Got a 2008 cabrinha kite Sb3 and love it to pieces..But the bars hardwear just aint holding up so far.. The overide clip (with the elastic)pull down thing has broke..
Then today poping round to blind the Quick release Snaped.. right through the Metal arm that releases when normally the QR is used..This happened as i was just riding ...

My local kite shop is going to fix it no problems at all.But Am i just ruff on my gear or anyone else had any problems..

The whole setup is only 2 months old..
the rest off the kite is Sweet just like all the 08 gear..

Hi Scotty

My is about the same age and no probs at all, I will have a closer inspection when next out there

mf

i had my 07 bar actually break on me.. but i am hard on my kites

jeez dont scare me im about to buy swb3

buy a non bridles C kite if u want a kite for wakestyle... wich is wat the SB3 is for

Very rare issue Scottyyoung, I had never heard of that problem before, ever? Must have been a scare when it happened?? Hope you were Ok and not hurt at all?
The overide clip retainer, yeah have seen some crack, mostly because the screws are not fully seated on one side, easy fix though and we replace them for free while you wait if it happens. I'm positive the centre line will be replaced fast under warranty too, it should never break, and that design has been in use for 3 seasons nearly now too.

Otherwise, warranty issues on Cab CB/SB/Contra/Revolver/Convert bars are virtually zero at our stores.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

The depower line and quick release were replaced today.. Thanks to my local shop..had a look at qr again today and the metal had slight corrision on it so it must have been cracked previous to breakage.. never used the QR ever except the first day i got the kite.. Had previous crossbow with same setup no problems what so ever..
Despite that,the sb3 range is such a sweet kite..And the low end is unreal.. My 16m crossbow still is sitting in the corner not getting used..
I ride all cab gear now.. And happy as..kite build quality is A1..

Scotty,

I have an SB2 and my override clip cracked very early in the piece as well. I have been trying to get a replacement but have not been successful to date.

Steve, you say that you replace them for your customers. Is it a warranty thing that they (Cabrinha) have recognised or just something you are doing? Also, looking more closely at it just the other day actually and it looks like there could be a bit of mucking around to replace it in any case. Would that be right?

Cheers,

Fozzy

Go and see the guys at Onboard, or contact whoever sold you the kite. The part cost is minimal, some shops will charge some don't.
Its not normally a warranty thing its just good service and customer PR for us.

The only hassle that someone not familiar with knots might have is undoing and re-tying the centre line to the trim strap. Otherwise its pretty simple to change. Pretty sure there is a spare one in the bar bag or spare parts pack??

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

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Kitepower Australia said...

Go and see the guys at Onboard, or contact whoever sold you the kite. The part cost is minimal, some shops will charge some don't.
Its not normally a warranty thing its just good service and customer PR for us.

The only hassle that someone not familiar with knots might have is undoing and re-tying the centre line to the trim strap. Otherwise its pretty simple to change. Pretty sure there is a spare one in the bar bag or spare parts pack??

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

Thanks mate although I think we are talking about a different part as the piece that cracked on mine houses all the elasticised straps etc. All of these are sewn into their respective finishes. The centre line is the easy part. Anyway I shall keep trying as I have already contacted my shop about it some months ago, as I said without success so far.

Cheers.

Ok I understand whats broken now, never seen one of those broken??
Talk to the shop, they should help you sort it out, warranty or otherwise.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

On the subject of Cabs. I have a SB2 14m. The trim strap does not allow me to power up, only depower and neutral. The strap used to work fine. I have played around with it but to no avail. Any suggestions?

Cheers,

Matt

sometimes they depower strap twists inside the cleat make sure it is straight and there is nothing in there

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sock said...

sometimes they depower strap twists inside the cleat make sure it is straight and there is nothing in there

lol. Funny old quote.

The trim-adjuster has been the Achilles Heel of kitesurfing.
I haven't used one in many, many years.
I don't pack one.
My simplistic bar system is far from ideal....
but there must be a better way than the status quo.

If I did pack one,
I wouldn't stop tweaking the damn thing.
I just want to jump waves and ride waves.....
I'm not into dicking around with tangle-widgets.

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Hyzakite said...

On the subject of Cabs. I have a SB2 14m. The trim strap does not allow me to power up, only depower and neutral. The strap used to work fine. I have played around with it but to no avail. Any suggestions?

Cheers,

Matt

Yeak like sock said, sometimes a twist can work its way into the strap, lift the neoprene cover and check there is no twist, if there is, wet the strap to soften it and then work the twist out

Otherwise, rinse the strap off in hot water, to dissolve any salt crystals, put a bit of silicone spray/WD40 on the section that needs to go through the stainless adjuster and loosen it up, then tie off the lines to something solide and make the thing work.

If all that fails, replace it, they do wear out. If the webbing is getting a bit furry looking that can cause them to stick and the only solution is replacement.

Merry Christmas

and Goodwinds

Steve

I have been flying the SB1s, SB2s and the SB3s and haven't had a problem with them. Especially the SB2s and SB3s have been under constant use for the last 1.5 years (kiting 5 out 7 days per week).

Maybe I'm not agressive enough

Thanks Steve I'll checl it out.

Cheers,


Matt

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