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Cabrinha kite

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Created by lucy5 > 9 months ago, 16 Jun 2018
lucy5
QLD, 102 posts
16 Jun 2018 6:03PM
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Hi I've never owned a cabrinha kite buying one with out a bar just wondering if all other bars work with cabrinha kites

theDoctor
NSW, 5765 posts
16 Jun 2018 8:08PM
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Cabrinha kites don't even work with Cabrinha bars

Kit3kat
QLD, 139 posts
16 Jun 2018 8:50PM
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no they dont. there is a list on the cabrinha website which tells you which bar is compatible with which kite.

Peahi
VIC, 1467 posts
17 Jun 2018 7:33PM
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I think if the kite year is 2009-13 then you need a specific IDS type bar as they bridles are set up for a high Y on the centre lines.

But realistically if the bar is four lines of even length (you can switch pigtails if needed), has a single line flagout safety then you're probably OK. It's probably more important that the bar has a working flagout safety system. In other words use a recent year bar.

Rails
QLD, 1370 posts
17 Jun 2018 8:00PM
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theDoctor said..

Cabrinha kites don't even work with Cabrinha bars


Needs more green thumbs

2stubborn2quit
WA, 169 posts
21 Jun 2018 8:12PM
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Any four line bar with equal line lengths will fly most Cabrinha kites. This subject has been covered numerous times. But as a previous person said, use a more modern bar with a good flag out system. As far as high vs low Y goes. Take it with a pinch of salt; if you are a relatively conservative kiter (ie 95% of us). With line extensions any high Y becomes a lower Y and the kite still flies fine.

Peahi
VIC, 1467 posts
22 Jun 2018 9:01AM
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2old2quit said..
Any four line bar with equal line lengths will fly most Cabrinha kites. This subject has been covered numerous times. But as a previous person said, use a more modern bar with a good flag out system. As far as high vs low Y goes. Take it with a pinch of salt; if you are a relatively conservative kiter (ie 95% of us). With line extensions any high Y becomes a lower Y and the kite still flies fine.


As previous person said. I didn't think about line extensions. But then again I don't live in WA,



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