Nathan SKS said..
Super stoked on the new bandits!
I'm a fan of f-one and also ride and sell the products. Kitesurfonline

Whats to like Ike about the new bandit?

Aside from the new reactor inflation system which is super fast and quick as to pump up your kite without breaking your back, the removal of wingtip Batons and the awesome new colours here is a couple of things I noticed when I jumped on one 4 weeks ago!!!!

1. Super smooth, comfortable and responsive kite this is accompanied with the new bar Linxbar. I know right everyone claims this but the new Bandit has nailed it! Hands down...

2. Rides comfortable and has speed in turning from the get go. This has a lot to with the delta c shape design and new bar I'm riding the 45cm-52cm bar and in a 10m this is perfect! Also using same bar for the 8m Bandit 11

The famous delta c shape grunt and low end power is there also so good, especially if for the freestyle or freeride boosters out there! Go big and rip it up...

3. The kite is lighter and faster and responds to power strokes without pulling you off the board. The new linxbar has an ideal bar pressure, smooth and super responsive! The bar feel is not jerky or unpredictable.
Sheeting out or in is smooth and comfortable.

This is excellent for strapless riding and for foiling....the upwind ability is also great, so if you're into long tacks to stay on your local wave break this is an amazing plus and won't bust your arms or back doing so...

enjoy the ride ride and get on a new bandit....
yew
Nathan

straddiepaul said..
where's jack? need demo day seq asap, wtf, splice landed yet best freestyle stoke ever

straddiepaul said..
wtf lol.. as good a name as epic fat lady and best bfk.., wtf bad wtf good

Nathan SKS said..
New board, Mitu Pro Carbon 5'8 by
F-One
Ok I've been riding Firewire boards for the last 5 years :) loved em first the vanguard, than the Vader and Evo! Great boards.
Unfortunately they (firewire) aren't bringing the kiteboard range into oz anymore. I was spewing!!!!

so I decided to jump on a new board from F-One this season, the board I bought is the 5'8 Mitu carbon pro.
See pics below :)

its a actually nice board a little less volume than what I was used to being around 90kg I was riding about 25 litres.
The Mitu carbon pro 5'8 is 21 litres, and rips around in solid waves and beach breaks. Love the camel deck and super light weight of this model.
It doesn't have straps or inserts so it's strapless all the way!
Looking at getting the 5'3 splice soon :) will keep you all posted!

Nate

fanfare said..
I also had an f one bandit the long bridal lines rapped around the wing tip and the center line as well causeing the kite to death loop even while safety was pulled this dragged me over a rock shelf i now have barely any movement in my left shoulder.

Thanks f one

fanfare said..
No other kites have shorter bridal lines. This is unique to f ones long bridals and wing tip shape

Livit said..




Plenty kites have long bridles, certainly not unique to F-one. The gear has also evolved a lot. I mean would you seriously compare a Bandit one with a Bandit 11?

You had a bad experience, doesn't mean the gear is no good. Plenty of people happy with them out there (including myself).

fanfare said..
No other kites have shorter bridal lines. This is unique to f ones long bridals and wing tip shape

fanfare said..






look at the above picture of the blue f one kite see that bridal line see how its dangleing waaaay passed the wing tip

quit being wingnuts and learn to design a kite

Fly on da wall said..
Besides the seller's and sponsored riders of the kites giving their opinions of these kites with the deadliest history of any kites, every other opinion gets deleted or moderated. Google their history and judge for yourself.
I have used 1 and honestly didn't enjoy it for various reasons and it's hard to compare it to what I am used to riding.

This has been done to death.. F 0nes

RAL INN said..
I have a Fone bandit and it works great.

Nathan SKS said..





That's an expensive boat cover mate :) lol I guess if that works for ya great :) is that a bandit dos? (2) came out in the year 2008 I think off memory, for a kite that's 10 years old it looks like the kites still in good nick! Ha

omg said..
back on topic, how's the lowend of the new Bandit 12m - specifically that size, for strapless freestyle, please?

Thanks!