Drifter Apex 2025

Drifter Apex

Performance Surf/Freestyle Surf

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The name that has always been the benchmark for anyone who ridesmoving walls of water, has just undergone one of its biggest updates todate. The Drifter now comes in the APEX Design!

With its main attribute being in its name, we set forth on a taskto see what we can do to take the lessons learned on the Apex kites, andgive the Drifter its next big evolutionary jump.

The shorter wingtip section allowed Pat Goodman to make far moreefficient use of the usable canopy area, allowing the tips to be farmore efficient when turning. Adding to this is the introduction of theUltra HT and Teijin D2 materials to make this the highest performingDrifter kite we have ever produced.

Whether you’re charging down the line getting ready to pull in,looking for the next section to hit or throwing freestyle tricks on flatwater, the Drifter is the ultimate product to add to your quiver.

DESIGN PROFILE

3-strut, moderate aspect ratio hybrid design. Chopped surf/drift wingtip design.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• NEW:Ultra HT – strong, stable, and responsivematerial, exclusive to the Apex series

• NEW:Pure Form panels – High accuracy aerofoilfor efficiency

• NEW:Teijin D2 Ripstop Canopy – Lightweight,high performing with exceptional durability

• NEW:Featherlite bladders

• Slackline drift for down-the-line surfing

• Trailing edge EVA rigidity battens

• Sleeved bridles – Low elongation, high performing, user friendlyperformance bridle

• Durable TPU Leading edge bumpers

• Sprint 3.0

KEY FEATURES

Light Bar Pressure – Direct and responsivesteering

Short Static Bridle – A short compact pulleylessbridle ensures the ultimate in control and stability as well asresponse.

Slackline Drift – The secret behind every Drifterthat has become iconic in the industry. Focus on the wave, while yourkite Drifts effortlessly down the line.

Bomber Construction – Like with any Cabrinha kite,the Drifter comes packed with features to give you freedom to push yourlimits, whether in 1 foot or 10 foot waves.

Smooth as Silk – Pureform Panels provides thecleanest entry profiles to date, taking the performance of the Cabrinhaproducts to all new heights.

Rapid Power Control – No wave is the same, and theon demand rapid depower and power of the Drifter allows you to stay inthe right place, or get to where you need to be.

TECHNICAL POINTS

ULTRA HT – An Apex series product from the CABDesign Works Team. Developed exclusively for kite leading edges, this isa strong, stable, and exceptionally responsive material. Ultra HTreduces the weight of the leading edge and struts while boastingincredibly low elongation and response. A unique and proprietary coatingprocess increases durability and performance unlike anything you havefelt before.

TEIJEN D2 RIPSTOP CANOPY – Engineered to provide alightweight material with exceptional bias control and recovery, theTeijin D2 Material works hand in hand with the Ultra HT material on theApex kites to provide the next level in performance and reactivity.

BULLETPROOF BUMPERS – These Durable TPU bumpers arestrong, lightweight and durable. They crossover protecting the canopy toLE sewing. A new manufacturing process helps with abrasion when the kiteis resting on a hard surface.

SPRINT 3.0 – The Sprint 3.0 inflation systemincreases air flow from leading edge to the strut. The straight andangled valves allow for no kinking of the inflation tube. It’s securefit design also allows for easy maintenance.

SLEEVED BRIDLES – Low elongation, high performing,and user friendly these bridles are the perfect blend of performance andfuncionality.

EXPANDAPACK KITE BAG – An all NEW stylish expandingbackpack allows for fast packdown and comfy transportation of your kite,pump and control system. Easily Expands to carry multiple kites in onebag leading to more adventure and less faff!