One kite that has become synonymous with Cabrinha is the Drifter. A kite that does what its name says. A kite that allows kiters to experience the power of the ocean, a kite that lets you focus on the job at hand instead about worrying about where it is, or what is doing. With multiple world titles behind it and more barrel time than any other kite in the market, the new Drifter has taken the next evolutionary leap in delivering an expanded ocean experience. The all-new Lite Frame and HTD Lite material, gives the most reactive Drifter kite to date, allowing you to put the kite where you want it in the air, no matter what style of riding you are doing. Whether you are taking to the skies for Strapless Big Air, charging down the line on a screaming point break or ripping wind swell, the Drifter will always deliver. DESIGN PROFILE 3-strut, moderate aspect ratio hybrid design. Surf/drift wing tip design. FEATURES NEW: Refined lightweight canopy design for reduced weight and reactive performance NEW: Static low elongation bridle for improved reactive feel NEW: Sprint 3.0 NEW: Ultralite bladders for an overall lighter weight kite NEW: Trailing edge EVA rigidity battens Nano Ripstop Canopy, the benchmark in durability, stability and responsiveness NEW: HTD Lite: Lightweight ultra rigid Dacron NEW: Bi-direction Pure Profile Panels: the smoothest & 3d correct canopy shape NEW: Durable TPU Leading edge bumpers FREESTYLE: POP / SLACK / POWER FREERIDE: DEPOWER RANGE / RELAUNCH / UPWIND ABILITY BIG AIR: BOOSTING / HANG TIME / KITELOOP SURF: TURN SPEED / DRIFT / RELAUNCH FOIL: TURN SPEED / DRIFT / UNDERPOWERED STEERING .show-progress-bars .div[role="progressbar"] {animation: growProgressBar 3s 1 forwards;} @keyframes growProgressBar { 0%, 33% { --pgPercentage: 0; } 100% { --pgPercentage: var(--value); } } @property --pgPercentage { syntax: ''; inherits: false; initial-value: 0; } div[role="progressbar"] { --size: 8rem; --fg: #3477ba; --bg: #f2f7fb; --pgPercentage: var(--value); width: var(--size); height: var(--size); border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: radial-gradient(closest-side, #f2f7fb 60%, transparent 0 99.9%, white 0), conic-gradient(var(--fg) calc(var(--pgPercentage) * 1%), var(--bg) 0); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-weight: 600; font-size: calc(var(--size) / 5); color: #19232d; margin: 0 auto 40px; } div[role="progressbar"]::before { counter-reset: percentage var(--value); content: counter(percentage) '%'; } Capabilities FREESTYLE: POP / SLACK / POWER FREERIDE: DEPOWER RANGE / RELAUNCH / UPWIND ABILITY BIG AIR: BOOSTING / HANG TIME / KITELOOP SURF: TURN SPEED / DRIFT / RELAUNCH FOIL: TURN SPEED / DRIFT / UNDERPOWERED STEERING .show-progress-bars .div[role="progressbar"] {animation: growProgressBar 3s 1 forwards;} @keyframes growProgressBar { 0%, 33% { --pgPercentage: 0; } 100% { --pgPercentage: var(--value); } } @property --pgPercentage { syntax: ''; inherits: false; initial-value: 0; } div[role="progressbar"] { --size: 8rem; --fg: #3477ba; --bg: #f2f7fb; --pgPercentage: var(--value); width: var(--size); height: var(--size); border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: radial-gradient(closest-side, #f2f7fb 60%, transparent 0 99.9%, white 0), conic-gradient(var(--fg) calc(var(--pgPercentage) * 1%), var(--bg) 0); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-weight: 600; font-size: calc(var(--size) / 5); color: #19232d; margin: 0 auto 40px; } div[role="progressbar"]::before { counter-reset: percentage var(--value); content: counter(percentage) '%'; } " The drifter has been a staple in the cabrinha range for a long time, but its nice to see a fresh new look for 2023. With a completely new shape and bridle, it's allowed for faster turning and better performance without compromising that drift stability we've all come to know and love. For those that like a lighter bar feel, the A setting makes for the lightest bar pressure on a drifter yet, but the B setting still delivers that solid reliable feel that allows you to focus on wave riding without worrying about the kite. I love that it's still a kite I can trust in what heavy conditions are thrown at me!" – Keahi de AboitizSIZES: 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 Size 4m 5m 6m 7m 8m 9m 10m 11m 12m 13m Wind Range in Knots (75kg rider) 23-38 21-36 19-35 17-34 16-32 14-30 13-28 12-27 11-25 10-22 Weight of Kite (kg) Without Bag (Tolerances may vary) 1.66 1.87 2.08 2.3 2.55 2.74 2.95 3.13 3.4 3.65 Technology Deep-Dive LITE FRAME The Lite Frame has the benefits of the proven HTD Lite Dacron along with a refined canopy design to provide the lightest most reactive kites to date. This light-weight frame increases the range and performance of your product. HTD LITE The next evolutionary jump in inflatable structures is HTD Lite. We took the superior benefits of the proven HTD material to which have superior elongation control and combined it with a superior reflex bias recovery and lighter weight construction to elevate the response characteristics and range of the kite. HTD LITE The next evolutionary jump in inflatable structures is HTD Lite. We took the superior benefits of the proven HTD material to which have superior elongation control and combined it with a superior reflex bias recovery and lighter weight construction to elevate the response characteristics and range of the kite. Technology Deep-Dive HTD LITE The next evolutionary jump in inflatable structures is HTD Lite. We took the superior benefits of the proven HTD material to which have superior elongation control and combined it with a superior reflex bias recovery and lighter weight construction to elevate the response characteristics and range of the kite. SPRINT 3.0 The new Sprint 3.0 inflation system increases air flow from leading edge to the strut. The new straight and angled valves allow for no kinking of the inflation tube. It's secure fit design also allows for easy maintenance. BULLET PROOF BUMPERS Bulletproof bumpers - These new 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
