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
$3,129.00 - $3,899.002026 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...$3,129.00 - $3,899.00 -
2026 Duotone Evo SLS Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$1,999.00 - $2,549.002026 Evo SLS Freeride / Freestyle / Wave Sizes: 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 13m What Duotone has to say: The Evo SLS, the ultimate performance allrounder designed for progressive riders who seek versatility across freeride, freestyle, and even wave...$1,999.00 - $2,549.00 -
2026 Cabrinha Nitro APEX Kiteboarding Kite
Cabrinha
$1,759.00 - $2,339.002026 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...$1,759.00 - $2,339.00 -
2026 Cabrinha Drifter APEX Kiteboarding Kite
Cabrinha
$1,529.00 - $2,089.002026 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...$1,529.00 - $2,089.00 -
2026 Cabrinha Switchblade APEX Kiteboarding Kite
Cabrinha
$1,659.00 - $2,529.002026 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...$1,659.00 - $2,529.00 -
Jacobsen YES Kiteboarding Kite
Jacobsen
$1,130.00 - $1,760.00YES Sizes: 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 12m / 14m What Jacobsen has to say: The ultimate freeride kite Engineered for riders who want it all in just one kite - Meet the YES. Designed for those who refuse to be boxed into one style, the YES delivers a...$1,130.00 - $1,760.00 -
2026 Ozone Edge VT Ultra-X Kiteboarding Kite
Ozone
$3,089.00 - $4,119.00Edge VT Ultra-XSUPERCHARGE EVERY BIG AIR SESSIONSizes: 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 13m / 15m / 18mWhat Ozone has to say:Forget limits. Normal rules don’t apply here.This is the next level of tube kite performance. For the biggest jumps and most...$3,089.00 - $4,119.00 -
2026 Naish Pivot NVision Kiteboarding Kite
Naish
$2,599.00 - $3,399.002026 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...$2,599.00 - $3,399.00 -
2026 Naish Pivot Q Kiteboarding Kite
Naish
$1,499.00 - $2,299.002026 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...$1,499.00 - $2,299.00 -
2026 Duotone Rebel SLS Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$1,989.00 - $2,699.002026 Rebel SLS High Performance Freeride / Big Air Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 13m / 14m You know it, you love it — the Rebel SLS. A legend in the big air world for years, the 2026 version keeps the legacy alive with even more lift...$1,989.00 - $2,699.00 -
2026 Duotone Neo Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$1,319.00 - $2,029.002026 Neo Wave Sizes: 3m / 4m / 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m The Neo has always been a favorite for riders chasing waves. For 2026, Duotone kept the same dependable feel with just a few tweaks to enhance precision. It's still the same kite...$1,319.00 - $2,029.00 -
2026 Duotone Neo SLS Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$1,819.00 - $2,439.00Neo 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...$1,819.00 - $2,439.00 -
2026 Duotone Dice SLS Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$1,909.00 - $2,519.002026 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,...$1,909.00 - $2,519.00 -
2026 Slingshot Machine V3 Kiteboarding Kite
Slingshot Sports
$1,719.00 - $2,099.00Slingshot 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...$1,719.00 - $2,099.00 -
2026 Duotone Evo D/LAB Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$2,719.00 - $3,489.00Second 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...$2,719.00 - $3,489.00 -
2026 F-One Bandit Brainchild Kiteboarding Kite
F-One
$2,189.00 - $3,149.002026 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...$2,189.00 - $3,149.00 -
2025 Duotone Mono Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$1,349.00 - $1,639.002025 Mono Kite FREERIDE / FOIL Sizes: 3.5m / 5m / 7m / 9m / 11m / 13m / 15m What Duotone has to say: The Duotone Mono is engineered for the passionate freerider and the ambitious foil enthusiast. Whether you're a seasoned kiteboarder seeking simplicity...$1,349.00 - $1,639.00 -
Harlem Peak Kiteboarding Kite
Harlem
$2,376.00 - $2,945.00Harlem 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...$2,376.00 - $2,945.00 -
2025 Duotone Evo Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$1,404.00 - $1,969.002025 Duotone Evo Sizes: 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 13m FREERIDE / FREESTYLE / WAVE What Duotone has to say: With its new design, the Evo 2025 has emerged as the quintessential kite for any style of riding. From freeriding and freestyle...$1,404.00 - $1,969.00 -
2025 Naish Boxer Kiteboarding Kite
Naish
$1,099.00 - $2,179.00As 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...$1,099.00 - $2,179.00 -
2025 North Code Zero Pro Kiteboarding Kite
North
$1,209.00 - $1,829.00Our one-strut performer is engineered using more durable, flexible and lightweight N-Max2 airframe material* for a faster response, smoother steering and more dynamic recovery. For 2025 we’ve updated the canopy shape and angle of attack in the...$1,209.00 - $1,829.00 -
2025 North Carve Kiteboarding Kite
North
$1,399.00 - $1,929.00The 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...$1,399.00 - $1,929.00 -
2025 North Reach Kiteboarding Kite
North
$1,449.00 - $2,509.00Hot 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...$1,449.00 - $2,509.00 -
2025 F-One Trigger BrainChild Kiteboarding Kite
F-One
$1,999.00 - $2,449.00Get off of my cloud Get people off your cloud with the new TRIGGER, where every jump is higher and the hangtime lasts longer. Designed by Ralf Grösel while still boasting the F-ONE DNA, the new TRIGGER by Brainchild is different and unique, but yet...$1,999.00 - $2,449.00 -
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2025 Cabrinha Nitro APEX Kiteboarding Kite
Cabrinha
$1,349.00 - $1,649.00In its third generation, the name that has become synonymous again with Big Air is back and better than ever. Updating a product that has such a high reputation and incredible market feedback is not easy, but the design team have yet again delivered, and...$1,349.00 - $1,649.00 -
2025 F-One ADDIKT TEC Kiteboarding Kite
F-One
$1,299.00 - $1,969.00Be 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...$1,299.00 - $1,969.00 -
2025 F-One Bandit V17 TEC Kiteboarding Kite
F-One
$1,479.00 - $2,059.00After two years of research and development, F-ONE is proud to present the brand-new edition of the BANDIT, our legendary kite, filled with innovations and offering ever more sensations and performances. Thanks to our new CODE-TEC fabric, this BANDIT TEC...$1,479.00 - $2,059.00 -
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2025 Duotone Neo D/LAB Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$2,590.00 - $3,090.00WAVE Sizes: 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m Features: Excellent drift and stability on waves Smooth and refined handling Wide wind range Bar feedback tuned for wave riding Hybrid Flex Strut for fast turning Sizes are individually fine-tuned Smaller...$2,590.00 - $3,090.00 -
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2025 Duotone Rebel D/LAB Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$2,789.00 - $3,489.00BIG 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...$2,789.00 - $3,489.00 -
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2025 Naish Pivot Kiteboarding Kite
Naish
$876.85 - $1,364.35BIG 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...$876.85 - $1,364.35 -
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2025 North Orbit Kiteboarding Kite
North
$1,119.30 - $1,539.30BIG AIR / FREERIDE Sizes: 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m Features Refined for faster turning More direct turning response Greater vertical lift Smoother flying 3x Steering Impulse Options Overpowered airs and megaloops Phenomenal loft and hangtime Low...$1,119.30 - $1,539.30 -
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2025 Eleveight RS+ V2 Kiteboarding Kite
Eleveight Kiteboarding
$1,181.40 - $2,269.00The RS+ is our ultralight top-performance kite, packed with the most innovative technology for those that seek the ultimate freeride experience. Features: Precision high-tech freeride kite with an ultra-direct feel Superior and more durable with...$1,181.40 - $2,269.00 -
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Harlem Thrive Kiteboarding Kite
Harlem
$1,879.00 - $2,833.00Introducing 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...$1,879.00 - $2,833.00 -
2024 Cabrinha 04 Moto X Design Works Kiteboarding Kite
Cabrinha
$2,394.00 - $3,083.00Design 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:...$2,394.00 - $3,083.00 -
Ozone Edge V12 Kiteboarding Kite
Ozone
$1,700.00 - $2,870.00The 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...$1,700.00 - $2,870.00 -
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2024 Reedin SuperModel HTF2 Kiteboarding Kite
Reedin
$956.00 - $1,186.50SUPERMODEL excels in every discipline. With consistent power through turns and precise control, it’s the easiest and most intuitive do-it-all kite in the skies. Any discipline, all conditions: SUPERMODEL DOES IT...$956.00 - $1,186.50 -
Harlem Force Kiteboarding Kite
Harlem
$1,915.20 - $2,503.20Harlem 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...$1,915.20 - $2,503.20 -
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2024 Duotone Evo SLS Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$1,339.00 - $1,860.00New For 2024, The Evo Sls Is Set To Take The Concept Of High-Performance Versatility To Another Level. An Improved Penta Tx Leading-Edge Construction Coupled With A Smaller Diameter Improves The Handling And Speed Of The Kite. Riding Style: Freeride /...$1,339.00 - $1,860.00 -
Flysurfer ERA L.E.I Kiteboarding Kite
Flysurfer
$1,249.00 - $1,899.00Flysurfer 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...$1,249.00 - $1,899.00 -
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2024 Cabrinha 04 Moto X APEX Kiteboarding Kite
Cabrinha
$1,203.30 - $1,413.302024 Cabrinha 04 Moto X APEX Kiteboarding Kite PERFORMANCE FREERIDE / CROSSOVER Sizes: 7m / 9m / 10m / 12m Size 7m 9m 10m 12m Wind Range in Knots (75kg rider) 18-34 13-28 11-25 8-20 Weight of Wing (kg) Without...$1,203.30 - $1,413.30
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.