2025 Slingshot Code NXT V1 Kiteboarding Kite

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The 2025 Slingshot Code NXT V1 is a premium New School Big Air kite developed for riders chasing height, fast loops and technical aerial combinations. Its lightweight, rigid ALUULA NXT airframe, three-strut platform, Progressive Arc Canopy and TrimFlite bridle create immediate steering response, explosive lift and the direct feedback advanced riders need when committing to powered maneuvers. This is the original Code NXT flown by Jeremy Burlando during his 2024 GKA championship campaign. Although the newer V2 introduces additional refinements, the V1 remains a highly capable performance kite for riders who want championship-level ALUULA construction at a lower price. Advanced Big Air ALUULA NXT Airframe Three-Strut Platform Fast, Controlled Loops Explosive Vertical Lift Sizes 7–14m Why Choose This Kite? Choose the Code NXT V1 if your priority is serious Big Air performance rather than relaxed beginner progression. Its stiff ALUULA frame reacts immediately to steering input, climbs quickly during takeoff and accelerates through loops with a clean, predictable trajectory. Compared with the standard Code V2, the Code NXT V1 feels more direct, rigid and performance focused. Compared with the newer Code NXT V2, the V1 gives up some refinement in loop recovery, panel layout and smoothness but retains the essential ALUULA construction, explosive lift and fast-looping character that established the NXT platform. Windance recommendation: Select the Code NXT V1 if you are an experienced rider progressing into powered kite loops, high boosts and technical Big Air combinations. Riders wanting a more forgiving all-around kite should choose the standard Code V2, while riders prioritizing maximum traditional hangtime and a planted five-strut feel should consider the Machine V3. What Does NXT Mean? NXT identifies Slingshot’s premium Code construction. It is not simply a different color or graphics package. The Code NXT V1 replaces the conventional airframe used on the standard Code with a lightweight and highly rigid ALUULA leading edge and struts. Standard Code Construction The standard Code V2 uses a reinforced three-strut airframe and durable canopy materials. It is less expensive, more forgiving and designed for broad freeride, jumping, surf and foil use. Premium Code NXT Construction The Code NXT V1 uses ALUULA throughout its leading edge and struts. The higher stiffness-to-weight ratio produces faster response, stronger structural stability and more direct power transfer under heavy Big Air loads. The premium frame gives the NXT its sharp performance, but it also makes the kite more responsive and less forgiving of incorrect input than the standard Code. How the Code NXT V1 Rides Explosive Vertical Lift The ALUULA NXT frame and Progressive Arc Canopy generate a fast, vertical climb. The kite moves overhead cleanly instead of producing a slow or overly downwind takeoff. Fast, Precise Loops The lightweight three-strut platform accelerates rapidly through powered loops. Its TrimFlite bridle keeps the kite controlled through the turn and supports a predictable recovery and catch. Direct Bar Feedback Steering feels precise and connected, allowing the rider to track the kite through takeoff, rotation and recovery. Bar feedback is performance oriented rather than soft or heavily damped. Stable Under Load ALUULA helps the leading edge and struts resist deformation when the kite is heavily loaded. This keeps the canopy composed during aggressive edging, powered takeoffs and strong-wind loops. Float and Hangtime After its fast vertical climb, the Code NXT holds a clean overhead position and provides useful float at the apex. Its emphasis is technical New School Big Air rather than the slower, extended glide of a five-strut Old School kite. Responsive Depower The bridle and rigid frame maintain control across a wide powered range. Sheeting changes are transmitted quickly, helping the rider manage speed and gusts during loaded sessions. Turning, Bar Pressure, Relaunch and Drift Turning speed: Fast and precise, with quick acceleration through loops and responsive redirection. Bar pressure: Direct and communicative. The rider can feel where the kite is without constantly watching it. Steering adjustment: Slingshot’s Rider Customization System allows the rear-line setup to be tuned for preferred steering response and bar feel. Depower: Responsive and effective, with the rigid airframe retaining its shape when heavily powered or riding through gusts. Relaunch: The bridled inflatable design supports conventional water relaunch, but Slingshot does not position this as a beginner-specific relaunch kite. Relaunch becomes more technique-sensitive near the bottom of each size’s wind range. Drift: Adequate for occasional surf or foil sessions, but drift is not the Code NXT’s main design priority. Dedicated wave and kite-foil models will feel more forgiving when lines go slack. Construction and Technology ALUULA NXT Airframe Premium ALUULA material in the leading edge and struts creates a lightweight, rigid structure that responds quickly and stays composed under extreme load. Three-Strut Platform Three struts reduce weight and rotational resistance compared with a traditional five-strut Big Air kite, helping the Code NXT turn and recover quickly. Progressive Arc Canopy The tuned arc supports fast vertical lift, clean overhead positioning and controlled loop trajectories without making the kite feel slow or locked in place. NXT TrimFlite Bridle The performance bridle supports direct steering, stable loading and predictable power through boosts and committed loops. 4x4 Canopy Tech Slingshot’s reinforced canopy construction is designed to support profile stability and withstand the repeated loading generated by powered Big Air riding. Fast Inflation The High-Pressure Inflation System and One Pump Speed System simplify inflation while helping the airframe reach the pressure required for responsive performance. Slingshot Kite Comparison Model Airframe Struts / Shape Riding Character Choose It If... Code V2 Standard reinforced airframe Three-strut Open-C/hybrid freeride shape Smooth, forgiving and versatile with easier freeride progression You want one kite for freeride, jumping, surf, foil and general progression at a lower price. Code NXT V1 Premium ALUULA NXT leading edge and struts Three-strut Progressive Arc Explosive lift, fast loops and direct championship-proven feedback You want serious ALUULA Big Air performance without paying for every V2 refinement. Code NXT V2 Updated ALUULA laminate leading edge and struts Three struts with refined arc, paneling and seven-point fixed bridle Smoother lift, cleaner feedback, faster loops and a more supportive recovery You want Slingshot’s latest New School Big Air development and maximum refinement. Machine V3 FrameLite airframe Rigid five-strut Old School Big Air platform Planted sheet-and-send boost, long hangtime and soft landings You prioritize straight airs, float and stability instead of the fastest loop performance. Who Is It Best For? Beginner progression: Not recommended as a first kite. Its fast response and direct power are better suited to experienced riders. Freeride: Capable and efficient, but more performance focused than necessary for relaxed cruising. Big Air: Its primary discipline, with explosive vertical lift, fast loops and direct feedback. Freestyle: Excellent for New School Big Air combinations, rotations and loop-based tricks; not designed primarily for unhooked wakestyle. Wave riding: Usable, but riders prioritizing drift and slack-line stability should choose a dedicated Slingshot wave kite. Kite foiling: The lightweight frame and larger sizes can work efficiently, although the NXT is not a dedicated foil kite. Racing: Not a race-specific design. Light wind: The 14m starts at a manufacturer-listed 10 knots, but its design remains focused on Big Air rather than specialized light-wind cruising. Official Size and Wind Range Size Manufacturer Wind Range Recommended Bar Listed Kite Weight Typical Use 7m 25–42 knots 17" or 20" 5.25lb / 2.38kg Strong-wind Big Air and powered loops 8m 23–40 knots 17" or 20" 5.58lb / 2.53kg High-wind boosting with slightly more lift and float 9m 20–38 knots 20" 6.00lb / 2.72kg Core Big Air size for powered conditions 10m 15–36 knots 20" 6.35lb / 2.88kg Versatile moderate-to-strong-wind performance 12m 13–31 knots 20" or 23" 7.05lb / 3.20kg Moderate wind, boosting and added hangtime 14m 10–27 knots 20" or 23" 7.72lb / 3.50kg Lower wind, heavier riders and maximum low-end Windance offers all six manufacturer sizes: 7m, 8m, 9m, 10m, 12m and 14m. Wind ranges are starting guidelines and will change with rider weight, board size, water conditions, skill and riding style. What’s Included 2025 Slingshot Code NXT V1 kite Slingshot kite bag Bladder patch kit Kite only: A compatible four-line Slingshot control bar and kite pump are required and are not listed by Slingshot as part of the kite package. Code NXT V1 FAQ Is the Code NXT V1 suitable for beginner kiteboarders? It is not the best first kite. The NXT V1 is designed for experienced riders who can manage fast steering, direct power and powered Big Air conditions. The standard Code V2 is the more forgiving progression option. Is the Code NXT V1 made from ALUULA? Yes. The leading edge and struts use Slingshot’s premium ALUULA NXT airframe construction. The kite is not a standard Dacron version of the Code. How many struts does the Code NXT V1 have? It uses a three-strut platform. This provides lower rotational resistance and faster looping than Slingshot’s more planted five-strut Machine platform. What changed on the Code NXT V2? The V2 adds a refined arc, updated panel layout, seven-point fixed bridle, re-engineered leading edge and revised structural details for smoother lift, cleaner feedback and faster, more controlled loops. Should I choose the Code NXT or Machine? Choose the Code NXT for New School Big Air, fast loops and technical combinations. Choose the five-strut Machine for classic sheet-and-send boosts, longer float and a calmer, more planted feel. Show more