SWITCHBLADE APEX

Performance Freeride

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The Gift that keeps on giving. In it’s 18th year the kite that has defined a whole generation is back with the largest performance boost in its history.

The all new design of last year has been further developed through the use of Apex materials to allow the rider to explore the feeling of a three strut kite, but with the support and confidence that a five strut kite can offer.

The introduction of Ultra HT to the Switchblade really allowed Pat Goodman and the design team to tweak out that extra response that he always knew was there on this kite.

No matter what style of riding you do, on what ever type of board, the new Switchblade is as predictable as ever, giving you the confidence to enjoy Mother Natures best qualities without worrying about what the kite is doing.

DESIGN PROFILE

5 Strut, Hybrid design, Fusion wing tip shape, Draft forward profile.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• NEW:Ultra HT - strong, stable, and responsive material, exclusive to the Apex series

• NEW:Teijin D2 Ripstop Canopy - Lightweight, high performing with exceptional durability

• NEW:Pure Form panels - High accuracy aerofoil for efficiency

• NEW:Featherlite bladders

• Switchblade DNA, cutting edge handling and performance

• Aerodynamic profiles and design

• Sleeved bridles - Low elongation, high performing, user friendly performance bridle

• Trailing edge EVA rigidity battens

• Light and playful control response

• Durable TPU Leading edge bumpers

• Sprint 3.0

KEY FEATURES

• Teijen D2 Ripstop Canopy - Lightweight with exceptional bias control, the Teijin D2 Material works hand in hand with the Ultra HT to provide the best in performance and reactivity.

• Smooth as Silk - Pureform Panels provides the cleanest entry profiles to date, taking the performance of the Cabrinha products to all new heights.

• Refined Simplicity - A balanced bridle with no pulleys gives a lighter feeling faster turning and more responsive kite, allowing for a wider range of users and also control for jumping.

• Ultimate performance - The most versatile kite in the industry, allows for use in the widest range of conditions and variety of riding styles.

• Ridiculously high hang times - The 5 strut stable platform allows for stability in higher winds, and the wide arc allows for increased glide.

• Excellent upwind performance - The unique profile of the canopy allows for effortless upwind performance.

TECHNICAL POINTS

• Ultra HT - 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.

• Teijen D2 Ripstop Canopy - Engineered to provide a lightweight material with exceptional bias control and recovery, the Teijin D2 Material works hand in hand with the Ultra HT material on the Apex kites to provide the next level in performance and reactivity.

• Bulletproof 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.

• Sprint 3.0 - The Sprint 3.0 inflation system increases air flow from leading edge to the strut. The straight and angled valves allow for no kinking of the inflation tube. It's secure fit design also allows for easy maintenance

• Sleeved bridles - Low elongation, high performing, and user friendly these bridles are the perfect blend of performance and functionality.

• Expandapack kite bag - An all NEW stylish expanding backpack allows for fast packdown and comfy transportation of your kite, pump and control system. Easily Expands to carry multiple kites in one bag leading to more adventure and less faff!

• Switchblade DNA - All the DNA of the most sold kite in the industry packed into a newly designed kite with cutting edge materials and handling.