Reedin HyperModel Kite Review: Fast Loops and Big Air Performance

The HyperModel was developed in collaboration between Reedin and Brainchild. Ralf Groesel, Damien Girardin, and Kevin Langeree all contributed to its design with their combined years of experience. The goal was to create a kite that delivered more of everything you want in big air: higher lift, longer hangtime, faster loops, and better bar feedback. So how does the result stack up to the wishlist?

What Is the Reedin HyperModel?

If you're familiar with kites produced in the Brainchild facility, then you know they benefit from ProWeld and digital printing technologies. ProWeld allows for thinner, stiffer leading edges, which not only reduces drag but also minimizes the amount of heavy bladder material inside.

The digital printing lets kites look cool, and the blue and red HyperModel does stand out on the water, but it also uses less dye. Together, these processes make Brainchild kites lighter and faster.

Another interesting thing about the Reedin HyperModel is that it's currently the only kite produced at Brainchild designed to be ridden with a low-V bar. Once you get it in the air, you'll immediately notice the light bar pressure paired with strong pull. One thing that surprised us was the slight lack of depower. This kite pulls hard, even when you sheet the bar out. We felt seriously powered, even in 25–30 knots on the 8m.

Jumping Performance: Explosive Lift with a Learning Curve

In terms of jumping, we were pretty surprised by how the HyperModel performs. It delivers explosive vertical lift and has a ton of jumping potential. That said, it's a super fast kite, and you'll need solid technique to really take advantage of it.

If everything lines up, you're going to get massive height. The tradeoff is that you'll need to be a proficient rider to land softly. Because the kite is so fast, it's harder to generate lift through multiple heli-loops on the way down.

Kitelooping: Fast, Direct, and Confidence-Inspiring

Looping is where this kite really shines. It's incredibly fast with a very direct bar feel. The light bar pressure combined with its speed makes it an excellent choice for riders looking to progress their loops.

There's very little yank, which builds confidence when going for overpowered loops. The downside is a lack of strong second lift, so you'll need to work a bit harder to ensure soft landings after big loops.

Ease of Use and Rider Skill Level

The Reedin HyperModel is definitely a high-performance big air machine. It's fast and direct, making it ideal for riders focused on looping and progression.

That same speed, however, can make it more challenging to generate height and control landings. One major upside is its stability. The kite sits slightly deeper in the window, making it more stable than many other big air kites.

On the downside, depower is limited. As the wind picks up, you'll stay heavily powered, and it's difficult to fully dump power even when sheeting out.

Final Verdict: Who Is the Reedin HyperModel For?

Overall, we're super stoked on the HyperModel. It's a fast, playful, and very stable kite that's built for big air progression.

We'd definitely recommend it to riders looking to push their limits, especially those focused on kiteloops. If you're after light bar pressure and ultra-fast turning speed, this kite is worth a look.

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