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Cabrinha Switchblade Apex

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Switchblade Apex

by Cabrinha

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The kite that defined the all-round category, now in Apex construction. Five struts and a forgiving, predictable feel that carries a rider from their first jumps through to unhooked freestyle.

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Riding style

How well it suits each style of riding.

Freeride 10Wave 8Foil 7Freestyle 9Big Air 9.5
Freeride
Progression
Wave
Foil
Freestyle
Big Air
N/A

Performance scores

What it's actually like to ride.

Low-end power
Drift
Upwind ability
Relaunch
Boost
Hangtime
Kiteloops
Turning speed
Durability
Bar pressure
Bar feedback
Depower range
High-end control

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Size5 m²6 m²7 m²8 m²9 m²10 m²11 m²12 m²14 m²
MSRP1,589 USD1,679 USD1,769 USD1,859 USD1,939 USD1,999 USD2,099 USD2,199 USD2,299 USD
Wind range23–37 kt20–35 kt18–32 kt16–30 kt13–27 kt11–25 kt10–23 kt9–21 kt7–19 kt
Weight2,140 g2,350 g2,540 g2,760 g2,950 g3,190 g3,350 g3,560 g3,950 g
Compatible bars
Cabrinha Unify Control System
Colours
BlackWhiteBlueRed
Technology
Ripstop canopyHigh-tenacity airframe clothOne-pump inflationReduced-diameter bridle linesShaped canopy panelsTrailing-edge battensLeading-edge bumpers
Spec source
cabrinha.com · verified October 2026

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Cabrinha's own rating

The figures Cabrinha publish for this kite, extracted from their own website. A starting point rather than a verdict — every rider who reviews this kite scores the same categories, and the shape above moves as they do.

Riding style

Freeride 10Wave 8Foil 7Freestyle 9Big Air 9.5
Freeride
Progression
Wave
Foil
Freestyle
Big Air
N/A
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