Bandit Brainchild Kite
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Everywhere, anytime, in every condition.
The BANDIT Limited Edition by Brainchild delivers unprecedented sensations, with a lighter, more responsive kite and impressive bar feedback. With its revolutionary design and concepts, this kite embodies a perfect fusion of technological innovation and passion, opening the way to new performances on the water while keeping its legendary DNA.
FULL DESCRIPTION
From the very first tests of Brainchild-produced kites, we discovered a new potential for reactivity and in-flight performance, prompting us to consider a new version of our famous BANDIT. After studying and adapting our designs to this innovative technology, the BANDIT has evolved considerably, offering a whole new range of sensations.
The high end of the BANDIT Limited Edition by Brainchild benefits from a significant improvement in comfort and control. An innovative feature of this kite is, when sheeted out, its unique ability to move towards the edge of the window, significantly reducing the amount of traction felt.
The difference is clearly perceptible when riding upwind in strong winds, with a noticeable reduction in the traction exerted on the back and legs. In the low end, the kite is optimally positioned in the window, offering stable, constant traction and a better upwind angle.
This configuration also works wonders when sending the kite back to 12 for a jump. This BANDIT’s ability to climb high and to offer a floaty hangtime, combined with its exceptional handling and turning quality, make it an ideal kite for kite loops. Finally, the bar feel is lighter and more precise throughout the entire wind range.
Brainchild Productions is a new kite manufacturing facility in Northern Macedonia in Southeastern Europe, headed by Ralf Grösel. It is distinguished by its adoption of innovative assembly technologies and an unprecedented commitment to sustainability, offering an environmental record unmatched in the kiteboarding world.
Brainchild uses new, state-of-the-art, extra-light materials as well as innovative techniques like PROWELD, where all the segments of the leading edge are welded together rather than stitched, which leads to an overall increased stiffness of the kite and even further weight reduction. Moreover, the kites are now digitally printed instead of using typical screen-printing processes. The freedom offered by this printing process allows us to explore new and unique graphics and colors.
Even lighter, more responsive and more powerful, the BANDIT Limited Edition by Brainchild makes every session more dynamic and enjoyable, everywhere, any time, in every condition.
KEY FEATURES
The perfect combination of our legendary BANDIT and the revolutionary Brainchild technologies
Lightweight, ultra-responsive and stable kite in all conditions
Absolute control and reduced traction in strong winds
Impressive upwind performance in the low end
Precise and light bar feel
Floaty hangtime and exceptional handling for kite loops
TECHNOLOGY
BRAINCHILD
Brainchild uses innovative, high-tech and extra light materials on both the inflatable structure and canopy of the kites. Strength and lightness are guaranteed for incredible flight performances.
The TRIGGER Brainchild notably benefits from the latest recycled canopy material development available on the market. The materials used on this kite are 48% recycled, undyed and unbleached to be as eco-friendly as possible.
BRAINCHILD VALVE
The broad, eco-friendly single-point inflation system guarantees optimal airflow and quick inflation.
DIGITAL PRINTING WITH ECOINK
BRAINCHILD Production has developed a unique process to print materials digitally, only using Eco Solvent Ink. Printing uses four times less water compared to dyed cloths. Moreover, only white fabrics are used for the canopy, which means there is no wastage of dyed material offcuts or the issue of any material colour shortage. This unique process makes resource planning much easier as well.
PROWELD
PROWELD is a unique and revolutionary process technology that Ralf Grösel has patented and developed himself
With PROWELD, segments are ultrasonically welded together seamlessly at one point and then glued on the back to increase the structural rigidity of the joint.
With all the segments of the leading edge welded rather than stitched, it creates a stiffer frame with better structural integrity, while also saving weight and reducing the stress on the bladder inside. This leads to a super precise bar feedback and astounding reactivity from the kite.
The big advantages of the PROWELD method:
– The diagonal stiffness of the Dacron is much higher than with conventional stitching, leading to greater reactivity in each manoeuvre.
– Increase in the overall stiffness of the kite (+25% increased torsional stiffness)
– Saves weight as less material is required for this type of seam (-15% weight compared to conventional seam construction)
AUTO RELAUNCH
F-ONE’s auto relaunch is quick and easy and releases the kite from the water with the perfect amount of traction.
Once the kite is sitting with the leading edge flat on the water, its C-Shape associated with the Delta Pivot allows the kite to automatically roll over onto one wing tip.
The kite will then glide towards the edge of the window, ready for quick and easy water relaunch.
DELTA C-SHAPE
DELTA C-SHAPE technology design offers unmatched stability and steering response when fully de-powered, with the possibility of connecting the front lines higher on the leading edge of the kite.
DELTA C-SHAPE is a patented design used by F-ONE on all kites for the past 15 years.
This shape was the result of a design research towards maximum optimization of the aerodynamic performances of the kite and of its depower. It gives the possibility to fit more canopy area in the middle sections to create more projected area while the C Shape makes sure the kite remains responsive and fluid.
