The right kite depends on your style (freeride, wave, freestyle), your level, your weight and your spot's wind range.

What size?

By weight and wind. Reference for 75–85 kg:

• Light wind (12–18 knots): 10 – 12 m²
• Medium wind (18–25 knots): 8 – 9 m²
• Strong wind (25+ knots): 6 – 7 m²

Most riders own 2 to 3 sizes (e.g. 8 / 12 m²) to cover their spot year-round.

The F-ONE range

• BANDIT: the icon — all-around freeride, wave and big air. The Swiss-army knife, ideal for most riders.
• BANDIT S: the wave / strapless specialist — fast pivot and perfect drift.
• BREEZE: light wind and foil — very light single-strut, takes off in almost nothing.
• DIABLO: freestyle / wakestyle — powerful, clean pop.
• WTF?!: hardcore freestyle for the top level.

Beginner: where to start?

A BANDIT in the right size covers everything and forgives mistakes — the safe choice to learn. Pair it with a suitable bar and ideally a few lessons.

Elevate Surf buying guide — based on the F-ONE range.