If you were stuck on a deserted island and could only have one kite with you.... you would be best off with a Convert kite. The Convert performs in any and all conditions with the ease and handling of a throroughbread Cabrinha kite. Its robust build and no compromise IDS security system assures an exciting, and secure experience in and out of the water. When it comes to value, the Convert can't be beat. The Convert uses many of the materials of our pro kites and comes complete with our Powerdrive IDS control system. Whether you are a ?rst time rider or an aspiring pro the Convert kite will deliver the performance and handling you deserve.
Cabrinha Convert 2011 Features:
Enhanced relaunch especially in the larger sizes
New LE closing seam construction
Lighter bladders in 14 size
Tuning options
IDS bridle
Powerdrive IDS
Sprint
IDS - Intelligent Depower System
SAFETY AND SIMPLICITY
The Intelligent Depower System (IDS) provides an amazing level of control with minimum rider effort and input. IDS is a simplified bridle and control system exclusive to Cabrinha. IDS produces virtually no bar pressure while delivering precise control of the steering and power of your kite.
IDS is so intuitive that it seamlessly provides 2 stages of depower. Interactive Depower on Demand while riding, and stage 2 Depower method to land your kite. Stage 2 Depower functions similar to a 5th line system, but without the complexity of the unnecessary 5th line. Our IDS equipped kites use only 4 lines for a simple, uncluttered method of control and security. Additionally, the IDS bridle maintains all of the instant relaunch functionality the Cabrinha kites are famous for.
IDS FEATURES:
+ 5th line function with only 4 lines
+ Depower on Demand: 1st Stage of Depower
+ Stage 2 Depower
+ Improved, direct steering.
+ Enhanced Control System
+ Instant Relaunch
Recoil
Recoil is a spring loaded function which always keeps the bungee trim adjusters contained and well within reach, making it the cleanest trim adjustment system on the market. With RecoilTM there is never a loose adjustment tail as seen with most above or below the bar trim systems.
The Recoil spring always returns the bungeed trim adjusters to their proper place along the depower mainline even after the kite has been fully depowered by the control bar. When you return the bar to the powered position, the bungeed trim adjusters automatically reset themselves to a place which is easy to reach.
RecoilTM also provides adequate resistance to momentarily unspin the bar to unwind the lines.
PRINTED CANOPY MATERIAL
We roll print the pattern directly onto the raw, unfinished material. The performance finishing process of the material takes place after the roller printing. The benefit of this, is that the ink is now printed directly onto raw unfinished fibers of the base material so there is an excellent absorption of the inks. Since the finishing process takes place afterwards, this seals the inks permanently into the fibers in comparison to screen printing on top of the slippery, water repellant chemicals used in the finishing process.
Since the inks are printed directly onto the raw white color material there is a very high absorption of the inks so the printed graphic is nearly the same on both sides of the material. When backlit from the sun the material is nearly identical on both sides. This also this makes extremely vibrant colors and illuminated designs previously unavailable using typical screen printing processes. Another Industry first for Cabrinha.
HIGH PERFORMANCE RACE FABRICS
The canopy is a laminate material using a lightweight double rip-stop sub-straight (base) material, fused together with a thin layer of polyester film. The total material weight is within a couple of grams per square meter to normal 53gsm canopy material.
NEW KITE LINES
The flying lines are now monofilament wound Dyneema lines. These high strength lines are not only low stretch and durable but are also much easier to manage when setting up your kite.
