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F-one Bandit S4 2023 Kite

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F-one Bandit S4 2023 Kite

The F-ONE Bandit S4 2023 is one of the best wave kites on the market. With super intuitive steering, fast relaunch and great drift and is definitely a great choice for the passionate wave rider.

The true partner to the surfboard rider, for this fourth edition of the BANDIT S, the F-ONE design team has managed to deliver an even more perfect blend of surf and strapless riding. Enjoy the BANDIT S4’s easy-to-fly nature, impeccable handling and ultimate power control in all conditions and improve your surfing skills in no time.

Highly responsive, intuitive, and capable of super drift, the profile of this kite is incredibly smooth and brings about sharper performances and more stability and efficiency than ever before.

Sizes: 4m, 5m, 6m, 7m, 8m, 9m, 10m & 11m

Colours: Onyx/Flame, Flame/Mint or Mint/Onyx

Description

F-one Bandit S4 2023 Kite

The F-ONE Bandit S4 2023 is one of the best wave kites on the market. With super intuitive steering, fast relaunch and great drift. The F-ONE Bandit S4 2023 is definitely a great choice for the passionate wave rider.

The true partner to the surfboard rider, for this fourth edition of the BANDIT S, the F-ONE design team has managed to deliver an even more perfect blend of surf and strapless riding. Enjoy the BANDIT S4’s easy-to-fly nature, impeccable handling and ultimate power control in all conditions and improve your surfing skills in no time.

Highly responsive, intuitive, and capable of super drift, the profile of this kite is incredibly smooth and brings about sharper performances and more stability and efficiency than ever before.

  • Smooth profile and controlled deformation for incredible flying abilities
  • Absolute control at all time
  • Intuitive traction
  • Amazing turning response when sheeted out
  • Instant depower to forget about your kite when surfing
  • Lighter and even more precise

The Bandit S4 follows your every move in all control. You can manage the power at any time. The kite never surges in power if you throw the kite in the wind window, it simply allows you to kite smoothly in the right position and ride by feel. It provides a more subtle ride as well as a constant connection through your bar down to your board. You are not being pulled away, nor are your trajectories being disturbed.

Its forgiving nature make for a very stable kite which sits and wait for your input.

The Bandit S4 offers fingertip control at all states of trim thanks to its incredibly balanced bar feel which is really comfortable on your arms.

Turning response when sheeted out has been increased, giving you more control over the kite’s position almost at will. The kite’s handling is precise and provides a more subtle ride as well as a constant connection with your board. You are not being pulled away, nor are your trajectories being disturbed.

Power delivery is clean, and although quick, very intuitive in feel to adapt to.

Drifting is on point, your lines go a bit of slack and the Bandit S3 only takes a second to re-tension and be ready for your next input allowing you to keep your kite engaged at all time when surfing.

The leading edge has a new smaller diameter which gives more control.

The new double vertical panel around the trailing edge offer a sleek profile for the most stable flight.

Enjoy the unique flowing nature of the Bandit S4 which will allow you to draw lines and get some BIG air in total control.

Sizes: 4m, 5m, 6m, 7m, 8m, 9m, 10m & 11m

Colours: Onyx/Flame, Flame/Mint or Mint/Onyx

Tech Specs/Details: See the Tech Specs Tab

Tech Specs

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.

AUTO RELAUNCH
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.

REACTOR VALVE
The F-one super fast inflation & deflation valve.

TECHNOFORCE
TECHNOFORCE™ of TEIJIN is a high density Polyester fabric with a tear stopping structure using thin and high tension yarn.

FORCE FRAME
Kites with extended de-power ranges sustain more pressure across the canopy as they experience an increased frequency of use over a wider wind range.

FEATURES

BACK LINE TUNING

FLAT SEWING
Stronger assembly of the canopy, canopy to leading edge and canopy to trailing edge panels which are now glued and sewn together to make the canopy more rip resistant.

STREAMLINED LEADING EDGE END TIPS
The leading edge tips benefit from a reduced diameter, they are streamlined to lower the drag and equipped with a strap to avoid bridle tangling.

VERTICAL STRUT CUT
The kites struts are designed with a vertical cut in order to optimise the strength / diameter ratio.

F-ONE PULLEY
The Pulley structure is extremely high wear resistant.

KEVLAR® REINFORCEMENT ON LEADING EDGE
Most seams on the leading edge are protected with an abrasion-resistant Kevlar® fabric to prevent the seams from deteriorating when the kites profile is subjected to aggressive ground friction

ONE PUMP COLLAR VALVE
Easier to remove and put back.
Convenient for bladder replacement.

SPIDER BRIDLE
F-one have worked on their bridal system with changes since the 2021 BANDIT. The Spider bridle is a multi point of connection well dispersed along the leading edge which offers a better control of the arc of the kite during the flight. The stability in all wind conditions is very impressive and pushes the high wind range to incredible limits.

TEIJIN 130G DACRON RIPSTOP
F-one have built their kites for 20 years in the most state-of-the-art canopy materials from Teijin’s factory in Japan.
They have developed the best technologies and quality material for our kites over the years. Teijin has worked on a few major developments with the double Ripstop on the canopy cloth and durability treatments.

The kite industry was lacking choice of canopy material density. F-one knew that they could build kites with a 52 gr psqm for the canopy and about 160 gr for the leading edge and strut and reinforcement areas. Having only two choices was not easy because on some parts the 52 gr was too light and the 160 gr too heavy.

After developments and tests with Teijin F-one have adopted the use of a new Dacron 130 gr double Ripstop on their kite range since 2020.

By using that new 130 gr cloth, F-one’s designers have saved weight while keeping an excellent strength. The BANDIT S4  2023 is more reactive and of course feels lighter, which is particularly important for the bigger sizes, in the light wind or for turning speed.

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Our passionate water-sports family promote enjoyment and safety on the water, by providing the latest and best watersports equipment, for all conditions and abilities.

If you’re anything like us, your time on the water is a valued commodity. At the Watersport Centre, we want you to enjoy every second of it. We aim to provide tried and tested equipment for Kiteboarding, Stand-up-Paddleboarding and Wing Foiling with quick dispatch throughout the UK.

We know Watersports. Our reputation, years of expertise and customer service are rooted across our sister companies; Hampshire Kitesurfing Centre, Hampshire Watersports and George Dufty Coaching.

Beginner or expert, you can buy the very best watersports equipment at The Watersports Centre. Shop online now, in-store or give us a call and we can make your Watersports world a little bit bigger!

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Delivery information

The Watersports Centre are committed to providing great products to you, wherever you are in the world. You can find out more information about our delivery and returns policies below.

UK Mainland delivery :

Orders under £85:

UK Next Working Day Delivery: £8.95

UK Standard Delivery (2-3 Days): £5.95

Orders over £65 (except surfboards, large foil boards and larger twin tips)

UK Next Working Day Delivery: £8.95

UK Standard Delivery (2-3 Days): FREE
*not including Northern Ireland BT postcodes as well as some Scottish Highlands postcodes

Orders for Surfboards, large Foil Boards and large Twin Tips: £24.95

Delivery times are based on standard working days being Monday to Friday, no Saturday deliveries, excluding public holidays.

Orders for Next Day delivery must be placed by 1pm, but please call if it is after this time as we may be able to put Next Day orders through till 3.30pm. Next working day delivery ONLY applies for Mainland UK.

Additional costs for larger items and next day services may apply for locations such as Scottish Islands, Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, please contact us if you need to clarify this?

IMPORTANT!

Upon receipt please you are required to check all items to ensure nothing has been damaged in transit before signing for them. If any damage is visible, please ensure you sign as “Damaged” and you are with your rights to refuse to accept delivery and ask the courier to return them to the sender. If you cannot thoroughly check the goods please sign for them as “unchecked”. 

It is your obligation to inspect and confirm that the goods are in perfect condition before signing.

If the goods are damaged and not signed for as such, The Watersports Centre cannot accept any liability and it will not be possible for the item(s) to be replaced or reimbursed.

The Watersports Centre reserves the right to refuse any order and will advise the potential buyer in good time.

In exceptional circumstances we may have to contact you if there is any additional charge for a particular destination.​

Orders to the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey

Orders under £249.99: £19.95

Orders over £250.00 (except surfboards) Free.

Orders for Surfboards: £69.95

For customers placing orders with The Watersports Centre from Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man – It is highly important (and we recommend that you check your national import policy) that you understand and budget for any import taxes that you may have to pay.  The Watersports Centre is not responsible for any such charges and if they become due you should be contacted by your customs office. 

Unfortunately, if The Watersports Centre sends an item out and it is then rejected by the customer due to these import charges you will receive a full refund for the item when it is returned to The Watersports Centre less the total shipping and returns costs. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions on this subject.

IMPORTANT!

Upon receipt please you are required to check all items to ensure nothing has been damaged in transit before signing for them. If any damage is visible, please ensure you sign as “Damaged” and you are with your rights to refuse to accept delivery and ask the courier to return them to the sender. If you cannot thoroughly check the goods please sign for them as “unchecked”. 

It is your obligation to inspect and confirm that the goods are in perfect condition before signing.

If the goods are damaged and not signed for as such, The Watersports Centre cannot accept any liability and it will not be possible for the item(s) to be replaced or reimbursed.

The Watersports Centre reserves the right to refuse any order and will advise the potential buyer in good time.

In exceptional circumstances we may have to contact you if there is any additional charge for a particular destination.​

Zone 1 Europe

Countries :Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland (including Northern Ireland), Luxembourg and Monaco.

Orders: £14.95

Orders for kitesurf boards and wing foil boards: £79.95

CountryOrdersKite Surfboards/
Wing Boards
Austria£14.95£79.95
Belgium£14.95£79.95
Denmark£14.95£79.95
France£14.95£79.95
Germany£14.95£79.95
Ireland£14.95£79.95
Luxembourg£14.95£79.95
Monaco£14.95£79.95
Netherlands£14.95£79.95
Zone 1 Europe

Please be aware that customs are presently experiencing delays in some European destinations such as Spain, Italy and Germany. Please be patient. The issue arises with customs processing. Cancelations while orders are held are not possible as at that stage we cannot recall the shipments. Once delivered, orders can be returned as normal subject to our usual terms and conditions.

Please note that customers ordering with The Watersports Centre from outside the UK that the UK have now left the European Union and that on orders leaving the UK, no UK VAT will  be charged and as a result the price you see and pay will exclude UK VAT. Important: please be aware that you may be liable for import VAT when you receive the item in your destination, this is likely to be different for different locations and as a guide the UK VAT rate is presently 20% but the sum you may be charged may be between 20% to 27% of the order cost. It is essential that you understand and budget for any import taxes that you may have to pay.  The Watersports Centre is not responsible for any such charges and if they charges are due you should be contacted by your countries Customs office.

We have no control over these costs/duties/tariffs and you will need to research these costs on your government website and take them into account when placing the order as the courier will not deliver your order until these are paid. 

When the courier is ready to deliver, they will get in contact with you for payment, if you then decide that these fees are too much you are well within your right to refuse delivery but these fees do not go away. Your item will then be returned to us, and we will have to pay the fees as well as return shipping costs, extra customs fees (for coming back into the U.K.) and admin fees. Once these fees are paid we will refund your order minus these extra costs. We will not know the exact amount we will be refunding until we have paid all fees and have the order back with us.

Exchange rates vary constantly therefore The Watersports Centre cannot guarantee the price of an item in any other currency except GB Sterling. The payment taken from your account will be GB Sterling so you will have to check how your bank will process the payment and what charges they may impose.

Our Courier companies will also require proof of ID when shipping to Norway and Switzerland and will ask to see a passport or driving licence before we will be able to ship any items. Customers from Norway and Switzerland will be contacted after placing an order.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding this.

IMPORTANT!

Upon receipt please you are required to check all items to ensure nothing has been damaged in transit before signing for them. If any damage is visible, please ensure you sign as “Damaged” and you are with your rights to refuse to accept delivery and ask the courier to return them to the sender. If you cannot thoroughly check the goods please sign for them as “unchecked”. 

It is your obligation to inspect and confirm that the goods are in perfect condition before signing.

If the goods are damaged and not signed for as such, The Watersports Centre cannot accept any liability and it will not be possible for the item(s) to be replaced or reimbursed.

The Watersports Centre reserves the right to refuse any order and will advise the potential buyer in good time.

In exceptional circumstances we may have to contact you if there is any additional charge for a particular destination.​

CountryOrdersKite Surfboards/
Wing Boards
Albania£29.95£79.95
Andorra£29.95£79.95
Armenia£29.95£79.95
Bulgaria£29.95£79.95
Croatia£29.95£79.95
Czech Republic£29.95£79.95
Estonia£29.95£79.95
Finland£29.95£79.95
Hungary£29.95£79.95
Italy£29.95£79.95
Latvia£29.95£79.95
Liechtenstein£29.95£79.95
Lithuania£29.95£79.95
Macedonia£29.95£79.95
Norway£29.95£79.95
Poland£29.95£79.95
Portugal£29.95£79.95
Romania£29.95£79.95
Slovakia£29.95£79.95
Slovenia£29.95£79.95
Spain (mainland only)£29.95£79.95
Sweden£29.95£79.95
Switzerland£29.95£79.95
 Europe Zone 2

Please note we cannot accept any orders to be shipped into the EU under the total product order value of £150, any orders placed under £150 (excluding delivery costs) to be delivered into the EU will be rejected.

Please be aware that customs are experiencing delays in some Europe destinations such as Spain, Italy and Germany. We ask for your patience, this is not a delay in our despatch, but a delay with customs processing. Cancelations while orders are held are not possible as at that stage we can’t recall the consignments, however orders can be returned as normal when orders have then been delivered.

Please note that customers ordering with The Watersports Centre from outside the UK that the UK have now left the European Union and that on orders leaving the UK, no UK VAT will  be charged and as a result the price you see and pay will exclude UK VAT. Important: please be aware that you may be liable for import VAT when you receive the item in your destination, this is likely to be different for different locations and as a guide the UK VAT rate is presently 20% but the sum you may be charged may be between 20% to 27% of the order cost. It is essential that you understand and budget for any import taxes that you may have to pay.  The Watersports Centre is not responsible for any such charges and if they charges are due you should be contacted by your countries Customs office.

Exchange rates vary constantly therefore we cannot guarantee the price of an item in any other currency except GBP’s, the Euro prices are an approximate. The money taken from your account will be GPB’s, you must check with your bank as to how it will come out of your account.

For customers ordering with The Watersports Centre from Norway and Switerzland – It is really important and we would highly recommend that you check your national import policy. It is essential that you understand and budget for any import taxes that you may have to pay.  The Watersports Centre is not responsible for these charges and if they are due you should be contacted by your customs office. 
Unfortunately, if The Watersports Centre sends an item out and it is then rejected by the customer due to these import charges you will receive the full refund for the item when it is returned to The Watersports Centre minus the total shipping and returns costs. Our Courier companies also require proof of ID when shipping to Norway and Switerzland in the form of a passport or driving license before we ship any items. Customers we be contacted after placing an order.

For customers ordering with The Watersports Centre from Andorra, Gibraltar, Turkey, Malta, Canary Islands – It is really important and we would highly recommend that you check your national import policy. It is essential that you understand and budget for any import taxes that you may have to pay.  The Watersports Centre is not responsible for these charges and if they are due you should be contacted by your customs office. 

We have no control over these costs/duties/tariffs and you will need to research these costs on your government website and take them into account when placing the order as the courier will not deliver your order until these are paid. 

When the courier is ready to deliver, they will get in contact with you for payment, if you then decide that these fees are too much you are well within your right to refuse delivery but these fees do not go away. Your item will then be returned to us, and we will have to pay the fees as well as return shipping costs, extra customs fees (for coming back into the U.K.) and admin fees. Once these fees are paid we will refund your order minus these extra costs. We will not know the exact amount we will be refunding until we have paid all fees and have the order back with us.

THIS BIT IS IMPORTANT!!
Upon delivery please check all items have not been damaged in transit before you sign for them. If any damage is visible, please ensure you sign as “Damaged” and you are with your rights to refuse and ask that they are returned to the sender. If you cannot thoroughly check the goods please sign for as ‘unchecked’. 
It is your duty to inspect and confirm that the goods are in perfect condition before signing.
If the goods are damaged and not singed for as such, The Watersports Centre cannot accept any liability and the item will not be replaced or reimbursed.

Kingofwatersports.com reserves the right to refuse any order and will advise the potential purchaser in reasonable time.

In exceptional circumstances we may have to contact you if a destination evokes additional charges.​

If for any reason you would like to return your item(s), then please be aware that we have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to return such goods to us and they must be in their original condition (with packaging and tags intact). You’ll also need to provide us with the receipt or proof of purchase.

We will either exchange the item, issue a full refund or a credit note on the site. Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items.

Please note that if goods are not returned in the condition in which you received them we reserve the right to refuse such returns.
If you would like to exchange or return your item or have a warranty query please follow the link below and submit as much information as you can so that we can process your request as swiftly as possible.

For any wetsuit warranty you must send the suit clean and dry as we will not be able to process a wet/dirty suit! 

Any item returned to us is at your own risk and cost. Please note that we will not be liable for any loss or damage to any returned items in transit and products remain your responsibility and property until we receive them. If returned items are lost or damaged in transit, we will have to charge you (or not to refund any amounts that may have been payable) for such loss or damage. We recommend that you use a recorded / tracked service and ensure that the item is/items are suitably insured to their replacement value.

You must send any item(s) you intend to return in the original packaging. Once your return has been delivered to us, please allow up to 5 days for your order to be refunded or exchanged. Please allow up to 5 working days for your refund to be processed by your payment provider.

Please bear in mind items that are “not wanted” or ordered in error (i.e. wrong size/colour) will be not be refunded for the postage costs that have been charged. Where free delivery was provided on orders over £65 including Surfboards, large foil boards and large twin tips and large box deliveries the P&P costs incurred will not be refunded.

PLEASE NOTE:  We can only generally accept courier and postal deliveries to our registered office or warehouse. Please contact us for the appropriate address.

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