Reedin Supermodel A.F.T 2026 Kite
Reedin SUPERMODEL A.F.T. 2026 – All conditions, all styles.
The SUPERMODEL A.F.T. is designed to feel like an extension of your body. You will always know exactly where the kite is and what it's doing, allowing you to focus entirely on your tricks, waves, or whatever the conditions throw at you. The 2026 model is most advanced, easiest, and most versatile "do-it-all" kite yet—while maintaining the same accessible price point as before.
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A.F.T. (Aerolite Frame Technology):
Traditional dacron on the leading edge has been replaced with the new Aerolite material. This technical polyester fabric is both lighter and stronger, offering exceptional stiffness along the arc while allowing precise torsional flex for turning feedback and responsiveness.
Ultimate Versatility:
Whether it’s Big Air, wave riding, flat-water freestyle, or light-wind hydrofoiling, the SUPERMODEL excels at everything.
Easy & Intuitive:
Thanks to the redesigned bridle system, the kite is more forgiving in gusty conditions, offers enhanced depower, and features a rebalanced pull distribution that makes vertical jumps effortless.
Lighter Construction:
Smarter reinforcement placement and a reduced leading edge segment count have stripped even more weight from the kite. A lighter kite reacts faster and climbs back up ("to 12 o'clock") quicker, enabling higher jumps and more reliable catches in loops.
Kiteloop Dream:
The upgraded bridles, canopy shaping, and trailing edge stiffeners make loops exceptionally smooth and catches better than ever before.
AEROLITE Frame Technology
Uusi Aerolite-materiaali korvaa aiemman HTF-rakenteen (Hybrid Leading Edge). Se yhdistää kaiken tarvittavan yhteen materiaaliin: erinomaisen jäykkyyden, joka pitää leijan profiilin kasassa, sekä kyvyn taipua optimaalisesti parhaan ohjaustuntuman saavuttamiseksi.
Pienempi etureunan halkaisija
Aerolite-materiaalin ansiosta Damien Girardin on voinut pienentää etureunan (LE) halkaisijaa. Tämä antaa leijan lentää nopeammin ja liikkua pidemmälle tuuli-ikkunan etureunaan.
Kiinteä harustus (Fixed Bridle)
SUPERMODEL käyttää kiinteää harustusta ilman rullia (pulleys). Rebalansoitu geometria tarjoaa laajan depowerin, tarkan kontrollin kohtauskulmaan ja loputtoman hangtimen.
FlexStrut Lite
Kaikki ruodot on valmistettu uudesta erittäin kevyestä 90gsm materiaalista. Tämä vähentää kokonaispainoa ja antaa leijalle sulavamman fleksiominaisuuden kääntyessä.
Koko (m) Tuulialue (kn) Suositeltu narujen pituus (m) Suositeltu puomin leveys (cm) Paino (kg) 5m 26+ 24 43 1,90 6m 25+ 24 43 2,05 7m 20 - 40 24 43 - 49 2,25 8m 18 - 35 24 49 2,45 9m 15 - 30 24 49 2,60 10m 12 - 28 24 49 2,75 11m 11 - 25 24 49 2,95 12m 10 - 23 24 49 3,10 At Arctic Kites, we’ve had the privilege of seeing and, above all, riding Reedin's "do-it-all" kites—the Supermodels—since the very beginning. The evolution has been amazing, and it certainly doesn't stop this year—quite the opposite. In our opinion, the new Reedin Supermodel A.F.T is perhaps the biggest leap forward yet between model years.
We have 9m and 12m demo kites in use to get a proper feel for the new model. Setting aside the stunning colors and focusing purely on how it actually performs on the water, here are our key takeaways for the Reedin Supermodel A.F.T:
Bar Feel:
When you launch the kite into the sky, the first thing you notice is how light it feels in the air. You quickly realize that it won't tire out your arms—the bar pressure is light, smooth, and extremely comfortable.
Handling & Water Relaunch:
Since we also teach with these exact kites, easy handling and effortless water relaunch are crucial for us. Relaunching from the water is remarkably easy, so even beginners won't have to struggle long in the water. The kite reacts and turns eagerly as soon as you apply pressure to the steering line.
Gust Handling:
The kite is rock-solid in gusty and lully wind conditions. It doesn't overfly or front-stall out of the wind window, but stays comfortably right where you park it.
Light Wind Performance:
The Supermodel A.F.T stays up in the air exceptionally well and generates great power even in lighter breeze when driven more aggressively.
For Advanced Riders (Developing Kiteloops):
Experienced riders will appreciate the kite's light feel and agility. The Supermodel A.F.T is ideal for progressing your kiteloops. The turning radius of the loop is tight, and it doesn't yank you aggressively, making practice safe, predictable, and consistent. After the loop, the kite reliably catches you every single time above your head.
For Foiling & Wave Riding:
The Supermodel A.F.T drifts exceptionally well—an essential feature on waves and foils when riding down the line or practicing jibe transitions on a hydrofoil.
Jumps & Hangtime:
When you load up a proper edge, the Supermodel A.F.T drives to the edge of the wind window and rewards the rider with an easy, high jump—even if your timing isn't 100% spot on. Once airborne, the kite feels completely stable, allowing you to focus purely on your tricks or a smooth landing without worrying about where the kite is or what it's doing up there.
Try before you buy! The Supermodel A.F.T. is part of our active demo fleet, which means you can test the kite before making your purchase decision.
Demos are most frequently available in Joensuu & Hanko, but feel free to inquire about testing opportunities in other locations as well!
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