which helps with abrasion when the kite is resting on a hard surface.

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.

Vert-X Bridle
The Vert X bridle and single sliding load block allows the kite to adapt to high or low V settings without sacrificing the arc shape.
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Ultimate drift and control for surf and strapless freestyle.
The Drifter Apex is for the rider looking for the ultimate in surf kite design, or a fun recreational kite foiling option that goes downwind with ease thanks to its incredible slack-line drift.
For kiters looking to get into surf kiting, the Drifter Apex provides industry-leading bar feel and maneuverability, allowing the rider to focus on the board and the waves. Those same characteristics give advanced surf riders the confidence to take their kite out in a wider range of conditions or push their strapless freestyle riding.
Versus Standard Moto Apex:
While the Moto Apex is an all-round kite, it sits further forward in the wind window, making it less suited to slack-line drift where you can park the kite and ride towards it. For strapless tricks, the Drifter has less aggressive vertical pull, allowing you to keep the board on your feet and maintain greater control.
High-performance freeride with ALUULA precision.
The Switchblade Design Works is for the rider who seeks increased performance in a confidence inspiring design.
Ideal for the freeride twintip kiter, who has ambitions to take their jumping to a new level, riding more powered up, jumping with more consistency. This rider is looking for a kite that helps them push harder and progress to new levels without punishing small mistakes.
For kiters who already know and trust the Switchblades unmatched flying qualities and feel, the full Aluula frame of the Switchblade adds a further level of responsiveness, efficiency and high end control.
The introduction of the Vert-X Bridle provides even more choice in how the kite flies, allowing riders to choose between the Unify High-Y or Low-V configuration to fine tune handling characteristics and overall ride feel.
Versus Standard Switchblade:
The Design Works version maintains the Switchblade DNA with a focus on stability, wind range, easy jumping, and predictable landings. But the full Aluula frame adds a lighter, stiffer, more responsive feel, leading to better efficiency, faster reaction, and improved performance at both the low and high ends of the wind range.
Versus Nitro / Apex Nitro:
The Nitro may reward expert riders with higher peak performance when perfectly timed, but it requires more precise technique to extract it. The Switchblade Design Works is the ideal choice for most riders who want to jump higher more consistently and land with more control. It is is step closer to the high performance big air area, while remaining easier and more forgiving.
Versus Moto Apex:
The 3 strut Moto Apex is lighter, and very versatile, providing better value for riders who who ride in different styles and conditions. The Switchblade Design Works is for the true twin-tip freerider who wants more structure, increased wind range, better support when overpowered and jumping.
Versatile all-around freeride.
Stable freeride progression
Big air and kiteloop performance.
Light wind efficiency.


