XS V5

Official Public Release: April 2024 / KW16

The XS breaks boundaries in Big Air allowing extreme boosters to smash their limits!

Performance FEATURES

Explosive lift and extra-long hangtime
Maximum loop speed with direct, controllable flight characteristics
Stable, even in the highest Big Air boosts
Massive grunt for the biggest jumps in any condition
Bombproof construction for ultra-durability

Sizes

07 / 08 / 09 / 10 / 12 / 14

Colors

Design Vision

The ultimate Big Air weapon
Created for the needs of demanding adrenalin junkies, the XS is the ultimate Big Air weapon that’s fast and precise and aims for the moon. Breaking boundaries for height and hangtime the XS has a direct feel for perfect timing, ready to take off and smash your limits.

Modified angle of attack
The XS is as grunty as it gets, delivering raw power to the most extreme radical moves. For V5 the maximum loop speed has been developed, achieved through a modified arc and angle of attack. This sophisticated delta hybrid design has a high aspect ratio that balances power with ease of handling, allowing adrenaline junkies of all levels to hit full send.

Highly efficient
Efficiency and hangtime are enhanced by a flattened arc, making the XS intuitive to steer and extremely responsive. The XS has the perfect sweep in the wingtips as well as the optimum canopy curve to achieve fantastic low-end performance. This assists progressing riders and aids upwind travel to get you back in the zone fast, even in less favourable conditions.

Bombproof construction
The light five-strut frame delivers stability in all situations and withstands the extreme forces in radical Big Air. Its explosive lift is met with bombproof construction as the load distribution offers enhanced stability and endurance, even over time.

New for V5
In addition to the modified angle of attack, the XS V5 has improved canopy tension for a cleaner profile, and new panel cuts in the canopy distribute force more efficiently. The bar pressure has been reduced and offers more balance, and a new 3D bridle deflector reduces bridle catch protecting the kite from inverting.

Who is it for?
A must-have kite for radical riders, the XS V5 is Big Air’s best friend. Celebrated by our Team Riders the world over, the XS has been put to the test by storm chasers and shown surprising versatility in handling freestyle and waves alike. For those that want to be catapulted with forward momentum for powerful megaloops or extended hangtime, the XS is the rocketship of choice.

Key changes

New panel cuts in the canopy distribute force more efficiently
New 3D bridle deflector
Modified arc and angle of attack for maximum loop speed
Reduced bar pressure and better bar balance
Improved canopy tension for a clean profile

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

Fast turn
Wingtip to pivot turner
Constant pulling turn

The XS has rapid turning characteristics producing sheer infinite power. It instantly reacts to steering impulses to allow for natural timing of jumps. Everything about the steering is fine-tuned for massive big airs.