The Elips is our ultimate kite for waves and strapless riding.
The Elips is our high-performance wave kite for committed surfing, strapless tricks and enjoying a lively and light kite in kitefoil.
This wave kite paradoxically draws its DNA from our big air developments: we have taken the best of what is in terms of tension, surface centering, arc opening, rotation on the wingtip and profile stability, but in a 100% wave program.
The Elips 2026 gains significantly in natural glide: a more open arc, a higher aspect ratio, a shorter chord, and a more centered surface area. The result: a kite that flies cleanly in very light winds, easily generates pull in low wind conditions, and positions itself exactly where you want it in the wind window.
Particularly stable, torquey, and compact, it has impressive rotational potential. It's perfectly controllable, allowing you to have the ideal amount of power at the precise moment of your maneuver on the wave.
When you sheet out, it drifts cleanly: the kite sits in the air, slides downwind while maintaining its stability, and lets you link maneuvers without having to constantly look at it.
Powerful, it allows you to ride smaller, more responsive surfaces. Very maneuverable and predictable, the Elips is the benchmark kite for top-level surfers like Airton, Malo, Serena, and Clémence, but also for anyone who wants a modern, precise, forgiving, and incredibly enjoyable wave kite.
We've extracted the best features of a wave kite and a loop kite to design the Elips: the ultimate wave kite. Capable of being completely unobtrusive, as well as pushing a turn to the extreme, it's always in the right place at the right time to shred.
Developed and validated by the Team, it is the kite that was vice world champion in the waves.
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Buying guide
Queen of waves for committed surfers, the Elips will appeal to all those who love strong turns, fast sections and strapless surfing, while remaining accessible for an already autonomous kitesurfer who wants to progress seriously in waves.
The Elips is a kite that turns quickly and drifts very well.
With a rotation radius that can be closed at will, unparalleled stability, huge depower and real glide, it excels in surfing.
Quite powerful, it's a kite that's mostly ridden in the low end to promote maneuverability and drifting, but it remains very stable in the high end.
With the Elips, you typically choose the smallest effective size, hop on your surfboard, and enjoy a compact, lively, and precise kite.
It will also be very pleasant for strapless freestyle and kite foiling if you like to ride with an ultra-maneuverable kite.
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Elips: the ultimate kite in the waves.
The Elips has a very stable and easy-to-control high end. But it's a kite that's best ridden in the low end, relying on its torque. Indeed, its low-end power and maneuverability work wonders in the lower end of the wind range.
Choose your kite by following our recommendations below. Wind ranges always depend on your weight, skill level, and the board under your feet!
The length of your bar will directly impact the overall feel of your kite. Remember that the longer your bar, the easier it will be to turn your kite. This is especially important when using larger kites, particularly in very light winds, to maintain good responsiveness. The increased leverage compensates for this natural loss of responsiveness.
Keep in mind that, conversely, the smaller the kite, the faster it will turn! Therefore, using a smaller bar allows you to balance the kite's behavior and make it more responsive. You must take these parameters into account when choosing your bar size and adapt your riding style to your preferred feel and the conditions you encounter.
The key size is the 52cm bar. This is the most versatile bar and the one to choose if you only want one bar for a 7-9-12, 8-11, or 8-10-13 quiver.
When you have an extensive kite quiver, it's essential to also have a quiver of bars to maintain a balanced feel when switching from a small kite to a larger one. Also note that having two bars reduces wear and tear on the parts by half!
Here are our recommendations:
Recommendations above are based on the behavior of GONG kites. Since our bars are compatible with a wide range of kites, you can adapt your choice according to the type of kite you use.
Your FeelX bar comes standard with 80cm pre-lines, 19m of lines and 3m extensions already mounted.
The original setup is the most versatile and will be your best choice for 90% of your sessions.
By playing with its lengths, or even modifying them using our extensions (sold separately), you further boost its versatility!
The "standard" bar length allows for a more progressive and predictable feel (recommended setting for progressing kiters). Your wind window will be larger, thus providing more power at takeoff. This is the preferred setting for low and mid-range conditions, and for everyday freeride use.
Shorter lines offer a more direct kite response, increasing its responsiveness. The wind window will be shorter. This is the perfect setup for advanced kiters, ideal for wave riding or foiling, for added agility.
If you choose to sail with short lines, you will also gain comfort in high range.
Note that 22m and 19m are not extreme line lengths and remain a fine adjustment to your piloting feel.
Equipments
All our kites are obviously compatible with our FeelX bar, but also with 95% of bars on the market. If you're unsure, get a complete set (x4) of pigtails .
Remember to bring a pump ;-)
GONG makes durable kites: it's the basis of our specifications. Never disappoint.
GONG makes its durable kites last: offering you all the components of our products for 10 years is a challenge we gladly take on. Because we firmly believe that a good kite today will be a good kite in 5 years if it's well maintained. And this maintenance is good for the planet because it will allow many young people to equip themselves second-hand at very affordable prices.
To ensure a long life for your kite, it will need to be maintained.
1/ We can do it for you in our workshop. Our expert teams are available to diagnose and solve your problems.
2/ We keep the necessary spare parts in stock, including fabric. Simply place your order online, or ask your preferred repairer to do it.
If the part is unfortunately not in stock, we will order it to have it as soon as possible.
Delivery
Orders are prepared and shipped quickly: most are dispatched within 24 to 48 business hours.
The delivery time, meaning the transit of the parcel to your address, then depends on the delivery location and the carrier.
Shipping costs are transparent and calculated based on weight, volume, and delivery address.
You have a 14-day right of withdrawal to return or exchange a new product that does not suit you.
We prioritize sustainable, recyclable, and reusable packaging solutions, minimizing single-use plastic as much as possible while ensuring optimal protection for products, including large items.
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