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Bandit Brainchild

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The eighteenth Bandit and F-One's do-anything kite: predictable in any condition, with light, precise handling and quick, linear depower. The Brainchild build is the light one, its leading edge welded rather than stitched.

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Riding style

How well it suits each style of riding.

Freeride

Progression

Wave

Foil

Freestyle

Big Air

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Performance scores

What it's actually like to ride.

Low-end power

Drift

Upwind ability

Relaunch

Boost

Hangtime

Kiteloops

Turning speed

Durability

Bar pressure

Bar feedback

Depower range

High-end control

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Size	6 m²	7 m²	8 m²	9 m²	10 m²	11 m²	12 m²	14 m²
MSRP	1,830 EUR	1,990 EUR	2,090 EUR	2,190 EUR	2,290 EUR	2,390 EUR	2,490 EUR	2,740 EUR
Wind range	25–40 kt	23–40 kt	20–35 kt	15–30 kt	12–26 kt	11–24 kt	10–22 kt	8–20 kt
Weight	1,980 g	2,140 g	2,310 g	2,470 g	2,670 g	2,790 g	2,920 g	3,260 g

Compatible bars: F-One Atom
Colours: Red
Technology: Undyed canopy clothOne-pump inflationFlushed pump valvePulley bridleWelded leading-edge seams
Spec source: f-one.world

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F-One's own rating

The figures F-One publish for this kite, extracted from their own website. A starting point rather than a verdict — every rider who reviews this kite scores the same categories, and the shape above moves as they do.

Riding style

Freeride

Progression

Wave

Foil

Freestyle

Big Air

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