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Cabrinha double agent board

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Created by Youngbreezy > 9 months ago, 13 Oct 2018
Youngbreezy
WA, 938 posts
13 Oct 2018 11:39AM
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Hi I am interested in the cabrinha double agent board as an all round free ride board. I am going to be using it with my spitfire foil and possibly other foils down the track. The 145 seems like a good size for me as I am 100kg and I would like something with a good amount of surface area. Also I will be riding strapless so a low volume board would be easier i guess. The ability to use it without the foil is definitely a bonus and it seems like it could be a fun board for some wind chop free riding or even strapped jumping but this is not the deciding factor.

I am wondering if the board has enough stiffness and it won't sag or flex too much around the foil mount.

Would anyone like to share there experience with this board in regards to strength, stiffness and performance as a foil board or surf skim?

Cheers

Livit
WA, 542 posts
13 Oct 2018 12:02PM
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Youngbreezy said..
Hi I am interested in the cabrinha double agent board as an all round free ride board. I am going to be using it with my spitfire foil and possibly other foils down the track. The 145 seems like a good size for me as I am 100kg and I would like something with a good amount of surface area. Also I will be riding strapless so a low volume board would be easier i guess. The ability to use it without the foil is definitely a bonus and it seems like it could be a fun board for some wind chop free riding or even strapped jumping but this is not the deciding factor.

I am wondering if the board has enough stiffness and it won't sag or flex too much around the foil mount.

Would anyone like to share there experience with this board in regards to strength, stiffness and performance as a foil board or surf skim?

Cheers



Hi mate, I don't have experience with the double agent but I have ridden similar boards (same construction) from 2 other brands. Both were heavy (around 4.5kg) and have only one mounting position. One of them had fin mounts for use in the surf and I found it was a pig to ride. The good thing about these though is that they are bullet proof.

I find it odd that Cabrinha does not mention the weight in the specs as I reckon it is an important factor. Most riders will tell you that once they've tried a lighter board, they won't be going back to a brick of a board.... Just look at the crew riding the small Kanaha that weight less than 2kg...

The strapless boards tend to be less than 130 and around 42-46wide with low volume, and that's the same for heavier riders.

You are welcome to borrow my 120x44 and try with the spitfire as this is the board I was using when I had this foil.

Cheers,

Youngbreezy
WA, 938 posts
13 Oct 2018 5:09PM
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Thanks livit I definitely wouldn't turn down a chance to ride one of your beautiful hand crafted boards, I will message you

KIT33R
NSW, 1714 posts
14 Oct 2018 10:37AM
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Consider the Cabrinha X-Breed. I have one and very happy with it.
www.cabrinha.com/products/x-breed-foil

DukeSilver
WA, 380 posts
14 Oct 2018 9:40AM
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KIT33R said..
Consider the Cabrinha X-Breed. I have one and very happy with it.
www.cabrinha.com/products/x-breed-foil


Plus 1 for the X-Breed. Haven't ridden one but saw it in the flesh at KA a few weeks back. Looks nice. A board I'd consider getting as it looks like a nice surf shape as well. My only concern was the convex deck, but not sure that would be a deal breaker. I've just read that concave, or at least, flat decks are preferable when foiling.

RAL INN
VIC, 2880 posts
14 Oct 2018 1:57PM
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Im a fan of these types of boards.
it feels fine as a foil board. Even nicer foiling in waves, and is plenty fun with fins in the surf.
not as refined etc. for surfing but still a hoot.
even by itself finless it can be fun if you're out there for fun and not to look professional.
on a foil in the surf it shines on all those unwanted touchdowns allowing a bit more confidence. At least for us non professionals.



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