
Kite Vertigo Aramid DP - Aramid DP 12 m² / Pink Occasion 15328
- sport-kite Kite
- triple-ripstop Triple Ripstop
- techno-upe-aramid UPE Aramid
- shape-dp Double Profile
- three-strut-frame 3 struts frame
- lds-kite LDS
- hybrid-c-shape Hybrid C-shape
- rear-settings Rear settings
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Description
Program
The Vertigo Aramid DP 2026 is the ultimate 3-strut kite for all styles: big air, loops, tricks, whether twin tip or foil. No need to choose between power, precision, hangtime, or responsiveness: it does everything perfectly.
Presentation
The new Vertigo Aramid DP propels the 3-strut kite into a new dimension.
This new model in the Pro Team Series range boosts all programs. Designed for twin tip, it has the glide and maneuverability we love in many aspects of kitesurfing, coupled with an amazing catapult mode.
In terms of shape, we keep the basic 3-strut light, fluid, easy-to-live-with design, but everything else has been pushed further: higher ratio, very centered surface, thin and fast tips, 7-point bridle without pulleys.
The Aramid construction further enhances this characteristic. With less weight in the leading edge and struts, the Vertigo Aramid DP exits every maneuver with more speed, centers itself more quickly in the wind window, and maintains astonishing control even when fully powered. Loops are cleaner, the kite holds its position better during rotations, and relaunch is instantaneous.
This translates to a kite that performs very well as soon as you sheet in, with lightning-fast satellite launch and lift that allows time for a clean landing.
The loops are powerful but controllable, with very good traction feedback throughout the rotation and phenomenal catch thanks to the Double Profile and LDS carbon tips.
Its strength lies in its ultra-clean flight: the kite remains clean, stable, and predictable, even when heavily powered. It doesn't have the inertia of a 5-strut big air kite, but it offers a level of lift and performance in the same category, while remaining lighter and more versatile.
In the Aramid version, this lightness is really felt on the water: less fatigue in the arms, more margin in low and high ranges, and a feeling of kite that “glides” much more, without inertia.
The Aramid DP version takes this logic even further. The double segmented profile eliminates internal turbulence and completely stabilizes traction, even during rapid transitions and load variations. In loops, rotation is surgical, and acceleration is faster and more precise.
The result is evident on the water: the Vertigo Aramid DP climbs higher, stays airborne longer, recovers faster, and delivers a level of precision that's a "pro setup." It's the future!
In twin tip configurations, it's the perfect kite for 90% of riders who want high performance without switching to a 5-strut kite. It's a lively, lightweight, powerful kite that loops perfectly.
When foiling, it is super efficient for fully committed tricks, and thanks to its lightness and lift, the low end top of the class.
Regardless of the board, what the Vertigo 2026 does in the air is key: incredible lift, amazing maneuverability, immediate relaunch, perfect control of power in loops, and precise bar pressure. It's clearly the benchmark modern 3-strut kite for this type of riding.
UPE Aramid revolution
A major development of the Team Series range lies in the revolutionary material of its inflatable structure.
UPE Aramid is the lightest and stiffest material on the market on selected axes. Depending on the angulation of the Aramid mesh, we control the stretching axes and release the rotation axes. This means that we have the possibility of reducing the diameters, and therefore the drag and the weight, for the same behavior. Of course our research focused on an optimal and diffused reduction to preserve the twisting qualities, which are essential to the design of a maneuverable kite, while locking the C of the shape.
The sensations in the hands are simply astonishing. The kite is both one of the stiffest and one of the lightest, while remaining incredibly maneuverable: a whole new experience of flight and precision/feeling. It’s simply incredible and perfectly in line with our desire to offer the best.
At 85g/m2 (2 times less than Dacron!), this UPE Aramid present on the leading edge and the struts ensures an unparalleled gain in reactivity.
In addition to its exceptional mechanical properties, this material also has a very low absorption rate. The kite gains very little weight when wet.And this material is also very resistant to tearing, an important point when launching on some sketchy spots.
Obviously, a superb material without perfect assembly is worthless, and we have worked in infinite detail to ensure the reliability of the technical solutions for its implementation. For this, we have tested all known assemblies on traction machines and innovated with new and exclusive assembly methods at GONG to surpass the standards. Our kites have never been so robust.
Better than gold !!!
Durable and super light construction
This kite is built with the best materials available for a high-end kite, thanks to Aramid.
Our decades of experience in kiting, along with all the advancements made in wings, have allowed us to push the performance of our kites to an unprecedented level.
Aramid, combined with lab-tested stitching, offers the best in responsiveness, lightness, and material strength for the leading edge.
The unique feature of Aramid is that it doesn’t lock the shape of the kite. It’s ultra-light, with minimal stretch, but still allows for twist control by programming the fiber axis. This way, we get all the benefits of the best material without the downsides. The kite is lively, reactive, and does not delaminate.
The proven triple ripstop canopy, used for several years, offers perfect durability and strength at an ultra-light weight of 55g/m².
Strategically placed reinforcements ensure the durability of your gear:
- Insigna on the leading edge in high-friction areas.
- Tips reinforced with Dacron DP175LL and Nylon 1680D on the final sections of the leading edge.
- Trailing edge made of Dacron DP175LL to resist long-term flapping.
Double Profile Design
The Double Profile design is an innovation that propels the world of kiting into the future!
Not because GONG invented it, as it just makes sense and already exists in windsurfing, boating, hang gliding, in the history of kiting, and in wing foiling thanks to us. But simply because GONG has made it possible on a large scale for everyone to enjoy, thanks to 10 years of work on this concept.
Our specific concept, recorded for several years, consists of erasing internal disturbances to the simple profile by the measured addition of a segmented internal profile, which allows air and water to circulate without restriction.
The internal skin simply erases the imperfections of the kite's glide. Acting in both pressure and depression, the internal skin will tighten or relax depending on the situation. It is this dosage of tension that is revolutionary. We are not trying to make this double skin rigid like a drum: we let it play its role of glide shock absorber.
So at the zenith in very little wind, it will inflate and lock the kite, preventing it from passing behind you. Do the test by walking towards it: it holds up in the air. It’s really reassuring.
Conversely, at full power, the double skin will arch to get closer to the extrado and accelerate the kite.
This almost biomimetic adaptability is unrivaled and gives this kite flying qualities that you have never had in your hands.
Carbon LDS Tips
The tips play a major role in the behavior of your kite. By combining strong tension perfectly distributed across the entire kite with a precisely engineered internal twist of the tips under load, we have given this kite exceptional responsiveness.
On this Pro Team Series model, we have also introduced an innovation borrowed from wing design: the LDS for Low Drag System. It further refines the tip diameter for improved glide by eliminating turbulence.
This system incorporates a carbon batten inside the tip, boosting responsiveness to deliver unmatched performance levels. The back line acts directly on the carbon batten, meaning the entire wingtip is connected to your bar, with no deformation and no delay.
Less drag, more loops.
Technology Kite Aramid Team Series
Our kites are manufactured in one of the two best factories in the world, renowned for its exceptional and consistent quality level in the high-end kite industry.
Each step, from precise digital cutting to meticulous manual assembly, is carried out by the best specialized craftsmen.
By choosing a GONG kite, you benefit from exceptional technological quality, meticulous construction, and a rigorous selection of the best materials available on the market. Every technical detail is designed to ensure high-level performance, maximum durability, and maximum enjoyment on the water.
List of our proven materials:
- Leading edge and battens in ultra-light, dynamic, and durable Aramid.
- Anti-flap trailing edge belt in Dacron DP175LL.
- High-end triple Ripstop canopy, anti-tear propagation.
- Insigna reinforcements on the leading edge.
- Tips saver in Nylon 1680D to resist wear from land friction.
- Thin bridles in Dyneema FL14 ROBLINE.
- 100% removable bridles for easy replacement of wear parts.
- One Pump system for quick inflation and deflation.
- Micro fiberglass battens on the trailing edge tips: lightweight and effective against wear.
On the water, this Aramid + light canopy + thin bridle combo results in a kite that is noticeably more reactive than a Dacron construction, with less inertia in its movements, reduced deformation in gusts, and a much cleaner bar feedback. You can feel the structure working efficiently: the kite stays locked in and precise, even when heavily powered, without collapsing or softening over the course of your sessions.
Technical sheet
Kite Vertigo Aramid DP - Aramid DP 12 m² / Pink Occasion 15328 Aramid DP / 12 m² / Pink
Shape :
Design 3 lattes : très bon rapport poids/stabilité, d’excellentes performances en restant lisible en barre. La structure 3 lattes garde le kite léger et réactif, avec une très bonne tenue du profil en plage haute.
Hybrid C shape : design moderne, dynamique, avec un coefficient de projection porté à 67,5 % pour une surface très centrée. L’arc est plus ouvert, ce qui augmente la vitesse, le cap et la portance en saut.
Ratio élevé (5,4) pour un maximum de puissance exploitable, de sustentation et de précision dans la fenêtre. On a un lift très franc, une montée fulgurante dès qu’on borde, et une portance qui vous tient longtemps en l’air, tout en gardant un kite rapide et réactif.
Surface recentrée : la grande majorité de la surface est dans le tiers central du shape, les oreilles étant fines. Résultat : un appui solide, une sustentation énorme et des oreilles très vives pour doser précisément les loops et la relance.
Profil plus creux (23 %) avec un angle d’attaque plus ouvert : le kite génère plus de power sans devenir brutal.
- Double Profil segmenté (nouveauté 2026 brevetée) a été entièrement re-travaillé. Chaque segment interne est désormais découpé et orienté pour épouser exactement la géométrie du profil externe sans générer de tensions parasites. Cette seconde peau n’est pas coupée au hasard : elle agit comme un amortisseur dynamique qui se tend ou se détend selon la charge aérodynamique. En vol, cela se traduit par une aile qui respire mieux, qui garde une forme parfaite en accélération, et qui conserve une stabilité verticale inédite en bord de fenêtre ou dans les rafales.
Bord d’attaque fin au centre pour une aile rapide et fine dans l’air, capable de twister à la demande, et avec un diamètre légèrement augmenté vers les tips (+2 à 3 %) pour plus de rigidité et de tenue dans les loops et en plage haute. Le kite ne se déforme pas, même toilé, et on garde son contrôle. L’Aramid permet de conserver ces diamètres contenus tout en gagnant en rigidité, ce qui donne une aile qui ne se déforme pas et ne se vrille pas n’importe comment.
Creux soutenu et profil réflexe pour un maximum de stabilité et une puissance maîtrisée.
Arc plus ouvert (198°) pour un meilleur plané et un cap solide. La Vertigo 2026 trace des trajectoires propres, garde la présence en l’air et renvoie très fort en relance.
Outline freeride / big air / loops : bord d’attaque courbé pour un maximum de performances.
Lattes segmentées avec la latte centrale remontée d’une section : meilleure tenue de profil, plus de stabilité en plage haute et plus de précision en barre. La troisième latte plus plate stabilise l’arrière de profil et donne un comportement très sain quand on choque ou qu’on envoie un loop.
Congruence du double profil sur les lattes / recouvrement aérodynamique 2026 : Le recouvrement latte / double profil a été entièrement revu en 2026. Les zones de jonction sont désormais presque congruentes, avec un alignement beaucoup plus propre des tissus et un contrôle de tension perfectionné.
Tips fines et rondes, plus ouvertes : rotation très rapide, loops progressifs et dosables, sans à-coups violents. Le kite conserve de la vitesse dans la courbe au lieu de se planter en bout de loop.
Shape des tips sans vrillage interne pour une aile avec une rotation appuyée sur la surface des oreilles et non sur le frein. On garde un kite rapide en rotation, qui ne stall pas notamment en déhooké.
- LDS Tips carbone nouvelle génération : les tips intègrent le nouveau LDS carbone issu de la wing, dans une version affinée pour le kite. Le cône final est plus fin, plus tendu et plus rigide, avec une petite latte carbone qui transmet directement les actions en barre à toute la surface de l’oreille. Cela élimine les micro-retards de rotation, supprime l’écrasement latéral des tips à haute vitesse et donne des loops d’une netteté exceptionnelle.
Tension de spi plutôt forte sur chaque section pour un pilotage très dynamique : plus réactif, plus nerveux, plus de power.
Retour en barre très lisible : pression claire, dosage précis de la traction, surtout dans les loops.
Depower important pour une plage d’utilisation énorme. Full power bordé avec un gros coup de boost au décollage, et un dégazage très efficace choqué.
Shape “autostable” malgré le ratio élevé : ratio + profil creux + surface centrée + tips reculées donnent un kite qui tient son vol et ne part pas en piqué.
- Impact spécifique DP sur le comportement : le Double Profil renforce aussi la tenue générale du spi : le kite conserve exactement sa géométrie, même dans les accélérations extrêmes ou lorsqu’il traverse des zones de vent irrégulier.
Bridage court en 7 points sans poulies, excentré : avants très calés pour une tenue parfaite en plage haute, zéro poulie donc aucun jeu parasite, feeling ultra direct, stabilité monstrueuse dans les loops et lors des réceptions.
Buying guide
For whom?
Clearly the kite for the twin tip rider who wants an ultimate 3-strut kite capable of sending very high, very far, and supporting a real commitment in loops, while remaining versatile in foiling.
The Aramid construction provides the rigidity and responsiveness needed to handle this type of riding, while remaining readable and usable for an experienced rider.
We'll love it as soon as the basics are mastered because it's a very safe and light kite, easy to fly and will reveal your twin tip potential.
For what ?
The Vertigo Aramid DP 2026 is first and foremost a high-performance twin tip kite:
big jumps,
adjustable loops,
modern freestyle.
Its flight principle: to remain free, fast, unbraked, with solid central support. This is what makes it brilliant for tricks and big air, and very interesting for foiling and strapless freestyle.
When strapless, it can be positioned anywhere in the wind window, turns quickly, and exits the window immediately when desired. Airton uses it precisely for this combination of support and responsiveness.
In summary: the twin tip 3 strut kite that can really do everything in the air, no matter what you have under your feet.
Understanding our kite range:

- Display : the freeride kite for rapid progression.
- Vertigo : the high-performance 3-strut kite for all tricks, loops, big air, surfing, foiling.
- Ayto : the ultimate 5-strut kite for big air and aggressive kite loops.
- Unik : the lightweight single-strut freeride kite for lightwind, foiling and waves.
- Strutless : the super light kite for light wind and high-performance freeriding.
- Elips : the ultimate kite in the waves.
What size?
The Vertigo has plenty of power and really moves well. A technical rider will easily exploit the low end. And with its direct 7-point bridle without pulleys and its open tips, you benefit from a really significant and enjoyable high end for a 3-strut board.
Choose your kite by following our recommendations below. Wind ranges always depend on your weight, skill level, and the support under your feet!

Bar size:
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.
If we are looking for smooth and progressive steering, we must "undersize" the size of our bar.
If you prefer fast and responsive steering, you should choose a larger bar.
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:
The 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.
Line lengths:
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 with our extensions (sold separately), you boost its versatility even more!
22m lines:
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.19m lines:
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.
Price:

Equipments
Included equipment:
Your kite is ready to sail (excluding bar and pump).
A sturdy and efficient backpack: U-shaped zipper for easy storage, ventilation grid, padding, compression straps, bar pocket, pump straps...
The One Pump system for quick inflation and deflation of the struts.
A pump leash loop on your kite to secure your kite during inflation.
Universal inflation valve and high flow rate.
Repair kit.
Adjustment on the rears: 3 points.
All our kites are obviously compatible with our FeelX bar, but also with 95% of bars on the market. If you have any doubt, get a complete set (x4) of pigtails: PIGTAILS .
Remember to bring a pump ;-)
10 years of spare parts.
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
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