Kite Category: Big Air / Freeride
Structure: 5-Strut / High-Aspect Big Air Frame - ALUULA Airframe
Materials: ALUULA Gold™ Leading Edge and Struts, Teijin D2 Ripstop Canopy
Sizes: 7m, 8m, 9m, 10m, 12m
Flite 5S A-Series
EXPLOSIVE LIFT. STRATOSPHERIC HANGTIME.
The Flite 5S A-Series is our lightest 5-strut Big Air kite, built for riders who want fast response, clean power, and a more connected feel in the air.
With its ALUULA airframe, it climbs efficiently, holds its shape under load, and gives you the control you need to push height, loops, and progression.
Features
Full ALUULA Gold Airframe
The ultra-light, ultra-stiff ALUULA frame cuts weight by nearly 50% compared to standard builds. This results in a kite that reacts instantly to your input and generates lift in conditions where other 5-strut kites feel anchored to the water.
5-Strut High-Tension Stability
The five-strut design provides an unshakeable skeleton that maintains its profile in the most turbulent air. Load the lines with total confidence - the Flite 5S A-Series doesn't buckle, breathe, or deform, even under full power.
Precision Steering & Response
Weight savings on the leading edge mean less swing weight. The kite pivots effortlessly, for cleaner loops and more fluid transitions. With telepathic bar feedback, you'll always know exactly where the kite is during a rotation.
Superior Low-End & Upwind Drive
With its lightweight airframe and forward-flying shape, the Flite 5S offers strong low-end performance and dependable upwind drive. You get more usable time on the water, from lighter wind cruising to high-wind boosting.
Big Air Performance. Send it.
The Flite 5S A-Series isn't lightweight for show. It's a 5-strut big air kite built for riders who want precision control when they're loading up for massive boosts. The ALUULA airframe makes it stiff where it counts, responsive when you need it, and agile enough to handle tight loops and floaty hangtime without drama.
This is big air performance that feels connected, with explosive lift for chasing WOO height, stable enough for clean landings, and direct enough to trust when conditions turn messy. Engineered for vertical progression, not fragile photo ops.
This is big air performance that feels connected, with explosive lift for chasing WOO height, stable enough for clean landings, and direct enough to trust when conditions turn messy. Engineered for vertical progression, not fragile photo ops.
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 Lift
Direct Bar Feedback
Locked-In Hangtime
Stable Under Load
Direct Bar Feedback
Locked-In Hangtime
Stable Under Load
airframe + shape
Flite 5S A-Series Airframe
The Flite 5S A-Series is built around a full ALUULA Gold airframe, making it the lightest 5‑strut big air kite on the water. At around half the weight and many times the tensile strength of traditional materials, this ultra‑stiff composite lets the kite accelerate faster, react instantly to input, and hold its shape when you’re fully loaded.
The wide‑arc, high‑aspect 5‑strut frame spreads more canopy into the lift zone, reducing drag and driving huge vertical boost with long, floaty hangtime per square metre of kite. Tuned with smooth, predictable bar feedback, the ALUULA airframe keeps the Flite 5S stable in turbulent wind and easy to control whether you’re milking lightwind sessions or going full send in top‑end conditions.
The wide‑arc, high‑aspect 5‑strut frame spreads more canopy into the lift zone, reducing drag and driving huge vertical boost with long, floaty hangtime per square metre of kite. Tuned with smooth, predictable bar feedback, the ALUULA airframe keeps the Flite 5S stable in turbulent wind and easy to control whether you’re milking lightwind sessions or going full send in top‑end conditions.
Flite 5S A-Series Airframe
The Flite A-Series contains a wide arc and large projected area to produce as much power per square meter as possible. With a high aspect ratio, you'll get greater lift while generating less drag.
THE ALUULA ADVANTAGE
The A-Series is the pinnacle of Ocean Rodeo tech, designed for those who demand the absolute best in flight characteristics.
Pure Performance: Got Woo and Surfr targets? The weight to strength ratio of ALUULA is unbeatable.
- Effortless Handling: The light weight makes the kite feel two sizes smaller, reducing fatigue and increasing the fun factor every session.
- Competitive Edge: When wind is marginal or the gusts are peaky, A-Series stays airborne, even while heavier kites struggle to remain stable.
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 Elite big air system
A kite this refined deserves a setup that can keep up. Complete your setup with the Polaris Bar for precision and the Surge board for high-speed takeoffs.
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.
