Year of the Rider brochure English by Cabrinha Kites

ARGENTINA Hardwind Tel: +54 11 47921133 Fax: +54 11 47921133 Email: adriano@hardwind.com

CYPRUS Marios Makedonas Tel: +357 25341933 Fax: +357 25355898 Email:m.makedonas@cytanet.com.cy

ITALY Wurz S.R.L. Tel: +39 0471 962233 Fax: +39 0471 964048 Email: info@wurz.it

PARAGUAY / URUGUAY Sea Winds Tel: +59 899646037 Email: seawinds@adinet.com.uy

TAHITI Ocean Peak International Pty. Ltd. Tel: +61400483760 Email: hudson@oceanpeak.com.au

ARUBA Fiberworks Inc. Tel: +297 5866654 Fax: +297 5861836 Email: fiberworks@setarnet.aw

CZECH REPUBLIC Otty S.R.O. Tel: +420 602 36 9009 Fax: +420 222 81 2223 Email: info@bking.cz

JAPAN Nexus Tel: +81 45 774 1083 Fax: +81 45 774 1083 Email: teru@cabrinhakites.jp

PERU Adventure Sports Incorporated Tel: +1 305 5913922 Fax: +1 305 7169930 Email: support@npusa.com

TAIWAN ASAP-Direct.com Tel: +852 2736 3717 Fax: +852 2456 3471 Email: sales@asap-direct.com

AUSTRALIA Ocean Peak International Pty. Ltd. Tel: +61400483760 Email: hudson@oceanpeak.com.au

DENMARK NeilPryde Scandinavia Tel: +45 9722 4943 Fax: +45 9712 2412 Email: soren@neilpryde.dk

KOREA Air Wave Corporation Tel: +82 21 5667488 Fax: +82 31 7960669 Email: jeong@airwave.co.kr

PHILIPPINES Greenyard Funboard and Hangin Kiteboarding Tel: +63 36 2883208 Fax: +63 36 2885565 Email: hangin_greenyard@yahoo.com

THAILAND Kiteboarding Asia Tel: +66 81 591 45923 Email: info@kiteboardingasia.com

AUSTRIA Pryde Group GmbH Tel: +43 512 908252 0 Fax: +43 512 908252 20 Email: info@pryde-group.at

ESTONIA Extreme Sport Pirita Tel: +372 60 62202 Fax: +372 60 62201 Email: pirita@extreme.ee

LATVIA B & L Group SIA Phone. +371 67376778 Fax. +371 67376779 Email: juris.vasioleks@bnlgroup.lv

POLAND Board Sport Sp. Z.O.O. Tel: +48 22 7281942 Fax: +48 22 7597297 Email: boardsport@boardsport.pl

TURKEY Adrenaline Sports Tel: +90 216 485 9070 Fax: +90 216 485 9074 Email: kemal@adrenalinesports. com.tr

BAHRAIN Skate Shack Extreme Sports Tel: +973 1769 7176 Fax: +973 1742 0958 Email: info@skate-shack.com

FINLAND Oy Vestek Ab Tel: +358 9887 0120 Fax: +358 9887 01291 Email: marine@vestek.fi

LITHUANIA X-Pro Tel: +370 6863 3993 Fax: +370 3745 2029 Email: xpro@xpro.lt

PORTUGAL Triologia Tel: +351 919061794 Fax: +351 213860216 Email: lcm@triologia.com

UKRAINE PC Extreme Sport Tel: +38 044 251 14 67 Email: mishchenko@eltrade.com.ua

BELGIUM Pryde Group France SA Tel: +33 3 2145 7410 Fax: +33 3 2145 7420 Email: cabrinhabenelux@prydegroup.fr

FRANCE Pryde Group France SA Tel: +33 3 2145 7410 Fax: +33 3 2145 7420 Email: t.fatosme@prydegroup.fr

LUXEMBOURG Pryde Group France SA Tel: +31 6 1485 4458 Fax: +41 21 701 46 93 Email: cabrinhabenelux@prydegroup.fr

RUSSIA Kite Club Tel: +7 495 517 06 22 Fax: +7 495 697 87 88 Email: sales@kiter.ru

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Cabrinha UAE Tel: +97150624376 Fax: +97143954641 Email: richardghowes@gmail.com

BRAZIL Hi Winds Sao Paulo Tel: +55 11 55427699

GERMANY Pryde Group GmbH Tel: +49 89 665049 0 Fax: +49 89 665049 10 Email: info@pryde-group.de

MALDIVES Watersports World Pvt. Ltd. Tel: +960 778666 Fax: +960 445962 Email: info@watersports-world.com

SINGAPORE Constant Wind PTE LTD. Tel: +65 4455108 Fax: +65 4481551 Email: constantwind@pacific.net.sg

UNITED KINGDOM Pryde Group UK Tel: +44 1642 498543 Fax: +44 1642 487204 Email: sales@prydegroup.co.uk

BULGARIA Ride Extreme OOD Tel: +359 2 9712130 Fax: +359 2 8686713 Email: info@ride-extreme.com

GREECE Neil Pryde Sports - Tziovaridis Zotos O.E. Tel: +302109570941 Fax: +302109570941 Email: info@neilpryde.gr

MAURITIUS The Indian Ocean Surf Company Tel: +23 0 2628836 Fax: +23 0 2627407 Email: kuxfamily@intnet.mu

SOUTH AFRICA SA Windsurfari and Rentals Tel: +27 21 5567910 Fax: +27 21 5561210 Email: grant@cabrinha.co.za

USA Adventure Sports Incorporated Tel: +1 305 5913922 Fax: +1 305 7169930 Email: support@npusa.com

CANADA Adventure Sports Incorporated Tel: +1 305 5913922 Fax: +1 305 7169930 Email: support@npusa.com

GUAM Primo Surf Tel: +1 671 4728118 Fax: +1 671 477 4345 Email: primosurf@guam.net

MEXICO Adventure Sports Incorporated Tel: +1 305 5913922 Fax: +1 305 7169930 Email: support@npusa.com

SPAIN Now S.L. Tel: +34 93 3368970 Fax: +34 93 3368979 Email: kitesurf@now.es

USA - HAWAII Neil Pryde Maui Tel: +1 808 8777443 Fax: +1 808 8772149 Email: info@neilprydemaui.com

CANARY ISLANDS (SPAIN) Pro Center René Egli Distribution Tel: +34 928 547395 Fax: +34 928 547388 Email: info@rene-egli-canarias.com

HONG KONG ASAP-Direct.com Tel: +852 2736 3717 Fax: +852 2456 3471 Email: sales@asap-direct.com

NETHERLANDS Pryde Group France SA Tel: +31 6 1485 4458 Fax: +41 21 701 46 93 Email: cabrinhabenelux@prydegroup.fr

SWEDEN Surfers Paradise Tel: +46 340 16390 Fax: +46 340 89393 Email: patrik@sihinternational.se

VENEZUELA Surministros Mar Azul Tel: +58 295 263 9297 Fax: +58 295 263 9859 Email: windshop@grupoparadise.com

CHILE Adventure Sports Incorporated Tel: +1 305 5913922 Fax: +1 305 7169930 Email: support@npusa.com

ICELAND Adventure Sports Incorporated Tel: +1 305 5913922 Fax: +1 305 7169930 Email: support@npusa.com

NEW CALEDONIA Ocean Peak International Pty. Ltd. Tel: +61400483760 Email: hudson@oceanpeak.com.au

SWITZERLAND Pryde Group France SA Tel: +41 21 701 46 29 Fax: +41 21 701 46 93 Email: sk.swiss@prydegroup.fr

VIETNAM Wind Champ Resort / Wind Chimes Email: vietnam420@hotmail.com / etienne@windchimes-vietnam.com

COLOMBIA Camiseria Europea Tel: +57 85127840 Email: eduardosaker@yahoo.com.ar

INDONESIA Rip Curl School of Surf Tel: +62 361 735858

NEW ZEALAND Ocean Peak International Pty. Ltd. Tel: +61400483760 Email: hudson@oceanpeak.com.au

COSTA RICA Tico Wind Tel: +506 2692 2002 Email: info@ticowind.com

ISRAEL Rosen & Meents Ltd. Tel: +972 4 9829333 Fax: +972 4 9520591 Email: office@rosen-meents.co.il

Fax: +55 11 55428929 Email: rodrigo@hiwinds.com.br

Fax: +62 361 730666 Email: buzz55@gmail.com

NORWAY Urge AS Tel: +47 32 830047 Fax: +47 32 830048 Email: mail@urge.no

THE IDEAS

2000

Cabrinha becomes part of the Pryde Group

2001

Pete launches with Black Tip and Co2 kites Surface to Air and Autopilot boards Charter team members: Elliot Leboe, Julie Prochaska, Dylan Grafmyre Marc Ramseier joins team in April 2001 to reach European riders Martin Vari joins in April 2001 Martin Vari: World Champion Julie Prochaska: World Champion

AND EVENTS FROM

10 YEARS RIDING HAVE LED US TO

2002

Co2, Access Andre Phillip joins late season Elliot Leboe tears ACL in Leucate, France Cabrinha moves into Neil Pryde Maui building in Kahului Martin Vari World Champion Andre Phillip runner up

WHERE WE ARE

TODAY.

2003

Recon launches Riders: Martin, Andre, Julie, Marc, Elliot

2004

PETE CABRINHA WINS THE BILLABONG XXL AWARD FOR RIDING A 70 FOOT WAVE AT JAWS, MAUI January 10th Time Magazine feature, Adventure Hall of Fame ProSpan, Tap Out Riders: Andre, Gianni Aragno, Marc, Julie, Elliot

2005

Metropolis DVD release Introduction of the Bow kite ( Crossbow, Switchblade ) Override, Custom, Sprint Riders: Andre, Susi, Damien

2006

Pro Span Extreme Andre, Susi, Cam, Richman brothers (Shawn, Jesse)

2007

Catalyst DVD release

2008

Sync, IDS Jesse Richman is KPWT World Champion

2009

Nomad is introduced Youth Empire kicks off

2010

Year of the Rider

PETE CABRINHA Resides: Maui, Hawaii Years riding: Since the Beginning Equipment: Nomads, S-Quad, Thruster Favorite Surf trip destination: Tahiti Other passions besides Kiting: Art, Photography, Traveling What’s in your iPod?: Kanoa, Citizen Cope, Lupe Fiasco, Maroon 5, Stones, Bob Marley Can’t leave home without: iPhone

What makes 2010 The Year of the Rider

2010 marks the 10th anniversary of Cabrinha Kites. The year of the rider represents the beginning of a new era that acknowledges the contribution our riders have made to the sport and the Cabrinha brand. 2010 also highlights a company wide shift to a rider based development structure. By riders we mean everyone from the entry level punter to the touring pros. We are in this game to deliver solid equipment solutions for every type of rider. Our focus is on the total rider experience and we only purse the technologies that will benefit the rider in a tangible way. The Year of The Rider also celebrates the style and culture of our sport as much as the products we are making. There is a lot happening on and off the water that has little to do with the type of product that you are riding. The riders themselves are engaged in showcasing the lifestyle as much as the action on the water. I think this contributes greatly to the overall appeal of kiteboarding.

Can you frame your vision for kiteboarding in three words or a single phrase?

Performance. Simplicity. Style. The long term success of our sport will depend in large part on these three things. Performace will be driven by the competition between the riders and the brands. Therefore I think it is a given that the sport will see a continued rise in the performace level of the products. However, adding performance while simplifying the product is a challenge where only a few of the most savvy brands will succeed. And finally, I think that kiteboarding needs to re-align its image and overall appeal with the sports that share its DNA such as surfing and wakeboarding. I believe that kiteboarding has much more to offer to itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consumers than the latest in technology. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a very cool lifestyle that is not always portrayed in right light.

After 10 years in the business, what is the next step for Cabrinha?

To expand the Cabrinha brand into the relevant areas that are legit. We have already begun to grow our surf offering and we plan to continue in this direction. We are also investing heavily in the fast growing racing market. We aim to be a compete brand, supplying the riders with top of the line equipment in whichever discipline they ride.

JESSE RICHMAN

Age: 16 Resides: Maui, Hawaii / my board bag Years riding: 7 Sponsors: Cabrinha, NPX Equipment: Nomads with the Caliber or Squad Website: www.jesserichman.com If I wasn’t a pro kiter, I’d be: A pilot Pilot. What’s in your iPod?: Everything Favorite website: www.stumbleupon.com What are you watching right now?: The Pacific Ocean Travel survival tip: Repeat after me: It’s a Golf Bag Can’t leave home without: iPod ipod.

You just finished up a tour through France in an RV jammed with 8 people. What was close quarter living like?

The French road trip was definitely a funny one. We hit some sick spots and got to know everyone really well. I made sure early on to stake out a prime bed and without that I most likely would not have survived. The way you throw tricks, you must be beating up your body. What hurts and how do you stay fit? EVERYTHING. After a hard session I really feel it. I have a solid cross training routine though and try to keep my body healthy and feeling good all the time. What do you find satisfying about the sport of kiteboarding? Kiteboarding really is a phenomenal sport, filled with amazing people. The sport has taken me all over the globe and given me a chance to ride in dream locations. You’ve had your fair share of travels. What is a spot most people would never think to go, but should and why? Most of the kiting locations I have visited have been pretty well known destinations. My personal favorite spots are Western Australia, Greece and my home spot in Maui. FOR COMPLETE INTERVIEW GO TO CABRINHAKITES.COM

SUSI MAI Age: 25 Resides: Cabarete, Dominican Republic Years riding: 6 Sponsors: Cabrinha, Red Bull, Animal Equipment: Nomads and Caliber Website: www.facebook.com/susimai If I wasn’t a pro kiter, I’d be: Unemployed What’s in your iPod?: Linkin Park, Xavier Rudd, Eminem, Reggae What are you watching right now?: True Blood (series on HBO) Travel survival tip: Always have candy in your carry-on bag. It’s perfect for when you’re tired after a long flight and have to make it to the next plane or hotel.

You have been crazy busy with photo shoots, tv gigs, touring and skydiving.

What are some of the highlights this past year? This year I’ve been all over the place. In February I organized a girls kiteboarding trip to DR and Necker island, together with Tuva Jansen, Tomoko Okazaki and Tracy Kraft. That was definitely my favorite thing so far this year. I did a road trip through Cuba, a tv pilot shoot in London, another TV shoot in California and Orlando then I was at the Triple S in Hatteras which is my favorite contest of the year. I recently passed my certification class to skydive solo. I plan on doing more jumps soon. Your Mai Tai Camp with Bill Tai is getting so much media play and attention in only its third year. What is the appeal? It’s funny because we don’t actually advertise the Mai Tai or tell anyone about it except for the people we invite. But everyone is so connected with Twitter, the fun spreads quickly. It’s amazing to see over the last few years it has grown to be what it is now and I think the main appeal is the fact that the event is so exclusive. Bill Tai, a venture capitalist from Silicon Valley, handpicks the participants and since he has a really good people sense it always ends up being a super interesting and positive crew. I’m really happy to be involved in something that combines high powered business people and kiteboarding. I find it amazing how some of the world’s smartest people are happy just flying a kite. What do you think would help getting more women into the sport? I think the first thing we need to do is make more gear that targets women. Chicks wanna look good on the water and if they see a girly looking board/harness or bar in the shop it will make them want to go try it. Also, giving girls more attention in the sport will lead to more girls getting involved because they can relate. I didn’t get excited about kiteboarding until I saw girls ripping on the water. FOR COMPLETE INTERVIEW GO TO CABRINHAKITES.COM

DAMIEN LEROY / “Damo” Age: 27 Resides: Naples, Florida Years riding: 10 Sponsors: Cabrinha, The Black Dog, Corner Five, NPX, Lynch Associates Equipment: Crossbows, custom race board, NPX Assassin wet suits, Custom 136 Website: www.damienleroy.com If I wasn’t a pro kiter, I’d be: Getting shut down chasing a career in acting and modeling What’s in your iPod?: A lot of Jack Johnson, Modest Mouth, ACDC Favorite website: MPORA - Pure action sports Travel survival tip: Sleeping pills for long trips Can’t leave home without: Chapstick, sun screen

You were a competitive skier and are now focusing on course racing as a kiteboarder.

What is it about speed? I just like trying everything that the sport has to offer, I never want a dull moment. The speed came from my clothing sponsor Rob Douglas who is the fastest American and will be the fastest in the world this year. He is the guy to beat in the speed world. He kept asking me to go so we flew to Costa Rica to train and I fell in love with it instantly. There was three of us putting the hammer down run after run in super strong winds. We wanted to max out in the flat water section, then put the brakes on as you go into huge chop at the end of our fun course. The wipe outs we had were awesome. What a rush! Then we all flew to France for the world championships in speed. I was there to see Rob win and be there to support him. Rob ended up 3rd and I was 4th. Just finishing close to him was everything to me. That is when I got hooked. Records are going to fall! How much of racing depends on equipment vs rider? Well I was raised by a father who would always try to get the idea out of my head that equipment matters. I think once you get something that works, it is all mental. I truly believe it. I won Nationals last year in course racing with fins my father and I made that had no foil and everyone laughed at them. Once you build something close, it is all about getting used to it and making it work for you. Besides skiing, kiteboarding, and fishing, you also have your pilot’s license. How do all these activities relate? I gravitate towards the training and growing process of any activity. Once you accomplish your goals, I find myself looking for a new challenge. My pilot’s license was another fun learning process. My new one is powered paragliding - it is so crazy! All the activities relate because they all require a great deal of focused training and dedication to improvement. FOR COMPLETE INTERVIEW GO TO CABRINHAKITES.COM

ANDRE PHILLIP / “Dre / Drizzle” Age: 28 Resides: Antigua, Hawaii and Airports Years riding: 9 Sponsors: Cabrinha, Kaenon sunglasses, NPX wetsuits Equipment: Custom 140, Switchblades, Ronix ONE boots If I wasn’t a pro kiter, I’d be: On the grind What’s in your iPod?: Reggae, Rap , Hip-Hop Favorite website: www.kitescoop.com Travel survival tip: Stock your ipod, plus reading material Can’t leave home without: My surfboard

You have been hanging out with a bit of a crew lately.

How do the other guys influence your riding and the stuff you produce - from the rails you’re building, to films, photos? I’m used to riding with a crew because thats the most fun you can have. We feed off of each other’s energy and push ourselves to try new stuff. When you put a group of creative minds together that’s where the progression in film, photos, building and riding takes place.

Getting kiteboarding on television has been a goal of yours. What would this do for the sport? I’ve always wanted to see kiteboarding grow and make it as a legit board sport along side surf, skate, wake, snow. I think for this to happen it will have to get on television so the masses can see what is possible. Kiteboarding is finally at a stage where the riding, gear and videography is at a level that people would appreciate seeing it. So hopefully we will get some TV coverage soon so that we can stoke more people out on the sport. You have mentored riders like Jake Kelsick not only in riding, but the business. What advice do you give them? I try to teach the upcoming riders that being a professional kiteboarder is more than just being a good rider. You have to have respect for yourself, others and the industry. I know many good riders who didn’t make it to pro level and will probably never make it because of their attitude. Don’t be that guy who rips but no one likes because they are too full of themselves or never want to lend a helping hand. Use your resources to meet people within the industry and create good relationships. Market yourself! Get a personal website where you can host info and media about yourself, post vids of yourself online. Whatever you do, never forget that kiteboarding is fun so don’t stress if things aren’t happening as fast as you would like them to. Go ride, have fun and work hard and the rest will fall into place. You recently started playing golf. Pro surfers Kelly Slater and Rob Machado both say it’s the best activity to do when it’s flat. Any similarities? I was looking for something to do when there are no wind or waves and golf seemed like the ticket. The first time I hit a golf ball I was hooked. It’s similar in the sense that you can never really master the sport. No session is ever the same because the conditions are constantly changing, and it can be challenging and rewarding which keeps me interested. FOR COMPLETE INTERVIEW GO TO CABRINHAKITES.COM

CAMERON DIETRICH / “Cam / C-Diddy” Age: 80’s baby Resides: Maui, Hawaii Years riding: 7 Sponsors: Cabrinha, Anon Optics, Hyperflex wetsuits, FCS Fins, Kazuma, Dakine Surf Equipment: Nomads, S-Quads, custom shaped Thruster, FCS kelly 2.1 Hex core fins, Caliber 139cm, Hyperflex Amp wetsuits. Riffe Island spear gun, Breville Juicer, and most important my American Express card. God I punish that thing! If I wasn’t a pro kiter, I’d be: Race car driver or helping kids What’s in your iPod?: Depends on the mood, anything from Morcheeba and Rystoop to Tool and POD. Plus a lot of reggae. Website: www.camdietrich.com Favorite Website: Surfline What are you watching right now?: Trailer from Modern Collective Travel survival tip: Pack light and bring a sweatshirt on the plane Can’t leave home without: My surfboard

You kite, surf, skate, and spearfish.

What is the common thread in these activities for you? Skating and kiting came as an extension of my surfing and my love of the ocean. Before anything, I was fishing and snorkeling with my dad and grandfather. I would say they all have roots from things that started in the water.

What’s the difference between surfing and kitesurfing for you? Well not much anymore to tell the truth. The equipment has evolved so far, they are very similar experiences. I kite and surf with the same boards 90% of the time now. It lets me extend my time on the water on blown out days. When it gets too windy to surf, I am always kiting. And when the wind drops, I paddle out. Anytime I spend in the water I am happy. What misconceptions do people have about kiteboarding? People think there is a specific way you need to ride to have fun. Any way that you can enjoy yourself on the water is a positive experience. I’m not judging anyone but myself. Next misconception would be that kiteboarding is dangerous. Cabrinha really focuses on keeping people safe and riding worry free. The sport would not be where it is today without the safety innovations Cabrinha has brought to the market. You’ve worked in R&D and as a team rider. What do you find the most rewarding? They are both similar. R&D is all about looking outside yourself and deciphering what other people need to maximize their enjoyment on the water. With team riding you are trying to look at yourself from the outside to make your riding look and feel the smoothest you can. For both, you are trying to innovate to keep pushing the sport forward. What sessions have you had that stand above all others? Riding with friends and family, but my two favorite sessions are: Micronesia with Jody and Gavin on the Best Odyssey. Amazing in all ways. Incredible people, incredible waves. Also, SUP kiting around with my mom in the Caribbean. Taking my mom out in really light wind and having a great time just shooting over reefs and taking her for a ride is very memorable. FOR COMPLETE INTERVIEW GO TO CABRINHAKITES.COM

DAN SWEENEY Age: 15 Resides: UK Years riding: 3 Sponsors: Cabrinha, NPX, Monster, Blue Juice Multimedia Equipment: Nomads, Custom, S-quad Website: www.dansweeneyuk.co.uk If I wasn’t a pro kiter, I’d be: Downhill mountain biking. What’s in your iPod?: Atmosphere, Hilltop Hoods, Linkin Park, Gang Starr, Bob Marley Can’t leave home without: Laptop and headphones

You won a sponsorship deal through youth training events in the UK.

How has that changed your life? It hit me quick. I wasn’t expecting it at all and I can’t put into words how much its helped me as a rider. Now I’m setting goals to take my riding further. I have been given loads of support from Chris, Dave and others on the team. The youth program was so successful, Youth Empire around the world was launched. What is your part in it? Now that the Youth Empire is really kicking off, I’ll be hosting the Youth Empire UK site by running the forums with all the news, gathering updates and much more. As it becomes more global there will be a huge network of all the kite groms in the world. I’ll be heading around the UK this season organizing gatherings which means anything from trips wakeboarding, going to competitions and learning and meeting new mates and having even more fun with the sport we love. You are part of the next generation of kiteboarders. What other young riders would you give props to out there and why? I think Polly, a young girl here in the UK will do well. She has the perfect attitude towards all aspects to kiting and she is there to have fun and do well and she is learning new tricks quicker than I cycle down the beach! Do you think a certain discipline of kiting appeals to young kiters more or do you find its just as broad for everyone? It varies. Most youngsters are pretty set on general competition freestyle. Stuff like course racing and waveriding looks like grandad’s sport through young eyes! I think throughout this year that will change for sure. I’m pushing bindings in my riding right now. It’s the one thing I’m really having fun with. So I think wakeskates, boots and wave boards will become more and more popular once that generation has a chance to properly try it. You have some interesting projects in the pipeline. What are you the most excited about? I’m working with some guys now who are filming everything from day to day life, riding, training and competitions and are planning to sell the series to the likes of Channel 4 here in the UK. We’ll see how it goes. But you’ll be seeing some more things from me that I won’t give away yet.

FOR COMPLETE INTERVIEW GO TO CABRINHAKITES.COM YOUTH EMPIRE DENMARK Youthempirekiteboarding.dk YOUTH EMPIRE GERMANY Youthempirekiteboarding.de

“The new flex pattern in this board gives me the confidence to land hard and fast from handlepass kiteloop tricks. - Dave, Caliber

Oh and it looks SICK!”

“I want it all black with bright accents... Trust me on this.” - Dre on Custom graphics

“Huge pop, great landings. Together with Syncs, it’s a great set up.” - Alberto, Caliber

“One word.

POP. This thing goes huge.” - Dave, Custom

“I love this board

it has everything I want.” - Damien, Custom

“Made to be pressed out on rails, launch off of kickers, pop off of the flats...It doesn’t really matter where you take it because it’s going to be right at home.” - Dre, Custom

“This board is going to suprise alot of people.” - Ian, Rival “A great all-round board.” - Dave, Rival

“An easy riding board that benefits a bigger person.” - Damien, Prodigy

“The best freestyle board ever assembled.” - Jesse, Caliber For more detailed product information visit www.cabrinhakites.com

Caliber (cm) 127 x 38 / 130 x 40 / 133 x 41 / 136 x 42 / 139 x 43.5 Best For + Freestyle tricks + Big Air

Custom

Dre Signature Model

133 x 40 / 136 x 42 / 140 x 42.5 / 144 x43 Best For + Wakestyle riding + Pop tricks + Choppy conditions

Prodigy 133 x 41 / 140 x 42 / 147 x 43 / 153 x 44

Rival 135 x 42.5 / 145 x 43.5

Best For + Free riding + Early planing + Progression

Best For + Free ride + Progression

Plasma 146 x 46 Best For + Lightwind

“SNAPPY!” - Jesse, Thruster “Rocket sled, my magic carpet, down the line paint brush.- Cam, Thruster “How do you keep your friends away from the beer on a light wind day? Loan them

“From 2 foot slop to outer reef bombs this board is versatile.” - Cam, S-Quad “A loose surfy board with tons of performance.” - Damien, Thruster

“The best all-round board in the waves.

Combined with the depower of the Nomad the new Thruster lets me surf a wave rather than just ride it.” - Dave

your Nugget.” - Ian

“If you want to have fun in the waves Nugget is the choice.” - Damien

New

New Wakeskate 120 x 40

Nugget (4’ 4”) 135 x (19.3”) 49

Best For + Skate tricks + Strapless airs

Best For + Surf Freestyle + Strapless airs

New

S-Killit (5’10”) 178 x (20”) 51 Best For + Surfing + Lightwind

Thruster (6’1”) 185 x (18.5”) 47 / (6’3”) 190 x (19.3”) 49

S-quad (5’7”) 170 x (18.5”) 47 / (6’1”) 185 x (18.75”) 47.6

Best For + Surfing + Lightwind

Best For + Surfing + Lightwind + Racing

“I like the way it flies, I always know where it is and

can control it with my eyes closed!” - Susi, Nomad

“What a fast, reactive kite.” - Damien, Nomad “The most used kite in my quiver. The depower and turning speed of the kite gets me into places in the wave I could never reach before.” - Dave, Nomad

“Lighting Fast, incredible lift. Your search is over.” - Jesse, Nomad

“This is the kite to take on a trip. It does everything.” -Cameron, Nomad

“The Crossbow is a Ferrari, a fast engine for sure.” - Rob Douglas “This kite is nothing but smooth.” - Damien, Crossbow

“The kite looks as fast as it flies.

It screams upwind like no other kite i’ve ridden, and the hangtime you get in boosts is crazy.” - Dave, Crossbow

For more detailed product information visit www.cabrinhakites.com

NOMAD IDS

Crossbow IDS

(Meters) 4 / 5.5 / 7 / 9 / 11 / 13 Characteristics + Powered kite loops + Carries power through turns + High depower design + Fastest turning kite in the range + Perfect for surfing + 6 struts

Best For + Freestyle tricks + Surfing + Kite Loops

7 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 13 / 16

Shape / Profile + Hybrid kite + Low sweep + High arc

Characteristics + Excellent upwind performance + High speed profiles + Widest wind range + Supported canopy in wing tips + 7 struts

Best For + Racing + Lightwind + Jumping / Hangtime

Shape / Profile + Bow kite + High sweep + Low arc

“Switchblade now has got it nailed.

It sits perfect in the window. Has constant power. Great for both flat water and hitting kickers and sliders. But the best part is it feels just like riding the cable park.” - Greg Norman Jr., Switchblade

“Each year this kite gets better and better. This is the only kite I can ride for full on wakestyle and then without changing anything on it, pass it to my wife and she can head out freeriding.” - Dave, Switchblade

“Finally a BLACKED OUT KITE!” - Dre, Switchblade “The switchblade is one of the smoothest kites I have flown. It cruises through choppy wind and is a very predictable kite. It also has a constant flow of power that makes it easy to pull against when you are throwing tricks.” - Dre, Switchblade

SWITCHBLADE IDS 4 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 12 / 14

Characteristics + Stable predictable pull + Excellent unhooked + 5 struts

Shape / Profile + Bow kite + Low sweep + Low arc

Best For + Unhooked riding + Pop tricks

“The easiest relaunching kite out there.” - Dave, Convert

“A kite that anyone can fly.” - Damien, Convert

CONVERT IDS 3.5 / 5 / 7 / 9 / 12 / 15

Characteristics + Easy Handling + Excellent relaunch + 4 struts + Extreme Durability

Shape / Profile + Hybrid kite + Low sweep + High arc

CONVERT IDS SE

Best For + All round Freeriding + progression

3.5 / 5 / 7 / 9 / 12

Best For + All round Freeriding + progression + Schools, teaching + All terrain kiting

TRAVELING CAMPING EXPLORING SURFING LAUNCHING TESTING SHOOTING PRODUCING UNITING UNHOOKING FRIENDS

10 YEARS of INNOVATION. FUN

THANKS

FOR COMING ALONG.

EPIC SESSIONS RIDING STYLE CHUCKING FLYING SPINNING CRASHING DESIGNING PLAYING BUILDING DREAMING FILMING STOMPING