FS V8

Official Public Release: March 2025 / Week 13

The FS is the ultimate weapon for radical airs and high-performance freestyle.

Performance FEATURES

Freestyle-focused – built for radical airs & tricks
Explosive lift – direct control, vertical pop
Optimum line slack – perfect for unhooking
Stable & smooth – efficient upwind power
High-performance build – engineered for action

*Color 122 is only available as 14m

Sizes

08 / 09 / 10 / 12 / 14

Colors

Design Vision

Advanced freestyle action

Designed for hardcore freestyle, the FS V8 delivers power and precision. Boasting explosive radical performance, the FS V8 gives you the lift, slack, and stability needed to perform at the highest level.

Refined open-C 5 strut design

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. Designed for unmatched control and explosive pop, the FS V8 balances direct feedback with rock-solid stability.

Optimum bar feedback

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 smooth yet direct bar feedback putting the rider in control.

Explosive Lift

The FS V8’s explosive controlled lift has rock-solid stability. Optimised canopy panels distribute force, making loops smoother and effortless. Now even lighter, featuring XT light in larger sizes, V8 is more agile, responsive, and ready to send it!

New for V8

The FS V8 gets a fresh new look with bold graphics, a redesigned backpack for easier transport, and an upgraded push-lock valve for effortless inflation and deflation. Every detail is refined for maximum performance and convenience, so you can focus on pushing your limits.

Who is it for?

The FS is the most progressive kite design for advanced freestyle action and the weapon of choice for former World Champion Arthur Guillebert. If you’re looking to match your own raw power, the FS V8 is the kite to tear down the limits!

Key changes

XT light fabric for size 14m reduces weight in the inflatable structure by 15%
Triple closing seam
New panel cuts in the canopy distribute force more efficiently
Smaller LE bridle deflectors
New graphic design
New backpack
New push lock valve for easy inflation and deflation

Technical Details

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

High velocity turn
Wingtip turner
Powerful turn

The turning characteristics of the FS are optimised for radical boosts as it instantly reacts to steering impulses. The kite generates grunty power as you turn with staggering forward momentum when kite looping.

Open C Design
5 Strut Frame
5 point Bridle
High AR
Medium to low sweep

The medium to low wingtip sweep of the FS enhances the radical power of the kite. Thanks to the open-C shape the FS has vertical lift, and the 5-strut high aspect ratio allows it to travel upwind readily. The 5-point bridle provides the optimum bar feedback to give continuous direct control.

Explosive power
Vertical lift
Good upwind performance
Efficient high lift / drag ratio

Engineered for powerful action, the FS is explosive in achieving dynamic height. The kite has high performance throughout the whole wind range thanks to its superior aerodynamics.

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