Cabrinha Drifter Apex 2027

The Cabrinha Drifter Apex 2027 is Cabrinha’s no-compromise surf kite, built for performance surf and strapless freestyle with class-leading slack-line drift, fast reactive steering and predictable handling. 5–11m.

The kite that defined a category. The Drifter has always been the go-to choice for riders looking for a no-compromise surf kite.

Designed for performance surf and strapless freestyle, the Drifter boasts class-leading slack-line drift, fast, reactive steering, and predictable handling, allowing you to focus on the wave rather than the kite.

Whether you’re carving down the line, attacking the lip, or throwing strapless tricks, the Drifter delivers the confidence and control needed to take your riding to the next level.

Built with Ultra HT Dacron, Teijin D2 canopy material, and the latest Airframe Inflation System, the Drifter offers a lightweight yet incredibly stable platform with smooth power delivery and responsive steering.

The addition of the Vert-X Bridle provides even greater versatility, allowing riders to choose between the Unify High-Y or Low-V configuration to tailor the kite’s handling characteristics to their personal preference.

From clean point breaks to onshore wind swell, from kite foiling to strapless freestyle, the Drifter remains the ultimate choice for riders who demand uncompromising drift, precision, and control in every session.

Key features

• High or Low V: The use of the Vert X bridle has allowed for the Drifter to fly in either the High or Low V set up, depending on your style of riding and conditions.
• Slackline Drift: A term that the Drifter brought to the market, and many have tried to emulate. Focus on the wave ahead, safe in the knowledge that the Drifter kite will drift with you down the line.
• Wave Tough: Like any Cabrinha kite the Drifter comes packed with features to give you the freedom to push your limits whether its 1 foot or 50ft.
• Rapid Power Control: Every wave is different, and to maximise your time on them you need to have the ability to power on and off at will.
• True Feel: Direct and responsive steering allows you to put the Drifter where it needs to be and focus on the wave or the trick you are doing.
• Unrivaled Versatility: Excellent for freeride, surf, freestyle and foiling.

Specifications

Specifications from Cabrinha; tolerances may vary.

“The Drifter gives me the confidence to forget about the kite and concentrate completely on the wave. It drifts effortlessly down the line, turns exactly when I want it to and feels incredibly direct when you’re pushing hard. It’s the kind of kite that makes good waves feel even better.” – Charly, Cabrinha team rider