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Cabrinha Drifter high-performance surf kite designed for wave riding, kite foiling, and strapless freestyle with Ultra HT construction and Vert-X Bridle.

2027 Drifter Apex

Name: 2027 Drifter Apex
Brand: Cabrinha
SKU: K7KODRFTA-010003
Price: 1419.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

PERFORMANCE SURF / FREESTYLE SURF

$1,849.00

SKU: K7KODRFTA-010003

Description

The kite that defined a category. The Drifter has always been the go-to choice for riders looking for a no-compromise surf kite.
Designed for performance surf and strapless freestyle, the Drifter boasts class-leading slack-line drift, fast, reactive steering, and predictable handling, allowing you to focus on the wave rather than the kite.

Whether you're carving down the line, attacking the lip, or throwing strapless tricks, the Drifter delivers the confidence and control needed to take your riding to the next level.

Built with Ultra HT Dacron, Teijin D2 canopy material, and the latest Airframe Inflation System, the Drifter offers a lightweight yet incredibly stable platform with smooth power delivery and responsive steering.

The addition of the Vert-X Bridle provides even greater versatility, allowing riders to choose between the Unify High-Y or Low-V configuration to tailor the kite's handling characteristics to their personal preference.

From clean point breaks to onshore wind swell, from kite foiling to strapless freestyle, the Drifter remains the ultimate choice for riders who demand uncompromising drift, precision, and control in every session.

Design Profile

3-strut, moderate aspect ratio hybrid design. Chopped Surf/drift wing tip design.

Features

Airframe Inflation System
Teijin D2 Ripstop Canopy – Lightweight, high-performing canopy with exceptional durability
Ultra HT – Strong, stable, and responsive material, exclusive to the Apex Series
Slack-line drift for down-the-line surfing
Vert-X Adjustable – Compatible with Unify High-Y and Low-V setups
Pure Form Panels – High-accuracy airfoil shaping for maximum efficiency
Single sliding pulley for loose, dynamic steering
Trailing edge EVA rigidity battens
Durable TPU leading edge bumpers
HT140 Struts – Lightweight and aerodynamic

Who is this for?

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.

How does it compare?

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.

2027 Drifter Apex

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Key Features

High or Low V

The use of the Vert X bridle has allowed for the Drifter to fly in either the High or Low V set up, depending on your style of riding and conditions.

SLACKLINE DRIFT

A term that the Drifter brought to the market, and many have tried to emulate. Focus on the wave ahead, safe in the knowledge that the Drifter kite will drift with you down the line.

WAVE TOUGH

Like any Cabrinha kite the Drifter comes packed with features to give you the freedom to push your limits whether its 1 foot or 50ft.

RAPID POWER CONTROL

Every wave is different, and to maximize your time on them you need to have the ability to power on and off at will.

TRUE FEEL

Direct and responsive steering allows you to put the Drifter where it needs to be and focus on the wave or the trick you are doing.

UNRIVALED VERSATILITY

Excellent for freeride, surf, freestyle and foiling.

STYLE SELECTOR

Exceptional Drift

A dedicated surf kite with exceptional drift, reactive steering and precise control, built to excel on the wave while delivering the versatility for strapless freestyle and foil.

Scores indicate how strongly the product is suited to each riding style, with 100% representing a core strength.

Freestyle

70%

Freeride

90%

Big Air

60%

Surf Core Strength

100%

Foil

80%

“The Drifter gives me the confidence to forget about the kite and concentrate completely on the wave. It drifts effortlessly down the line, turns exactly when I want it to and feels incredibly direct when you’re pushing hard. It’s the kind of kite that makes good waves feel even better.” ~ Charly Martin

Wind/Weight Chart

Size	5m	6m	7m	8m	9m	10m	11m
Wind Range in Knots (75kg rider)	21–36	19–34	17–33	16–32	14–30	13–28	12–27
Weight of Kite (kg) Without Bag (Tolerances may vary)	1.9	2.065	2.254	2.454	2.65	2.867	3.02

Ultra HT Leading Edge

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.

HT 140 Struts

Exceptionally lightweight and aerodynamic, the HT140 provides the perfect blend of surf durability and aerodynamics to allow the Drifter to do what it does best...Drift!

Bullet Proof 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.

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.

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Surf Performance

2027 Drifter

Ultimate drift and control for surf and strapless freestyle.

Best For Surf, strapless freestyle and riders seeking maximum drift and control.

Skill Level Beginner - Advanced

Freestyle

Freeride

Big Air

Surf

Foil

Who is this for?

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.

How does it compare?

Versus Standard Moto Apex:

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High Performance

2026 Switchblade Design Works

High-performance freeride with ALUULA precision.

Best For High-performance freeride, big air and riders seeking maximum responsiveness.

Skill Level Intermediate - Advanced

Freestyle

Freeride

Big Air

Surf

Foil

Who is this for?

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.

How does it compare?

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.

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Most Versatile

2026 Moto Apex

Versatile all-around freeride.

Best For All-round freeride, progression and one-kite quivers.

Skill Level Beginner–Advanced

Freestyle

Freeride

Big Air

Surf

Foil

Shop 2026 Moto Apex

Progression

2026 Switchblade Apex

Stable freeride progression

Best For Freeride, jumping, hangtime and progression

Skill Level Beginner-Advanced

Freestyle

Freeride

Big Air

Surf

Foil

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Big Air

2026 Nitro Apex

Big air and kiteloop performance.

Best For Powered riding, big air and loops.

Skill Level Intermediate-Expert

Freestyle

Freeride

Big Air

Surf

Foil

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Light Wind

2026 Moto XL Apex

Light wind efficiency.

Best For Light wind, freeride and getting more sessions.

Skill Level Beginner-Advanced

Freestyle

Freeride

Big Air

Surf

Foil

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2027 Drifter Apex