GEAR: CHOOSING BETWEEN THE DISPLAY AND THE VERTIGO?

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16 february 2026 0

Two versatile kites with very distinct behaviors.

The Display and the Vertigo are among the most popular kites in our Perf Series. Although they share a high level of versatility, their personalities are very different:

Display: the queen of progression. Powerful, easy, and stable.
Vertigo: the queen of freeride / Freestyle, sharp across a wide range of uses.

Explanations 👇

Kitesurfs: Anaël and Clémence, GONG team riders, respectively with Vertigo and Display kites.

Display: the kite for riding with maximum comfort

The Display is designed to offer smooth, predictable riding. It instantly inspires confidence thanks to its exceptional stability, a generous power base, effective depower, and intuitive relaunch.

It accelerates your progression like no other. Its behavior is round, healthy, and accessible, while remaining effective across a wide variety of riding styles.

Display Highlights

Outstanding stability: you feel confident, you can look elsewhere.
Bar feedback: you can feel the steering, you can feel where the kite is.
Easy relaunch, even in marginal winds
Comfortable riding that quickly puts you at ease
Power on demand. No need to oversize
Compact, maneuverable, and predictable
Ideal for progressing, cruising, and practicing transitions
A versatile kite for riding with peace of mind

The Display is made for riders who want a kite that’s easy to handle. One you can fly instinctively, that supports fast progression while maximizing fun every session.

Kitesurfer: Clémence, GONG team rider, with the Sway Wood Flex, Display kite and FeelX kite bar.

Vertigo: the dynamic kite for powerful riding with control and responsiveness

The Vertigo is a playful kite designed for riders who want a powerful, maneuverable and fast kite, with great hang time, capable of handling a more demanding program.

Its handling is precise, its loops are sharp, and its performance potential is significantly higher than the Display. It lets you send very big on a twintip, occasionally surf waves, or foil with impeccable control.

Vertigo Highlights

Highly responsive with an explosive feel
Great low-end power and acceleration
Strong lift and hang time for jumping
A kite loop machine!!!
Excellent for foiling across the entire wind range.
Versatile kite with a more committed character
Effective low end and very stable in steady winds

The Vertigo is aimed at riders who want more intensity, more top-end range, and more maneuvering potential, while keeping the versatility that defines it.

Kitesurfer: Yucel, GONG team rider, with the Steez Wood Flex and Vertigo kite.

How to choose between Display and Vertigo?

Your choice depends mostly on your intentions on the water:

For progressing with confidence, in a wide range of conditions and with maximum comfort: choose the Display. It supports natural progression and delivers smooth, efficient cruising.
For more engaged riding focused on performance, jumps, surf, and foil: choose the Vertigo. It’s the kite for riders seeking more sensation, more dynamism, and more top-end range.