Kite F-One

If you look at the kitesurfing collection of F-One, you will notice that fewer kites are included in the collection compared to other brands. This is because the F-One Bandit is such a good all-around kite, making a specific kite for wave riding irrelevant. Since 2018, F-One has included a true C-shape kite in the collection, the F-One WTF. This is to provide freestyle kitesurfers with a kite that allows them to do whatever they want. The F-One Breeze is there for when there's a light breeze and you still want to hit the water. Additionally, there is the recent addition of the big air machine, the F-One Trigger. Below, the kites of F-One are briefly described and categorized according to the corresponding riding style.

F-One Bandit kite
The F-One Bandit is the longest-running and most iconic kite from F-One. You can easily recognize the F-One Bandit by its striking and cool color combinations on the canopy, one of the most cheerful kites on the spot. The F-One Bandit is an all-round delta shape kite suitable for beginners to advanced kitesurfers. And from freestyle kitesurfers to kiters who prefer to kite in the waves all day long. The Bandit was first introduced in 2008 and revolutionized the kitesurfing world. The first Delta shape kite. An advantage of this delta shape is that it is very easy to relaunch and has good depower. The Bandit has average bar pressure and a responsive feel. That the Bandit can do everything is proven by the various world-class kitesurfers. You can see the F-One Bandit making the sickest loops and high jumps with amazing hangtime during the King of the Air in South Africa. But in addition, the F-One Bandit is regularly used by Mitu Monteiro to tame the monster waves in Mauritius. The F-One Bandit has three struts, making it relatively lightweight in design. You fly the F-One Bandit on 4 lines.

F-One Trigger Kite
The F-One Trigger is the ultimate big air kite from F-One. The Trigger was added to F-One's lineup in 2023 and has already proven itself multiple times. Riders like Clement Huot and Josh Gillit swear by the Trigger and demonstrate what is possible with the kite. High jumps, lots of hangtime, and let's not forget, massive kiteloops! This high aspect kite has 5 struts, providing lots of hangtime and a very stable frame in strong, gusty conditions. Combined with the light bar pressure, this is the perfect kite for riders looking for a fast big air kite that is easy to handle. The kite is flown on four lines and has a high V-split.

F-One WTF Kite
The WTF is F-One Kiteboarding's freestyle/wakestyle kite. The kite features a thick C-shape to perform at the highest level in events like the King of the Air and freestyle competitions. Due to the C-shape kite design, the WTF has a lot of slack and pop. This slack and pop make it possible to perform technically and very difficult unhooked kitesurf tricks. Maxime Chabloz, among others, showcases what you can do with the F-One WTF kite. If you love massive kiteloops, the C-shape F-One WTF is also fantastic. Because of its shape, the kite has an explosive pull and quick steering behavior, allowing you to pull off a fast kiteloop and the WTF can quickly catch you before you hit the water. The F-One WTF kite has a strong construction with a 5-strut design. You fly the F-One WTF on 5 lines with accessories like the F-One Linx bar.

F-One Breeze Kite
Even on days with less wind, F-One has you covered with the F-One Breeze kite. The F-One Breeze is a kite designed to handle minimal wind as effectively as possible, perfect for days with minimal breeze. The F-One Breeze is a user-friendly single-strut kite. Because of that single strut, the kite is also very lightweight. This makes the low-wind properties of the F-One breeze extremely good. When the wind picks up, the Breeze kite remains very stable. On a foil, the F-One Breeze gives you excellent control over your speed. Due to the profile of the F-One Breeze kite, the kite is very easy to relaunch.

To build kites with the quality you can expect from a top brand like F-One Kiteboarding, the latest and best techniques are needed. Each brand has its own techniques and innovations, and there's something to be said for each technique. Below there are some techniques highlighted that F-One Kiteboarding uses to make its kites fly as good as possible.

F-One Delta C-shape kite technology
The delta C-shape technology is probably the most well-known technology from F-One. With the help of this idea/technology, the legendary and still best-selling kite from F-One was developed, the F-One Bandit. The idea is a slightly friendlier C-shape kite with a slightly more open profile and tapered wingtips. This gives the kite a larger wind range and easy relaunch. Nowadays, we see more kite brands incorporating a similar Delta profile into the design of highly accessible kitesurf kites.

F-One kitesurf kite fabric
To make a good kite, fabric of the highest quality is (of course) very important. F-One kites are made of Teijin Technoforce Double Ripstop fabric. This Double Ripstop fabric is strong, stiff, and lightweight. Thin threads woven through the fabric stop small tears from spreading. In addition, these thin but strong threads ensure that the fabric is less elastic over the entire surface. And less stretching kite fabric ensures that the kite maintains its ideal sailing characteristics for longer and therefore sails longer. To give F-One kites, including the Bandit, an even longer lifespan in addition to the lightweight and strong fabric, F-One has incorporated a Force Frame into some models. This strong frame consists of the leading edge, struts, and trailing edge. This skeleton is made of extra strong Spy dacron to make the vulnerable parts of the kite extra strong.

At Kitemana, we have an extensive range of F-One accessories. From bars and kiteboards to harnesses and various other accessories. Whether you're looking for a new bar like the F-One Linx bar or new pads like the F-One Platinum 3 bindings, you've come to the right place at Kitemana. We have almost all F-One accessories in stock, so they can be shipped the same day. Do you have any questions, or are you not sure exactly what accessory you need? Feel free to contact us via our Whatsapp, Email, or give us a call. Lastly, its of course always nice if you stop by our store in Noordwijk!

F-One has gear for everyone in its lineup. From freeride kites to big air kites. In our kitesurf shop, both online and physical, we have a large stock of F-One kites. The F-One Bandit is one of the best all-round kites on the kitesurf market and has been the favorite choice of many riders for years. Due to the success of the F-One Bandit, the kite collection of F-One consists of fewer kites than most A-quality kitesurf brands. Of course, F-One also has kites for big air and other disciplines. You can always come to us for personal advice regarding your new F-One kitesurf kite. We have tested the kites ourselves and can advice the best kite to your needs!