GEAR: LOOKING FOR A ONE-KITE QUIVER (TWINTIP, SURF, FOIL)?

One kite to do it all? Go for the Vertigo or the Elips Aramid DP

Freeride, surf, foil, big air, freestyle... Every modern rider dreams of a do-it-all kite. One kite that handles every discipline, every condition, without holding back the stoke or the progression. At GONG, two kites lead the charge in versatility—but with different vibes: the Vertigo, smooth and punchy with freestyle flair, and the Elips Aramid DP, cutting-edge and super reactive. Two styles, one mission: ride free, no compromises.

Kitesurfer: Thomas, GONG staff, with an Elips Aramid DP.

VERTIGO : the freestyle kite that does it all

The Vertigo is a thrill machine. Born for twintip and freestyle, it naturally adapts to any ride: foil, surf, hooked or unhooked freestyle—and especially big air, where it stands out with serious lift and hang time. It’s the chameleon kite, ready to match your mood without missing a beat.

With its light and rigid 3-strut frame, it delivers a fluid, smooth ride. The response is fast and clean, with intuitive bar feel. On a twintip, you can load up jumps with ease, edge hard, and send tricks with steady, controlled power—never too much, never too rough.

In surf, it surprises with its maneuverability and natural drift. On foil, it maintains reassuring stability, allowing you to enjoy its low-end range without stalling. One kite to cruise, carve, freeride, or freestyle—no limits.

👉 Who’s it for? Intermediate to advanced riders chasing a fun, stable, and intuitive kite to push every style without second-guessing.

Kitesurfers: Thomas and Tristan, GONG staff, with a Vertigo kite and Steez Wood Flex twintip, and Unik and Sway twintip.

ELIPS ARAMID DP: Kitesurf on fast-forward mode +++

The Elips Aramid DP takes 3-strut performance to the next level. Engineered with high-tech materials (UPE Aramid frame and LDS tip struts) and an innovative Double Profile (DP) design, it delivers a 30% jump in overall efficiency. The result? A razor-sharp, lightweight kite that’s lightning-fast and laser-precise—with power that’s perfectly dialed in.

This kite’s flight performance speaks for itself—agility, speed, drift, lift—you feel it in every session:

On a twintip, it’s impressively efficient: intuitive and highly responsive, it can be controlled with just a touch. It encourages you to go for more tricks by giving you the tools to send every high-adrenaline move (loops, wakestyle, big air...).
In surfing, its drift and maneuverability allow for ultra-smooth, instinctive riding, making you feel comfortable in a wide range of conditions.
And for foil, its rock-solid stability in light wind is next level, with a low end that pushes the limit—think 6–8 knots with a 9m².

Its glide, window speed, and huge depower give it an insane wind range. Whether you’re powered up or riding light, it never feels overwhelmed—and control stays dialed the whole time.

👉 Who’s it for? Intermediate to advanced riders who want a top-tier kite that’s sharp, light, and insanely capable across every discipline.

Kitesurfer: Francesco, GONG team rider, with a Catch HDDC, Elips Aramid DP kite and FeelX kite bar.

Conclusion: two kites for all the sensations of kiting

Whether you’re into the smooth freestyle flow of the Vertigo or the sharp speed and precision of the Elips Aramid DP, you’re riding a kite made for fun. Both are made to adapt—whatever your board, your style, your progression. That’s the GONG vibe: more with less, and always with a smile.

Kitefoiler: Patrice Guénolé, GONG boss and shaper, with a Kiwii Strapped HDCC, Elips Aramid DP, Ypra Surf-Freestyle front wing and Ypra Surf-Freestyle stab.