all years
Available tests mainly cover the 2018, 2019 and 2021 versions, with no substantial dedicated 2020 test identified. The FX is a lively and stable three-strut kite aimed at combining powered freeride, big air, kiteloops and unhooked freestyle. It needs more active flying in light wind than a dedicated freeride kite, but delivers strong top-end control and tunable handling.
Strengths
- Very good stability and gust control
- Explosive boosting, precise kiteloops and good hang time
- Useful freeride, kiteloop and freestyle tuning options
- Robust construction and strong high-wind range
Weaknesses
- Less effective in light wind than a dedicated freeride kite
- Requires active and responsive flying
- Less specialized for waves than the Drifter
- Limited dedicated test information for the 2020 version
Who for
Best suited to intermediate and advanced riders who want one kite for powered freeride, big air, kiteloops and freestyle.
Sources
- IKSURFMAGCabrinha FX 12m 20182026-10-31
- gleiten.tvCabrinha FX 9 und 12qm TEST Modell 20182017-09-10
- Kiteboarding St Petersburg2018 Cabrinha FX Review2017-08-05
- MACkite Boardsports Center2018 Cabrinha FX Overview
- MACkite Boardsports Center2019 Cabrinha FX Review2026-11-06
- IKSURFMAGCabrinha FX 12m 20192026-10-08
- IKSURFMAGFirst Rides on the 2021 Cabrinha FX2021-03-14
- TheKiteMagCabrinha FX Review2021-05-21
