2026 Cabrinha Mantis
all around freeride / wave / big-air
Now in its 6th generation, the Mantis has become the benchmark for riders who demand stability, power, and versatility on the water. From smooth wave riding to cruising, its ability to stay balanced when flagged out and deliver low-end drive when needed has made it one of the most trusted wings in the sport.
For 2026, the Mantis continues to raise the bar. Built with precision craftsmanship, the upgraded Airframe inflation system, and a construction process refined for consistency, it delivers smoother handling, greater durability, and the most dependable feel yet.
Every detail has been considered, including the new Handlebar boom, now standard on every Mantis, and a redesigned bag that makes packing simple with no need to remove it.
From effortless down-the-line surfing to powered-up freeride sessions, the Mantis gives you the stability to flow, the power to fly, and the reliability to progress session after session.
Cabrinha Handlebar Wing Boom Included!
FEATURES:
- Airframe Inflation System
- Drop Strut Design
- Teijin D2 Ripstop Canopy - Lightweight, high performing with exceptional durability
- Draft forward outline for a more refined balance
- Fine tuned size progressive wing tip twist for forgiving sheeting
- Lightweight Graduated TE load distribution panel for improved efficiency of the loaded sail
- Refined draft forward airfoil flow, with increased front hand balance
- Carbon composite batten for improved TE stability
- Spanwise load path panel layout
- Fully moulded composite handlebar boom with indexing mounting interface
- Full rigid performance LE handle with anti-abrasion patch
- Heavy duty UHMPWE reinforced closing seam construction
- 2-ply high rigidity centre load reinforcement for added arc and dihedral stability
- Low dihedral for high projected area power and front handle drift stability
- Durable TPU bumpers
KEY FEATURES:
Convex Dihedral
Convex Dihedral helps expand the range of the Mantis by providing an increased power to stability ratio. It also creates more steering stability of the wing while flying by the handle on a wave.
Load Path
The Load Path Panel Layout has been carefully designed to help mitigate the varying loads and elongation that occur on wings, translating into a cleaner and more structural product in a wider range of conditions.
Clean Tensioned Canopy
It's often said a clean canopy is an efficient one. The Mantis is Cabrinha's cleanest, precisely tensioned canopy design we've ever created. This translation of design to simple on-demand power has led to its ever growing popularity in the wing market.
Spanwise Panel Layout
Panel layouts running across the wing help distribute load equally throughout the canopy leading to a better distribution of load in key areas across the wing.
20/20 Vision
A refined window layout, running parallel alongside the strut, made from weather resistant TPU provides increased visibility when riding.
Convex Strut
The Convex support strut provides a stiff and reactive connection between the rider and wing.
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Drew is the owner as well as the Head Instructor for Best Pro Kiteboarding. He has been kiteboarding for over 15+ years starting when he was just 15 years old at the famous Sunshine Skyway in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He's interest in being on the water as many days of the year, lead to his passion for sharing this sport with others. His teaching career started in 2010 under the previous owners at Best Pro Kiteboarding. As his passion lead to progression inside the sport, he turned pro in 2011 and has been competing and traveling all over the world for the last 13 years. With wins at the US Freestyle Nationals aka BOTG's in Hood River, Oregon and years of competing in the most prestigious rider invite only events on the planet, such as The Triple-S and The Slider Project.
Drew Christianson is currently sponsored by Duotone Kiteboarding, Patagonia, and Hobie Eyewear. With thousands of hours in the water teaching and tens of thousands of hours kiting himself there is no one more experienced in the water that is coaching in the United States. In this time he has created the Perfect Lesson Plan, geared to get you in the water faster and safer then anywhere else. We look forward to getting you on your way to learning this amazing sport, and out on the beautiful waters of the Tampa Bay!
