Bandit tres review by thekiteboarder.com

TESTED: 9m
AVAILABLE SIZES: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15
TESTED IN: La Ventana, 18-20 knots and choppy water

The B3 has a brand new design with a higher aspect ratio, a new profile, a deeper C shape, and bigger fully-segmented struts. We have also shortened the bridle which is now attached to four points on the kite and equipped with three pulleys. On top of that the B3 only requires one pump and includes a new stainless steel UPS HP integrating the life line clipping on the bar when riding unhooked.

The B3 retains all the qualities and innovations of the delta C -Shape such as the auto relaunch, the EVO bridle system, and the lifeline (acting as a fifth line on a four lined kite). The Delta brings unmatched stability in fully depower position and allows the front line attachment to be positioned higher up the leading edge. The C-shape design maintains the highest standards in performance and steering.

Source SUP kite

The Verdict on SUKing…

The wind played ball today, we have had between 6 and 10 knots all day. All the Source kites were rigged and ready to go on the beach, well after a fair bit of faffing about. Dare I admit I had a quick paddle while I was hanging around? Probably not!

The Kite itself is pretty cool, very much a C shape with an X bridle to help keep it stable and improve turning. Three lines run from the squared off wingtip to the flying lines and the whole thing looks like a vast improvement over the two line kites of old. It has three thin struts and a low profile leading edge, to save on weight and help the kite fly in light winds, one pump comes as standard. The bar is really simple, two lines and a large harness loop, a wrist leash and some o’shit handles, what more would you need?