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Kiteboarding Kites

Core Pace Pro Kite Core Pace Pro Big Air kite
from $3,074.95
from $3,074.95
Core Pace Pro Big Air | | Kiteloop | Freestyle  Includes: comfortable backpack, manual and a repair kit.   Sizes: 5m | 6m  | 7m | 8m | 9m | 10m | 12m Please note that the Pace Pro may only be flow...
32% Off
Black Core Section 3 Kite Core Section 3 Kiteboarding Kite
from $999.00
from $999.00
$1,459.95
Includes: Kite & Kite Bag, Manual, Line Extensions, and Patch Kit. Core Section 3 Kite If you are looking for effortless surfing and the right amount of pull, the new Section 3 will get you upw...
Core XLite 2 Kite Core XLite 2 Kiteboarding Kite
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from $1,719.95
from $1,719.95
Includes: Kite, Kite Bag, and repair kit.  Core XLite 2 Kite The Specialized Series XLITE 2 is a one-strut foil kite that's tuned to perfection. By fusing the power of Core's Nexus allrounder and ...
Core XR8 Kiteboarding Kite Black Core XR8 Kiteboarding Kite White
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from $1,999.95
from $1,999.95
Includes: kite, kite backpack, manual, and repair kit. The Core  XR8 THE ULTIMATE HIGHSUPREME MATERIALS FOR UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE. With its ultra-stiff 5-strut frame in a Delta bow shape, thi...
20% Off
Core XR Pro Kiteboarding Kite Core XR Pro Kiteboarding Kite Bag
from $2,359.96
from $2,359.96
$2,949.95
Includes: kite, kite backpack, manual, and repair kit. The Core  XR Pro Ultra High Performance Freeride - Big Air | Freestyle | Kiteloop PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF WHAT'S POSSIBLEWITH THE HIGHEST...
20% Off
2023/2024 Duotone Evo D/LAB Kiteboarding Kite- Leading Edge Side Left View 2023/2024 Duotone Evo D/LAB Kiteboarding Kite- Leading Edge Top Side Left View
from $1,992.00
from $1,992.00
$2,490.00
Experience unparalleled freeride kitesurfing with the revolutionary Evo D/LAB. This cutting-edge kite delivers unmatched performance across a broad spectrum of conditions, boasting extraordinary lo...
20% Off
Green Hat Kiteboarding-2024 Duotone 10m Evo SLS Blue/Mint Color-Leading Edge Left View Green Hat Kiteboarding-2024 Duotone 10m Evo SLS Coral/Blue Color-Leading Edge Left View
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from $1,468.80
from $1,468.80
$1,836.00
Includes: Kite & Kite Bag 2024 Duotone Evo SLS FREERIDE / FREESTYLE / WAVE Introducing the 2024 Evo SLS, a game-changer in high-performance versatility. Featuring an enhanced Penta TX leading-...
2023 Duotone Juice D/LAB Kiteboarding Kite 2023 Duotone Juice D/LAB Kiteboarding Kite Characteristics
from $3,290.00
from $3,290.00
The Juice D/LAB took the world by storm last year, the lmost advanced freeride kite on the market. Unrivalled in light wind performance, it enables riders to experience insane feelings in the softe...

Kitesurfing Kites | Inflatable / Foil

Kiteboarding kites can be broadly categorized into two main types: inflatable and foil kites. Each type has its own characteristics and subtypes, catering to different riding styles and conditions.

Inflatable Kites

Inflatable kites, dominate the kiteboarding scene particularly in water sports, are distinguished by their inflatable tubes along the leading edge and struts that provide essential structure and buoyancy. Among these, three main designs have emerged over time: C-kites, the original design characterized by their C-shaped profile and square wingtips, excel in freestyle and wakestyle riding with their high power and stability when unhooked, though they're typically too aggressive for beginners; Bow kites, introduced in the mid-2000s, feature an innovative bridle-pulley system that enables easy depowering and relaunching, making them popular among racers and speed enthusiasts due to their exceptional upwind performance and adaptability in varying wind conditions; and Delta or Hybrid kites, which represent a hybrid approach combining elements of both C and bow kites, featuring a D-shaped profile and compact design that offers easy relaunching capabilities and versatility across different wind conditions, making them particularly suitable for beginners, freeriders, big air enthusiasts, and wave riders thanks to their forgiving nature and gradual turning abilities.

Foil Kites

Foil kites, available in both open-cell and closed-cell designs, represent a distinct category of kiteboarding equipment that differs from traditional inflatable kites. Open-cell kites, characterized by their freely flowing air intakes, excel in light winds and are primarily used for land-based activities and snow kiting, though they aren't ideal for water use. In contrast, closed-cell kites feature valves that trap air inside, making them better suited for water activities, particularly light wind kitesurfing and hydrofoil racing, while offering superior upwind performance and water relaunch capabilities compared to their open-cell counterparts.

Not sure which is best for you? Green Hat is working on a Blog about Foil Kites VS inflatable kites.