I was kiting with 5 other people last year in 15knt onshore wind and badest looking black clouds I've ever seen, a squall hit at 45-50knots. People on the beach saw water spouts out the back and one of the boys at 100ft in the air. I don't know how high I went but water felt like cement when I hit i...

Thanks everyone for the tips. I tend to agree that it's in the setup. I kited with another wipika 2002 owner the other day and his kite was sweet, didn't seem to jellyfish at all. He had the locking system on the chicken loop, so it's probaly me moving the bar too much. It's the same system I ran on...

Leashes are like a ball and chain, but there is no way a will kite with out one. The guys locally who don't ride without a permanent leach have a shackel. As long as they are prepared to get killed by staying attached to their kites without releasing ,everything is fine, but I doubt thats the case. ...

The ends of the bar are sold seperatly and
should be available at your local dealer.
It's funny the bar is about the only thing
I've been happy with from Cabrinha. I'd be worrying more about your kite falling to pieces.

Good Luck.
another unhappy Cabrinha owner

I've owned 3 2001 Cabrinhas. The first,a 2line,troubles I put down to being rough with,but the other 2 have fallen to bits by themselves as I have very carefull. The shelf life of these kites seems to be about 6 months, which is pretty bad. Okay it was there first year , should I by a 2002, I think ...

Just puchased this kite had a couple of goes in light wind and it seemed ok. I removed the bridle and it flew about the same with out the really light feel to the bar. I've just had a kite in about 16knts and it flew like a pig, it wouldn't hold its shape, the leading edge was pumped up solid. It wa...