Freestyle & Wakestyle Kiteboarding Kites

Freestyle & Wakestyle Kites

Freestyle and wakestyle demand more from a kite than almost any other discipline. Freestyle riders need sharp pop, precise feedback, and a clean slack window for unhooked tricks — the kind of predictability that lets you stop thinking about the kite and focus entirely on the move. Wakestyle takes it further, relying on board pop and low kite positions that put everything on your technique and nerve. The kites here are built for both. They’re responsive, durable, and dialed for riders who are chasing progression with intent. Not sure which style fits where you're at? Reach out and we'll help you figure out the right direction.

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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: $1,629.00 - $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: $1,629.00 - $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 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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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: $1,686.75 - $3,149.00

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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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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 Cabrinha Nitro APEX Kiteboarding Kite

Cabrinha

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Now: $1,349.00 - $1,649.00

Was: $1,799.00

In 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...

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Now: $1,349.00 - $1,649.00

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Harlem Thrive Kiteboarding Kite

Harlem

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Now: $2,132.00 - $3,136.00

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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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Freestyle and Wakestyle Kite FAQs

What's the main difference between freestyle and wakestyle kiteboarding?

Honestly, when it comes to overall perception, the two are interchanged frequently. The main difference is that freestyle kiteboarding focuses on lift to perform unhooked and kiteloop tricks. Wakestyle riding has the kite sit lower to the water and the board creates the lift with a "load and pop" motion.

Should beginners try freestyle or wakestyle riding?

Of the two, freestyle is more beginner-friendly. Once you've mastered basic kite control and upwind riding, go ahead and start trying hooked-in tricks. Wakestyle is more advanced and requires serious board skills and comfort riding in boots. Our opinion? Start with freestyle and then see where you're kiting takes you!

Can I use the same board for freestyle and wakestyle?

Technically, yes. However, freestyle boards are often focused on responsiveness for unhooked tricks in straps. Wakestyle boards are stiffer with boot inserts made to handle serious abuse. If you're committed to wakestyle riding, a dedicated board will be well worth the upgrade.

What kite size do you need?

Wind 12-18 mph		Wind 16-24 mph		Wind 22-30 mph
Rider Weight	Kite Size	Rider Weight	Kite Size	Rider Weight	Kite Size
200+ lbs	17m+	200+ lbs	17m+	200+ lbs	12m
200 lbs	17m	200 lbs	14m	200 lbs	9-10m
180 lbs	14-17m	180 lbs	12m	180 lbs	8-9m
160 lbs	14m	160 lbs	10-12m	160 lbs	7-8m
140 lbs	12m	140 lbs	8-9m	140 lbs	6m
120 lbs	10m	120 lbs	6m	120 lbs	4m
Chart based on average rider, on a standard twintip kiteboard