F-ONE
French brand founded in 1994 by Raphaël Salles, F-ONE is one of the world's kitesurfing pioneers. Over 30 years of French-made innovation — Brainchild, foils Eagle X technologies and a complete range in kite, wing foil, foils and surf foil.
KITESURF
Kites · Boards · Bars
WING FOIL
Wings · Boards · Foils
FOILS
Kite · Wing · Surf · Downwind
SURF FOIL
Boards · Foils
SUP FOIL
Downwind · Pump
F-ONE Kitesurf
The Bandit, the most iconic kite on the market since 2008
Bandit Brainchild — premium versatile, freeride, big air, strapless — our #1 recommendation
Bandit TEC — same DNA, more accessible price
Trigger Brainchild — ultimate big air, extended hangtime, controlled loops
Trigger TEC — same flight performance, durable construction
Breeze TEC — light wind and kitefoil, from 8 knots
Bandit S — surf and strapless, light handling
Bars: Linxbar · Atom
Boards: Trax · Spark · Mitu Pro · Slice · Keahi Pro
F-ONE Wing Foil
French innovation driving wing foil forward
Strike V6 QuadX — the benchmark wing 2026: exclusive laminated construction, freestyle, surf, freeride
Strike V5 Aluula — extreme lightness, the premium wing
Strike V5 — versatile, freestyle and freeride
Strike CWC — light wind, compact large surfaces
Swing — accessible and comfortable freeride
Origin — entry level, learning
Boards: Rocket Wing · Rocket Wing Midlength · Rocket Free DW
Foils: Eagle X · Phantom · SK8
F-ONE Foils
Cross-discipline foils: kite, wing, surf, downwind, pump
Eagle X UHM Carbon — ultimate glide, maximum stiffness, from 500 to 1000 cm²
Eagle HM Carbon — ocean surfing, downwind, AR 9.5
Phantom HM Carbon — performance and versatility, advanced freeride
SK8 HM Carbon — carving, freestyle, maneuvers
JAM HM Carbon — pump foil and dock start, 1400 to 1900 cm²
Masts: Alu (robust) · Carbon · HM Carbon · UHM Carbon (top). Patented FCT system.
View Foil products ↓F-ONE Surf Foil
Ride waves without wind, without a motor
Rocket Free Surf — surf foil board, Bamboo or Carbon construction
Eagle X — versatile front wings, from 700 to 1000 cm²
Phantom — complete foil for surf foiling
View Surf Foil products ↓F-ONE Sup Foil & Downwind
Downwind, pump and dock start
Rocket Free DW — downwind board, Bamboo or Carbon construction
Rocket SUP DW — SUP foil downwind
JAM HM Carbon — pump / dock start foil, 1400 to 1900 cm² surfaces
View Downwind products ↓Understanding F-ONE ranges
In-house materials developed for each discipline
TEC
The F-ONE standard. Kites and boards. Solid construction, high-performance fabrics.
Brainchild
Premium kites. Ultra-light (48% recycled), PROWELD seams, maximum reactivity.
QuadX
Premium wings. Exclusive 4-layer laminated fabric, stiffness and lightness.
UHM Carbon
Premium foils. Pre-preg, Monobloc structure, 1.8× stiffer than standard carbon.
Products
F-ONE ROCKET WING S 2023
F-ONE CARBON BOOM V2 2025
F-one mini pump flame
Your F-ONE dealer in Pornichet — Bay of La Baule
GlissEvolution
2c Avenue du Gulf Stream · 44380 Pornichet
Tue–Sat, 10am-1pm / 3pm-7pm
📞 +33 9 62 64 74 77 · ✉️ info@glissevolution.com
Frequently asked questions about F-ONE
Everything you need to know before buying
Where does F-ONE come from?
French brand founded in 1994 in Montpellier by Raphaël Salles, a former professional windsurfer. F-ONE is one of the world’s kitesurfing pioneers. The brand designs and develops its products in France, with an R&D team based in Montpellier.
Which F-ONE kite to choose for beginner kitesurfing?
The F-ONE Bandit TEC. Versatile and intuitive thanks to the Delta C-Shape, it forgives mistakes and offers enough performance to progress for a long time. Available from 6 to 14m². Go for 9m² for a 75 kg rider in 15-25 knots. Vs Trigger: the Bandit is more forgiving, the Trigger more big air oriented. Vs Breeze: the Bandit covers more programs, the Breeze specializes in foil and light wind.
What is the best F-ONE kite for big air?
The F-ONE Trigger Brainchild. 5 struts, high aspect ratio, extended hangtime and controlled loops. Available from 6 to 12m². The TEC version offers the same flight performance at a more accessible price. Choosing between Trigger and Bandit: the Trigger specializes in big air, the Bandit is more versatile for everyday riding.
What is the difference between F-ONE TEC and Brainchild?
TEC: high-performance construction, solid fabrics — the choice for 80% of riders. Brainchild: ultra-light materials (48% recycled), PROWELD seams instead of stitching, stiffer and more reactive frame. The Brainchild version is approximately 30% more expensive than TEC.
Which F-ONE wing for beginner wing foiling?
The F-ONE Strike V6. Versatile wing, from beginner to advanced rider. The Sweep Control Panel and optimized profile offer stability and power in all conditions. Available from 2 to 5.5m². For 15-25 knots, a 4.5m² suits most riders. For light wind, the Strike CWC goes lower thanks to the Compact Wing Concept.
Which F-ONE foils to choose?
The Eagle X UHM Carbon is the benchmark freeride/allround foil — exceptional glide, available from 500 to 1000 cm². The Phantom for pure performance, SK8 for carving and freestyle, JAM for pump and dock start. All use the patented FCT (Fast Connection Technology) system: a single bolt to assemble the complete foil.
Is the F-ONE FCT system compatible with other brands?
No. FCT (Fast Connection Technology) is a proprietary F-ONE system. The advantage: assembly and disassembly in seconds with a single bolt. The downside: front wings, fuselages and stabilizers are only compatible within the F-ONE range.
Which F-ONE boards for kitesurfing?
Twin-tip boards: Trax (freeride), Spark (big air). Strapless boards: Mitu Pro Carbon (expert surf, developed with Mitu Monteiro), Slice Bamboo (allround surf), Keahi Pro (versatile surf). Foil boards: Rocket Wing (wing foil), Rocket Free DW (downwind), Rocket Free Surf (surf foil).
How does the F-ONE warranty work?
2-year legal warranty on all products. As an authorized dealer, GlissEvolution handles after-sales service directly — no need to send to Montpellier.
Why buy F-ONE from GlissEvolution?
Over 20 years of expertise in board sports. Our team tests every F-ONE product before recommending it. France-based after-sales service, 2-year warranty, free shipping from €100. Full stock of kite, wing and foils. Personalized advice by phone, email or in-store in Pornichet, facing the Bay of La Baule (Loire-Atlantique, France). Need advice on a model or size? Give us a call.
