Kitesurfing Surfboards Reviews
DUOTONE Provoke
The Duotone Provoke is a remarkable strapless freestyle board that stands out in the high-performance category, specifically designed for riders who seek excellence in their craft. With its innovative features and dedicated construction, the Provoke is engineered to provide an extraordinary riding experience. At the heart of the Provoke’s design is its parallel outline combined with a medium rocker, which...
DUOTONE Blur SLS
The review of the Duotone Blur SLS surfboard showcases a product designed specifically for advanced wave riding, particularly in medium to big wave conditions. This high-performance surfboard is intended for those who seek to push their limits and achieve peak performance without compromise. The Blur SLS stands out due to its engineering tailored to serious wave riders. One of its...
DUOTONE Whip D/LAB
The Duotone Whip D/LAB has established itself as a premier choice for athletes seeking a high-performance board tailored for small wave and strapless freestyle riding. Renowned as a favorite among riders over the years, this board is part of the premium D/LAB (Duotone Laboratory) line, designed with cutting-edge technology for those who refuse to settle for anything less than the...
DUOTONE Volt D/LAB
The Volt D/LAB surfboard has positioned itself as the ultimate choice for riders seeking joy and performance on small wave days. With the promise of transforming less-than-ideal conditions into exhilarating sessions, this board is meticulously engineered for those adventurous individuals who refuse to settle for mediocrity, even when the waves are small. One of the standout features of the Volt...
DUOTONE Whip SLS
The Duotone Whip SLS is a strong, lightweight surfboard designed to bridge small-to-medium-wave riding and strapless freestyle. It shares the compact, performance-oriented Whip shape, using a hip-squash tail and increased rocker to produce quick top turns and an agile response. A fast rocker line works with the channel bottom to create speed efficiently, helping riders link softer wave sections, drive...
DUOTONE Volt SLS
The Duotone Volt SLS is a small-wave surfboard designed to retain speed, responsiveness and riding interest when the surf provides limited power. Its updated shape uses a shorter, rounder outline with extra width under the front foot, giving the rider a supportive platform through soft sections without making the board feel cumbersome. A low entry rocker and double-concave bottom work...
DUOTONE Blur D/LAB
The Duotone Blur D/LAB is a premium surfboard focused on pure wave riding in medium-to-large conditions. Unlike the compact small-wave and freestyle shapes in the range, the Blur uses maximum rocker and a round tail to prioritise control on steep faces, precise turning and composure at speed. It is intended for medium-to-advanced wave riders who want to take a committed...
Cabrinha Arcade
The Cabrinha Arcade 2026 is a compact directional board aimed at riders who want one platform for strapless freestyle, small waves and everyday progression. Rather than being shaped only for perfect surf, it is intended to make ordinary sessions more productive and entertaining. Cabrinha combines a rounded nose, compact outline and responsive character with a bottom shape designed to balance...
Cabrinha Rocket
The Cabrinha Rocket 2026 is a directional surfboard created for powered riding, speed and committed carving. Its inspiration comes from fast, old-school directional shapes, but the design is updated with contemporary construction and carefully defined bottom contours. Cabrinha positions it for riders who enjoy holding a strong edge, driving through long arcs and carrying pace across flat water or on...
Cabrinha Skillit
The Cabrinha Skillit 2026 revives a familiar name as a modern all-round directional board for everyday wave conditions. It draws on the original model's reputation without attempting to reproduce the earlier design unchanged. Cabrinha has reworked the shape, construction and bottom contours to suit contemporary riding, while retaining an emphasis on speed, flow and accessible handling. Its target environment is...
DUOTONE Whip D/LAB
Duotone has been making surfboards for what seems like forever. The range has always been pretty comprehensive, but this year it’s been slimmed down, a nod perhaps to the popularity of big air and the waning popularity of strapless freestyle, which used to drive huge sales of these styles of boards. There are now four boards in various constructions to...
DUOTONE Provoke
The Duotone Provoke is a state-of-the-art strapless freestyle board meticulously developed in collaboration with renowned World Champions James Carew, Matchu Lopes, and Airton Cozzolino. Tailored specifically for advanced riders who excel in strapless freestyle, this board is engineered to endure the rigours of technical unhooked manoeuvres and high-powered landings, making it a dominant choice in the sport. One of the...
DUOTONE Volt D/LAB
The Duotone Volt D/LAB surfboard stands out as a remarkable addition to the high-performance small wave surfboard category, specifically engineered to meet the needs of demanding riders. With a commitment to excellence, Duotone has employed the finest materials and construction techniques, resulting in an exceptionally lightweight surfboard tailored for maximizing fun even in less-than-ideal surf conditions. One of the standout...
DUOTONE Blur D/LAB
The Duotone Blur D/LAB 2025 stands out in the surfboard lineup as a high-end yet surprisingly user-friendly option for medium to big waves. With a design focus on speed, control and performance, it’s aimed at riders who want to carve hard turns and be able to push the limits in challenging surf. Key features include a refined rocker profile to...
Naish Kiteboarding Alaia
The Naish 2024 Alaia surfboard captures the essence of traditional Hawaiian craftsmanship, dating back a thousand years as one of the original surfboards. This exquisite board showcases a blend of palownia and African redwood, not only ensuring durability but also creating a visually stunning piece of art. Designed for optimal performance in light wind conditions, the Alaia boasts a light...
CORE Kiteboarding 720 III
With the 720 III, they are sending their bestseller into the next round – freshly equipped with significant improvements in terms of weight and shape details. Through many iterative adjustments, they were able to build the board even thinner and thus lighter and decisively approach a flat deck. It is definitely one of the most advanced freestyle surfboards on the...
CORE Kiteboarding Green Room 3
The Green Room 3 is a performance surfboard in the CORE range, designed for experienced wave kiters seeking high speed and maximum control in medium to large waves. It excels in down-the-line rides, swiftly returning to the peak due to its impressive gliding properties. To enhance durability and stiffness, the EPS composite sandwich construction now features a lighter T10 PET...
CORE Kiteboarding Badger
The compact Badger bridges the gap between the 720 and the Ripper. With a lot of volume in the nose and a fish tail, the Badger was specially developed for surfing in small (wind) swell. It is also highly suitable for freestyle. The brand new construction of an XPS core and Glass-Soric sandwich is impregnated by infusion. This unique construction...
CORE Kiteboarding Ripper 5
Offering an exceptional ride for those seeking high performance in freeriding, big air, freestyle, and wave riding. The board design combines elements of a shortboard and fish outline, with a generous center width and ample front-area volume. This ensures excellent gliding properties and exceptional stability during tilts. The Mini Swallow Tail enhances the board's smooth behavior in wide turns and...
DUOTONE Volt SLS
SLS, which stands for Strong Light Superior, represents the gear that empowers individuals to push their limits and strive for peak performance without compromise. The Volt SLS is a new addition for 2024, specifically designed for small waves and light winds, aimed at getting people out on the water and having fun as quickly as possible. This board is part...
F-ONE Kiteboarding Slice Bamboo
The SLICE BAMBOO is a compact surfboard that stands out in their lineup. It features a bamboo sandwich construction, making it suitable for both strapless freestyle and small to medium-sized wave surfing. In terms of strapless freestyle, the SLICE BAMBOO's compact format, thin rails, pronounced rocker kick, and profound channel on the bottom offer excellent performance. It provides a powerful...
F-ONE Kiteboarding Mitu Pro Bamboo
The MITU PRO BAMBOO offers the excellent MITU shape in a simplistic package, harnessing the outstanding properties of natural bamboo to create a board that is light, responsive, and durable. Featuring a compact outline, the MITU PRO models maintain the DNA of the single concave. The unique shape facilitates early planing, instant acceleration, and provides stability and predictability in all...
F-ONE Kiteboarding Mitu Pro Carbon
The MITU PRO CARBON is a highly sought-after board known for its agility and reactivity in wave riding, as well as its strapless freestyle and air game capabilities. It boasts a compact outline and features a single concave that has become a signature of the MITU PRO models. This unique shape allows the board to plane early, accelerate quickly, and...
F-ONE Kiteboarding Shadow
The SHADOW has the ability to handle any wave that comes its way. With an enhanced shape and outline, they have created a surfboard that brings a pure and authentic surfing experience to the rider. The new shape and outline of the SHADOW provide the perfect mix of speed and control. Building upon the qualities of the previous board, they...
Naish Kiteboarding Strapless Wonder
The Strapless Wonder is a revolutionary kiteboarding surfboard that is designed to provide an incredibly smooth and fluid experience. Instead of reinventing the wheel, they have taken a conventional surfboard and optimized it for kiteboarding. The board is built to last, thanks to its bamboo laminate impact-resistant heel patch, rail patch, and 3 mm PVC stance area reinforcement. This year,...
Naish Kiteboarding Gecko
The Gecko is an exceptional strapless quad fin board that is specifically designed for riding in choppy waters. Its innovative bullet nose design and straight rails offer riders an explosive pop off the water and remarkable carving capabilities, even in unfavorable wind conditions. Its construction includes a strong bamboo laminate and a 3 mm PVC stance area reinforcement, ensuring durability...
Naish Kiteboarding Global
The Global is specifically designed for those who want to experience the thrill of riding steep and fast waves. The construction of this board has been upgraded this year, incorporating a 4 oz S-glass rail band to prevent any cracks from occurring when landing big airs. It is built to withstand extreme conditions and can smoothly transition from rail to...
Naish Kiteboarding Go-To
The Go-To is the ultimate board for any kite surfer in any condition, making it perfect for those who want to be prepared for any situation. Its wide squash tail and fuller outline provide stability and forgiveness, making it easy to carve up the waves. With a double bamboo sandwich deck and targeted reinforcement, the Go-To is built to be...
Naish Kiteboarding Skater
The Skater is a high-performance board designed to excel in a variety of conditions, catering to riders who are transitioning from a twin-tip to a surfboard. With its ultra-durable PVC wood sandwich construction, including a 3 mm PVC stance area and reinforced rails, this board is built to withstand tough conditions and hard landings. The board's outline offers superior load...
North Kiteboarding Cross
The Cross is a versatile board that combines surf, freeride, and strapless freestyle capabilities. It offers a light and responsive feel, allowing the rider to effortlessly drive upwind, execute tight turns, and hit the lip of the wave. Designed for everyday use, the Cross is suitable for various conditions. For 2024, the Cross has been constructed with durable EcoLite Impact...
North Kiteboarding Comp Pro
The Comp Pro Dynalite is specifically designed for strapless freestyle performance, offering faster feedback, explosive pop, and exceptional responsiveness. Its refined low-volume shape allows riders to execute impressive freestyle tricks in any condition. With its compact and easily grabbable size, this board stays with you through every rotation, helping you edge harder, jump higher, and land cleaner. Its fast-release tail...
North Kiteboarding Charge Pro
The Charge Pro surfboard was developed specifically for surfing and engineered to excel in kitesurfing as well. It offers a smooth and powerful ride down the line, with the ability to turn hard in the pocket and release on-demand. This high-performance surfboard is designed for larger waves, providing plenty of projection for a powerful vertical attack. The Charge Pro is...
DUOTONE Whip D/LAB
The Duotone Whip has been a staple in their lineup for so long now it's hard to think of a time without it. Over the years, it has undergone many changes, but the same basic design principles remain. The board is a compact design, meaning a stubby nose and tail. This offers a few advantages; it feels snappier on the...
DUOTONE Fish D/LAB
The Fish was an instant hit from Duotone when it hit the market a few years ago, replacing the popular Nugget light wind wave board. The focus was to make more of a surf orientated board, still capable of handling light wind conditions but much better at riding in the waves. The shape of the board is old school meets...
DUOTONE Wam D/LAB
The Wam is a classic in the Duotone stable; it's been around longer than most of us have been kiteboarding. It's a modern take on a traditional shape, and over the years, it has evolved to be one of the best all-round surfboards on the market. With a squash thumb tail, thruster set up, and pointy nose, it's capable in...
CORE Kiteboarding 720
As of today, CORE has 3 wave boards in their lineup, the Ripper for any-and-all wave conditions, the Green Room for the bigger days, and the 720 for small waves and freestyle. The 720 is very freestyle orientated, which is clear when you look at what the professional team is doing on this board. However, its performance in waves is...