10 best kite manufacturers

A kite is a large, controlled kite designed to move a person through snow or water. This piece of equipment determines how successful and safe the athlete’s “walk” will be. In this ranking, we represent the 10 best manufacturers of kites and tell you how to choose them correctly.

How to choose a kite

All kites are divided into 2 main groups: parafoil and inflatable.

1. Parafoils - These are analogues of paragliders. Their design is fabric basis and transverse ribs, interconnected in an aerodynamic profile, the shape of which creates a stream of air entering through the air intakes on the leading edge. Parafoils are divided into 2 types:
2. Closed fix the flow under the dome, it will be enough for the time when the flow of air due to the lack of wind temporarily stopped. Retain the dome shape even when the kite is on the water for some time.
3. Open models require skill and constant wind flow.
4. Parafoils can be recommended for riding on snow at low temperatures and frost below -20.⁰C, when driving on the water surface with unstable wind flows, they are suitable for the development of technology by beginners. However, the complexity of managing equipment in gusty winds should be taken into account.
5. Parafooles freeride such as more versatile and stable to drive, elongated more suitable for sports and professional driving.
6. Another group - inflatable kitesTheir other name is balonniki. Foma domes such supported by forming a rigid frame balloons-sections filled with air. They have an extended wind range, resistance to various gusts of wind, maintaining their working position and restoring it after a fall. Inflatable kites differ in the shape of the dome, according to this feature conditionally divided into several main groups:
7. C-profile certain rectangular shape. The classic form involves the attachment of a sling to the edge of the kite's ears. Such equipment is convenient to maneuver, turn around, the C-type is in demand among athletes and extreme people who own flying techniques.
8. Arched similar to the C-type, n differ in additional intermediate unbundling. It makes the dome more manageable, but complicates the process of learning to beginners, this type is recommended for purchase after 1-2 seasons of training. Suitable for freestyle.
9. Bow kite in the form of a bow for shooting, it is spread on the front cylinder and around the perimeter, which makes it obedient when driving in any wind, even a weak one. Suitable for beginners and experienced athletes to ride in windy weather.
10. Hybrid combine functions of C-kite and bow type. The curved shape of the dome like a boom bow and securing the lines to the edges of the ears and the front cylinder make the equipment comfortable for flying in any style at different speeds. The hybrid can be recommended to the beginner for training in the management of lines, it is often used by advanced professionals in competitions and trick fights.
11. Delta type The kite in the profile is similar to the letter D with a strongly curved front and a straightened rear bar. The equipment is ideal for water riding beginners, when the dome is constantly falling - it quickly and without difficulty starts from the smooth back to the working position.In terms of ease of management, the delta looks like a hybrid and a bow.

In addition to the type of the dome, it is important to take into account the weight of the skater; both the size (area) and the rigidity of the kite depend on it. Also take into account the features of the body of an athlete. For this reason, in order not to overshoot the choice of expensive equipment, experts recommend trying your hand at a specialized school where you can test different types of domes and determine the best one for yourself with the help of a professional instructor.

Rating of the best manufacturers of kites

Nomination	a place	manufacturer	rating
Top Top Kite Makers	1	Naish (Germany)	4.9
	2	CORE (Germany)	4.8
	3	Cabrinha (USA)	4.8
	4	Slingshot	4.7
The best kite manufacturers in the middle price segment	1	Liquid Force (USA)	4.9
	2	Ocean Rodeo (Canada)	4.8
	3	Flexifoil (UK)	4.7
Top Low Cost Kite Makers	1	Advance (United Kingdom)	4.7
	2	Concept Air Caution (Canada)	4.6
	3	Genetrix	4.5

Top Top Kite Makers

Premium quality kites are the most wear-resistant, reliable, used by athletes in training and competitions.

Naish (Germany)

Rating: 4.9

Despite the affordable prices, kites of the German company Naish belong to the premium class. Robby Neish himself, the company's founder, is developing an aircraft dome with a focus not on profit, but on the comfort of athletes. He is experimenting with forms, lining up, the result is kites with one of the best characteristics in the segment, they are preferred by professionals all over the world. Each new dome is tested by the creator himself, making adjustments to the design, if necessary, from model to model, improving aerodynamics and maneuvering performance. In the Naishkayta collection for beginners, universal athletes, domes for specific sports, wind power.

The universal 7-meter kite Park can be bought on average from 43,000 rubles, the models for missile defense will cost more.

CORE (Germany)

Rating: 4.8

CORE is not only a manufacturer, this movement of athletes around the world, in every sport where this equipment is used, has its own CORE team. Therefore, in the line of kites there are models for any occasion: for beginners, professionals, for movement through the snow and water surface - for the latter there is the largest selection of domes. The manufacturer also offers boards for freeride, freestyle, wakestyle and other related equipment - pumps, linkage and safety equipment. The ergonomically shaped domes are suitable for working with different air currents.

CORE equipment is predominantly professional, which makes it expensive, a kite can be bought from € 1,000 (more than 70,000 rubles), a small inflatable Xperience model will cost from € 140 (more than 10,000 rubles).

Cabrinha (USA)

Rating: 4.8

Experienced titled surfer and kitesurfer Pete Carbinha founded his own company, which develops and produces kites of predominantly bow shape - this is considered the best for professional use on the water surface and the wave. Since 2016, the gliders are equipped with a unique Fireball control system, convenient for pros and newcomers, it was with her that the athletes on the Cabrinha kites began to show the best results in competitions.

Today, in the line of the American manufacturer, there is a wide choice of Cabrinha parafoils with Bow-profile and other types, including the universal Moto series, professional Forex, Bounce, Contra and Rogue for different sports, and for learning and amateur skating it is optimal to choose an inflatable model Spark.

You can buy a kite from 42,000 rubles, the average price of a professional dome is 65,000 rubles.

Slingshot

Rating: 4.7

In the lineup SlingShot also has kites for riding on water. The collection includes products of the classic, delta-profile, bow-shaped domes at different layouts. Equipment is in demand mainly among amateur athletes, often found in rental beach locations.

The collections are updated regularly, but there are few new products - yet the lack of a professional series does not imply a continuous improvement in the aerodynamic properties of gliders. But the kite can be purchased surfboard and protective uniforms SlingShot. The price of the aircraft is also low - from $ 500 or 35,000 rubles.

The best kite manufacturers in the middle price segment

In the average price range, you can purchase a kite for training or semi-professional competitions.

Liquid Force (USA)

Rating: 4.9

Liquid Force has offices in all countries of the world where kateboarding, surfing and wakeboarding are in demand. Under the brand, various designs are made: Keits and boards for riding on water, sand, protective equipment and related accessories.

In the line of Liquid Force kites, there are few models, but they are diverse: C-profile, delta, bow, hybrids with convenient unstroping - the manufacturer focuses on different sports and the level of skill of athletes. The cost of the dome average of 50,000 rubles. Boards are more diverse - they are presented in a wide assortment of modifications and designs.

Liquid Force is not only a production company, but also a team of professional instructors-athletes who help beginners to master a new sport in almost all resorts and key places of the world kateboard (Germany, France, Australia, USA, Argnetina, Poland, Russia, Tahiti, South Africa, etc.).

Ocean Rodeo (Canada)

Rating: 4.8

On the second place in the ranking in the middle category is the Ocean Rodeo brand. The company is based in Canada, where kateboarding and all kinds of water sports are extremely in demand because of the proximity of the ocean and the mild climate.

Ocean Rodeo kites are cheap - you can buy them from 26,000 rubles. Their dome is reinforced with inserts from wear at the places of stretching, equipped with air pressure regulating nets. Management is no different from the characteristics of taxiing kites from other manufacturers, for each product manufacturer applies instructions with recommendations for use. In Ocean Rodeo collection there are surfboards, necessary uniforms, in the shops you can also find complete kiteboard kits.

Flexifoil (UK)

Rating: 4.7

The company Flexifoil is engaged in the manufacture of sports equipment, including inflatable and parafoil kites. The collection includes the classic flying domes of the classic C-type, suitable for various sports - skateboarding, kiteboarding and their analogues. For the entry level, the Bolshoi Kaif or Sting series is suitable, for the intermediate level - the Sting, for the advanced level - Blade, Rage. You can buy a kite from £ 100, it’s only 8500 rubles, professional models will cost an average of 200-350 pounds.

Flexifoil also manufactures and sells accessories for athletes, clothing, special kites with a set of controls for camera shooting.

Top Low Cost Kite Makers

Cheap kites are not distinguished by high quality tailoring; for their manufacture, manufacturers take inexpensive materials, but meet safety standards. Such devices for riding on the surface of the water are ideal for beginners who do not plan to engage in professional sports.

Advance (United Kingdom)

Rating: 4.7

Advance kites are popular among amateur kiters, they are suitable for movement on water and snow. There are several series in the collection: Ikarus +, Cayman, Condor, Snakes of Chupa. They have a slightly different form, which each athlete is recommended to select according to their own skills.

Snakes are ergonomic, they are easy to manage. The manufacturer completes them in sets with boards for sliding on water or snow, including also the necessary accessories. The average price of a set is about 55,000 rubles, which is comparable to the price of a kite of the middle or advanced class.

Concept Air Caution (Canada)

Rating: 4.6

Canadian company Concept Air Caution offers a large selection of kites for different skill levels of athletes and seasons: Winter Bull, Universal Bull, Chewing Gum or Smart. The shape of the dome of all the kites is classic, slightly different modification and lining up, and, of course, size. You can buy them from 750 dollars.

Genetrix

Rating: 4.5

Genetrix inflatable kites with good aerodynamic characteristics for different weather conditions close the rating: on a flat profile, with a wide dome, of a universal design. All series have a bright design that is hard to miss, an advanced management and support system for the SPS profile to maintain flow with changes in the intensity of air flow.

Kites are packaged in backpacks with all the necessary attendant attributes, you can buy a set from 48,000 rubles.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.