2026 Naish Psycho Q Kiteboarding Kite

2026 Naish Psycho Q Kite

Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 13.5m

What Naish has to say:

Open your mind to what it feels like to be Psycho. The Psycho lets you do what you had never imagined due to the confidence and trust it instills in your riding. Not everyone has to be crazy to do what the pros do, and the Psycho will take you there faster than you could ever believe possible. 

The Psycho has a pretty clear use case. It is built for riders who want to go bigger than ever before and feel comfortable in their progression. Stay in the air longer and comfortably hold down more power. The kite drives upward fast, but it is balanced well so that it is not twitchy, and does not need to be constantly piloted to perfection to land softly. The profile is forgiving, and the fixed bridle setup allows for fast, direct and stable drive at all times. 

The kite instills confidence so that you are not just recklessly sending it, but you are going to another level in a way that lets you see the session out unscathed.

The kite is very differently designed from anything else in the line. With a 5-strut, high-aspect ratio combined with efficient, fast profiles, the kite wants to do nothing but drive forward and upward at all times. This combination results in vertical takeoffs, huge hangtime, and a kite that stays ready above you to give a great second lift from downloops on the way down. The pull in the loop is an easy-to-predict progressive feel, accelerating through the arcing turn, ready to shoot back above your head as soon as it is complete.

We constructed the entire leading edge and struts out of a super stiff, low-elongation Dacron, which will not only hold up to those 40-knot sessions time and time again, but also be a true match for our industry-leading QuadTex canopy material.

The Psycho is really built to take you into orbit, but land you back to earth in the safest possible manner, leaving you wondering where the limits really lie.

Features:

• Profile Lock Seam - Keeps the draft position secure for long-term stability. You get a locked-in frame and consistent aerodynamic efficiency.
• Swift Tips - Reduces weight while improving control. You get quicker response and more efficient turning in all conditions.
• QuadTex Canopy - Unmatched canopy strength with superior durability and stiffness. You get long-lasting performance in demanding conditions.
• HT Plus Seam - High-tenacity thread that reinforces the seam on the leading edge, ensuring confidence in a high-pressure inflation for improved performance.
• 6 Point Bridle - The 6 point bridle provides structure to the kite in even the strongest gusts, spreading the load across the leading edge, rather than relying on fewer points. 
• Stiff Leading Edge - The new, stiffer leading edge with a Dacron material provides a rigid frame. The dacron is also extremely low elongation, meaning your kite will be the same, session after session. 
• TPU Strut Bumpers - Reinforces protection in key impact zones. You reduce wear while keeping overall kite weight low.
• SK99 Bridle Lines - The new SK99 bridle lines deliver better control and more efficient flight through the air. They also improve relaunch by breaking through water surface tension more easily.
• Bridle Point Construction - Adjustable, intuitive, stronger and cleaner than ever before: increase the wind range of the kite, maximize depower in the bar throw.
• SureLock Valve - Flushed inflation valve with secure twist lock mechanism for pump-hose, for easy and fast inflation.
• Double Diagonal Load Seam - Improves direct steering for a responsive and well-balanced kite. Also holds canopy tension throughout the lifespan of the kite.
• Molded Strut End - The strut ends are molded TPU, providing protection to the bladders and canopy when the kite is in the carry position
• Aramid Bumpers - Protection against wear and tear during launching and landing.
• Progressive Profile - Provides a great balance between extreme vertical lift, hang time, and steering responsiveness.
• Trailing Edge Flutter Reduction - Constructed with 2-ply QuadTex to reduce fluttering and enhance durability.