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Cabrinha Switchblade Design Works

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Switchblade Design Works

by Cabrinha

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The Switchblade rebuilt around Aluula: the same predictable handling, but lighter, stiffer and faster to react, across a wider wind range. Its Vert-X bridle lets you switch the front-line V to change how it steers.

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Riding style

How well it suits each style of riding.

Freeride 10Wave 8Foil 7Freestyle 9.5Big 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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Size8 m²9 m²10 m²12 m²
MSRP2,599 USD2,699 USD2,799 USD2,999 USD
Wind range16–32 kt13–29 kt11–27 kt9–23 kt
Weight2,650 g2,800 g2,950 g3,340 g
Compatible bars
Cabrinha Unify Control System
Colours
White
Technology
Aluula leading edgeAluula strutsRipstop canopyOne-pump inflationAdjustable V bridleReduced-diameter bridle linesShaped canopy panelsTrailing-edge battensFibreglass stability battenLeading-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 9.5Big Air 9.5
Freeride
Progression
Wave
Foil
Freestyle
Big Air
N/A
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