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The Drifter is highly sought after for its unparalleled performance in wave and directional board settings. True to its name, this kite is renowned for its exceptional Drift capability. Simply position it and ride down the wave, leaving you free to focus solely on the board ahead and not worry about controlling the kite. And there's even more to the Drifter than just that.
The Cabrinha Drifter 2024 is the latest kite in the Lite Series, designed with increased reactivity for precise control in the air. Whether you're a Strapless Big Air enthusiast, a point break charger, or a wind swell ripper, this kite will always deliver, allowing you to put it exactly where you want it.
DESIGN PROFILE
3-strut, moderate aspect ratio hybrid design, surf/drift wing tip design
FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Lite Series Product
• HTD Lite: Lightweight ultra-rigid Dacron
• Designed with focus on slackline drift for down-the-line surfing.
• Bi-directional pure profile panels
• Ultralight bladders for an overall lighter weight kite
• Sprint 3.0
• Trailing edge EVA rigidity battens
• Nano Ripstop Canopy, the benchmark in durability, stability and responsiveness
• TPU Leading edge bumpers
KEY FEATURES
• Slackline Drift - The secret behind every Drifter that has become iconic in the industry. Focus on the wave, while your kite ‘Drifts’ effortlessly down the line.
• Light Bar Pressure - Direct and responsive steering
• Bomber Construction - Like with any Cabrinharinha kite, the Drifter comes packed with features to give you freedom to push your limits, whether in 1 foot or 10-foot waves.
• Rapid Power Control - No wave is the same, and the on demand rapid depower and power of the Drifter allows you to stay in the right place or get to where you need to be.
• Short Static Bridle - A short compact pulleyless bridle ensures the ultimate in control and stability as well as response.
• Bi-Direction Pure Profile Panels - The smoothest and 3d correct shape we've ever created allowing the smoothest transition between the segmented leading edge and curved canopy.
TECHNICAL POINTS
• HTD LITE - Refined design to reduce weight, combined with a full HTD Lite Dacron skeleton provides the lightest most reactive kites to date, increasing the range and performance of your product.
• NANO RIPSTOP CANOPY - A higher level of performance can only be achieved when the kite's design properties are supported by a stable and reactive kite material. Nano Ripstop does just that.
• 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.
• 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.
• HIGH QUALITY 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 mulitple kites in one bag leading to more adventure and less faff!
