Cabrinha Nitro Apex Big Air Kite – High-Performance Jumping & Looping Performance

Overview

The Cabrinha Nitro Apex is a purpose-built Big Air kite developed for riders pushing the boundaries of height, hangtime, stability, and powered aerial maneuvers.

Originally introduced by Cabrinha in 2004, the Nitro returns with a modern Cab Design Works development approach led by designer Pat Goodman. The result is an Apex-series kite built around advanced structural materials and a design philosophy focused on maintaining stability under the intense loads generated during modern Big Air riding.

At the heart of the Nitro is Ultra HT material, engineered for high warp and weft elongation strength under load. This helps maintain the kite's arc and stability while retaining the reactive movement needed for controlled turning, powered loops, and recovery.

Key Features

• Big Air Performance Design – Purpose-built for riders focused on height, stability, hangtime, and advanced aerial maneuvers.

• Apex Series Construction – Utilizes advanced materials selected for the demands of high-load Big Air riding.

• Ultra HT Structural Material – High elongation strength under load helps the kite maintain a stable arc during powered flight.

• Stable Arc Under Pressure – Designed to retain stability even as aerodynamic loads increase during aggressive riding.

• Reactive Turning – Maintains the ability to turn under increased pressure, supporting dynamic aerial maneuvers.

• Loop Recovery – The design is engineered to help the kite turn and recover effectively following powered loops.

• Modern Big Air Focus – Developed around the increasingly complex combinations of jumps and aerial maneuvers seen in contemporary Big Air kiting.

• Pat Goodman / Cab Design Works – Developed through Cabrinha's Cab Design Works program with a dedicated performance-oriented approach.

Why the Nitro Apex Stands Out

The Nitro Apex is built around a specific challenge: maintaining stability without sacrificing responsiveness when the kite is heavily loaded.

That balance is particularly important in Big Air riding, where the kite must remain composed during powerful jumps while still responding quickly enough for aggressive turns and loops. Its Ultra HT construction is designed specifically around those high-load demands, giving the Nitro a performance-focused identity within Cabrinha's Apex range.

Ideal For

• Advanced Big Air riders

• Riders focused on high jumps and hangtime

• Powered looping and aerial maneuvers

• Experienced kiters seeking a dedicated Big Air platform

• Riders who prioritize stability under high load

• Advanced progression into more technical Big Air riding

Important Note

The Nitro Apex is a specialized high-performance Big Air kite intended for experienced riders. Kiteboarding and Big Air maneuvers involve significant inherent risks. Use appropriate safety equipment, follow Cabrinha's operating guidance, and select conditions appropriate to your skill level.

Take Your Big Air Session Higher

Choose the Cabrinha Nitro Apex and put advanced Big Air performance, stability, and looping response at the center of your next session.