Fone Bandit 17 By Brainchild 2025

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.

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.