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Droid Lowkite
The compact and dynamic double-skin lowkite for surf-freestyle and waveriding.
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Regular Price
499€
Sale Price
499€Regular Price
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Description
Program
The lowkite for discovering surf-freestyle and sending tricks. Ideal for those looking to ride with power and precision while playing with the elements.
Presentation
The GONG Droid lowkite redefines your surf-freestyle experience. In a sport that’s just been born, Malo Guénolé is already landing backmobs in the Droid lowkite!!!
With its double-skin (closed-cell) structure, it offers exceptional stability in the air and ideal maneuverability for riders who want to send tricks, maneuvers, and full tilt speed runs.
Featuring a pronounced arc, moderate high ratio, and a powerful profile, the Droid lowkite delivers consistent and precise traction, perfect for jumps and rotations.
Its unique semi-short pre-line setup maximizes lift and ensures control, even during aerial maneuvers. The thin and dynamic tips enable excellent responsiveness, making this kite as effective in the waves as on flat water.
In contrast to single-skin lowkites, the Droid is a true riding kite. It excels at going upwind, delivering outstanding lift, and staying stable in overpowered conditions. Featuring an optimized bridle and 22 perfectly balanced sections, it blends precision and smoothness for a sailing experience similar to kite or wing foiling, but with the lowkite vibe.
The Droid lowkite is designed for durability. Its marine-grade materials, combined with water drainage systems, ensure an easy relaunch even in challenging conditions. Its double-skin structure offers stability and aerodynamic performance, making it a reliable choice for uncompromising sessions.
With its slightly longer lines and a performance bar, the Droid lowkite provides exceptional comfort during extended sessions, all while maintaining perfect handling precision. This configuration maximizes the performance of the kite, catering to the needs of demanding riders.
Riding with the Droid lowkite means discovering a technical and powerful glide. Whether you're linking tricks in the waves or enjoying dynamic sailing, this kite provides a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s designed for those looking to explore the endless potential of lowkiting, offering exceptional control and unwavering stability.
While its handling takes some practice, the Droid becomes highly rewarding once you’ve got it down. After just a few sessions, you’ll be able to fully explore its technical and versatile nature, mastering jumps, surfing, and carving smooth, precise trajectories on the water.
As a surf-freestyle model, the Droid lowkite reflects GONG’s expertise and innovation. Powerful, reactive, and exceptionally stable, it’s made for riders looking to push their boundaries. With the Droid lowkite, GONG introduces a fresh approach to riding, blending technique and enjoyment for an unmatched glide experience.
PRECISION AND LIFT OF THE DOUBLE-SKIN
The Droid lowkite is made with a double-skin (closed-cell) design, a technology that provides exceptional lift and great stability in the air. Thanks to its pressurized structure, it maintains a perfectly balanced shape, ensuring smoother and more predictable flight, even in choppy conditions.
The double-skin maximizes aerodynamics, allowing the Droid lowkite to generate efficient lift while staying responsive. This specific design promotes excellent performance in low wind conditions and provides optimal control in gusty winds.
- Stable and balanced flight
- Excellent lift
- Pressurized structure for constant shape
PRECISION AND DYNAMISM
With a powerful and deep profile, the Droid provides efficient traction while maintaining a playful character. Its design allows riders to fully harness the power generated by the wind without it becoming overwhelming.
Riders will particularly appreciate its ability to chain transitions and jumps smoothly. It combines power with dynamic relaunch, ideal for those looking to use their lowkite with intensity.
- Controlled and accessible power
- Efficient relaunch for chaining tricks
- Perfect balance between traction and dynamism
MARINATED KITE AND EASIER TAKEOFF
Unlike single-skin kites, the Droid lowkite retains its shape when touching water and relaunches with ease. Its optimized water drainage system expels water quickly after a crash, ensuring a fast and effective flight recovery.
With its pressurized structure and marine materials, it maintains its form after impact and remains fully operational without any loss in performance. A key benefit for riders seeking a reliable kite that can handle tricks
- Marine-grade and durable design
- Quick drainage for effective relaunch
- Perfect for riding in choppy conditions
MEDIUM BRIDLE FOR PERFECT BALANCE
The Droid features a medium bridle, striking the perfect balance between accessibility and performance. It keeps the kite far enough from the water while ensuring great control.
A longer bridle compared to single-skin models enhances handling precision and minimizes errors caused by getting too close to the water. This results in smooth, predictable navigation, which is key for surf freestyle.
- Ideal balance between maneuverability and stability
- Lower risk of errors due to proximity to the water
- Smooth and responsive control
Technical sheet
Droid Lowkite 3 m² / White
- 54g/m² triple ripstop canopy.
- Insignia reinforcements on the seams for extra durability.
- Possibility to attach a GONG harness line for boom.
- Aerodynamic bridles of 1.1mm, 100kg break resistance (for each line), and very low elongation.
- Ergonomic carbon bar with molded tips for perfect ergonomics while riding.
- 3-point bridle system.
- Bridle colors: yellow for the front lines, white for the other two points on the bar.
- Double-skin construction.
- Infill in half-sections on the trailing edge for enhanced glide, stability, and smoother airflow release.
Buying guide
For whom?
The Droid lowkite is designed for riders in search of a powerful and stable lowkite, intended for active riding and a surf-freestyle program. Unlike the Plus and Neutra, which serve as a paddle replacement for easier takeoffs on downwinders, the Droid is a true sailing kite, built for upwind sailing, surfing, and performing maneuvers.
This model is perfect for:
- Experienced riders looking for an alternative to wing foiling with a feel closer to kiteboarding.
- Freestyle and surf foil enthusiasts in need of a responsive and maneuverable kite.
- Those wanting a high-performance lowkite, capable of going upwind and staying in flight without being packed away.
- Riders who want to play with the waves, tapping into the lift and power of the double-skin design.
For what?
The Droid lowkite is a double-skin (closed-cell) kite designed for active riding, unlike the Plus and Neutra, which are made to be packed away after takeoff.
Its primary use is surf-freestyle:
- Going upwind with high efficiency.
- Surfing waves using the lowkite’s lift without being too dependent on the wind.
- Performing aerial maneuvers by harnessing the stability and power of the closed-cell.
- Tacking and sailing smoothly over long distances.
Thanks to its increased stability and lifting profile, the Droid offers smooth and precise handling, with excellent control in flight.
Which size?
The lowkite Droid comes in 3m², 4m², 5m², and 7m². Choosing the right size depends on the rider's weight and the wind conditions.
How to choose the right size?
- Freestyle / Surf: The intermediate sizes (4m² , 5m²) offer the best balance for throwing tricks and surfing with precision.
- Downwinders and light wind: The 7m² is perfect for maintaining lift and staying in flight without getting overpowered.
- Strong winds / Maximum control: The 3m² allows riding in strong winds while remaining maneuverable.
Which quiver?
The Droid lowkite is designed for an engaged and dynamic ride. It pairs best with:
- Board: A responsive foilboard, smaller than a downwind model, for sharper maneuvers.
- Foil: A fast and maneuverable foil (600 cm² to 1000 cm²) that maximizes the Droid’s power and relaunch.
- Accessories: A compatible bar with optimized bridle settings for precise and efficient control.
This setup unlocks the full potential of the Droid, delivering a more technical and dynamic ride compared to the Plus and Neutra models.
GONG lowkite range explained
The GONG lowkite range is divided into two main categories:
1. Single skins (Plus & Neutra): designed for downwind foiling and light-wind riding.
- These lowkites act as a paddle replacement, helping you take off in foiling before being packed away for a pure glide experience.
- Ultra-light and compact, they are perfect for quick setup and minimal gear hassle.
- Plus: the most accessible, stable, and reassuring option for getting started with lowkite.
- Neutra: more dynamic and precise, for riders looking for increased maneuverability and precise control.
2. Double skin (Droid & Pulse): Versatile RAM-Air Kites
- Unlike single-skin models, these lowkites are designed for active riding rather than being packed away after takeoff, behaving just like a traditional kite.
- They provide excellent upwind performance, controlled power, and enhanced stability thanks to their pressurized ram-air construction.
- Droid: A highly versatile lowkite, ideal for freestyle surf, tricks, and aggressive riding.
- Pulse: Tuned for freerace and freeride, featuring exceptional upwind ability and glide to cover long distances at high speed.
The Droid lowkite is the go-to choice for riders looking for a powerful, stable, and maneuverable lowkite—perfect for surf freestyle and bold maneuvers. With its lift-generating profile and excellent responsiveness, it ensures every session is smooth, fun, and high-performance. 🚀
Equipments
Transport bag
A sturdy and convenient backpack is included with your lowkite.
It’s designed with a wide zipper for easy packing, and we’ve made sure it’s comfortable, so even when the lowkite is wet, it fits in effortlessly.
10 years of spare parts
GONG builds durable lowkites: this is the core of our mission. We’re committed to never letting you down.
We are delighted to take on the challenge of offering all the components of our products for 10 years. Because we firmly believe that a good product today remains a good product in five years if it is well maintained. And this maintenance is good for the planet, as it allows many young people to equip themselves with second-hand products at very affordable prices.
To make sure your lowkite lasts, you’ll need to maintain it.
1/ We can take care of this for you in our workshop. Our expert teams are available to diagnose and solve any issues.
2/ We keep all the essential spare parts in stock, including fabric. Simply place an order online or have your favorite repair shop do it for you.
If a product happens to be out of stock, we’ll order it and get it to you as quickly as possible.
Delivery
Delivery delay
We indicate a preparation and shipping time of 3 working days. In reality, the majority of orders are shipped within 24/48 hours.
The delivery time, i.e. delivery time of the package to your home, then depends on the delivery location and the carrier.
We work with reliable and efficient carriers. 99% of shipments go perfectly and quickly. In the case of the remaining 1%, rest assured that we will do what is necessary with the carrier.
Shipping fees
Unlike other sites, shipping costs are not hidden behind the price of our products. You know exactly what shipping costs you, and you are not disadvantaged if you choose to collect your order at our GONG Space Center.
Shipping costs are calculated based on the weight and volume of each package, and your delivery address.
Tracking your package
Delivery tracking is managed directly by the carriers to whom we have entrusted your packages. They will contact you by email or SMS to allow you to choose delivery methods and follow the route of your package.
Carriers
We work with the best transport societies to deliver to you throughout Europe and the world within very short deadlines. We chose them for their quality of service and their compliance with deadlines.
For mainland France, 80% of your orders arrive at their destination in less than 48 hours of processing.
For Europe, delivery times vary from 3 to 6 working days, depending on the country of destination.
For the rest of the world, delivery times depend on transit time and customs clearance time. This delay depends on customs and can last from a few days to a few weeks depending on the destination and seasonality.
Please note, transport time is added to preparation/shipping time. Two companies collaborate on your order (GONG and the carrier). Each one masters its activity and is committed to optimizing its deadlines so that you are delivered as quickly as possible and at a reasonable price.
Eco-responsible packaging
Preserving the environment is an absolute priority. This is why we do everything possible to reduce our ecological footprint.
The most important thing is to sell quality, durable products that will be repairable and will please you for a long time.
For our shipments, we use:
Scotch craft paper.
Final packaging in high-end cardboard.
For rigid boards: Flexi-Hex, very high resistance ecological packaging.
This means:
Reusable and recyclable packaging.
An almost total reduction in single-use plastic.
Maximum protection and impact resistance for rigid boards thanks to the innovative Flexi-Hex honeycomb design (35mm thick).
Receipt of your product
Upon delivery, check the condition of your package in the presence of the carrier. A complete explanation email on the procedure to follow will be sent to you when your order is shipped.
Despite our requirements and all the care we take in the packaging and protection of your product, transport hazards may occur, and your product may suffer more or less significant transport damage.
Note that the products are protected in their carton. If you have any doubts, simply refuse delivery and contact us.
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DROID OR PULSE?
No, the Droid is designed for active riding. Unlike single-skin models, it is not meant to be tucked under a rashguard after takeoff.
Is it possible to go upwind with the Droid?
Absolutely! That’s one of its key advantages. With its refined profile and optimized bridle, it matches—or even outperforms—a wing in upwind performance, depending on the conditions.
Is the Droid suited for long-distance freeride?
Yes and no. It’s great for cruising and surf-freestyle, but if you’re after pure freerace performance, the Pulse is the better option.
How does the Droid perform in upper wind range?
The Droid remains very stable, even when overpowered, thanks to its closed-cell profile, absorbs gusts well and allows for precise handling without excessive power.
Can it be used for jumping and tricks?
Absolutely! It’s one of the top lowkites for freestyle, delivering solid lift and long hangtime for smooth aerial moves.
How does the Droid compare to a wing?
It provides a more technical riding experience, closer to kiteboarding, with better upwind performance and excellent relaunch. However, it requires a good level of control, as it is more responsive and demands precise handling.
DROID OR PULSE?
- Droid: Designed for riders who want a powerful, stable, and responsive lowkite for active riding. It excels in surf-freestyle, tricks, and engaged maneuvers, with top-tier handling and seamless transitions. Its double-skin (closed-cell) design provides solid lift and outstanding stability, even in demanding conditions.
- Pulse: Designed for freerace and freeride, this is a speed- and upwind-oriented lowkite, optimized for long, fast runs with ultra-efficient glide. Its high aspect ratio allows it to harness every gust for smooth acceleration and precise navigation.
If you’re looking for an responsive lowkite to ride actively, throw tricks, and surf, go for the Droid.
If you want a pure upwind and speed machine for freeride and freerace, choose the Pulse.