Official Public Release: September 2023 / 14/09/23
The FS is the ultimate weapon of choice for high-performance freestyle and big air action.
Performance FEATURES
- Tailored specifically for radical freestyle and big air manoeuvres
- Direct control and explosive vertical lift
- Efficient upwind performance and exceptional stability
- Optimum line slack for advanced freestyle tricks
- Engineered for high-performance powerful action
*Color 122 is only available as 14m
Sizes
08 / 09 / 10 / 12 / 14
Colors
*Color 122 is only available as 14m
Design Vision
Boasting explosive radical performance, Version 7 of the FS is the most progressive kite design for advanced freestyle action. Characterised by dynamic vertical lift, you can boost higher, loop harder, and pop aggressively while remaining in control.
Tailored to the needs of professional riders, the FS’ open-C 5 strut design has all the traits of a genuine C-kite for advanced action. Selected as the weapon of choice by former World Champion Arthur Guillebert, the FS maintains accessible performance even to those climbing the ranks.
While remaining incredibly stable and efficient, the FS has a wide angle of attack and comes into play when looping the kite or popping out of the water. Pulley-free bridles achieve direct turning impulses and the optimum bar feedback puts the rider in control of the smooth constant power development.
The explosive lift is protected by its stable durability under any load, with new panel cuts in the canopy to distribute force more efficiently and make looping even more accessible and fun! The weight is optimised across all sizes and V7 features new XT light fabric in the 14m, reducing the weight of the inflatable structure by 15%.
The FS is agile and dynamic, yet the thin LE tips and improved deflectors also protect from the risk of bridle wrap. Riders now have even better control when handle passing or performing advanced freestyle moves.
If you’re looking to match your own raw power, the FS is the kite of choice to tear down the limits!
Key changes
- XT light fabric for size 14m reduces weight in the inflatable structure by 15%
- New panel cuts in the canopy distribute force more efficiently
- Smaller LE bridle deflectors
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
- High-tenacity polyester yarn
- Produced by Teijin, the leading supplier of sailcloth materials
- High tear resistance with extremely durable woven structure
- Forgiving and intuitive flight performance
- Teijin final resin coated with high UV filter
- Used in leading edge and struts
- Best price to performance ratio
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
- High velocity turn
- Wingtip turner
- Powerful turn
The turning characteristics of the FS are optimized for radical boosts as it instantly reacts to steering impulses. During turns, the kite generates grunty power, and you will experience staggering forward momentum in kite loops. The FS is perfect for sending massive mega loops.
- High AR
- Good upwind performance
- Efficient high lift / drag ratio
The 5-Strut high aspect ratio enables the FS to travel upwind readily. It is highly performant throughout the whole wind range thanks to its superior aerodynamics.
- Medium to low sweep
- Explosive power
- Vertical lift
The low wingtip sweep of the FS enhances the radical power of the kite. Thanks to the open C-Design, the kite has a vertical lift while always providing direct control.
EFS2408011 | EFS2409011 | EFS2410011 | EFS2412011 | EFS2414011 |
8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
2.96 | 3.15 | 3.34 | 3.73 | 3.97 |
All weights without bag.
*Weight tolerance +/- 5%
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