Cabrinha Spade Pro
The Spade has been part of the Cabrinha family for a while now; this year sees an update to the popular design. As well as a new construction, hence the Pro moniker. The new lay-up is an exciting development; the aim is to create a lighter, more responsive board that delivers even more performance to the rider. It’s light, much…
Cabrinha Ace Hybrid
Cabrinha’s extensive twin tip lineup has an option for every rider no matter their style or favoured discipline. The Ace Hybrid sits at the slightly more freeride side of freestyle, and Cabrinha describes it is as being “Designed for freeride creatives looking to bend the rules of gravity” leading us to believe this will be a board suiting a high…
Cabrinha Contra
The Cabrinha Contra has been a stalwart of the range for a long time now, it’s a behemoth of a light wind weapon and has saved many a session over the years. Available in four sizes (13, 15, 17 and 19m), there should be a kite for just about everyone in the range. The kite is aimed at getting you…
Cabrinha Double Agent
The Double Agent is a crossover board from Cabrinha, aimed at the rider wanting a hydrofoil board capable of that little bit extra. Anyone who has been kiting for over 15 years will remember the buzz of riding a skimboard back in the day and the Double Agent presents plenty of opportunities for fun. The board features a fairly flat…
Cabrinha Drifter
Cabrinha have been producing the Drifter for what seems like forever, and it’s long been considered a fantastic wave kite. The weapon of choice for wave seeker Keahi de Aboitiz and the rest of the pro wave team it offers a dynamic flying experience with plenty of drift, the clue is in the name as it were. This year, Cabrinha…
Cabrinha Hi:Rise Carve
Cabrinha have a whole new range of foils and wing setups for 2020; it’s an impressive line up that features not only kite specific wings but crossover and surf wings too. Featuring an aluminium mast and baseplate, the fuselage is also aluminium, and the wings feature a new construction too. The front wing has a Paulownia wood core with volcanic…
Cabrinha Hi:Rise Varial Medium
Another new wing in the Cabrinha line up this year is the Varial range, available in small, medium and large, these wings are crossovers. Designed to work as freeride and wave riding wings for kites they can also be used for surfing. Finished using aluminium and the new wing construction technology that Cabrinha have been championing, the focus is on…
Cabrinha Ace Carbon
With many brilliant boards in their range Cabrinha have always had some key contenders, one of those has always been the Ace. With two variants again this year, the Ace Wood and Ace Carbon you can pick the perfect Ace for you. We got our hands on the new 2019 Cabrinha Ace Carbon recently combined with the H20 multi-adjustment premium…
Cabrinha Contra
Cabrinha’s long-standing light wind cruiser, the Contra, comes back again for 2019 and is set to fulfil all your light wind dreams. Coming in 4 sizes: 13,15,17 and 19 meters, there will be one to suit you no matter what your weight or style. The Contra is a 3 strut, mid aspect kite which has been designed to get you…
Cabrinha Cutlass
An entirely new board from kitesurf giants Cabrinha Kiteboarding, the Cutlass has been designed to suit those real-world conditions of smaller waves and lighter winds, and for those riders who mix it up between freestyle and classic wave riding. The Cutlass has a short, broad outline with volume added at the nose of the board which will carry you through…
Cabrinha FX
Cabrinha’s long standing freestyle all-rounder is back again in 2019. So good is its reputation and high end performance, Cabrinha decided their dedicated freestyle kite, the Chaos, was redundant and put all their focus into the FX: their freestyle crossover. A 3-strut kite, it has a modified C shape arc for explosive power, a larger wingtip area for power through…
Cabrinha Moto
Recently we have had our hands on some of the 2019 Cabrinha gear. For 2019 we see a few models disappear and some new additions throughout the lineup, one of the most exciting is the new Moto. The Cabrinha Moto is a 3 strut, versatile freeride crossover kite. With many kites in their range targeting certain disciplines, the Moto is…
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Storm kiting is not for the faint of heart, and this video from the crew of Zatara shows us just what can go wrong. Finn…
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After watching this video, we're already picturing ourselves on the sandy beaches of Mexico, pumping up for a windy day on the water! You don't…
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Light wind shouldn't keep you off the water! Learn how Dmitry Evseev finds the right balance to keep flying in a gentle breeze at Pryde…
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The year is off to a strong start for Charly Martin from Reunion Island. Check out this video for some mega waves and strapless freestyle…
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What can we say about Keahi’s stamp of authority on the world of wave kiting. We’ve not seen a film of this quality in the…
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There's no such thing as too old! As a long time kiteboarder, this 63-year-old couldn't help but get involved when Damien Leroy and Jon Modica…
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A hair away from becoming GKA Freestyle World Champion in 2019, Adeuri Corniel missed out on the title by the narrowest of margins. With the…
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It was a big year for Cabrinha last year as they moved to new ownership and it looks like 2021 is starting with just as…
3 weeks ago
Kiteboarding or winging? Why did some kiters get so into the wing trend, and when do they choose to go winging instead of kiting? In…
3 weeks ago
Sufficiently suited and booted up to withstand the winter conditions in the UK, Mike the Kite takes us on board for a session at Ramsgate!…
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This looks positively magical. Happy #WingWednesday! Enjoy Moona Whyte's winging on the waters of Oahu in the lastest episode of Sessions with Moona. Don't forget…
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The St. Petersburg crew kicked off the year with a Skyway Bridge session. Can't believe its 2021! New Years day brought warm southerly winds making…
Issue 84
The kiting community as we know it is changing. This article takes a look back in time at the ‘beginner kiter’ experience, which is all too relevant at many of our beaches today. How do we evolve along with the arrival of this new generation? Check out the article for some insights from Crystal Veness.
Issue 84
Is this the biggest test that’s ever been done at IKSURFMAG? We think so! No less than 22 tests, it might be the most we have ever done in a single issue! Kites, twin tips, surfboards, harnesses, bars, we’ve got all the insight on the latest gear, right here!
Issue 84
The best photos without anywhere else to go!
Issue 84
Annelous Lammerts is a jack of all trades, master of everything! In this interview, Annelous tells us all about her 200 km kite for ALS, what she’s been up to with all the Corona craziness, and her recent trips testing Cabrinha's latest line up. We've got it all, right here!
Issue 83
Kite pumps, there was a time when any pump would work on any kite, not so nowadays as different brands are using various valves. Is it time to return to a standardised valve system? Check it out right here…
Issue 83
We speak to James Boulding from Cabrinha about the new Cab Fusion foil system, a new innovative connection system designed to future proof the foils for any sport.
Issue 83
More incredible images with no place to call home, check them out!
Issue 82
COVID hit, and the industry went into panic mode, but then lockdown was eased, and sales went through the roof, “the best two months in the industry”, was a phrase we heard a lot, but what comes next? Rou Chater investigates, click here to check it out!
Issue 82
We’ve got the last of the 2020 kit on test as we wait for the 2021 gear to start rolling through the door. This issue we have kites and boards on test from North, F-ONE, Core and Harlem. Find out what we thought right here.
Issue 81
Kiteboarding was deemed too dangerous and extreme to be allowed during the lockdown, so just how dangerous is it? Rou Chater dissects a recent study from some Dutch scientists exploring the injury rate in the sport. Is kiteboarding dangerous? Find out right here!
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Camdyn Kellet has arguably scored the youngest cover shot we’ve ever run, the South African is just starting his career but if the early signs are anything to go by the future is going to be bright! Find out what makes the young man tick right here!
Issue 81
More incredible images with no place to call home, check them out!
Our driving force is to provide progressive kiteboarding solutions for all areas of our unique sport. With the research and development center and brand headquarters located on Maui, the innovation ground zero of water sports, Cabrinha has played a ground-breaking role in the evolution of surf sports with its pioneering efforts in kitesurfing, tow-surfing, foil boarding, and wing surfing. Over the years, Cabrinha has lead the industry in innovation, performance, and safety. With a distribution network in over 70 countries worldwide we focus on customer service and satisfaction. Producing products powered by a 100% renewable source (the wind), we continue to be socially connected to like minded people who enjoy the water, are protective of the planet and are stewards of the ocean. Founded, inspired and driven by Maui-based waterman, Pete Cabrinha, Cabrinha Kites produces kitesurfing equipment for water sports adventure seekers. Pete’s approach to innovation has been the driving force behind our development philosophy, keeping the brand technically and culturally connected to our customers. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality kiteboarding gear on the market and provide premium service to our valued customers world wide. We pursue innovation as the driving force behind our development philosophy and hold fast to our position as the design and manufacturing leader in the kitesurf industry. We will continually evolve the Cabrinha brand as a technical, yet culturally connected force in the action sports world. 2000 Sport & recreation ££