The ION 2 comes laced with power but it's not hard to control when the wind gets up, though you might want to err on the small side when it comes to size. Fixtures and fittings are all top notch, but this kite's best asset is its prowess around the sky. One of the most refined handling kites we've tried. Effortless all-round, fun kiteboarding that you can get into early and won't grow out of.

The ION 2 is the new hybrid kite from Flexifoil and has been designed to give amazing performance to all intermediate and experienced kiteboarders, no matter what style of riding you're into. The kite is supplied in the four-line bridled hybrid mode, allowing the kite maximum depower and flyable wind range, making it perfect for big fun, waveriding and jumping. The ION 2 can be quickly changed to a five-line configuration (supplied in the bag), that is ideal for the hardcore freestyle rider who is looking for the feel of a competition C shaped kite for huge airs and full-on powered kite loops. A simple safetysystem means that when you let go of the bar the kite depowers by 90% and sits at the edge of the window for an effortless relaunch. NOTE: We only tried the ION 2 on four lines.