Machine V3
The Machine V3 is a big air kite with a rigid 5-strut frame designed for massive boosts, lofty hangtime, and soft landings. The structure keeps it calm, planted, and predictable when you're powered. Perfect for freeride, freestyle, looping, hangtime, surf/strapless, and foil/light wind riding.
Kite, kite bag, bladder patch kit
Technical Features
- Rigid 5-strut frame with fiberglass battens
- 6-point TrimFlight bridle system
- FrameLite airframe
- 4X4 canopy technology
- DLE 135 trailing edge reinforcement
- Rider Customization System (RCS)
- High-pressure inflation system
Who Is It For?
Riders seeking classic straight airs with maximum float. Freeriders wanting smooth, predictable lift. Those preferring stability in gusty conditions and riders who prioritize structure, confidence, and consistency.
Machine V3 on Koh Samui
The Machine V3 is an old-school big-air kite: a rigid 5-strut frame for long hangtime and soft landings. It stays calm and predictable when you are powered, which makes it a good choice for intermediate riders learning to jump.
On Koh Samui that stability helps most at Nathon Beach (May–October), where the SW monsoon is more variable and gusty (10–18 kts). At Nahai Beach (December–April) the steady 12–20 kts peak season suits it for straight airs — jump only where the water is deep enough, because Nahai is shallow.
Which size?
| Rider weight | 12 kts | 15 kts | 20 kts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 12 m | 9 m | 7 m |
| 75 kg | — | 12 m | 8 m |
| 90 kg | — | 12 m | 10 m |
Suggested Machine V3 size (twin-tip) for typical Koh Samui wind; “—” means the right size is outside this model’s range. Gusty wind, your level and your board change the answer — work out your own in our kite size calculator or message us. Want to try before you buy? You can rent a kite on the beach.
Buy & Learn
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Order your Slingshot Machine V3 and book a lesson with our IKO instructors. We know this kite inside out — setup advice included.