Kite F-ONE Bandit XVI

The BANDIT is even more stable in the air, regardless of the wind. Whether it's freeriding, kitefoiling, big air or strapless, this kite can do it all and do it incredibly well. Its absolute control allows you to ride at your highest level at all times, and every gust is transformed into forward traction.

This year, the R&D team worked intensively on smoothing the profile with a unique design with staircase seams on the leading and trailing edges. This breaks the tension line of the seam, which means that the kite profile is perfectly smooth. We also kept the orientation of the fabric so that it works in the straight line.

On the back of the profile, the two vertical panels are now transformed into one panel, and on small areas of 9m² or less, we have used our new TECHNOFORCE 66. It also replaces the double thickness of TECHNOFORCE 52 on the trailing edge.

For large areas of 10m² and more, we have kept the TECHNOFORCE 52 with a double thickness on the trailing edge to ensure lightness. Thanks to the innovative stepped seams, surges are better controlled to obtain a perfectly smooth profile.

All this leads to greater efficiency and performance, and brings impressive stability and comfort in the high range.

The leading edge batten reinforcements are now thinner and made of Kevlar. This improves the handling and maneuverability of the kite in the window, reduces aerodynamic disturbances, and lowers the overall weight of the kite when wet.

Our original 5-point connection and 2 pulleys help to maintain the wing lobe perfectly, even when overstretched.

CNC machined, the new low-friction anodized aluminum "pulleys" are lightweight and improve kite responsiveness. They also increase the abrasion resistance and durability of the bridle.

Thanks to its legendary Delta C-Shape, the only design still patented, this kite offers an incomparable bar feel, the best possible relaunch ability, and exceptional stability.

The piloting is direct. Every action you give on the bar is immediately executed by the kite with a precise bar feedback that allows you to adjust instantly for a very linear feeling without jerks.

Going upwind is easier and more comfortable than ever. The BANDIT will bring you back to your starting point after trying new tricks.

Most Wanted for 16 years, BANDIT never fails to surprise.

DELTA C-SHAPE :The DELTA shape provides exceptional stability in the shock position and allows for higher placement of the front lines.

The DELTA C-SHAPE is a new shape patented by F-ONE, used for 15 years. It was born from a research to optimize the aerodynamic performance of the wing and its depower. The Delta C-Shape allows for a greater surface area distribution in the center of the wing, thus increasing the projected area. The Delta C-Shape allows to keep performance and fluidity in the maneuverability

AUTO RELAUNCH : The F-ONE auto relaunch is quick and easy, and allows the kite to relaunch with the perfect amount of traction. When the kite is on the water on its leading edge, its C-Shape combined with the Delta's pivot point allows it to automatically flip over the ear. The kite will then glide to the edge of the window, ready to be relaunched quickly and easily from the water.

REACTOR VALVE : The inflation valve offers a high flow connection that locks the pump hose to the kite for easy and very fast inflation and deflation at the touch of a button. It ensures high airflow between the battens and the leading edge.

TECHNOFORCE: TEIJIN's TECHNOFORCE™ is the most reliable high-density polyester fabric. Its anti-tear structure using a fine, high-tension yarn makes the fabric ultra-durable. It is proven to be lightweight and durable.

STAGGERED SEAMS : This F-ONE innovation produces an incredibly smooth profile for greater efficiency and sharper performance. Unique stepped seams have been implemented on the critical parts of the wings. The tension line of the seam is broken, resulting in a perfectly level sail profile. We also kept the orientation of the fabric so that it works in a straight line. The perfectly smooth profile provides sensational stability without feeling any disturbance in the bar.