Airush / 2025
Ultra V4
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4.0 · 1 source
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Cabrinha / 2025
Moto X
big airfreerideboosting
Cabrinha's high-performance freeride/big air kite with explosive boost and great hangtime. Available in standard and Aluula versions for maximum weight savings and performance.
Best for: Big air and performance freeriding
Review verdict
Explosive Aluula big air with serious hang time — but it demands precise technique to unlock.
4.0/ 5 review synthesis
Strength: Excellent hang time, especially after kite loops
Tradeoff: Prone to back-stalling if over-sheeted or bar pulled too hard
Evidence: 1 independent source · Jason Montreal
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Riding Style
FoilBig Air
Kite Shape & Aspect
Low Aspect · C-KiteHigh Aspect · Bow
Specifications
Aspect Ratiomedium high
Struts3
Bar TypeLow-V
Turning Speedmedium
Low-End Power8/10
Depower Range7/10
Relauncheasy
Wind Range11–32 knots
Sizes5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14m
Review Summary
Independent sourcesBased on 1 independent source. Each source is labeled below; brand-made content is never used in ratings.
4.0/ 5.0
The Cabrinha Moto X Design Works is a high-performance Aluula big air kite with serious lift potential, excellent hang time, and outstanding kite loop capability. It rewards precise bar technique and timed sends, but can be unforgiving when over-sheeted or sent out of the window — particularly in the smaller sizes. Riders who dial in the timing will find a genuinely exciting kite; those still developing technique may find it frustrating.
Pros
- +Excellent hang time, especially after kite loops
- +Strong lift potential when timing is dialed
- +Fast, responsive steering with precise bar feedback
- +Outstanding kite loop feel — tight or sweeping
- +Good low-end for an Aluula 9m
- +Lightweight Aluula construction delivers noticeable performance gains
Cons
- −Prone to back-stalling if over-sheeted or bar pulled too hard
- −Kite loops can pivot too tightly, causing a dangerous pause and line slack
- −Tricky to time sends consistently, especially in gusty or over-30-knot winds
- −More technically demanding than the Nitro — not ideal for progressing riders in smaller sizes
- −Sweet spot is narrower than more forgiving big air kites like the Rebel
Best for
Advanced to expert riders who are already progressing through powered kite loops and want maximum Aluula performance in their big air quiver.
Not for
Progressing riders still learning to loop or riders who prefer a forgiving, sheet-and-go big air experience — stick with the Nitro instead.
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