GEAR: WHICH 2025 KITE FOR WAVES?

Elips or Elips Aramid DP: which one should you choose for wave riding?

A kite designed for waves must excel in reactivity, stability, and drift. At GONG, two 2025 kites embody these qualities: the Elips and the Elips Aramid DP.

Here is a clear guide to help you choose the model that best fits your riding style.

Kitesurfers: Airton and Francesco, GONG team riders, with Alu and Pie FSP 2X surfboards, Elips and Elips Aramid DP kites, and FeelX bars.

What makes a good wave kite?

A kite designed for surfing must offer several essential characteristics:

Instant reactivity: A good wave kite must pivot on demand and regain power immediately and smoothly.
Exceptional drift: The kite must be able to “float” in the wind window when you ride down-the-line, without pulling forward.
High stability: During maneuvers, transitions, or gusts, the kite must remain predictable and reliable.
Ability to handle wind variations: Wave spots often have irregular wind; the kite must maintain consistent behavior.
Easy relaunch: A kite that naturally positions itself to relaunch before the next set wave…

Kitesurfer: Airton, GONG team rider, on his Lethal FSP 2X, Elips kite and FeelX bar.

Elips: the versatile and high-performance reference

The Elips is GONG’s most advanced wave kite in the Perf Series collection using Dacron construction.

It combines:

Very lively handling, ideal for all surf styles
Smooth, never intrusive pull
Remarkable drift
High stability in irregular conditions

This kite is perfectly suited for riders seeking versatility: excellent in waves but also fun in freeride or strapless freestyle.

Kitesurfer: Airton, GONG team rider, on Lethal FSP 2X, Elips kite and FeelX bar.

Elips Aramid DP: the premium, ultra-rigid and explosive version

The Pro Team Series version uses the same shape as the Elips but adds UPE Aramid technology on the leading edge and the three struts, along with a Double Profile on the underside.

What this changes on the water

Even more precise handling
More explosive reactions, especially in loops
A very fast kite thanks to minimized turbulence
Increased durability under heavy stress
A shape that remains perfectly stable, even in strong gusts

This is the ideal kite for demanding riders who want a high-end, ultra-direct kite ready for extreme conditions. Whether in ultra-light winds, where its speed generates power and comfort, or in high winds, where its stability allows you to push hard, it remains impressively efficient.

Kitesurfer: Francesco, GONG team rider, on his Lethal FSP 2X, Elips kite and FeelX bar.

Elips on the podiums of the Kite-Surf World Tour!

The Elips is the kite with which Airton Cozzolino, GONG team rider, began a remarkable 2025 season at home in Cape Verde, finishing the event with a final, the highest heat score, the highest heat average, and the best wave. A masterful performance followed by a victory in Morocco and a thrilling title battle in Brazil.

“The Elips gives me exactly what I want in the waves: it drifts like no other, reacts instantly, and lets me stay completely free on the wave.” Airton.

Kitesurfer: Airton, GONG team rider, on his Atomic EPS, Elips kite and FeelX bar. Photo: GKA.