Gin Kiteboarding Spirit
At Gin Kiteboarding, the Spirit is their all-around freeride foil kite. Use this kite on the water, out in the snow or on the land… you choose! This versatile closed-cell foil kite is a fantastic choice offering easy handling with great low wind flying capabilities whilst also performing efficiently in high winds for the smaller sizes. Light and easy to…
Gin Kiteboarding Cannibal 2
We’ve recently tested the Egoist, which was a solid performer from Gin. We’ve now got our hands on the second version of the Cannibal; it has undergone some significant changes in design and style for this release. The Cannibal 2 is a high-performance open C 5-strut kite. We see some new construction and design features in the new Cannibal 2;…
Gin Kiteboarding Egoist
After Gin’s departure from the kite scene a few years ago, they came back last year with the new Cannibal, which was an excellent kite. For 2015 they have added the Egoist to the range, a freeride do-it-all kite with an emphasis for wave riding. The Egoist has 3 struts, with quite swept-back wingtips. There is a neat and compact…
Gin Kiteboarding Cannibal
After a brief hiatus Gin Kiteboarding have returned to the market place, and it’s good to see them again. The Swiss brand were popular in the past amongst the more discerning rider looking for something a little different that was built to exacting Swiss standards. For the relaunch of the brand they have a new kite, the Cannibal. It’s a…
2 months ago
Gin Kiteboarding's Mika, Ari & Jaako head out for a snowkite adventure in the Käsivarsi Wilderness, the second-largest wilderness reserve in Finland. (English version dropping…
2 months ago
Nothing beats a solo sunset session...
3 months ago
You're in luck if you missed the Formula Kite Swiss Championship 2022 because we've got the highlights right here!
3 months ago
Are you ready for this?! Gin Kiteboarding and @sp80.record join forces to design a kite tailored for the World Sailing Speed Record! It is in…
3 months ago
Gin Kiteboarding has officially acquired Flymaax! Our involvement with ram air kites and freeride was already established about two years ago, but we were missing…
4 months ago
Change is in the air, and if you've been watching the Olympic and Formula Kite discipline, this announcement may be of interest to you! Check…
5 months ago
Gin Kiteboarding's Marabou is the world's first hybrid construction that combines a single surface and a closed cell, allowing for an entirely new level of…
5 months ago
A recent addition to the team at Gin Kiteboarding, French athlete Benoit Gomez has been making a splash! As a talented racer and Olympic hopeful,…
5 months ago
Watch Charles Brodel take his second World title in the hydrofoil discipline at the Qatar Airways GKA Big Air World Championships in Tarifa - we've…
6 months ago
With 23 brand exhibitors at this event, the GKA Kite Expo is THE place to be from the 21st to 26th of June 2022 -…
6 months ago
Throwback to 2021, Watch this Gin crew land kiting in Panenský Týnec, Czech Republic!
7 months ago
As the Gin team grew and the brand evolved, they decided to relocate. The residents of La Neuveville finally decided to move after 15 years…
Issue 95
The kite industry is experiencing change at a rapid pace. From new materials to new shapes to new faces, it can be hard to keep up with the trends! In September, we took a trip inside the industry at the AWSI Expo in Hood River, Oregon. Find out what insights Editor Crystal Veness took home in this exclusive article!
Issue 95
Find out what’s happening in the world of wind in On The Fly! Check out features on the Bahamas and Scotland, talk big air with Jamie Overbeek, hear from Denis Makolkin on kiting injuries, and find out about the Fabric of Kitesurfing History with Louise Hadlow. There’s world records, new gear, and more, in On The Fly!
Issue 94
The Gin Kiteboarding team has recently welcomed designer Sylvain Peretti. With a focus on inflatable kite and wing development, we find out what he brings to the table in this Q&A!
Issue 90
There are some new faces on the Gin Kiteboarding development team, and we're sure to see their influence on upcoming products for 2022. Read on to find out more about Gin's newest team members, Paco Isoardi and Tim Bollinger!
Issue 89
We’ve got a massive prize up for grabs thanks to the team over at Gin Kiteboarding. Subscribe now for your chance to win a Gin Instinct HB, an all-around foil kite that can be used for any terrain - water, land, and snow!
Issue 89
The Olympics are coming, and the race is on! With riders battling it out on the racecourse and brands toiling away behind the scenes to create the fastest foils in the world, Paris 2024 is sure to be an epic event. Learn more about the world of racing in this exclusive article!
Issue 89
This issue, we’ve got quite the mixed bag of gear with big ticket items like kites and boards on test alongside the accessories that are essential to getting you out on the water. We tested products from Airush, North, Nobile, and more… Find out what we thought of the latest gear from your favourite brands!
Issue 88
Stay up to date on what’s happening in the industry with On The Fly! We’ve got updates from the top riders, news on the latest products, video releases, and kitesurfing events. Stay in the know with On The Fly!
Issue 87
What’s been happening in the world of wind? We catch up on the latest news from the industry, including new team riders, changes within the brands, and even a look at the astronomical growth of the wing industry! Stay in the know with On The Fly!
Issue 65
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Issue 62
Once again we've got loads of kites and boards on test this issue, lots of new 2017 equipment gets put through its paces!
Issue 61
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