Postby Mikkelza » Tue Jun 08, 2021 10:11 am
I (also) use cabrinha bars on naish kites.
I have Cabrinha Drifters for waves (smaller kites) and Naish Boxer (bigger kites) for foil.
I have a 2016 and a 2018 cabrinha bar. I use them with the Naish Boxer kites with no problem regarding steering etc. You specific asked to the Pivot. I haven't used that, but I would expect it to work with that kite as well.
As described, the loops and knots are reversed on Cabrinha/Naish.
If you only use Naish kites, then the cabrinha bars have 'pigtails' on the end of the lines that can be de-attached and reversed, so you will get a cabrinha bar that fit Naish kites (and not Cabrinha kites).
If you use both Naish and Cabrinha kites, I suggest to add pigtails on one of the kites brands to make them fit the same bar without any adjustment when you rig up. I have added pigtails to my Naish kites thereby switching loops and knots, so they are similar to Cabrinha kites.
Be aware that the pigtails should be equal length. My experience is that this is not possible if you buy a set of pigtails and just add them to the kite, because the pigtails are intended to extend the existing lines, not to reverse knots and loops. You will figure it out ones you have them in your hand. You can also make pigtails your self. Search the forum here, or google. My solution was a mix of self-made and some bought.
I do not find the cabrinha bars overcomplicated. I have fixed length, trimlite bars. These are great. I prefer them over the Naish bar with the wear in the trim line due to bar movement. I check my flag-out line regularly (since it is hidden inside the tube on the cabrinha bars). With the latest Naish bar, there is no wear due to bar movement, since tube(s) are used.
Kind regards, Mikkel