Bandit Tec Kite

Performance & Feel

The Bandit now sits at the middle to top of F-One's kites as the all-rounder that doesn't chase one discipline but does all of them well. Great for twintip freeriding/jumping/tricks and at home when, you're on a surfboard or foiling. If, however, you want a big air machine then go for the F-One Trigger V2 TEC.

The new CODE-TEC fabric is the headline change on the leading edge and struts. It's lighter and stiffer than the material in previous models which sharpens steering and keeps the kites shape under load which is especially noticeable through kiteloops. The canopy has also received some design changes all of which makes the kite fly faster and turn faster. A one-pump system gets you inflated and on the water faster.

The Delta Hybrid C-Shape platform is what gives the Bandit its steering response even fully depowered, with the option to connect the front lines higher on the leading edge for extra depower when you want it. On the water that translates to a lighter bar pressure. In strong winds the kite sits more forward at the edge of the wind window which males for easy upwind tracking. Sheet in and boost to get a powerful and vertical lift. Kiteloops come round responsively and landings stay smooth.

It's forgiving enough to bring on your first proper sessions and specific enough in its feedback to keep rewarding you as you progress, which is exactly what you want from a kite built to do everything.

Key Features

• CODE-TEC fabric: low-stretch, high tear-strength material on the leading edge and struts for a stiffer, lighter platform that holds its shape under load
• TECHNOFORCE canopy: lightweight main panel paired with a tougher, elongation-resistant panel on the trailing edge to keep the profile locked in
• Kevlar-reinforced struts: lighter than before without giving up strength
• Delta C-Shape platform: giving steering response even fully depowered, with the option to connect front lines higher on the leading edge for extra depower
• One-pump system: faster inflation and easier deflation to get you on the water sooner