Freestyle & Wakestyle Kites
Freestyle riders want sharp pop, precise feedback, and a kite that gives the perfect slack window for unhooked tricks. Wakestyle is the tougher cousin, driven by board pop and low kite positions that demand power, grit, and strong landings. If you are chasing progression with attitude, you will find it in one of these styles. Which side will you conquer today?
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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 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 -
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 F-One Bandit Brainchild Kiteboarding Kite
F-One
$2,049.00 - $2,859.002026 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...$2,049.00 - $2,859.00 -
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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 -
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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 -
2024
2024/25 Duotone Neo Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$1,616.00 - $1,899.002024 Duotone Neo Kiteboarding Kite - Wave Sizes: 3m / 4m / 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m What Duotone has to say: NEW FOR 2024, THE NEO RAISES THE BAR ONCE AGAIN FOR WAVE-RIDING PERFORMANCE; WITH UPDATED WING TIPS AND A NEW PROFILE SHAPE, THE...$1,616.00 - $1,899.00 -
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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 -
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2023 Cabrinha 03 FX2 Kiteboarding Kite
Cabrinha
Now: $499.00Was: $1,839.0003 FX2 FREESTYLE CROSSOVER Sizes: 7 / 8 / 9 / 11 / 13 Design Profile: 3Strut, Modified C shape arc, Swept wing tip, moderate aspect ratio design, Freestyle profile, 3 bridle setting options and 6-line setup Features: NEW: Refined lightweight canopy...Now: $499.00Was: $1,839.00 -
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 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 Ozone Edge VT Ultra-X Kiteboarding Kite
Ozone
$2,999.00 - $3,999.00Edge 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...$2,999.00 - $3,999.00
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?
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| 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 | |||||||