Kite - Freestyle
On this page, you'll find an overview of all our freestyle kites. Here at Kitemana, we have freestyle kites from top brands such as Airush, Duotone, Cabrinha, North, Core, F-one, and many more in stock. Freestyle kites are used for unhooked tricks, kiteloops, and the more technical aspects of kitesurfing. Depending on the type of freestyle kite, they can also serve as versatile kites with a sporty character, making them not exclusively suitable for highly advanced kite surfers. If you need advice on freestyle kites, continue reading or contact us. Read more »
Freestyle kites at Kitemana
On this page, you'll find everything you need to know when purchasing a freestyle kite. Freestyle kites are the more sportier and responsive kites within our kite assortment. Freestyle kites are a must-have for kite surfers who want to ride unhooked to perform tricks such as handle passes and S-bends. Choosing a freestyle kite is also a great option if you're into fast kiteloops. Not all freestyle kites are super hardcore and difficult to control. Kites like the F-one Bandit and Duotone Dice are examples of freestyle kites that are accessible. Kites such as the Duotone Vegas, Naish Torch, and Slingshot Fuel are hardcore C kites designed for more advanced kite surfers. If you're unsure which kite is right for you, feel free to contact us via WhatsApp, email, phone, or come visit our megastore in Noordwijk.
Most frequently asked questions when purchasing a Freestyle kite:
- 1. What makes a freestyle kite so suitable for freestyle and wakestyle?
- 2. What is the difference between freestyle and wakestyle kitesurfing?
- 3. What is a 5-line setup for freestyle kites?
- 4. What is the best size for freestyle kitesurfing?
- 5. Are freestyle kites good for kiteloops?
- 6. Which brands does Kitemana sell freestyle kites from?
What makes a freestyle kite so suitable for freestyle and wakestyle?
Freestyle kites are designed to generate a lot of pop and slack for unhooked tricks. Slack in your lines is crucial, especially when attempting handle passes. Due to the unique C-shape of freestyle kites, they often have less depower than other kites, making them more direct and slightly more aggressive. In comparison to all-around kites, freestyle kites sit deeper in the wind window, making it somewhat more challenging to gain height.
All freestyle kites are based on a C-shaped design. There are hardcore C kites like the Duotone Vegas and the Slingshot Fuel. These 'true' C-shaped kites lack bridles but have a front and backline on the tips. They are often flown with a fifth line and are not suitable for beginners.
There are also hybrid C kites. These hybrid C kites combine features of both C kites and Bow kites. With a bridle, these kites are much more accessible than 'true' C kites. They offer significantly more depower while still allowing for easy practice of freestyle tricks.
What is the difference between freestyle and wakestyle kitesurfing?
Kitesurfing is a blend of various board sports such as wakeboarding, snowboarding, and surfing. Wakestyle is a form of freestyle that closely resembles wakeboarding, both behind a boat and a cable. Many wakestyle tricks with the kite are inspired by wakeboarding. In wakestyle, it's crucial to keep your kite low and achieve an aggressive, high pop. Wakestyle also includes riding obstacles, such as in a wake park.
Freestyle is prominently featured in events like the Freestyle World Cup, the GKA. Freestyle riders go higher and focus more on the number of rotations and handle passes, while wakestyle riders pay more attention to style and body positioning. This distinction means that wakestyle falls under freestyle, but freestyle does not fall under wakestyle.
View the different categories of kites here
Allround kites Freestyle kites Wave kites Lightwind kites Big Air kites Kitesurf sets
What is a 5-line setup for freestyle kites?
Some freestyle kites come with a fifth line or can be converted into a five-line kite. This fifth line is attached directly to the middle of the leading edge. The fifth line enhances the kite's wind range and depower, making it easier for the kite to relaunch. Thanks to the fifth line, the kite feels more direct, and you can easily load the kite for more slack during your unhooked tricks. A significant drawback of the fifth line is that it can wrap around your kite, making it difficult to relaunch, or even tearing through the fabric of the kite.
What is the best size for freestyle kitesurfing?
If you want to engage in freestyle and wakestyle, the preference is for larger kites. You don't want too much wind during freestyling because it can result in choppier water conditions and unfavorable circumstances. When performing an unhooked trick, you want the kite to move as little as possible and remain stable in the air. A larger kite is perfect for light wind days. A larger kite stays more stable in the air and feels less 'nervous' during unhooked maneuvers compared to smaller sizes.
Are freestyle kites good for kiteloops?
Freestyle kites are often C-shaped kites, making them fast. Thanks to their speed, it's easy to execute a kiteloop with a freestyle kite, but due to its aggressive nature, it will provide more pull compared to a bow kite. Additionally, a C-shaped kite will offer less lift, requiring more effort to land softly. A hybrid C-kite, on the other hand, provides slightly less pull, more lift, making it easier to handle for powerful kiteloops.
Which brands does Kitemana sell freestyle kites from?
Airush: BY INNOVATORS FOR INNOVATORS
Cabrinha: LIVE FREE. RIDE FREE.
Core Kiteboarding: PREMIUM KITES & BOARDS FROM FEHMARN, GERMANY.
Duotone Kiteboarding: TRUE KITEBOARDING.
F-One: ENJOY ALL CONDITIONS, TRY OUT NEW THINGS, OPEN UP YOUR PLAYGROUND
North: FOR THE SEEKERS.
Ozone: INSPIRED BY NATURE · DRIVEN BY THE ELEMENTS
Reedin Kiteboarding: IMAGINE KITEBOARDING #BEYOND
Slingshot: THE ART OF POWER
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