New wings, new foil, new board: a look into the biggest products launch of Cabrinha 2023!

In early January, Cabrinha kicked off the year with great fanfare. With a superb teaser, the Maui brand has launched not one, not two, but three new wings, as well as a new range of foils and a new wingboard, in addition to other kitesurfing gear! This huge product launch promises, especially at the wings level, that all riders will find what they are looking for. The wings are already available on Adventure Sports USA (Mantis APEX available in spring 2023), for the board and the foil you will have to wait a little! A quick overview of all the new wingfoiling Cabrinha :03 gear, that way you can ride with the same equipment as the one who has just joined the team: Titouan Galea!

Photo: Plant Positive Films

WINGS

By declining its Mantis and creating the Vision, Cabrinha has evolved its entire range of wing on several points for the three new models:

• 2 X SPRINT 3.0

  The new Sprint 3.0 inflation system increases air flow from leading edge to the strut. The new straight and angled valves allow for no kinking of the inflation tube. This secure fit design also allows for easy maintenance. All new Cabrinha wings sport 2 x Sprint 3.0 to help in faster inflate and deflate times and also a dump valve for fast deflate.

• COMPOSITE WIDESPAN ANTI TWIST HANDLES

  Multi material composite wide span handles provide the rigidity you need for control, but with the benefit of soft to touch materials in the areas you need it. The widespan design allows for micro adjustment to fine tune the wings performance, as well as to help in transitions and maneuvers.

• PURE IMPULSE FRONT HANDLE

  Infused with the technology of the Widespan Handles, the Pure Impulse front handle provides a direct location for carrying, maneuvering and also for controlling the wing : a soft-but-rigid handle ! On a wave the Pure Impulse Handle allows you to move the wing where you want it, when you want it, allowing you to focus on the wave ahead.

• NANO RIPSTOP CANOPY

  Nano Ripstop is a 55 g/m² material with a 3mm double rip stop pattern. This micro rip stop material give a 2x increase in the canopy’s tear strength, thanks to this smaller rip stop pattern which increases the amount of “cells” in any given panel. Nano Ripstop is a stable and reactive wing material.

• LOAD PATH

  The Load Path Panel Layout has been carefully designed to help mitigate the varying loads and elongation that occur on wings, translating into a cleaner and more structural product in a wider range of conditions.

Even if they may seem similar at first glance, these new wings each have their own specificities, particularly at the level of the dihedral, and different programs. To help you choose, we invite you to watch this Mantis V3 vs Vision comparison made by those you elected Favorite Content Creator 2022 at the TotalWing Awards 2022: Damien LeRoy and Gwen Le Tutour.

MANTIS V3

The 3^rd generation of Mantis has been further refined to maximize the true potential of wingfoiling, especially on the stability and rigidity. The low convex dihedral has helped expand the range of the Mantis by providing an increased power-to-stability ratio, combined with the new convex strut the Mantis V3 is the cleanest and most efficient Cabrinha wing to date. A refined air foil section in the critical area of the wing has helped increase the low end power of the Mantis, further increasing its range of use.

• Program: all-around freeride
• Sizes: 2M / 2.5M / 3M / 3.5M / 4M / 4.5M / 5M / 6M / 7M
• Shape:
  • High rigidity inflatable leading edge with an updated large diameter UHMPWE (Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene) reinforced closing seam construction to withstand the unique forces that winging provides
  • Low convex dihedral with full powerfull profile which help to expand the range of the Mantis by providing an increased power-to-stability ratio
  • Medium aspect-ratio
  • Convex strut which provides a stiffer and more reactive connection between the rider and wing
  • Fine tuned size progressive wing tip twist for forgiving sheeting
  • Refined airfoil centre section for low end power and refined frame for a reduced weight, while increasing reactive performance.
• Materials:
  • Durable TPU bumpers
  • Hi-vis, weather resistant, low elongation TPU window
  • Lightweight TPU bladders
• Canopy: Refined lightweight canopy design with Load Path Panel Layout for reduced weight and reactive performance, with high tenacity dacron for enhanced dihedral stability and improved handling characteristics.

> Buy Cabrinha Mantis V3 at Adventure Sports USA

WING MANTIS APEX

The original Mantis is know for its range and versatility: you can use it in waves, on ocean downwinders, but also on race or on the lakes and flat water venues. The Mantis Apex series promises to takes the performance to a whole new level through the introduction of the Ultra HP frame material. Aside from a 22% weight saving in frame material, the big benefit comes from the ability to hold higher pressures, allowing to reduce the leading edge diameter while maintaining stiffness. This leads to a leaner profile and a higher performing product.

• Program : high performance
• Sizes: 4M / 5M / 6M
• Shape :
  • Medium dihedral design to deliver a precisely balanced power to stability ratio. This translates to precision handling and feedback from the wing while having a controllable power in a wide range of wind conditions
  • Refined wingtip twist for an increased sheeting range and for allowing the wing to breathe while maintaining canopy tension
  • Lean leading edge profile for efficient upwind performance, wide speed range and an extremely responsive frame, made thanks to Ultra-HP material
  • High rigidity single convex strut for low weight and predictable depower, while providing a stiffer and more reactive connection between the rider and wing
  • A refined window layout, which provides increased visibility when riding.
• Materials:
  • High pressure reflex frame – Ultra-HP – inflated structure: A lightweight laminate material which boasts amazing strength and stability especially at higher pressures. The use of Ultra HP allows for the opportunity to get a stronger frame at higher pressures, allowing the wing to utilize a 20% smaller diameter leading edge compared to normal materials. One unique benefit of Ultra-HP is that it allows us to inflate the leading edge to a higher pressure. Combined with the unique reflex characteristics of the material you have a light, stiff narrow diameter frame.
  • EVA Hi-Aero, light weight battens for increased stability
  • Hi-vis, weather resistant, low elongation TPU window

> Buy Cabrinha Mantis APEX at Adventure Sports USA

VISION

The new Cabrinha Vision wing has been designed as the ultimate freeride weapon. With its new “vision” offered by its new strategic windows placement, its very wide range of sizes and all the improvements in the shape resulting from all the innovations from Cabrinha, the Vision is a comfortable wing to ride, light, maniable and balanced. Its high reactive high dihedral with high lift profile offers great upwind stability, a reactive handling and a balanced flex. Last born of the Cab Design Works Team and intended for the next generation of wing foilers, the Cabrinha Vision is the wing you need to have fun!

> Buy Cabrinha Vision at Adventure Sports USA

FOIL

FUSION H-SERIES MKII

• Program: High-Aspect
• Sizes:
  • H550 – 550cm², WS 690, AR 9.52, Chord 110mm
  • H700 – 700cm², WS 815, AR 9.49, Chord 120mm
  • H850 – 850cm², WS 900, AR 9.53 Chord 130mm
  • H1050 – 1050cm², WS 1000, AR 9.52, Chord 140mm
  • H1300 – 1300c m ², WS 1090, AR 9.14, Chord 150mm

*WS : Widespan / AR :  Aspect-Ratio

• Shape:
  • Ultra Efficient Design
  • Ultra Lean Profile
  • Refined Tip Shape
  • Tapered Fit
  • High Aspect Ratio
• Pre Preg Carbon Construction: Pre coated carbon sheets allow for an extremely accurate level of resin absorption. Combined with an exclusive interweave design that follows the shape and profile of the wings, you have unparalleled levels of torsional stiffness and reflex response.

Barrel Nut Secure Connection

• Barrel Nut Secure Connection: The brass through bolt adds torsional stiffness to the wing/mast connection point, providing increased response during turns or while pumping, especially on the larger size front wings.
• Modular Design: The modularity of the CAB Fusion system allows you to seamlessly interchange between any of the X-Series and H-Series front wings and stabilizers

FUSION CARBON HOLLOW MAST

The all-new Hollow Mast system implements a bladder molded construction with strategic layering of carbon as far to the outside as possible. This construction promises to be the stiffest ever mast to front wing connection at Cabrinha’s. This reduction in flex eliminates any lag in the turn and transfers energy while pumping seamlessly through to the front wing. And of course, this Hollow Mast is also much lighter!

• Program: High Performance – Light Weight
• Sizes: 74 / 84 / 94 cm
• Shape:
  • Superior torsional and bend rigidity.Low weight and minimum drag.
  • Optimized airfoil for low drag to stiffness ratio
  • TE scallop for improved turning and efficiency
  • Integrated high modulus mounting plate
  • Bladder molded: using bladder molding technology we have created a hollow mast design that has superior skin compression, allowing for the ultimate in rigidity, while also helping increase flotation.
  • Tapered fit: the ergonomic tapered connection between the fuselage and mast provides the ultimate in rigidity, while being easy to assemble and disassemble.
• Premium high modulus prepreg carbon fiber construction: Pre coated carbon sheets allow for an extremely accurate level of resin absorption. Combined with an exclusive interweave design that follows the shape and profile of the mast, you have unparalleledThe levels of torsional stiffness and reflex response.
• Barrel Nut compatible (X-Series MKII and H-Series MKII)

WINGBOARD CODE v2

This is the Code, version 2! The overall shape has changed with a reworked nose design and pronounced keel that improves stability and early takeoff. Its short compact design with ample volumes allow you to ride a shorter board than previsouly. The lightweight EPS, durable bamboo and UD carbon stringer construction gives you the confidence to take to the sky while still offering precise, positive control over the board when put on rail. The Code is the most versatile, all-round performing board in the Cabrinha range.