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For this third edition of our iconic STRIKE, the R&D team has worked on three areas: the materials, the placement of these materials and the design to improve performance and durability. 

Features

• Revolutionary design for unprecedented performance.

• New HITEX and TECHNOFORCE for increased durability.

• Perfect control of the profile and deformations to guarantee comfort throughout the entire wind range.

• Improved power delivery and planing.

• Impressive upwind performances.

• Legendary lightness and stability in freefly.

• Perfectly balanced center of traction for an intuitive ride.

MATERIALS 

The inflatable structure of the STRIKE V3 is made of HITEX 158g and 178g. This brand-new high tenacity polyester exclusive to F-ONE offers great resistance to elongation and therefore greater durability and performances. 

The central strut is thinner in diameter thanks to the HITEX 158g and its independent valve that allows for a better control of its pressure. Its longitudinal reinforcements help command its shape and resistance. 

The four central segments of the leading edge on each side of the strut are made of HITEX 178g, while the four outer segments nearer the wingtips are in 158g. Both materials are perfectly distributed to account for the different tensions, high pressures, and weight distribution in this area. 

Since the beginning, we have also kept a thin leading edge diameter at the wingtips, bringing agility, comfort and glide, but also lightness and less inertia. 

In addition to the new HITEX, we have developed a thicker TECHNOFORCE™/D2 in 66g for the trailing edge where tensions are important and resistance essential. The rest of the wing’s canopy is in TECHNOFORCE™/D2 in 52g. 

WING DESIGN 

Through Sail Engineering, we have conceived a completely new design; everything has been precisely thought-out to adapt the wing’s shape to the tensions and new materials. 

Every panel on the STRIKE V3 is precisely laid to carry a specific load. The front of the wing combines horizontal panels separated by a vertical seam from the innovative radial center panels, which are mapped to accurately follow every load trajectory. The trailing edge is controlled by a vertical panel in 66g. Small radial cuts are also implemented on the wingtips and on the back of the strut to spread tensions. Aligning the fibre exactly along the load paths means that stretch can be controlled to a never-before-seen level on a wing. 

Thanks to this precise load management, the wind range of the STRIKE is extended at both the high and low end, and the range of wind strengths where the wing feels perfect is greater than ever before.

With our staggered seams, the fabric and its seams work better to keep a smooth and efficient profile and the flying shape of the wing never deforms under load. The control of the profile is ideal, especially in the high end where stability is superb to ride fully balanced on both arms and in total comfort. 

The new trailing edge tensions and radial cuts have brought incredible performance and control. Located on the back of the strut, our innovative Load Diffuser made of overlapping panels of hard Mylar and Dacron further helps maintaining the profile sleek and efficient, leading to the ultimate stability, performances, and longevity. 

Every reinforcement on this wing has been reviewed to ensure durability and to save weight. 

With the STRIKE V3 delivering stability beyond compare, we could have a flatter dihedral angle and thus reach a bigger projected area. In turn, the power and pumping abilities are even more improved for planing starts. This allows riders to use a smaller wing or board than before. 

A new and slightly more compact outline with less span makes the STRIKE V3 easier to pump and ride. The center of traction has been perfectly placed right in front of the rider to guarantee a perfect balance on both arms. 

Finally, all profiles have been revised to accommodate our new parameters. We were able to slightly reduce the V3’s profile thickness to bring even more comfort and control in strong winds. The high end potential of this STRIKE V3 is impressive, with an effective forward traction that won’t let you overexert yourself even when overpowered. 

HANDLES 

To further improve and optimize the rider’s control of the wing, we have rigidified our handles while keeping our original, lighter construction that doesn’t include any hard parts that could damage your wing, ding your board, or hit yourself. Our grippy, ergonomic and comfortable handles allow for some flexibility so your wrist is always in line with your arm. 

This also gave us the opportunity to design the strut just as we liked. The front of it goes down straight away on your front hand before going up into the wing’s profile near your back hand. This leads to a more natural position to sheet in. 

PERFORMANCE AND CONTROL 

Thanks to its new design and precise fabrics placement, the STRIKE V3 is a masterpiece of aerodynamism. The perfect control of the profile and deformations guarantees unforgettable sessions. 

We kept the STRIKE’s light weight and unique freefly stability so you can go for long surfs or downwinds without worrying about your wing and remain focused on your trajectory and foil. 

In your hands, its legendary planing and pumping power are even better. When on the water, the upwind abilities are impressive with an incredibly consistent traction. This wing’s upwind performance is overall greatly enhanced throughout the wind range. 

If you like to glide and go fast in total control and comfort, the STRIKE V3 will bring performance and stability. For freestyle and jumping, the height and lift will surprise you and all landings will be easier. 

Virtually a brand-new wing, the V3 is an improvement of the V2 in all areas and pushes the performance of a wing into new territories. While it will surely satisfy riders of the highest level, the STRIKE is also incredibly accessible to anyone wanting to discover wing foiling. 

The STRIKE V3 has it all and is yet again ahead of the game. Be the first to pick the third. 

Technology

HITEX
To meet the specific needs of the development of wings and kites, and to offer a high-performance and durable product without using inaccessible materials, F-ONE has developed HITEX, a new high tenacity polyester. Available in 158g, and exclusively for F-ONE in 178g, this new material is incredibly resistant to elongation and increases the durability of wings and kites.

HITEX is an innovative, high tenacity polyester fiber with an enhanced high-quality weaving and coating that increases the fabrics’ resistance. The 178g is a new weight and perfectly matches the needs of the center strut and center of its leading edge. The lighter 158g is used in the leading edge tips.

Used throughout the inflatable structure of the wings and kites and designed to handle the high pressures when inflating, HITEX offers performance and resistance. Thanks to extensive Sail Engineering work, the R&D team has placed each weight of HITEX in different areas allowing absolute control of the shape session after session.

Because each part of a wing does not require the same resistance to deformation, we developed two weights: 178g for the center of the wing and 158g for the wingtips.
The center of the wing must not deform in any way; it is the direct link between the user’s hands and the wind, and its rigidity guarantees stability of the wing while riding.

It is however interesting to keep the wingtips less rigid. Indeed, a controlled deformation of the wingtips allows to pump more efficiently, to absorb strong wind gusts, and thus to offer an increased comfort throughout the ride.

The use of this high tenacity fibre, in weights perfectly adapted to our sport and our designs, has allowed us to reduce the diameter of the leading edge and to limit the use of additional reinforcements. This results in improved aerodynamics and reduced weight, offering better performances.

The HITEX is coated with PLASMA, an innovation exclusive to our supplier, which guarantees increased durability of the fabric. Coupled with high tenacity polyester fibres, it makes HITEX the most durable material on the market. Our wings stay in good shape much longer and thus retain their original design and performance over time.

SAIL ENGINEERING

Sail engineering is the science of controlling our design and its behavior
while flying. These features have been created with one goal in mind:
Mastering the kite’s loads to maintain the desired shape for the longest
time.

1 – WARP TENSION LINE

Woven fabrics feature a longitudinal 0° yarn (Warp) and a transversal 90° yarn (Weft). Therefore, a fabric has great elongation resistance and strength capacities if you apply tension at 0° or 90° along the yarns. But it will deform and stretch when tension is applied at, let’s say, 45°.

2 – LOAD CONTROL PANELING

When engineering the load control paneling, we make sure that fabrics panels are warp/weft oriented, meaning that the load path runs through the yarns. Fabric and seams are then in the best position to receive tensions and maintain the original kite shape.

3 – STAGGERED SEAMS

Most of the kite’s back lines tension is distributed through the trailing-edge panels and seams. As seams are significantly stiffer than the fabric they join, they tend to strain under loads and therefore deform the profile. The staggered seams break that line of tension by balancing the stiffness between seams and cloth, which helps distribute the load over a wider area and maintain the original shape even under high loads.

4 – FABRIC WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Our sails feature four different cloth weights, from 52 up to 155gr/m². Sail engineering allows us to control our shape and drive load tensions without using heavy fabrics or bulky designs, therefore we can reduce fabric’s weight and use. It results in a lighter, optimized kite.

REACTOR VALVE

The reactor inflation valve offers a high flow connection that twist locks the pump hose to the kite for an easy and super-fast inflation and deflation at the push of a button.
It provides a high air flow rate between the struts and leading edge.

TECHNOFORCE

TEIJIN’s TECHNOFORCE™ is the most reliable high density polyester fabric. Its tear-stopping structure using thin and high tension yarn makes the fabric ultra-durable.
It has a great proven track record of lightness and durability.

STRIKE VALVES
The wing features two highly efficient inflation valves: one on the central strut and one on the leading edge. These two areas of the wing face different forces, and thus require two different pressure recommendations. As a result, the central strut is thinner in diameter and gains in rigidity thanks to its independent valve that allows for a better control of its pressure.

STRIKE V3 INFILL
The infill is kept to a minimum to ensure profile control without adding weight, and to maintain a good field of view.

STRIKE KEVLAR REINFORCEMENTS
The wingtips are protected with abrasion-resistant Kevlar® fabric reinforcements.

STRIKE V.3 HANDLES
To further improve and optimize the rider’s control of the wing, we have rigidified our handles while keeping our original, lighter construction that doesn’t include any hard parts that could damage your wing, ding your board, or hit yourself. Our grippy, ergonomic and comfortable handles allow for some flexibility so your wrist is always in line with your arm.

This also gave us the opportunity to design the strut just as we liked. The front of it goes down straight away on your front hand before going up into the wing’s profile near your back hand. This leads to a more natural position to sheet in.

Details

For its 16th generation, the Bandit received extensive work on profile smoothing and load distribution. The introduction of staggered seams on both the leading and trailing edges levels the canopy when powered, reducing unwanted deformation and improving overall efficiency. This results in a noticeably calmer kite with increased stability, especially in the high end.

Different TECHNOFORCE materials are strategically used depending on size, ensuring the right balance between strength, resistance to elongation, and low weight. The refined canopy construction improves control in strong winds while maintaining lightness in larger sizes.

On the water

Bandit XVI feels extremely composed in the air, with a linear and precise response to steering input. Bar feedback is clean and predictable, offering an ideal balance between ease of use and direct connection to the kite. The kite accelerates efficiently, holds speed well, and makes going upwind easier and more comfortable than ever.

Turning, control and relaunch

Thanks to the patented Delta C-Shape, Bandit XVI delivers excellent stability, fast and reliable auto relaunch, and consistent handling across the entire wind range. The Spider Bridle system, combined with lightweight CNC-machined low-friction pulleys, keeps the arc stable even when overpowered and enhances the kite’s reactivity without adding drag.

Technology

	DELTA C-SHAPE technology design offers unmatched stability and steering response when fully de-powered, with the possibility of connecting the front lines higher on the leading edge of the kite. This shape was the result of a design research towards maximum optimization of the aerodynamic performances of the kite and of its depower. It gives the possibility to fit more canopy area in the middle sections to create more projected area while the C Shape makes sure the kite remains responsive and fluid.
	REACTOR VALVE The reactor inflation valve offers a high flow connection that twist locks the pump hose to the kite for an easy and super-fast inflation and deflation at the push of a button. It provides a high air flow rate between the struts and leading edge.
	AUTO RELAUNCH F-ONE’s auto relaunch is quick and easy and releases the kite from the water with the perfect amount of traction. Once the kite is sitting with the leading edge flat on the water, its C-Shape associated with the Delta Pivot allows the kite to automatically roll over onto one wing tip. The kite will then glide towards the edge of the window, ready for quick and easy water relaunch.
	FORCE FRAME The Force Frame is a solid Dacron structure offering optimized durability with no additional weight gain.
	TECHNOFORCE TEIJIN’s TECHNOFORCE™ is the most reliable high density polyester fabric. Its tear-stopping structure using thin and high tension yarn makes the fabric ultra-durable. It has a great proven track record of lightness and durability.

Details

Offering pure enjoyment is at the heart of this SWING’s design. It is not a matter of pure performance nor the jumps’ height. It has been designed to offer the lightest feeling possible and to generate efficient power to allow foiling in all conditions with maximum stability and ease-of-use.

The power’s distribution has been improved and is perfectly balanced to not tire your arms out. The instant power generated by the wing as well as its neutral balance make it a fantastic wing for all riders, no matter their level and ways to practice. It has been designed to be more flexible which greatly improves the comfort. The SWING V.2 is a fantastic light-wind wave riding wing.

Its design benefits from the STRIKE’s innovations. Its stability and durability have been improved thanks to the vertical panel orientation along the trailing edge inspired by the STRIKE. We have used our well-known lightweight and high-quality materials as well as our exclusive design to get a super sleek canopy. We have made the choice not to add unnecessary accessories to keep the weight as low as possible.

The SWING V.2 has two comfortable handles located in crucial spots to allow the rider to have the perfect balance and again to lower the overall weight of the wing. They have been optimized to help with easy transitions and the best tuning. Their excellent feel encourages longer sessions.

Its remarkable low weight will make you forget about it when in freefly mode and when riding swells. The SWING V.2 has improved all its original features: simplicity, comfort, and stability. Riding in the low end will have never been so enjoyable and is exceptionally intuitive.

The SWING V.2 is available is 2.4, 2.8, 3.5, 4.2 and 5 m to suit all needs. Specifically designed for kids and lightweight riders, the 2.4 is the ideal wing to learn and enjoy the sport!

Technology

REACTOR VALVE

The reactor inflation valve offers a high flow connection that twist locks the pump hose to the kite for an easy and super-fast inflation and deflation at the push of a button.
It provides a high air flow rate between the struts and leading edge.

TECHNOFORCE

TEIJIN’s TECHNOFORCE™ is the most reliable high density polyester fabric. Its tear-stopping structure using thin and high tension yarn makes the fabric ultra-durable.
It has a great proven track record of lightness and durability.