KSO Kite Profile
Cabrinha Drifter
2026The wave-riding benchmark, sharpened for 2026
Brand
Cabrinha
Struts
3
Sizes
4–12 m²
Frame
Dacron frame
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Data checked: July 2026
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Model years
Sizes & RRP
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About this kite
The Drifter is the wave kite others get measured against: class-defining drift, surf-tuned steering and a decade-plus of refinement under world-title strapless riders. The 2026 edition brings one of its biggest updates — shorter wingtip sections for quicker turning and a more stable canopy. The benchmark stays the benchmark.
About Cabrinha
Cabrinha
Cabrinha is a kiteboarding and wing foiling brand offering kites, boards, foils and wings.