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F-ONE unveils another breakthrough design with the STRIKE CWC, which offers unique sensations in light wind conditions. The new patented Compact Wing Concept allows adding more surface into a given wingspan without compromising lightness and performances.

We have added two struts to the existing one, offering the most compact shape on the market for the bigger sizes. It was a tough process to control the twist of the two struts and therefore the power and performances of this wing. The high-performances design we had in the rest of the STRIKE range and the incredible control of the canopy tension were a necessary base from which to start such an ambitious design.

The two extra struts increase the wing’s surface without increasing the leading edge’s length and diameter. Once we were able to fit a 6m² into a short 5m² leading edge, we were then able to build a 7m² and 8m² with the same concept. The control of the leading edge’s length offers more rigidity in the canopy and the trailing edge is completely controlled, adding performance.

Because touching the water while riding is an issue with the bigger sizes, we have also worked on the tips profile. They naturally stay away from the water surface. If they do hit the water, their design allows them to glide over and not stop you as it previously would. This allows you to ride with your hands at a normal height and not with your arms above your head. Pumping is facilitated as well, and gets you planing in no time as the wingtips don’t touch the water when you bend your arms.

This new geometry brings great power with ease of use, and therefore a light feel with less wingspan. The wing is more maneuverable and easier to flip around when on the water. This unique compactness allows a very comfortable ride with big wing sizes.

Light wind riding will have never been so effective.

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COMPACT WING CONCEPT

The pending patent : Compact Wing Concept is an F-ONE innovation. This new design offers a compact shape, easy to handle and offers amazing light wind riding sensations without compromises.

TRIPLE STRUT

This unique Wing geometry with its two additional struts allows adding more surface into a given wingspan.

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TEIJIN 130G DACRON RIPSTOP

For over two decades, we have built our kites in the most state-of-the-art cloth from Teijin’s factory in Japan.

They have developed the best technologies and quality material for our kites over the years. Teijin has worked on a few major developments with the double ripstop on the canopy cloth and durability treatments.

The kite industry was lacking choice of cloth density. We could build kites with a 52g per square meter for the canopy and about 160g for the leading edge, strut, and reinforcements. Having only two choices was not easy because on some parts the 52g was too light and the 160g too heavy.

After numerous developments and tests with Teijin, we are now using a new Dacron 130g double ripstop. As a result, we have saved weight while keeping excellent strength. The kite is more reactive and of course feels lighter; that is particularly important for the bigger sizes, especially in light wind or for the turning speed during kite loops.

KEVLAR® REINFORCEMENT ON LEADING EDGE 

Most seams on the leading edge are protected with an abrasion-resistant Kevlar® fabric to prevent the seams from deteriorating when the kite’s profile is subjected to aggressive ground friction

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Maneuverability 

The BREEZE V.3 is for anyone who wants a lightweight setup that offers incredible handling with great performance abilities in the low-end. It is the perfect kite for light-wind freeriding and foiling in any conditions. Thanks to its stability and lightness, the BREEZE can also perform in low-wind wave riding.
The handling has been finely tuned across the size range, from 7 m² to 17 m². The larger sizes are even more responsive, making them perfect for any maneuvers. The smaller ones are optimized to handle stronger winds with total speed control and great stability while foiling.

Stability

The BREEZE has a stable canopy when depowered, and the overall range of the kite is wide.

In the air, the BREEZE V.3 is so intuitive to fly that you can forget about the kite and concentrate on the riding. This unique characteristic makes it perfect for beginners and advanced riders alike.

The kite has also been designed to work with a low front V on the bar to untangle lines after those inevitable kite crashes.

If you want a lightweight, one-strut kite that can put a smile on your face in 8 knots, the decision is easy. Let’s get breezy!

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.

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The true partner to the surfboard rider, the BANDIT S2 follows your every move in all control. You can manage the power at any time. The kite never surges in power if you throw the kite in the window, it simply allows you to kite smoothly in the right position and ride by feel. It provides a more subtle ride as well as a constant connection with your board. You are not being pulled away, nor are your trajectories being disturbed.

Its forgiving nature make the BANDIT sits and wait for you next input.

The BANDIT S2 offers fingertip control at all states of trim thanks to its incredibly balanced bar feel which is really comfortable on your arms.

Turning response when sheeted out has been increased, giving you more control over the kite’s position almost at will. The kite’s handling is precise and provides a more subtle ride as well as a constant connection with your board. You are not being pulled away, nor are your trajectories being disturbed.

Power delivery is clean, and although quick, very intuitive in feel to adapt to.

Drifting is on point, your lines go a bit of slack and the BANDIT S2 only takes a second to retention and be ready for your next input, allowing you to keep your kite engaged at all time when surfing.

The leading edge has a new diameter, offering more control.

The new double vertical panel around the trailing edge offer a sleek profile for the most stable flight.

Enjoy the unique flowing nature of the BANDIT S2 which will allow you to draw lines and get some airs in total control.

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.

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Splitting the BANDIT into two distinct lines has allowed us to radically change the way the smaller sizes of the BANDIT work. The 7, 8, 9 and 10 m are now fully geared to overpowered riding, big air and kite loops. The larger sizes from 11 m and up offer incredible control and freeride abilities with a huge wind range. Key to this new concept is the updated spider 4 or 5 points bridle set up, which is different to the classic 4 point bridles on the BANDIT S. The new bridle helps keep the profile arc of the kite stable even in extreme overpowered conditions.

This adds a massive amount of control and comfort to your riding, making it the perfect tool for events like the Megaloop Challenge and the King Of The Air. The leading edge is slightly larger in diameter too, further enhancing the stability of the kite in the air. New wingtips with a squarer, more drawn out shape allow the kite to rotate fast through the turns due to less drag thanks to the narrower angle on the rake of the tip. This new design generates a wide dynamic turn that delivers lots of pull and power through the turn for huge kite loops.

Comfort on the water is key to everything we do here at F-ONE and the BANDIT takes that to new levels. Less lateral pull, especially in overpowered conditions, will not fatigue the rider and you won’t feel like you are being beaten up on the water.

The BANDIT  has been designed not to deform when it is depowered; instead, the kite holds its shape and remains in the same spot in the window no matter the wind strength. This means it generates smooth and comfortable forward momentum even in the gustiest of conditions. This leaves you feeling more energised and able to stay on the water for longer with impressive upwind performance. The kite keeps flying and provides a constant power distribution.

The turning speed and reactive steering is another feature of the BANDIT you will enjoy; the bar pressure is a little more positive than the BANDIT S allowing you to feel where the kite is at all times. This is particularly important when kite looping; however, while there is a little more bar pressure, the steering is incredibly quick to react and very dynamic. The turning arc of the kite is always predictable and under the control of the rider. The speed back to the zenith is fast and clean. This allows you to throw huge mega loops and feel safe and supported for the landing.

The fast nature of the kite allows you to send it back in the window for explosive takeoffs, and we’re expecting this kite to top the WOO leaderboards this year. You can still ride waves with the new BANDIT ; it’s geared to be a great all-round kite just like every BANDIT. The emphasis this year was on the kite loops and big air though.

The larger sizes of the BANDIT feature all the excellent characteristics of the smaller sizes, but the design profiles and arcs have been tweaked to offer even more low-end wind range and lightness. You no longer need different styles of kites to fill your quiver, just choose the BANDIT that best suits your riding style and get on the water in as little as 10 knots while being confident in over 50knots too!

The new BANDIT will excite you like never before; great power is nothing without control, this kite has that and more. Big jumps, huge loops and loads of hangtime, perfect for freeriding too, get ready for the future, get the new Bandit .

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.