2019
The 2019 F-One Bandit XII is a lively all-round kite with improved bar feedback, speed and lift over the previous version. Reviews consistently describe it as stable, predictable and easy to relaunch, with strong freeride, wave, freestyle and foiling capability, although its speed requires accurate kite handling during jumps.
Strengths
- Versatile for freeride, waves and freestyle
- Stable and nearly automatic relaunch
- Fast, direct and precise handling
- Wide wind range and strong upwind ability
Weaknesses
- Its speed requires precise timing on landings
- Less specialized than a dedicated freestyle kite
- Can feel very lively for riders used to five-strut kites
Who for
It suits riders from motivated beginners to experts who want one versatile kite for freeride, waves, freestyle or foiling.
Sources
- IKSURFMAGF-ONE Kiteboarding Bandit Xll 7m 20192019
- Kiteworld MagazineF-ONE BANDIT 9M, Test Team Notes2019-01
- SeabreezeF-One Bandit 2019 Reviews2018-08-16
- Atlantic KiteF-ONE Bandit XII 2019, Test / Review2019-08-01
- Tabularasa Surf ShopFone Bandit XII 20192019-08-06
- BuscoKiteReview nueva F-ONE BANDIT XII 20192018-11-07
