Official Public Release: August / week 32
The WS will sync to your rhythm whether you’re swiftly turning in waves or seeking top performance for carefree sessions.
Performance FEATURES
- Hybrid wave performance - open-C kite for surf, freeride & foil
- Stall-free & stable - easy drift & carefree riding
- Smooth precision - rapid, tight & snappy turns
- Steady control - across a huge wind range even in gusts
- Easy piloting - optimised for single-hand control
Sizes
06 / 07 / 08 / 09 / 10
Colors
Design Vision
Versatile Wave Performance
The WS V9 brings agile performance to wave addicts and freeriders alike. Its Open-C hybrid design delivers power on demand, whether dropping into waves or nailing your next move. Expect natural drift, gust absorption, and smooth, snappy turns.
Crossover performance
Enjoy boundless riding possibilities with the WS’ superfast turns and ease of handling. Catch waves with ease, foil, or enjoy a chilled freeride session, the WS automatically switches to auto-pilot with light initiation.
Amazing drift capabilities
Nimble yet stable, the WS features specialised XT light fabric in the inflatable structures which adds to its light weight and drift capabilities. Even at the low end, the WS is forgiving and easy to fly.
Agile, superfast turns
Exceptionally swift pivotal characteristics of the WS deliver fast and precise turns. Enjoy light bar pressure with intuitive control for smooth-flowing carves across a huge wind range.
New for V9
The WS V9 features Teijin’s X6 ripstop material for lighter, stronger wingtips and trailing edge. Quicker turns and better forward momentum comes from a reduced leading-edge tip diameter and refined span, and the upgraded kite bag keeps it safe and accessible.
Who is it for?
Robust and stall-free, wave riders love its drift and agility, while freeriders will enjoy plug-and-play fun. The WS V9 delivers carefree performance across all styles.
Key changes
- New X6 ripstop used in trailing edge and wing tips for a efficient load transition and weight reduction
- X6 is a 6 x 6 ultra-high tenacity polyester yarn made by Teijin
- New kite bag with improved storage
- The span has been adjusted to angle of attack for better all-round performance and forward momentum
- Decreased leading edge tip diameter for quick turn initiation
Technical Details
UNHOOKED RIDING, SLACK AND POP, EXPLOSIVE POWER
HANGTIME, HOOKED RIDING, KITELOOPS, FAST TURNING
WINDRANGE, HANGTIME, CROSSOVER
STABILITY, EASY RELAUNCH, PREDICTABLE HANDLING
STABLE IN LIGHTWIND, BALANCED POWER
DRIFT, CONTROLLED POWER, FAST TURNING
- X4 is a Ripstop Fabric by Teijin exclusively developed for Eleveight
- Less stretch of the canopy in all directions
- Results in precise and responsive flight characteristics
- Extreme rip protection against peak loads, tears and punctures
- Less elastic fatigue
- Enhanced durability with less wear and tear
- 6 x 6 ultra-high tenacity polyester yarn
- Produced by Teijin, the leading supplier of sailcloth materials
- Less elastic fatigue and reduced elongation for maximum canopy tension
- Extreme rip protection against peak loads, tears and punctures
- X6 is featured on the trailing edge, wing tips and reinforcements
- XT LIGHT is used in leading edge and struts
- Light tenacity polyester yarn with a tighter woven process
- Direct flight performance
- Produced by Teijin, the leading supplier of sailcloth materials
- 20% lighter than traditional Dacron and other normal inflatable materials
- Up to 10% overall kite/wing weight reduction
- Best balance between stability and stiffness
- Extreme fast turn
- Pivot turner
- Direct drift turn
The WS adjusts to your surfing style. It turns rapidly on the spot generating a perfectly balanced amount of power, supporting you to throw massive spray without ever ripping you off your board.
- Open-C Hybrid Design
- 3 Strut Frame
- 5 point Bridle
- Medium AR
- Medium to low sweep
The 3-strut WS has an Open-C Hybrid design with a medium aspect ratio ideal for waves, freeriding and foiling. The outstanding bar feedback, light bar pressure, and responsiveness of the WS are due to the kite’s medium-to-low swept wingtips and 5-point bridle. You can fly complex manoeuvres without ever looking up.
- Good power control
- Direct handling
- Stable downwind drift
- Gust absorber
The WS has direct handling with outstanding bar feedback, light bar pressure, and is incredibly reactive. It absorbs gusts easily and gives a perfectly balanced amount of power with excellent downwind drift. As soon as you catch a wave, the kite switches to autopilot.
| EWS2506031 | EWSPS2507031 | EWS2508031 | EWS2509031 | EWS2510031 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | ||
| 2.12 | 2.31 | 2.48 | 2.69 | 2.83 |
All weights without bag.
*Weight tolerance +/- 5%
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