TWIN-TIP Eleveight Stellar V1 2024: TEST AND REVIEW
📌 Quick Answer: The Eleveight Stellar V1 is a Big Air and freeride twin-tip kiteboard.
In summary
- Tanguy (136/41) put the Stellar V1 to the test, and Eleveight founder Philippe Martin introduces it alongside François from GlissEvolution in this video.
- The Eleveight Stellar V1 is a Big Air and freeride twin-tip kiteboard that stands out with its innovative shape and cutting-edge basalt carbon materials.
- Designed by Franz Schitzhofer, the Stellar V1 expands the Eleveight range, complementing the Commander and Master C+ models.
- Tanguy tested it on the water, and Eleveight founder Philippe Martin presents it in detail with François from GlissEvolution.
📌 Quick Answer
The Eleveight Stellar V1 is a Big Air and freeride twin-tip kiteboard. It features basalt carbon construction with a Palownia core, a pronounced concave, and a medium rocker. Tanguy (136/41) tested it, and Eleveight founder Philippe Martin presents it with François from GlissEvolution in a video. Available in 3 sizes (133, 136, 139), starting from €749.
The Eleveight Stellar V1 is a Big Air and freeride twin-tip kiteboard that stands out with its innovative shape and cutting-edge basalt carbon materials. Designed by Franz Schitzhofer, it complements the Eleveight range alongside the Commander and Master C+ models. Tanguy tested it on the water, and Eleveight founder Philippe Martin presents it in detail with François from GlissEvolution.
🎯 In short
Brand: Eleveight | Model: Stellar V1 | Type: Twin-tip Big Air / Freeride | Construction: Basalt carbon, Palownia core | Sizes: 133x40, 136x41, 139x42 | Fins: 45 mm | Year: 2024
In 30 seconds
- Exceptional grip and explosive pop: impressive hold for high and powerful jumps.
- Basalt carbon with a Palownia core and parabolic rails for robustness and flexibility.
- Pronounced concave to maximize grip, with a medium rocker for stability.
- Light and thin: facilitates board-offs and old school tricks.
- Smooth glide and excellent upwind performance on flat water.
- Bold design with adjustable Seago pads (quadruple velcro).
Summary
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Eleveight |
| Model | Stellar V1 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Twin-tip Big Air / Freeride |
| Construction | Basalt carbon, bio-sourced materials |
| Core | Paulownia wood |
| Rails | Parabolic, thinned edges |
| Bottom | Pronounced multi-concave |
| Rocker | Medium |
| Fins | 45 mm (included) |
| Sizes | 133x40 / 136x41 / 139x42 |
| Pads | Seago (quadruple adjustable velcro) |
| Designer | Franz Schitzhofer |
| Price | Starting from €749 |
Highlights and limitations
✅ Highlights
- Exceptional grip and explosive pop for Big Air
- Basalt carbon with Palownia core: robust and flexible
- Pronounced concave for maximum grip
- Lightweight and thin, it's perfect for board-offs and old school tricks.
- Expect excellent upwind performance and a super smooth glide.
- Parabolic rails and refined edges give you precise take-off for your jumps.
- The Stellar V1 features an innovative and bold design.
- Comfortable Seago pads come with quadruple velcro straps.
Limitations
- You might notice slight spray in chop compared to the Master C+.
- More technical than the Master, it sacrifices some versatility for pure performance.
- The low-end range is less extensive than the Master C+.
Tested by Tanguy.
Tester profile
Tester: Tanguy | Size tested: 136x41 | Disciplines tested: Big Air, freeride
Highlights: Big Air and freeride.
The Stellar is a high-performance kiteboard that complements the Eleveight range, sitting alongside the Commander and Master C+. Its exceptional grip and explosive pop make it ideal for Big Air. It delivers impressive hold on the water and powerful, high jumps. You'll experience a fluid ride with excellent upwind performance on flat water. Thanks to its low weight and finesse, the Stellar makes board-off maneuvers easy. This makes it a top choice for old school tricks.
Who is the Stellar V1 136/41 for?
This kiteboard is primarily for riders who want a Big Air-oriented board. It's also enjoyable for freeride, with smooth transitions thanks to its fluid glide. In choppy water conditions, it might create slight spray compared to the Master, but this is negligible.
Tanguy's Conclusion
The Stellar V1 is available in three sizes (133x40, 136x41, 139x42) and comes with 45 mm fins. It's the go-to kiteboard for ambitious riders ready to push their Big Air performance to the next level.
A word from Philippe Martin, Eleveight Founder.
Speakers
Philippe Martin, Eleveight Founder | François from GlissEvolution | Type: Product Presentation and Technical Innovations
Growing Demand for Big Air.
Philippe Martin notes that the current kitesurf trend is all about Big Air. Eleveight responds with the Stellar. It gives you maximum speed before your jump and optimal grip. Designer Franz Schitzhofer engineered the Stellar with specific features for this discipline.
Robust and Innovative Construction.
The Stellar keeps key construction elements: a Palownia wood core and bio-sourced materials, including basalt carbon and parabolic rails. These characteristics give it the robustness and flexibility demanding riders need.
Performance-Oriented Features.
The kiteboard features several technical innovations: a pronounced concave to maximize grip and a medium rocker for stability. Thinned edges improve pressure on the water. This makes for precise take-off during jumps.
Design and Seago pads.
Eleveight has broken traditional graphic codes with an innovative design that riders love. Philippe also introduces the new Seago pads. They improve comfort and performance. They adapt to different foot shapes with a quadruple strap system for a perfect, adjustable fit.
Stellar V1 vs Master C+: which kiteboard should you choose?
| Criterion | Stellar V1 | Master C+ |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation | Big Air, raw performance. | Versatility, comfort. |
| Pop | Explosive, high jumps. | Progressive, allround |
| Low end | Correct | More range |
| Chop | Minimal spray | More comfortable |
| Board-offs / Tricks | Excellent (light and thin) | Good |
| Technical | More demanding | More forgiving |
| Audience | Megaloopers, Big Air | Allround riders |
Who is the Stellar V1 for?
✅ The Stellar V1 is for you if:
- You ride Big Air and want explosive pop and maximum grip.
- You're looking for a light, thin kiteboard for board-offs and old-school tricks.
- You want efficient upwind performance and a smooth glide.
- You are an intermediate to expert rider ready to push your performance.
- You enjoy kite loops and need a kiteboard that grips in extreme conditions.
Look elsewhere if:
- If you prioritize versatility and comfort, the Master C+ will be a better fit.
- If you mainly ride in choppy water, the Master is more forgiving.
- If you're new to kitesurfing, you need a more forgiving kiteboard.
Verdict
The Eleveight Stellar V1 stands out as the benchmark kiteboard for ambitious Big Air riders. Its basalt carbon construction with a Palownia core offers an excellent balance of robustness and dynamic flexibility. The pronounced concave and parabolic rails ensure explosive grip and pop, while the kiteboard's thinness and lightness facilitate board-offs and tricks. It perfectly complements the Eleveight range without overshadowing the Master C+, as each model has its preferred domain. For megaloopers and those looking to break records, the Stellar is clearly a choice to consider.
Our take in one sentence
"The benchmark kiteboard for ambitious riders ready to push their Big Air performance to the next level."
- Tanguy
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This article is based on Tanguy's field test (136/41) and a video presentation by Eleveight founder Philippe Martin with François from GlissEvolution. Photos: Eleveight.
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