Kite Category: Big Air / Freeride
Structure: 5-Strut / High Performance Frame
Materials: K-PE Dacron Leading Edge / Teijin D2 Ripstop
Sizes: 7m, 8m, 9m, 10m, 12m, 14m
Flite 5S
Pro Dacron
Built for the boost
The Flite 5S Pro Dacron is our 5-strut powerhouse, engineered for riders who want to send it without hesitation. Built with the same high-performance DNA as the Flite 5S A-Series, this is the rugged, high-tension machine you reach for when the wind hits 25 knots and the goal is purely vertical.
Features
5-Strut High-Tension Frame
The five-strut K-PE skeleton provides an ultra-rigid canopy that refuses to deform, even under extreme Big Air loads. It delivers a rock-solid feel that translates every bit of wind energy into vertical lift.
Explosive Vertical Boost
Engineered for the rip-you-off-the-water power that Big Air riders demand. The mid-to-high aspect ratio ensures that when you pull the trigger, the kite reacts instantly with a massive, predictable yank.
Extreme Gust Dampening
The Pro Dacron build brings a grounded, dampened feel to the air, smoothing out turbulent conditions. It absorbs the noise of a gusty session, allowing you to focus on your edge and your take-off.
Precision High-Wind Steering
Direct-connect bridles and a stiff leading edge ensure telepathic feedback through the bar. You’ll know exactly where the kite is during a loop or a rotation, even in the middle of a gale.
High-Tension Performance.
Real-World Grit.
Big Air isn't just about the kite; it's about confidence in your equipment. The Flite 5S Pro Dacron is designed for the rider who wants to push their limits without worrying about their gear. By utilising a reinforced 5-strut chassis, we’ve created a kite that holds its shape in the heaviest conditions, providing the stability you need for massive loops and the loft required for smooth, controlled landings.
This isn't a budget alternative - it’s the industrial-strength choice for those chasing Big Air daily.
Technical Specs
Wind + Weight range
Kite size
(m2)
7m
8m
9m
10m
12m
Rider weight
(kg)
60-85
65-90
70-95
75-100
80-110+
Wind Range
(knots)
22-35
20-33
18-30
16-28
14-25
Recommended bar size (cm)
46
46/52
46/52
52
52
Performance characteristics
Explosive Boost Control
Locked-In Hangtime Stability
Direct Bar Feedback
Gust-Resistant Power Delivery
Locked-In Hangtime Stability
Direct Bar Feedback
Gust-Resistant Power Delivery
Airframe + Shape
Flite 5S Pro Dacron Airframe
The Flite 5S Pro Dacron is built around the same proven 5-strut big air shape, but with a durable Pro Dacron construction tuned for dependable performance and long-term use. It keeps the fast, loaded-up feel and strong vertical lift that define the Flite, while offering a more robust build for riders who want big air confidence season after season.
The wide-arc, high-aspect frame spreads more canopy into the lift zone, reducing drag and driving huge boosts with long, floaty hangtime. Tuned with smooth, predictable bar feedback, the Flite 5S Pro Dacron stays stable in gusty wind and easy to control whether you’re chasing low-end sessions or sending it at full power.
The wide-arc, high-aspect frame spreads more canopy into the lift zone, reducing drag and driving huge boosts with long, floaty hangtime. Tuned with smooth, predictable bar feedback, the Flite 5S Pro Dacron stays stable in gusty wind and easy to control whether you’re chasing low-end sessions or sending it at full power.
Flite 5S Pro Dacron Shape
The Flite 5S Pro Dacron uses the same wide arc and large projected area as the A-Series, giving you maximum power per square metre and efficient, reliable pull. Its high-aspect shape creates strong lift while keeping drag low, so the kite feels fast, balanced, and efficient when you’re loading up for big sends.
That shape is a big part of what makes the Flite so effective in lighter wind and so composed when you’re pushing hard. It delivers the kind of clean, stable power that big air riders want from a 5-strut kite.
That shape is a big part of what makes the Flite so effective in lighter wind and so composed when you’re pushing hard. It delivers the kind of clean, stable power that big air riders want from a 5-strut kite.
INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH BIG AIR
The 5S Pro Dacron is the tactical instrument for riders who live for high-wind sessions.
Structural Rigidity: When you’re looping a 9m in 30 knots, you need a frame that won't buckle. This kite is a tank that stays true to its shape.
- Dampened Feedback: You'll get a steady, tactile connection to the kite, so it's easier to feel the power during complex rotations.
- Daily Reliability: Built for riders who are out there every day, regardless of the shorebreak or launch conditions. This is the kite you can trust, session after session.
SHERPA TECH BAG
The Sherpa Kite Bag comes standard with all kites.
We’ve all been there, draping multiple kite bags, pumps and boards over every appendage. Fumbling our way through rugged terrain in search of that perfect wave or glassy flat.
The Sherpa system makes it easy to connect and stack kite bags off your back or chest for a balanced hike in and out. Free up your hands and arms for effortless climbing.
It’s never been easier to find out what’s around the next headland.
The daily big air system
Unlock the full potential of the 5S by pairing it with the Polaris Bar for precision and the Surge board for high-speed tracking and explosive pop.
Two items gets you 10% off your total.
Three items gets you 20% off your total.
Three items gets you 20% off your total.
Four items gets you 30% off your total.
