CABRINHA DRIFTER APEX 2025 C5

The one that has always been the go-to name for anyone riding moving walls of water, has just undergone one of its biggest updates to date.

With its main attribute in its name, we set to work to see what we could do to take the lessons learned on the Apex kites, and give the Drifter its next big evolutionary leap.

The shorter wingtip section allowed Pat Goodman to make much more efficient use of the canopy's usable surface area, allowing the tips to be much more efficient when turning. Add to this the introduction of Ultra HT and Teijin D2 materials to make this the highest performing Drifter Kite we've ever made.

The Drifter is the ultimate product to add to your quiver, whether you're loading up the line getting ready for the pull in, looking for the next section to attack, or doing flatwater freestyle tricks.

Design Profile

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

Features & Benefits

NEW: Ultra HT - Strong, stable and highly responsive material exclusive to the Apex Series
NEW: Pure Form Panels - High precision aerodynamic profile for increased efficiency
NEW: Teijin D2 Ripstop Canopy - Lightweight, high performance and exceptional durability
NEW: Featherlite Bladders
Nano Ripstop Canopy - The benchmark in durability, stability and responsiveness
EVA Battens on Trailing Edge
Sleeve Bridles - Low elongation, high performance, easy to use performance bridle
Durable TPU reinforcements on Leading Edge
Sprint 3.0

Key Features

Smooth bar pressure

Direct and responsive steering

Short Static Bridle

A short, compact, pulleyless bridle that guarantees the ultimate in control and stability as well as response.

SLACKLINE DRIFT

The secret behind every Drifter cap has become an industry icon. Focus on the wave, as the Kite 'Drifts' effortlessly down the line.

Bombproof Construction

As with any Cabrinha kite, the Drifter comes packed with features that give you the freedom to push your limits, whether in 1- or 30-meter waves.

SILKY SMOOTH

Pureform Panels provide the cleanest entry profiles to date, taking the performance of Cabrinha products to new heights.

QUICK POWER CONTROL

No wave is the same, and the Drifter's quick power and power reduction allow you to stay in the right spot or get where you need to be.