SWITCHBLADE

Performance Freeride

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The longest running and most successful kite in the industry is back for it’s 17th year. The kite that spawned not only a style of riding but also a whole generation of kiters has evolved into the highest performing Switchblade to date. Taking the known Switchblade DNA, the creatives in CAB Design Works team have evolved this 5 strut design through use of new technologies, construction techniques and internal adjustments, to give a more playful, lighter feeling kite, while still remaining predictable and stable.

This Lite Series kite utilizes the HTD Lite materials which make this the lightest Switchblade to date. Combined with the Integrated Structural Canopy (ISC) we have been able to greatly reduce the weight of the kite while increasing longevity and improving steering speed.

DESIGN PROFILE

5 Strut, hybrid design, fusion wing tip shape, draft forward profile, hybrid strut

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• LITE SERIES – Best materials for each Product

• Designed with the focus to be the perfect tool for Big Air and Freeriding

• Switchblade DNA, cutting edge handling and performance

• Revised aerodynamic profiles and design

• Lighter and more playful control response

• HTD Lite: Lightweight ultra-rigid Dacron

• Bi-directional pure profile panels

• Ultralite bladders for an overall lighter weight kite

• Low elongation bridle for improved reactive feel

• Sprint 3.0

• Trailing edge EVA rigidity battens

• Nano Ripstop Canopy, the benchmark in durability, stability and responsiveness

• Durable TPU Leading edge bumpers

KEY FEATURES

• Ridiculously high hang times - The 5 strut stable platform allows for stability in higher winds, and the wide arc allows for increased glide.

• Excellent upwind performance - The unique profile of the canopy allows for effortless upwind performance.

• Ultimate performance - The most versatile kite in the industry, allows for use in the widest range of conditions and variety of riding styles.

• Refined Simplicity - A balanced bridle with no pulleys gives a lighter feeling faster turning and more responsive kite, allowing for a wider range of users and also control for jumping.

• Nano Ripstop Canopy - The benchmark in durability, stability and responsiveness.

• 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 canopy 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.

• 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!