Freeride Kiteboarding Kites

Freeride Kites

Freeriding in the kiteboarding world involves keeping things simple, fun, and accessible. Think of cruising back and forth, riding toeside, and occasionally popping a few jumps. Many riders fall into this category after they've learned to ride upwind, making freeriding the go-to style for both beginner and intermediate kiters. It's the ideal starting point to naturally progress to other riding styles, like wakestyle and freestyle.

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2026 Duotone Rebel D/LAB Kiteboarding Kite

Duotone

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Now: $3,129.00 - $3,899.00

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2026 REBEL D/LAB BIG AIR / HIGH PERFORMANCE FREERIDE Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 13m What Duotone has to say The Duotone Rebel D/LAB 2026 is the ultimate big air companion for anyone chasing height, hangtime, and easy progression. Built...

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2026 Cabrinha Nitro APEX Kiteboarding Kite

Cabrinha

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Now: $1,759.00 - $2,339.00

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2026 Nitro APEX Performance Big Air Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 12m Cabrinha 2026 Nitro Kite Review This is the kite the Brazilian Brothers have been using in their big air kite clinics for 3 years now, and for good reason. How does the 2026...

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2026 Cabrinha Drifter APEX Kiteboarding Kite

Cabrinha

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Now: $1,529.00 - $2,089.00

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2026 Drifter APEX Performance Surf / Freestyle Surf Sizes: 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m The Drifter continues to set the standard for a kite that lets you ride the wave while the pull of the kite fades away. The name says it all. It has been a...

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Now: $1,529.00 - $2,089.00

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2026 Cabrinha Switchblade APEX Kiteboarding Kite

Cabrinha

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Now: $1,659.00 - $2,529.00

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2026 Switchblade APEX Performance Freeride Sizes: 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 14m When you think about the legacy of kite surfing over the last 20 years, one kite has been through almost the full evolution — the Switchblade. Now...

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2026 Naish Pivot NVision Kiteboarding Kite

Naish

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Now: $2,599.00 - $3,399.00

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2026 Pivot NVision High-Performance Freeride / Big Air Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 14m Are you the kind of rider who notices every micro-adjustment? The Pivot NVision is your dream kite. The 2026 takes the legendary Pivot DNA and...

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2026 Naish Pivot Q Kiteboarding Kite

Naish

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Now: $1,499.00 - $2,299.00

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2026 Pivot Q Performance / Freeride / Big Air Sizes: 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 14m If you're looking for a single kite that can handle freeride, big air, foil sessions, and wave play without compromise, the Pivot Q is hard to beat. For...

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2026 Duotone Neo SLS Kiteboarding Kite

Duotone

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Now: $1,819.00 - $2,439.00

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Neo SLS Sizes: 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m WAVE Enter the Neo SLS, a kite designed for those who live for the waves and strapless freestyle. Back for 2026 with a fresh colorway, Duotone has kept all the same 'loves' of the kite: Penta...

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Now: $1,819.00 - $2,439.00

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2026 Duotone Dice SLS Kiteboarding Kite

Duotone

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Now: $1,909.00 - $2,519.00

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2026 Duotone Dice SLS Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 13m FREESTYLE / WAVE Precision, speed, and versatility. That's the philosphy behind the Dice SLS design. Made with Penta TX and Trinity TX materials, this kite is lightweight, responsive,...

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2026 Slingshot Machine V3 Kiteboarding Kite

Slingshot Sports

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Now: $1,719.00 - $2,099.00

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Slingshot Machine V3 Kite Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 12m Old School Big Air What Slingshot has to say: The Machine V3 sets the standard for Old School Big Air, combining unmatched stability, power, and ease of use. The rigid 5-strut frame delivers...

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2026 Duotone Evo D/LAB Kiteboarding Kite

Duotone

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Now: $2,719.00 - $3,489.00

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Second generation high-performance Aluula Evo DLAB from DuotoneOver the past few years, the Duotone Evo D/LAB has grown into one of the most popular kites on the market. It’s the go-to choice for high-performance freeride and big air kitesurfers...

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2026 F-One Bandit Brainchild Kiteboarding Kite

F-One

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Now: $2,049.00 - $2,859.00

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2026 F-One Bandit Brainchild Sizes: 8m / 9m / 10m / 12m Freeride / All-Around The F-One Bandit Limited Edition takes the legendary Bandit DNA and dials it up with cutting-edge materials and construction from Ralf Grösel’s innovative Brainchild...

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2026 Eleveight RS V9 Kiteboarding Kite

Eleveight Kiteboarding

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Now: $1,409.00 - $2,119.00

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Eleveight RS V9 Kite Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 12m / 14m / 17m Freeride / Big Air / All-Around The Eleveight RS V9 delivers unmatched all-round performance with its 3-strut delta shape for light, stable, and responsive handling. From massive airs...

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Harlem Peak Kiteboarding Kite

Harlem

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Now: $2,376.00 - $2,945.00

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Harlem PEAK Kite Big Air / Freeride Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m Discover the Harlem PEAK, a kite designed for hangtime, lift, and loops, and trusted by champions. This 5-strut pinnacle of Big Air is your ticket to going bigger and pushing...

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2025 Naish Boxer Kiteboarding Kite

Naish

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Now: $1,099.00 - $2,179.00

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As our dedicated one-strut kite, the Boxer maximizes light wind possibilities. With optimized aspect ratios and perfected arc profiles, the canopy is tighter than ever, balancing power and turning ability at the next level. Sheet in and go—the...

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2025 North Carve Kiteboarding Kite

North

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Now: $1,399.00 - $1,929.00

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The Carve is a powerful, reactive and controllable kite, ideal for carving up a wave face, tucking into a barrel or boosting strapless tricks. Engineered with a stable, lower aspect ratio design for fast pivot turns and excellent drift, the Carve has...

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2025 North Reach Kiteboarding Kite

North

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Now: $1,449.00 - $2,509.00

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Hot Box Reach Review with Dustin: I had the chance to test one of the first production runs of the 2025 North Reach, and wow, what a ride! Right from the moment I pumped it up, I could tell it's got a higher aspect ratio and more sweep in the wing tips...

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2025 F-One ADDIKT TEC Kiteboarding Kite

F-One

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Now: $1,299.00 - $1,969.00

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Be ready to get completely hooked with the ADDIKT from F-ONE, the brand-new kite designed for kitesurfing and strapless freestyle. The successor to the famous BANDIT-S, the ADDIKT incorporates our new CODE-TEC fabric, which is lighter and stiffer than...

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2025 Duotone Rebel D/LAB Kiteboarding Kite

Duotone

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Now: $2,789.00 - $3,489.00

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BIG AIR / HIGH PERFORMANCE FREERIDE Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 13m Features: Easiest kite to jump - Due to its proven sheet and go, the Rebel D/LAB is super easy to jump and to improve WOO height scores. Biggest vertical boost - The...

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2025 Naish Pivot Kiteboarding Kite

Naish

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Now: $876.85 - $1,364.35

Was: $1,349.00

BIG AIR / FREERIDE / SURF Sizes: 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 14m Features: Profile Lock Seam - Maintains longevity of frame rigidity and holds draft position in place. Redefined Bridle - To ensure perfect tension to each point. NEW TLS...

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Now: $876.85 - $1,364.35

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Harlem Thrive Kiteboarding Kite

Harlem

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Now: $1,879.00 - $2,833.00

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Introducing the ultimate all-round machine, the Harlem Thrive. Combining over 25 years of experience in creating best-selling high-performance kites with the latest groundbreaking innovations, the Thrive is the pinnacle of Ralf Groesel’s design...

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2024 Cabrinha 04 Moto X Design Works Kiteboarding Kite

Cabrinha

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Now: $2,394.00 - $3,083.00

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Design Works launches the next generation of Moto X Design Profile: 3 Strut, Moderate Sweep, High Aspect, Lean Profiles, Aluula Composites. Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 12m Cabrinha Moto X Design Works Review Read the review on the blog. Features NEW:...

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Flysurfer SOUL3 Ram Air Kite

Flysurfer

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Now: $1,699.00 - $2,499.00

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Freeride / Travel / All-around The FLYSURFER all-round performance product line appeals to all freeriders who do not limit themselves, love to travel, and want to rely on a safe kite. The legendary SOUL encompasses the entire spectrum of kiting and is...

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Ozone Edge V12 Kiteboarding Kite

Ozone

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Now: $1,700.00 - $2,870.00

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The Edge V12 stays true to its original remit of delivering adrenaline-fuelled sessions for riders that crave real power, speed and insane lift; the electrifying reasons that so many get bitten by the kiteboarding bug in the first place! Experience a...

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Harlem Force Kiteboarding Kite

Harlem

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Now: $1,915.20 - $2,503.20

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Harlem Force Features Fixed Bridle System: The six point direct bridles offers a more dynamic and direct feel to the kite. Curved Closing Seam: The closing seam in the wingtips is curved more towards the inside of the canopy. This gives extra stability...

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Flysurfer ERA L.E.I Kiteboarding Kite

Flysurfer

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Now: $1,249.00 - $1,899.00

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Flysurfer ERA L.E.I Kite Big-Air Scope Of Delivery: ERA Kite only UNIVERSAL Kite Bag Repair Kit Sand Bag Kite Safety Guide Description: For the thrill seekers who live to send, the ERA will bring you to the modern era of kiteboarding. The...

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2024 Cabrinha 04 Moto X Kiteboarding Kite

Cabrinha

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Now: $951.30 - $1,329.30

Was: $1,359.00

2024 Cabrinha 04 Moto X Kiteboarding Kite VERSATILE FREERIDE / CROSSOVER Sizes: 4m / 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 14m Description: Who is the best rider at your local spot? The one having the most fun. The Moto X is your ticket to good...

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Now: $951.30 - $1,329.30

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Freeride Kite FAQs

What makes a kite a "freeride kite"?

Freeride kites are often considered "all-around" or "do-it-all" styles. They have good balance to cover just about everything, with some limitations. You're ultimately looking for a balanced kite with stable handling, easy relaunch, and a wide wind range.

Who are freeride kiters?

Most beginners fall into the 'freeride' category. These kites are good for progression and control, so you're able to progress with a more forgiving profile. If you're not ready to commit to a specific discipline, freeride kites are the way to go.

Can I use a freeride kite for different riding styles?

Yes and no. While you can perform more advanced maneuvers with a freeride kite, you're probably better off finding a discipline-specific kite. If you're into wave performance or boosting, take a look at surfstyle and big air kites. Some have a blend of freeride and performance, so you're able to transition into your style a little easier.