Cabrinha Moto XL Apex
DATE TESTED: 2024
Building off of the nimble Moto X platform, in sizes ranging from 13 to 17m, this is a dedicated lightwind session saver.
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Building off of the nimble Moto X platform, in sizes ranging from 13 to 17m, this is a dedicated lightwind session saver.
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Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced freerider, the latest Passion promises to deliver an easy kiting experience.
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A great option for those looking for a high-performance freeride kite with aspirations of progressing in their Big Air game.
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This brand-new kite featuring Aluula has been designed with Big Air performance at its core and truly excels at kiteloops.
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Smooth, versatile and applicable to all situations, the Nexus 4’s speed, precision and easy handling make it a freerider’s dream.
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The brand-new one-strut INDIE is a versatile, user-friendly kite a with lightweight design and responsive performance.
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Instantaneous steering and a light bar feel top off a playful package that is a blast whatever discipline and level of performance is desired.
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A favorite among wave riders, the Triad has new features to enhance its performance not only in waves but also for freeriders and beginners.
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This true surf kite now has enhanced low-end power and responsive steering, and it incorporates Duotone’s new sustainable concept.
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This is an exceptional kite for riders seeking to elevate their Big Air game or enjoy fast-paced freeriding, especially in stronger winds.
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This brand-new model from Nobile marks their venture into a new premium range focused on quality and top-tier design.
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Now with a refined profile for faster steering and lighter bar pressure to inspire confidence to shred harder in waves and boost strapless freestyle tricks.
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This version of the versatile Evo uses undyed materials, bio-based bladders and recycled plastic components for improved sustainability.
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A sleek, one-strut kite for foil, freeride and surf enthusiasts incorporating Ho’okipa material to enhance its speed, rigidity and durability.
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While many do-it-all kites seem to prioritize Big Air performance at the expense of versatility, the RS stands out as a beacon of balance.
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Naish’s lightest kite to date, this is an exceptional choice for those seeking a versatile do-it-all kite that excels in Big Air and freeriding.
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Pat Goodman has returned to the drawing board to create an impressive blend of familiar Switchblade predictability with a lighter, playful flare.
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With a reputation as the do-it-all ‘desert island kite’, a number of design changes have produced a significant improvement in speed and response.
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A pinnacle in the realm of Big Air and freeride high-performance kites, with adjustments to cater to loops and more technical Big Air maneuvers.
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A standout kite on the market, delivering a radical flying experience that has the capacity to change your perspective on the word extreme.
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Designed to smash boundaries in Big Air, with the adrenaline seeker in mind, the XS delivers raw power with a grunty manner for extreme moves.
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An already brilliant Big Air kite has been chiseled and honed to make it even more dynamic, without losing its reliable character in gnarly conditions.
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An incredibly fun ride! For freeride foiling, the UFO has a certain amount of magic built into it that we could never explain.
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A tuned-up high-performance race car. Intuitive handling and versatility across disciplines make the Evo a great choice for a broad spectrum of kiters.
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A multi-discipline kite with a unique design – a hybrid single-skin configuration with closed cells up front and a single surface at the back.
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An all-new, mid to high-aspect five-strut kite catering for Big Air, and the quickest and snappiest Cabrinha kite we’ve ever ridden.
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A single-strut kite designed to perform in the lightest of winds possible, remaining playful and responsive in multiple disciplines.
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The second incarnation of this single-strut kite shows improvements in every performance sector, particularly in handling.
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Slingshot has created something special in their brand-new kite, the Code, which will suit a range of riders and conditions.
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A mono-strut kite engineered to excel in the realm of lightwind freeriding by delivering a playful, predictable experience.
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This iteration has been so finely tuned for wave riding that it truly heightens the overall experience of being on a wave.
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The now nippier Section 4 remains at the crest of wave offerings available and is a kite you will instantly tune into.
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This year’s heavily revised Drifter is agile, refreshing and crisp in its performance, with new materials and technical elements.
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CrazyFly have done a great job of modernizing and aligning the high-performance Hyper with the latest Big Air trends.
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This multidiscipline kite now boasts a new approach to frame construction, for increased performance and rider progression.
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This freeride multidiscipline kite suitable for all levels of rider now has a much bigger wind range thanks to its updated profile.
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If you like to cruise even when the wind drops, the powerful Contra in sizes 13, 15 and 17m is a fine vehicle to choose.
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Now honed to near perfection, allowing you to push your Big Air riding and progress with confidence in high-wind kiting.
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