- Increased wind window for a constant forward pull.
- Legendary low end Bandit wind range.
- New oustanding high end control.
- Excellent stability over the entire range.
- Shorter bar clearance for fullpower/ depower.
- Smooth bar traction while unhooked.
- Increased Upwind and Speed Performance.
- Maximum Depower with a shorter depower rope.
- Lighter bar feeling and direct feeling.
The all new F-One Bandit 4 (V) is a totally new designed kite
offering better performance and safety than ever before yet performs at
all levels no matter what your skill level.
RANGE
To further increase its range, we needed both a kite that you could
easily power up in the low end and a kite that was even more forgiving
in strong and gusty conditions.
Lightness
In order to improve its performance when under
powered, and add to the ease of use at the bottom end its lightness was
a priority.
Handling
To immediately position the kite where you want it,
to precisely manage its rotation during a kiteloop,
and to have the most responsive kite in larger sizes,its maneuverability
is crucial. This is why we have focused our attention on this particular
aspect.
Freeriders
In all conditions you can enjoy all the benefits of the Delta and its
natural
relaunch ability, you will particularly appreciate its immediately
available
power and its comfort and control. The versatility of the kite is
unique
and allows everyone to excel in all disciplines. All our pro team
riders,
from the snow to wave riding, to the hard core PKRA and speed guys,
everybody strictly uses production Bandit. Also used by some schools,
the Bandit can follow your progression from your first day all the way
to the pinnacle of your performance.
Freestyleurs
You will particularly appreciate its intuitive steering, better
handling
and lightness. During a jump, the timing is easy to find, with fine
and constant control, it goes up to the zenith quickly and with
all its aerodynamic performance its lift is also greatly improved.
You always know where the kite is making it easy to make
corrections.
Freestyleurs newschool
You will precisely position the kite at the height that suits each of
your moves. Unhooked,
its lightness and fine control reduces the sideways drag allowing
better control of the trajectory
during the jump and delivering smooth power and constant pull
throughout. Our goal was
to achieve the perfect balance between the qualities of the C-Shapes
and those of modern wings.
The results exceeded our expectations. In the hands of our best
freestylers, with the kite low
we were amazed by the tweaked moves they were pulling, both in terms
of commitment,
amplitude and height.
Thanks to these qualities, you can commit to a kiteloop earlier than
before on the way up.
The Kiteloop is one of the areas where the improvement was the most
impressive. The qualities
of the profile, its handling and responsiveness allow a great gain in
control, and being able
to quickly get the kite to the zenith allows for smooth reception
regardless of the commitment.
Finally, for all the old school moves, the gain in lift will give you
some valuable time to complete
all your moves.
Waveriders
In onshore conditions, light weight, maneuverability and depower
capabilities
are the B5’s main assets. We gave particular attention to maintain
the maneuverability even when depowered, which is so important
in onshore surf conditions. Its power in the low end allows the use
of a smaller kite. In offshore winds, control, finesse and ability to
depower
reduces the pressure on the board, allowing for a looser feeling with
the board much lighter under your feet. With the B5 your board rides
freer and is more reactive. Strapless, the progressive control of the
power
makes it easier to maintain your balance or to quickly reduce its
traction,
which is so important during the surfing phase. The new B5 ensures
all transitions and airs are smoothly controlled.>