Reedin Supermodel AFT V7 | What's New and Why It Matters | Damian Girardin x Brazilian Brothers

In this Designer Notes episode, Damian Girardin of Reedin Kites breaks down everything new on the 7th-generation Supermodel AFT, one of the most refined all-terrain kites in kiteboarding right now. Damian walks us through the switch to Aolyte material on the leading edge, why it replaces the previous hybrid HTF construction, and how it delivers both arc stiffness and twist for faster, smoother turns. He also dives deep into Reedin’s ongoing obsession with weight reduction, and why a lighter kite means higher jumps, faster turns, better low-wind performance, and quicker repositioning in the air. Whether you're riding choppy storm days, clean downwinders, or something in between, the Supermodel AFT is built to handle it all—no kite swaps needed. Published in collaboration with the Brazilian Brothers. 🔥 Click HERE to shop Reedin GEAR! https://www.mackiteboarding.com/reedin/ Thanks for sharing the stoke with us here at MACkiteboarding! 🤙🏽 Whether you're into kiteboarding, wing foiling, or just dreaming of your next session, we're stoked to have you along for the ride. Got questions or want to chat gear? Drop a comment—we're here to help and love connecting with the community. 0:00 – Intro 0:19 – Welcome and video overview 0:45 – How do you keep improving a 7th-gen kite? 1:10 – Collaboration with Ralf and turning improvements 1:26 – HTF construction explained 1:48 – Why Reedin switched to Aolyte material 2:12 – Aolyte: stiffness and twist in one material 2:29 – Weight reduction: the new construction philosophy 3:09 – Why lighter kites perform better 3:52 – Supermodel vs. other Reedin kites—who is it for? 4:32 – The Supermodel philosophy: one kite for all conditions 5:42 – Wrap-up and where to buy 🌐 Shop gear + get expert advice: https://www.mackiteboarding.com 🧠 Read, learn, and level up: Blog: https://www.mackiteboarding.com/news/ Knowledge Center: https://www.mackiteboarding.com/kiteb... 📞 Talk to a real human (we're friendly): Phone: 800-622-4655 Email: [email protected] Live Chat: https://messenger.providesupport.com/...