The Naish Pivot and Cabrinha Switchblade are two leading all-round kites primarily marketed as freeride kites and suitable for both beginners and advanced riders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want a kite that can be used in both waves and for freeriding, the Naish Pivot is the right choice. If you prefer a kite that offers stability and is purely for freeride or big air then the switchblade may very well be your guy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Pivot is a faster turning kite with lighter bar pressure and better drift. The Switchblade, on the other hand, has more grunt. Larger riders may feel more comfortable on the Switchblade due to its stronger pull. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
| <\/th> | Cabrinha Switchblade<\/th> | Naish Pivot<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
|---|---|---|
| Construction<\/td> | Strong and durable kite, improved in 2020<\/td> | The strongest canopy in the market, surf-proof<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Power & wind range<\/td> | Grunty, high bar pressure, great bottom-end, great depower<\/td> | Also powerful but less grunty, slightly less bottom and high-end, lighter bar pressure <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Stability & turns<\/td> | Slower turns, highly stable<\/td> | Fast turns, great drift<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Jumping<\/td> | Highest jumps, lots of power, good hangtime<\/td> | Easy jumping and landing, long hangtime<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Relaunch<\/td> | Great relaunch, easy for beginners<\/td> | Great relaunch, better in light wind due to lighter build<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Riding styles<\/td> | Best for freeride, big air, and freestyle tricks<\/td> | Versatile: freeride, big air, wave riding, foiling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n The decision ultimately comes down to whether you prefer the fast turns of the Pivot or the stability of the Switchblade and what type of kiter you are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out the Cabrinha Switchblade<\/a> and Naish Pivot<\/strong> on Green Hat<\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of Contents<\/p>\n |