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Code NXT V1

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The original of Slingshot's new-school big-air kites, on an Aluula airframe — fast, precise looping and explosive vertical lift. Jeremy Burlando won the 2024 GKA title on it, and it is still sold alongside the V2 at a lower price.

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Riding style

How well it suits each style of riding.

Freeride

Progression

Wave

Foil

Freestyle

Big Air

N/A

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

N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Size	7 m²	8 m²	9 m²	10 m²	12 m²	14 m²
MSRP	2,599 EUR	2,699 EUR	2,799 EUR	2,899 EUR	3,099 EUR	3,299 EUR
Wind range	25–42 kt	23–40 kt	20–38 kt	15–36 kt	13–31 kt	10–27 kt
Weight	2,380 g	2,530 g	2,720 g	2,880 g	3,200 g	3,500 g

Compatible bars: N/A
Colours: Black/Yellow
Technology: Aluula leading edgeAluula strutsRipstop canopyOne-pump inflationHigh-pressure inflation valve
Spec source: slingshotsports.com

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Slingshot's own rating

The figures Slingshot 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.