Official Public Release: Mid June 2024
The WS will sync to your rhythm whether you’re swiftly turning in waves or seeking top performance for carefree sessions.
Performance FEATURES
- Open-C Hybrid performance kite for waves, freeriding and foiling
- Stable and stall-free for easy drift and carefree riding
- Precise and rapid for smooth tight turning
- Performs well in gusts across an enormous wind range
- Easy piloting and optimised for single-hand control
Sizes
05 / 06 / 07 / 08 / 09 / 10 / 12
Colors
Design Vision
Versatile wave performance
The WS is an agile favourite for wave addicts and freeriders alike. The Open-C hybrid three-strut design provides power right when you need it, whether you’ve dropped into a wave, or are about to try your next move. Watch it naturally drift, absorb gusts, and turn on a dime without the need for force.
Crossover performance
Enjoy boundless riding possibilities with the WS’ superfast turns and ease of handling. Catch waves with ease, enjoy a chilled freeride session, or even foil, 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. The WS is forgiving and easy to fly, even on the low end.
Agile with superfast turning
With exceptionally swift pivotal characteristics, your turns are fast and precise for smooth-flowing carves. Riders love the light, yet direct bar pressure and huge wind range that adds to its accessibility.
New for V8
A new reduced angle of attack makes the WS V8’s power easier to control, and the modified bridle positioning gives better bar balance and feel. Improved canopy tension offers a cleaner profile, and new panel cuts in the canopy distribute force more efficiently. A new 3D bridle deflector reduces bridle catch protecting the kite from inverting.
Who is it for?
Robust and stall-free, wave riders will love the swift turning and drift potential, and freeriders will love its plug-and-play versatility. The WS achieves outstanding performance across disciplines and is much loved for its carefree riding.
Key changes
- New panel cuts in the canopy distribute force more efficiently
- New 3D bridle deflector
- Reduced angle of attack for easier, more controllable power
- Bridle repositioning for better bar balance and feel
- Improved canopy tension for a clean profile
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
- 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
- Good power control
- Direct handling
- Stable downwind drift
- Gust absorber
| EWS2505031 | EWS2506031 | EWSPS2507031 | EWS2508031 | EWS2509031 | EWS2510031 | EWS2512031 |
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| 2.09 | 2.33 | 2.43 | 2.72 | 3.01 | 3.10 | 3.29 |
All weights without bag.
*Weight tolerance +/- 5%
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