Lite surf: Kitesurf kites on a diet. Is this necessary?

Photo of Sean Overbeek with the light Ozone Enduro v3 by Koldnagel @ coldnail
Photo of Sean Overbeek with the light Ozone Enduro v3 by Koldnagel @ coldnail

The engine of technological developments in the kitesurfing industry is running at full speed. Kites need to be lighter and at the same time stronger, more stable and more reliable. Material and production processes must be more environmentally conscious. It usually doesn't make the kites cheaper, but the properties improve enormously. We focus on what we call 'lite surf'. The concept by which we state that kites are on a diet.

Compare Duotone, Ozone and Ocean Rodeo

In the context of 'lite surf' we have selected three kites for comparison. Three kites because we have not been able to find out the weight of similar kites from other brands. We are not going into special kites for little wind or kite foiling here. The compared kites are the duotone Evo SLS, Ozone Enduro V3 and ocean rodeo Rise A series. All-round kites with 3 struts and 12 meters in the version so that the comparison is as fair as possible.

Lite Surf - Duotone Evo weighs 3.08 kilo
Lite Surf – Duotone Evo SLS 2022 12 meters weighs 3.08 kilo

When comparing these kites, we specifically look at the frame of the kites. However, the process of lighter, stronger and better isn't just about the frame. Literally everything is taken into account during the further development. Think of spinnaker cloth, lines and attachment points attached to the kite, bladders, valves etc.

Lite Surf… Lightest kite ever

It seems obvious that the Ocean Rodeo Roam A-series is the lightest kite. Getting a weight of just 2.2 kilos really requires thought about every detail.

Lite surf concept. Kites become lighter and at the same time stronger, more stable and more reliable. Photo of Sean Overbeek with the light Ozone Enduro v3 by Koldnagel @ coldnail.
Lite surf concept. Kites become lighter and at the same time stronger, more stable and more reliable. Photo of Sean Overbeek with the light Ozone Enduro v3 by Koldnagel @ coldnail.

Lite surf? This is the benefit of a lighter kite?

You might be wondering what is the point we want to make with lite surf. What good is it if the weight of kites decreases. Why do kites have to be lighter and at the same time stronger, more stable and more reliable. We have listed a number of advantages.

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