Wave Riding • Strapless Freestyle • Three Struts • DLE 140 Leading Edge
2027 F-ONE ADDIKT 2 Kiteboarding Kite
Follow the wave, with drift and depower that let you ride the board.
The 2027 F-ONE ADDIKT 2 is a dedicated wave and strapless kite for riders who want the kite to respond instantly, then fade into the background on a face. It keeps the original ADDIKT's precise steering, low-end pull and exceptionally neutral drift, while a revised structure and canopy tension make it more comfortable and forgiving when the wind or your sheeting is less than perfect.
Ride it underpowered for enough support without constant kite movement, or carry more power for controlled strapless jumps. Immediate depower and steering that stays responsive when sheeted out help you manage gusts, commit to a turn and keep your attention on the wave.
- Surf / Strapless
- Three-Strut Delta C-Shape
- DLE 140 Leading Edge
- Immediate Depower
- High-Drift Design
- Sizes 3.5–12 m²
Why Choose the ADDIKT 2?
Choose the ADDIKT 2 when your best sessions are measured by how freely you can surf. Its combination of turning response, drift and low-end efficiency lets you keep the kite in a useful position while you draw a line down the face. When you ride toward it, the kite can drift with you; when you need traction again, it responds to your input.
This second generation also makes the ADDIKT easier to live with. F-ONE refined sail tension, strut angles and load distribution to make the ride more intuitive and less demanding, especially if you pull in too much bar. Strong low-end support gives you the choice to rig smaller for a quieter kite in the surf, while its controlled high end leaves room for powered strapless moves.
Windance recommendation: Pick the ADDIKT 2 for down-the-line wave riding, strapless carving and strapless freestyle when drift and depowered steering matter most. Pick the BANDIT 18 if you want a broader freeride kite that also covers twintip sessions and more accessible jumping.
What Changed for the ADDIKT 2?
DLE 140 Leading Edge
F-ONE specifies a new DLE 140 leading edge for enhanced structural stability. The manufacturer does not identify the entire airframe as DLE 140.
Refined Canopy Tension
Changes to sail tension, strut angles and load distribution are designed to keep the kite composed and make its response easier to read through a turn.
More Forgiving Sheeting
The ADDIKT 2 is more comfortable and forgiving when over-sheeted, helping you recover your rhythm through a transition or a gust.
Familiar Surf DNA
Its defining drift, low-end efficiency and precise steering remain central to the ride. The evolution focuses on better control and accessibility, not a change of discipline.
How It Rides
Drift When You Surf Toward It
The kite remains neutral as you move down the line, reducing the need to steer constantly while you set a rail or approach a section.
Fast Power Control
Immediate depower helps trim pull when you accelerate on the face or a gust comes through. Steering remains precise even with the bar sheeted out.
Useful Low-End Pull
Strong low-end efficiency supports riding with less kite power and fewer disruptive steering inputs while still maintaining traction when you need it.
Strapless Freedom
Responsive steering and controlled power suit powered cutbacks, aerial attempts and strapless jumps as well as more neutral wave riding.
Turning, Depower, Relaunch and Jumping
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Turning: A key strength of the kite; F-ONE rates its turning radius at 100% in its own performance chart. Use that as a model comparison, not a measured turn-speed claim.
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Bar feel: Precise and informative steering is part of F-ONE's description. F-ONE does not publish a light, medium or heavy bar-pressure rating for this model.
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Depower: Immediate response to sheeting out, with stable flight and steering control when depowered.
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Drift: Central to its surf program; F-ONE gives drift a 100% rating on its own performance scale.
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Relaunch: F-ONE lists Auto Relaunch technology and rates relaunch at 90% on its own scale. Actual ease depends on wind, water conditions and kite position.
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Strapless jumps: The ADDIKT 2 can be ridden more powered for controlled strapless takeoffs; its main priority remains waves rather than maximum vertical lift or hangtime.
Construction and Design
Three-Strut Frame
Three struts balance stability with responsive handling, supporting the kite's wave and strapless program.
Delta C-Shape
F-ONE's Delta C-Shape combines projected canopy area with smooth C-shape response and preserves steering when the kite is depowered.
Sail Engineering
Refined sail tension, strut angles and load paths help the ADDIKT 2 retain its intended shape and composed feel through changing loads.
Reactor Valve
A high-flow, twist-lock pump connection makes inflation and deflation straightforward.
F-ONE specifically identifies DLE 140 for the ADDIKT 2 leading edge. Full airframe and canopy fabric specifications have not been published for this model.
ADDIKT 2 vs. ADDIKT TEC vs. BANDIT 18
| Model |
Published construction / focus |
Best fit |
| 2027 ADDIKT 2 |
Three-strut surf kite with DLE 140 leading edge, revised sail tension and improved forgiveness. |
Riders prioritizing wave drift, depowered steering and strapless riding with a less demanding feel. |
| ADDIKT TEC |
Previous ADDIKT generation with CODE-TEC throughout the inflatable structure; dedicated surf / strapless program. |
Riders who prefer the original, sharper ADDIKT TEC feel and its specified CODE-TEC construction. |
| BANDIT 18 |
Versatile freeride design with a 160 g Dacron leading edge and a broader riding program. |
Riders mixing twintip freeride, jumps and some strapless sessions in one kite. |
The ADDIKT 2's DLE 140 leading edge is a different published specification from the ADDIKT TEC's CODE-TEC inflatable structure. Do not assume they use the same airframe material.
Sizes, Wind Range and Bar Size
| Kite size |
Kite-only weight |
F-ONE wind range |
Bar size |
| 3.5 m² |
1.65 kg |
40+ knots |
45 cm |
| 4 m² |
1.70 kg |
30+ knots |
45 cm |
| 5 m² |
1.89 kg |
25+ knots |
45 cm |
| 6 m² |
2.04 kg |
23+ knots |
45 cm |
| 7 m² |
2.23 kg |
20+ knots |
45 cm |
| 8 m² |
2.40 kg |
16–25 knots |
45 cm |
| 9 m² |
2.60 kg |
14–22 knots |
45 cm |
| 10 m² |
2.82 kg |
12–22 knots |
45 cm |
| 11 m² |
3.00 kg |
10–20 knots |
52 cm |
| 12 m² |
3.20 kg |
9–20 knots |
52 cm |
Figures reproduce F-ONE's current ADDIKT 2 size guide. A “+” is the manufacturer's open-ended notation, not a stated safe upper limit. The F-ONE user guide says wind ranges are indicative for a 75 kg rider; weight, board choice, skill and conditions affect sizing. Check the forecast and choose a suitable kite for your ability and spot.
F-ONE Performance Ratings
F-ONE's own relative ratings emphasize the ADDIKT 2's wave focus: 100% turning radius, 100% drift, 100% depowered handling and 90% relaunch. Its 60% hangtime / vertical lift rating helps set expectations for riders choosing between surf and big-air kites.
These are manufacturer ratings for comparing riding traits, not lab measurements or percentages of performance.
F-ONE ADDIKT 2 Video
Watch the ADDIKT 2 on the water to see its wave-oriented riding style and strapless program.
ADDIKT 2 in Action
See how the ADDIKT 2 supports wave riding and strapless maneuvers on the water.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ADDIKT 2 mainly for waves or freeride?
It is primarily a surf and strapless kite. Its defining traits are neutral drift, precise steering and control while depowered. For a broader twintip and surf mix, consider the BANDIT 18.
What is new compared with the ADDIKT TEC?
F-ONE highlights a DLE 140 leading edge, refined sail tension, optimized strut angles and load distribution. The ADDIKT 2 is designed to feel more comfortable and forgiving while retaining the original's drift and surf response.
Is the whole ADDIKT 2 airframe made from DLE 140?
F-ONE specifies DLE 140 for the leading edge. It has not identified the material used for the entire inflatable frame.
Can I use it for strapless jumps?
Yes. F-ONE specifically describes riding the ADDIKT more powered for controlled strapless jumps. Its wave drift and depowered handling remain the main reasons to choose it.
Which bar size does F-ONE list?
F-ONE lists a 45 cm bar for 3.5–10 m² and a 52 cm bar for 11–12 m². Check your chosen bar's line and safety compatibility before rigging.
