Eleveight Process V8 - test and review
📌 Quick Answer: The 2024 Eleveight Process V8 is an allround freeride and freestyle twin-tip kiteboard.
In summary
- It features sandwich construction with wood and glass, medium flex reinforced with carbon, a 3.1 cm rocker, and 4.5 cm fins.
- This board is ideal for riders weighing 60 to 85 kg, from beginner to advanced.
- Are you searching for an allround twin-tip for freeride and freestyle that won't break the bank?
- With its wood-glass sandwich construction, medium flex reinforced with carbon, and 3.1 cm rocker, this board perfectly balances comfort and performance.
📌 Quick Answer
The Eleveight Process V8 2024 is an allround freeride and freestyle twin-tip kiteboard. It features wood-glass sandwich construction, medium flex reinforced with carbon, a 3.1 cm rocker, and 4.5 cm fins. This board is ideal for riders weighing 60 to 85 kg, from beginner to advanced. Available from 132 to 144 cm, starting at €549. It offers excellent value for money.
Are you searching for an allround twin-tip for freeride and freestyle that won't break the bank? The Eleveight Process V8 2024 is an excellent choice. With its wood-glass sandwich construction, medium flex reinforced with carbon, and 3.1 cm rocker, this board perfectly balances comfort and performance.
Here at GlissEvolution, we tested the Process V8 in 139x42.5 cm across various conditions. We're also sharing a comparison with the Process C+ version for riders looking to step up their game.
🎯 In short
Product: Eleveight Process V8 2024 - Kitesurf twin-tip
Tester: GlissEvolution Team
Size tested: 139 x 42.5 cm
Construction: Wood-glass sandwich, medium flex reinforced with carbon
Rocker: 3.1 cm
Fins: 4.5 cm
Sizes: 132 to 144 cm
Discipline: Freeride, freestyle
Price: €549
Verdict: excellent value for money, allround and accessible
In 30 seconds
- Wood-glass sandwich construction: balances stiffness and flexibility for optimal comfort.
- Medium flex reinforced with carbon: delivers freeride comfort and enough pop for freestyle.
- 3.1 cm rocker: ensures quick planing and smooth acceleration.
- 4.5 cm fins: provide excellent upwind performance, even for less experienced riders.
- Eco-design: features materials from sustainable sources, including a Polonia wood core and bio-sourced resins.
Summary
Eleveight Process V8 technical specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Eleveight |
| Model | Process V8 2024 |
| Type | Kitesurf twin-tip |
| Use | Freeride, freestyle |
| Construction | Wood-glass sandwich, medium flex reinforced with carbon |
| Core | Polonia wood |
| Materials | Basalt fiber, bio-sourced resins |
| Rocker | 3.1 cm |
| Fins | 4.5 cm |
| Size tested | 139 x 42.5 cm |
| Available sizes | 132, 136, 139, 142, 144 cm |
| Ideal rider weight | 60 to 85 kg |
| Price | €549 |
Highlights and limitations
✅ Highlights
- Freeride/freestyle versatility: performs well in both disciplines.
- Optimal comfort: medium flex and sandwich construction for long sessions.
- Excellent upwind performance: 4.5 cm fins and superior grip.
- Significant pop: progressive and short anchoring for unhooked freestyle.
- Soft landings: flex absorbs impacts.
- Eco-design: sustainable materials and bio-sourced resins.
- Excellent value for money: €549 for a very complete board.
Limitations
- Heavy riders (85+ kg): you'll need to adjust your pressure on the edges.
- Not as responsive as the carbon C+ version for advanced freestyle.
- Medium flex: less stiff than pure performance-oriented boards.
Tested by the GlissEvolution Team
Construction and Ride
We put the Process V8 (139x42.5) through its paces here at GlissEvolution. This board truly pushes the boundaries of the Process range, with significant improvements in handling and comfort. Its versatility is also significantly improved.
The Process V8 features a wood-glass sandwich construction with medium flex.This combination strikes an excellent balance between stiffness and flexibility. You get optimal comfort for those long sessions. Plus, the slightly structured bottom ensures fluid control.
When it comes to the ride, the 3.1 cm rocker line helps the board plane quickly and accelerate smoothly. The 4.5 cm fins deliver excellent upwind performance, even if you're still building experience. Its balanced outline, with a slightly more pronounced curve at the tips, allows for fluid and precise changes of direction.
Freeride and Freestyle
The Process V8 truly shines in both disciplines. For freeride, its medium flex and well-balanced design make it perfect for riders who want an enjoyable ride with varied turns, whether tight or wide.
In unhooked freestyle, the board generates power through a progressive, short anchoring process. This allows for significant pop for your tricks, a feature particularly beneficial for more experienced riders.
At 139 cm long, this board suits most body sizes. Riders weighing between 60 and 80 kg will get the most out of it, but even heavier riders can use it by adjusting their technique.
GlissEvolution Verdict
Priced at €549, the Process V8 offers excellent value. It's an affordable option for freeriders who want a high-performing, durable board without breaking the bank. Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your skills or an advanced rider eager to land tricks with ease, this board will meet your expectations.
Process vs. Process C+: Which Version Should You Choose?
| Criterion | Process V8 | Process C+ |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Beginner to intermediate | Intermediate to advanced |
| Core | Polonia wood + basalt fiber | Wood + carbon construction |
| Flex | Medium, comfortable | Stiffer, more responsive |
| Responsiveness | Progressive | More energetic, better rebound |
| Use | Freeride, accessible freestyle | Advanced freestyle, performance freeride |
| Eco-design | Bio-sourced resins | Carbon construction |
| Price | €549 | €649 |
| Ideal For | Progression and versatility | Demanding riders, more pop |
The Eleveight Process V8 is perfect for beginners and intermediate riders. It features a Polonia wood core and bio-sourced resins. Its lightweight basalt fiber construction makes it easy to handle and great for progression.
The Process C+ is designed for more advanced riders. Its carbon construction provides increased responsiveness, rebound, and stiffness, yet it remains an accessible board. If you feel limited by the Process's flex, the C+ is your next step.
Key feedback.
Key Takeaways
The Eleveight Process V8 is the ideal twin-tip for progressing in kitesurf without compromise. Its wood-glass sandwich construction with medium flex offers remarkable comfort for long freeride sessions. The progressive anchoring generates pop. You can get started with unhooked freestyle. The 3.1 cm rocker ensures quick planing, the 4.5 cm fins guarantee efficient upwind performance, and the eco-design with bio-sourced resins adds a responsible argument. At €549, it is one of the best value-for-money options on the market.
Who is the Eleveight Process V8 for?
✅ Ideal for
- Beginner and intermediate riders looking for a board to progress.
- Freeride riders who want comfort and versatility.
- Riders just getting into unhooked freestyle
- Kiteboarders weighing 60 to 85 kg who want a complete twin-tip
- Anyone looking for excellent value for money
Less Suitable For
- For advanced freestyle riders seeking more responsiveness, we recommend the Process C+.
- Heavier riders (+85 kg) who will want a larger size
- Those seeking an ultra-stiff board built for pure performance
Verdict
The Eleveight Process V8 2024 is a kitesurf twin-tip that truly delivers for progressing riders. Its wood-glass sandwich construction with medium flex provides the comfort you need for long freeride sessions. It also generates plenty of pop to get you started with freestyle. The 3.1 cm rocker and 4.5 cm fins ensure quick planing and efficient upwind performance. At just €549, and with responsible eco-design, it's the ideal kiteboard to start or progress with confidence. Riders ready to take their kiteboarding to the next level can then upgrade to the carbon Process C+.
Our take in one sentence
The Eleveight Process V8 is the ideal twin-tip for progression: comfortable, allround, and eco-designed, with unbeatable value for money at €549.
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Sources: field test by the GlissEvolution team, Eleveight video presentation. Photos: Eleveight.
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