F-One Bandit XVI 2023

The legend, redefined.

Experience the absolute refinement of this latest edition of the BANDIT to always offer its legendary precision feel and increase overall comfort. With extensive work on smoothing the entire profile, the BANDIT XVI offers sharper performance and more stability and efficiency than ever before.

The BANDIT is even more stable in the air, no matter what the wind does. From freeride to kite foiling, big air or strapless, this kite can do it all and do it amazingly well. Its fantastic control and support allow you to ride at your highest level at all times, as it always converts gusts into forward pull.

For this 16th edition, the R&D team has worked hard to make the entire profile amazingly slim and to implement original offset seams on both the leading and trailing edges. This interrupts the tension line of the seam, resulting in the entire profile of the canopy being leveled when the kite is fully inflated. We have also maintained the tension alignment of the fabric.

On the back of the profile, we have reduced the over-tensioning thanks to the staggered seams. The two vertical panels have been replaced by a single one, and for sizes 9m² and smaller we have developed a new TECHNOFORCE 66 panel. It is stronger and more resistant to stretching to allow better control of the profile in smaller sizes and stronger winds.

For sizes 10m² and larger, we have retained the TECHNOFORCE 52 to ensure lightness, as well as the two layers of the TECHNOFORCE 52 canopy with staggered seams at the trailing edge.

All this leads to more efficiency. Overall, this perfectly consistent canopy profile brings a greater sense of stability without feeling any interference or bar movement, leading to incredible top end performance.

The strut reinforcements are now also super slim thanks to the Kevlar strip on top. This improves the control and maneuverability of the kite, reduces aerodynamic disturbances and reduces the overall weight of the kite once it is wet.

Our original 5-point bridle and two pulleys ensure that the bow remains stable even in overpowered conditions.

The new, CNC-moulded, anodized aluminium pulleys with low friction are super light and increase the reactivity of the kite. They also increase the abrasion resistance of the bridle and its overall durability.

Thanks to the legendary Delta C-Shape, the only kite design still patented, this kite offers unparalleled bar feel, best relaunching behavior and exceptional stability.

The impressive instant steering response offers precise flying with the best balance between easy input and feedback impulses from the kite. The result is a very linear feel without stalling.

Flying upwind is easier and more comfortable than ever before. This kite will get you back upwind after trying new tricks and jumps!

The BANDIT has been the most popular kite for 16 years and continues to impress.

Features

Smooth profile and controlled deformations for incredible efficiency
Impressive stability in all conditions
Absolute control at all times
Amazing responsiveness for epic experiences
Precise flying with excellent range
Effortless upwind performance