Kites
Whether you're stepping into your first sessions or hunting bigger air, the kite is where it starts — and where getting it wrong costs time, money, and water days. We've spent decades riding and testing in conditions from Great Lakes chop to open ocean swells. Every kite in this lineup has been put through real use by riders who actually care. No guesswork. No brand bias. Just the right call for your skill level and riding style.
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On Sale2024
2024 Duotone Evo Concept Blue Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$1,236.00 - $1,575.20FREERIDE / FREESTYLE / WAVE Sizes: 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 Size 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Wind Range 23-41 21-40 19-37 17-35 15-33 13-31 12-28 11-26 10-24 Rec. Line Length 20-22 20-22 20-22 20-22 20-22 20-22 22-24 22-24 22-24 Weight...$1,236.00 - $1,575.20 -
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2024 Naish Triad Kiteboarding Kite
Naish
$1,249.00 - $2,079.002024 Naish Triad Kiteboarding Kite Sizes: 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 14 Size 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 Windrange 26+ 24-39 22-37 21-35 18-33 16-30 14-28 13-26 12-24 11-22 Aspect Ratio 4.01 4...$1,249.00 - $2,079.00 -
On Sale
2024 Duotone Evo Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$1,099.00 - $1,575.202024 Duotone Evo Kiteboarding Kite FREERIDE / FREESTYLE / WAVE Sizes: 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 13m Size 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Windrange 23-41 21-40 19-37 17-35 15-33 13-31 12-28 11-26 10-24 Rec. Line...$1,099.00 - $1,575.20 -
On Sale2024
2024 Cabrinha 04 Moto X Kiteboarding Kite
Cabrinha
$747.00 - $1,044.002024 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...$747.00 - $1,044.00 -
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2024 Slingshot UFO V3 Foiling Kite
Slingshot Sports
$949.00 - $1,375.002024 Slingshot UFO V3 Foiling Kite Unlimited / Foiling / Object Why the Slingshot UFO V3 is Fred Hope's Favorite for Kite Foiling Sizes: 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 Size (m) Wind (kn) Bar Size (in) Weight (kg) 3 16-42 17...$949.00 - $1,375.00 -
On Sale2024
2024 North Orbit PRO Kiteboarding Kite
North
$1,049.00 - $1,399.002024 North Orbit PRO Kiteboarding Kite Not for the faint-hearted. The pro-version of our premier 5-strut kite is competition-optimised to land the highest-scoring tricks, and engineered lighter with faster steering, more extreme...$1,049.00 - $1,399.00 -
2023 F-One Diablo V5 Kiteboarding Kite
F-One
$2,659.00 - $4,199.002023 F-One Diablo V5 Kiteboarding Kite IKA REGISTRED EQUIPMENT Sizes: 8m / 9m / 11m / 13m / 15m / 18m / 21m / 25m Size (sq.m) 8 9 11 13 15 18 21 25 Weight in kg (kite only) 1.9 2 2.3 2.7 2.9 3.3 3.7 4.2 Wind Range...$2,659.00 - $4,199.00 -
On Sale35% Off2023
2023 F-One Trigger Kiteboarding Kite
F-One
Now: $899.00Was: $1,679.00TRIGGER Pull the trigger! Sizes: 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 Boost big, experience pure hangtime and enjoy super smooth landings with the new F-ONE TRIGGER. Designed for top Big Air performances, this 5-strut kite will blow your mind. Not only...Now: $899.00Was: $1,679.00 -
On Sale202325% Off
2023 F-One Bandit XVI Kiteboarding Kite
F-One
$799.00 - $1,199.00BANDIT XVI The legend, redefined. Sizes: 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 14 Experience the absolute refinement of this newest edition of the BANDIT to ever offer its legendary precision feel and increase the overall comfort. With an extensive work on...$799.00 - $1,199.00 -
2026 Naish Hunt Q Kiteboarding Kite
Naish
$1,399.00 - $2,299.002026 Naish Hunt Q Kite Sizes: 4m / 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 14m What Naish has to say: When the section starts lining up, there’s no time to overthink. Just feel. Get lost in the moment where time slows down. The Hunt becomes...$1,399.00 - $2,299.00 -
2026 Naish Psycho Q Kiteboarding Kite
Naish
$1,799.00 - $2,199.002026 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...$1,799.00 - $2,199.00 -
2026 Naish Pivot Kiteboarding Kite
Naish
$1,399.00 - $1,999.002026 Naish Pivot Kite Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 14m What Naish has to say: The Pivot has earned its place in the hall of fame, trusted by world champs and everyday riders alike. Built on a decade of proven performance and refined...$1,399.00 - $1,999.00 -
2026 Duotone Neo D/LAB Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$2,909.00 - $3,459.002026 Neo D/LAB Wave Sizes: 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m What Duotone has to say: The Duotone Neo D/LAB is the most advanced wave kite in the Neo range, crafted with premium materials to optimize performance. It delivers precise control, exceptional...$2,909.00 - $3,459.00 -
2026 Reedin SuperModel AFT Kiteboarding Kite
Reedin
$1,525.00 - $2,035.002026 SuperModel AFT Kite Big Air / Freeride / Foiling / Waves / Kite Loops Sizes: 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m The Supermodel AFT is a true do-it-all kite, delivering smooth power, precise control, and intuitive handling across any condition...$1,525.00 - $2,035.00 -
2026 F-One BREEZE 6 TEC Kiteboarding Kite
F-One
$1,309.00 - $2,239.002026 BREEZE 6 TEC Kite One strut, thousand possibilities. Sizes: 5m / 7m / 9m / 11m / 13m / 15m / 17m What F-One has to say: The BREEZE TEC is designed to make light-wind riding easier, more intuitive, and more enjoyable than ever. Lightweight and...$1,309.00 - $2,239.00 -
2026 North Reach Kiteboarding Kite
North
$1,579.00 - $2,729.002026 Reach Kite Sizes: 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 13m / 15m / 17m / 19m What North has to say: Lively, nimble, and easy to ride, the Reach is our most versatile go-to kite for all conditions. Lighter overall with more reactive steering,...$1,579.00 - $2,729.00
Brazilian Brothers Test the F-One Trigger Brainchild
See how this big air kite measures up in Brazil's overpowered conditions.
General Kite FAQs/Guides
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 | |||||||
Adaptors/Knots & Loops/Spacings by Brand
| Brand | Valve | High Y / Low V | Kite Side: Loop / Knot | Binding Board Spacing | Handle Spacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airush | Boston | Low V | Knot Steering lines, Loop Center lines | 6" | 8" |
| Brunotti | -- | -- | -- | 6" | 8" |
| Cabrinha | Standard Hose End | Low V | Loop Steering lines, Knot Center lines | 6" | 7" |
| Crazyfly | High Pressure SUP | High Y | Knot Steering lines, Loop Center lines | 7" | 8" |
| Duotone | Custom | High Y / Some Low V | Loop Steering lines, Knot Center lines | 7" / Slinder Track | 7" |
| Eleveight | Standard Hose End | Low V | Knot Steering lines, Loop Center lines | 6" | 7" |
| F-One | High Pressure SUP | Depends on kite model | Knot Steering lines, Loop Center lines | 6" | 8.5" |
| Flysurfer | High Pressure SUP | High Y | Knot Steering lines, Loop Center lines | 6" | 8" |
| Harlem | Custom | Depends on kite model | Knot Steering lines, Loop Center lines | -- | -- |
| Harlem | -- | -- | -- | 6" | 7 1/8" |
| Liquid Force | Max Flow | Low V | Knot Steering lines, Loop Center lines | 6" | 8" |
| Litewave | -- | -- | -- | 6" | 8" |
| Naish | High Pressure SUP | Low V | Knot Steering lines, Loop Center lines | 6" | 8.5" |
| North | Standard Hose End | Low V | Knot Steering lines, Loop Center lines | 6" | 7" |
| Ocean Rodeo | Standard Hose End | Low V | Knot Steering lines, Loop Center lines | 6" | 7.5" |
| Ozone | Boston - Fat Tip/Screw-In | Low V | Knot Steering lines, Loop Center lines | 6" | 8" |
| Reedin | Max Flow | Low V | Knot Steering lines, Loop Center lines | 6" | 8" |
| Slingshot | Built Into Hose *NXT High Pressure SUP |
Low V | Knot Steering lines, Loop Center lines | 6" | 6" |
How many kites do I really need in my quiver?
Most riders shoot for a three-kite quiver to cover light, mid, and high wind sessions. That gives you the flexibility to ride in just about any conditions. If you’re on a tighter budget, you can get by with two kites—just expect to sit out a few sessions at the extremes.
What’s the difference between big kites, mid-size kites, and small kites?
Big kites (13–17m) shine in light winds but feel slower in response. Mid-size kites (10–13m) are the "everyday drivers," great for most freeride conditions. Small kites (9m and under) are fast and powerful: ideal for strong winds, looping, and foiling, but trickier for beginners.
Should I go for an all-around freeride kite or a specialized surf/freestyle kite?
All-around kites are the best choice for most riders. They’re forgiving, versatile, and cover a wide wind range. If you already know you’ll spend most of your time in waves or throwing unhooked tricks, a surf kite or crossover freestyle kite will give you more performance where it matters.
Is it better to buy new or used kites when building my quiver?
Both have advantages. New kites give you full lifespan, warranty, and the latest materials. Used kites can save you a lot of money, but stick with gear less than five years old and always inspect the canopy, lines, and safety systems. A good middle ground is grabbing last year’s closeout model.