For 2017 it’s the 10th edition of the legendary Bandit. It’s the most popular, most versatile and best seller kite on the market. Comes in patented Delta C-shape construction with 3 strut. It combines best features from traditional C-shape and Delta. Provides very wide wind range, strong depower, easy handling, stability in the air and at the same time it’s very predictable. Handles gusts easily. Bandit is recommended kite for everyone - from beginner to advanced, experienced rider. Light bar pressure, effortless and fast relaunch, smooth power delivery and quick turning makes it easy to feel for anyone.

Features big depower range, great upwind performance and outstanding stability in any given conditions, also when overpowered. Bandit provides great hangtime, big pull up for high jumps and big air tricks. It Kiteloops very fast and comes back to zenith quickly to provide soft landings. It also makes it wave machine as it additionally drifts great and gives fast power delivery on demand. Stability allows you to focus more on surfing waves not on kite’s position. Bandit can perform in freestyle as well. It gives lots of pop and big slack on the lines to perform tricks on full power. Works with 4-line bar and features one pump system to get you on the water in no time.

Features

• Extremely versatile
• Easy and fast relaunch
• Light bar pressure
• Predictable in the air
• Reinforced construction
• Delta C-shape
• Super stable in gusts
• Gives amazing pop and slack on the lines for freestyle
• Direct bar feel
• Amazing wind range

Set includes

• F-One Bandit kite 2017
• Backpack
• Repair kit
• User’s manual
• 1 year producer’s warranty

Technologies

AUTO RELAUNCH
Once the kite is sitting with the leading edge flat on the water, its C-shape associated with the Delta Pivot allows the kite to automatically roll over onto one wing tip. The kite will then glide towards the edge of the window, ready for quick and easy water re-launch.

CANOPY REINFORCEMENTS
Dacron reinforcements added on the front part of the kite profile strengthen this critical area and reinforce this high friction zone.

DELTA C-SHAPE
Delta C-Shape technology design offers unmatched stability and steering response when fully de-powered, with the possibility of connecting the front lines higher on the leading edge of the kite. Delta C-Shape is a patented design used by F-ONE on all kites for the past 8 years. It gives the possibility to fit more canopy area in the middle sections to create more projected area while the C Shape makes sure the kite remains responsive and fluid.

FORCE FRAME
Kites with extended de-power ranges sustain more pressure across the canopy as they experience an increased frequency of use over a wider wind range. Consequently F-ONE has developed a completely new structure for the Bandit, offering optimized durability with no additional weight gain. The Force Frame is a solid dacron structure consisting of the leading edge, the trailing edge and the struts.

FUSION STRUT
The struts are fused with the canopy all the way along the canopy profile where they are integrated into the Force Frame. This increases the rigidity of the Force Frame and reduces drag by creating a clean and well balanced structure.

KITE TUNING
Three different positions for back lines
-Front - more bar pressure, slower turning of the kite
-Back - lighter bar pressure, faster turning of the kite

ONE PUMP COLLAR VALVE
It’s easier to remove and to put back and is more practical during bladder replacement.

TECHNOFORCE
TECHNOFORCE™ of TEIJIN is a high density Polyester fabric with a tear stopping structure using thin and high tension yarn.

TRAILING EDGE
The internal outline of the trailing edge panels is no more linear but with a series of arches. In the center, dacron has been replaced by double layer of canopy fabric which improves spreading the tensions, maintaining profile and brings new gains in stability and performance.

VERTICAL CUT STRUTS
The Bandit struts are designed with a vertical cut in order to optimize the strength/diameter ratio.