Slingshot Raptor V1
Slingshots extensive kite line-up has been thoroughly shaken up for 2020 with the inclusion of 3 brand new kites; the Raptor V1, Rally GT V1 and Ghost V1. In these big winter winds, we were lucky enough to be able to put the Raptor V1 through its paces in some pretty memorable sessions. The Raptor V1 has been designed for…
Slingshot RPM V12
The RPM V12 is one of the longest-running kites in the slingshot line-up, focusing on freestyle with an emphasis on new school unhooked riding. It is an open-C design with 3 struts, the classic slingshot bombproof construction and multiple tuning options for both front and back lines. The Fly Line bridal system is compact and utilises the IRS bridal from…
Slingshot Angry Swallow
A Glance The Slingshot Angry Swallow is back again for 2019 with fresh graphics and a new tail design for even more freestyle performance. Designed for real-world mushy waves and strapless freestyle action, there will be many happy people see the continuation of this classic board. Sticking with the wooden design, Slingshot have incorporated large carbon stringers on both the…
Slingshot Asylum
Constantly innovating new technologies and designs Slingshot produce some seriously good twin tip boards, both in the kite market and wake market. The Asylum has been one of Slingshots leading weapons in the kite market for over a decade now, targeting the performance freeride – freestyle / wakestyle market. High rockered, with deep aggressive channels and rammed with tech the…
Slingshot Rally
The Slingshot Rally is an institution in kiteboarding. One of the longest standing all-round kites, it has die hard fans the world over who use it for all sorts of kiting endeavours. Suited to those who are just beginning in kitesurfing to those who have a decade of riding under their belts, the Rally will do it all with power…
Slingshot RPM
One of the original 3 strut high performing hybrid kites, the RPM is synonymous with power, performance and success. Designed for riders in average conditions who need a kite to keep up with their progression, all the way through to World Champions who need a kite they can, quite literally, pay the bills with. The 2019 RPM has had some…
Slingshot SST
The SST is one of Slingshot’s key models for the 2019 season. Originally the Wave SST, Slingshot have found this kite to be so adaptive that they have rebranded this model to suit a variety of styles. Now coming to us as the wave, foil, freeride crossover. A 3-strut compact C shape kite with features such as the Slingshot IRS…
Slingshot Misfit Air Core
There are not many products in our sport which have held their own for over a decade. However, the Misfit is one of them, and there is a reason it has been a favourite for so long. The board is aimed at the entry level to intermediate rider looking for an all-round board that will grow with them on their…
Slingshot Rally
The Rally has been a forerunner in the Slingshot stable for some years now. It’s billed as an all-round kite for all conditions and styles, built using their famous Delta C-shape 5-strut design. You often see the Rally used for teaching in schools, as well as being used by Slingshot pro riders smashing big airs, riding waves and more –…
Slingshot Refraction
The Slingshot Refraction is the signature model of international kiteboarder Sam Light. Built to keep up with Sam’s skills in the park, freestyle riding and looping at the King of the Air, it is also designed to perform at the cable park too! The board is made with a Paulownia wood core, sandwiched between urethane rails; then an extra thick…
Slingshot RPM
The RPM almost defines the three strut Open-C kite market, for 2018 it is back, quite literally, stronger than ever. The RPM is designed to be a jack-of-all-trades, with an emphasis on freestyle. Its unhooked performance has been proven time and time again with numerous World Champions hanging beneath it, and the freeride capabilities are seen on beaches worldwide. Most…
Slingshot SST
The Slingshot SST has truly made its mark on the wave kite scene, and the 2018 version has only built on that already excellent reputation. A few minor tweaks and changes have gone into the kite, and the result is outstanding. The SST is Slingshots wave specific kite. Featuring three struts and a compact C design, it has been designed…
1 day ago
Nearly 25% lighter than any other twin tip in the Slingshot range, the Formula V1 has landed! Check out the product video with an to…
3 days ago
A brand new kite in the lineup from Slingshot, the all-new RPX. Slingshot takes you behind the design in this technical video. Fueled by insights…
2 weeks ago
The conditions weren't quite right for snowkiting, so Michael went ice kiting and ice winging instead! Check out all of the winter action in his…
2 weeks ago
Can't beat a session at the local with your kite buddies! Roepstep is back with another vlog full of boosting, kite loops, and helping friends…
4 weeks ago
In the park, flats, or waves, Karolina Winkowska shreds! She made it through 2020 with some solid sessions under her belt, and this artful video…
4 weeks ago
Sam Light is back on the vlog scene with a soul session at Hayling Island!
4 weeks ago
No fear and no limits! Willem Hooft practices kite loops in his site-kiteboard in The Netherlands.
1 month ago
You have to crack a few eggs to make an omelette, and Rita Arnaus isn't shy about sharing that message! Her latest video from Brazil…
1 month ago
January still has great kite conditions in the Netherlands! Willem Hooft is taking advantage of a windy day to go for a sit-kite session, sharing…
1 month ago
It's great to see kiters getting some action close to home. Roepstek is back with the latest episode of Chasing the Stoke, where his first…
1 month ago
After watching this video, we're already picturing ourselves on the sandy beaches of Mexico, pumping up for a windy day on the water! You don't…
2 months ago
Kiawah Island isn't a spot that pops up on the radar often, but this Charleston destination can deliver some perfect conditions. Check out this edit…
Issue 85
During any normal year, these three women would be thousands of miles apart on their own kite adventures. This year, they were looking for winter wind a little closer to home. What happens when you combine three ladies with a shared passion for kiting, snow, and sharing the stoke with other women? The answers lies in this article!
Issue 85
The best photos with nowhere else to go!
Issue 84
The kiting community as we know it is changing. This article takes a look back in time at the ‘beginner kiter’ experience, which is all too relevant at many of our beaches today. How do we evolve along with the arrival of this new generation? Check out the article for some insights from Crystal Veness.
Issue 84
The best photos without anywhere else to go!
Issue 84
The most popular videos on our website these past two months, ready for your viewing pleasure!
Issue 83
Adaptive kitesurfing seems to be on the march at the moment, and Willem Hooft is one of the early adopters. After a severe motorbike crash left him paralysed he didn’t let it stop him from pursuing his dreams. Read the inspiring story here, you won’t want to miss this one!
Issue 83
We talk to the ground breaking Coleman Buckley who is set to revolutionise the harness industry once again.
Issue 83
More incredible images with no place to call home, check them out!
Issue 82
Sam Light has been pumping out the YouTube content lately, but his Kite Boat Project videos really caught our eye. Bringing back memories of Don Montague’s efforts from the past, we caught up with Sam to get the lowdown on his own interpretation that he has been working on. Find out all about it right here!
Issue 82
Alex Fox has worked his way up the ranks of the kiteboarding world, from Pro Rider to graphic artist, and now Brand Manager at Slingshot he’s had an incredible journey. Find out what makes him tick and how he got to where he is.
Issue 81
Kiteboarding was deemed too dangerous and extreme to be allowed during the lockdown, so just how dangerous is it? Rou Chater dissects a recent study from some Dutch scientists exploring the injury rate in the sport. Is kiteboarding dangerous? Find out right here!
Issue 81
More incredible images with no place to call home, check them out!
Official Facebook page of - Slingshot Kite http://slingshotsports.com/