If you’re new to kiteboarding and wondering why so many instructors recommend the Cabrinha Switchblade, this video breaks it down.

After years of teaching beginners in real-world conditions, these are the three things I love most about the Switchblade—especially for riders just getting started:

✔️ Easy water relaunches – Because spending time struggling with your kite on the water isn’t how you want to spend your session
✔️ True park-and-ride feel – Set it, ride, and focus on your board control instead of constantly managing the kite
✔️ Huge wind range – More rideable days, fewer kite changes, and more confidence as conditions shift

Whether you’re taking lessons, riding on your own for the first time, or looking for a kite that will grow with you, the Switchblade is one of the most forgiving and confidence-boosting kites out there.

If you’re riding in places like St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay, or anywhere, this kite really shines. http://kiteboardingstpetersburg.com/2026-cabrinha-switchblade-kite-review/

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This is one of the windiest kitesurfing spots in the world. And it’s uncrowded. Let me show you around — because if you’re into big air, this might be the next spot on your list.

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00:00 Windiest, Emptiest Kite Spot
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03:00 Spot 2
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In Chasing the Crown, we follow the North International Big Air Team on their journey toward the biggest prize in kiteboarding: the Red Bull King of the Air. From the qualifier series to the final showdown, experience the dedication and passion that drive the riders chasing kiteboarding’s ultimate title.

In this episode we go to South Africa. Cape Town is the base for all big air kiteboarders to train their biggest tricks and compete in the most prestigious event of the year: The Red Bull King Of The Air. We follow Cohan, Nathalie, and Francesca throughout a nerve wrecking three day event. The anticipation, the adrenaline, the waiting, all to Claim What’s Yours.

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Produced by North Kiteboarding
Directed and edited by Nomadicsea Media House
Creative direction Tibo Slock
Story by Nomadicsea Media House and Tibo Slock
Edited by Nomadicsea Media House
Filmed by Dylan Osborne and Aaron Rosslee

Additional footage by
Ethan Nell
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Featuring North International Teamriders
Francesca Maini
Nathalie Lambrecht
Cohan van Dijk

Also featuring
Tibo Slock

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:19 Pre-event
03:36 First rounds – Day 1
07:04 Quarter final – Day 2
09:43 Semi final – Day 3
14:10 Womans Final – Day 3
16:13 Mens Final – Day 3
17:34 Podium Celebrations