F-One Bandit Brainchild Kite

The F-One Bandit Brainchild brings a fresh evolution to F-One’s best-known kite while keeping the DNA riders love. Designed by Ralf Grösel with the latest Brainchild technologies, it is intuitive and predictable, with excellent control and versatility in every session and every discipline.

A new hybrid bridle gives more control, precise handling and a more direct connection, with a crisp bar feel and consistent steering pressure across the whole wind range. Lighter Brainchild fabrics make it more responsive without losing the feel that made the Bandit a legend.

What’s new

• Hybrid bridle – fixed front pigtails and a floating pulley at the tip for structural stiffness and ultra-precise handling
• Highest aspect ratio on a Bandit – smoother, more responsive turns and more efficient depower
• Linear, accessible depower – quicker and more precise positioning in the window
• Extremely light – state-of-the-art Brainchild materials

Who it’s for

Anyone wanting one kite that does everything – freeride, freestyle, waves, foil and jumping – from progressing riders to experts.

F-One performance ratings

• Turning radius: 100%
• Upwind, relaunch, drift and depowered handling: 90%
• Sheet and go and hangtime: 80%
• Unhooked pop: 70%

Sizes and wind range

Wind ranges are F-One’s figures and depend on rider weight, board and skill. Kite only – bar and lines are sold separately. 7–11m use a 45cm bar, 12–14m a 52cm bar.