Slingshot UFO V2
Slingshot’s UFO (Ultimate Foiling Machine) is in its second generation and has had quite the overhaul, to say the least. You may remember the days of the older Slingshot kites which had a tendency to be heavy, but were also known to be bombproof. The UFO V2 is the absolute opposite end of that spectrum, and a sign of changing…
Slingshot Luna
An entirely new board from Slingshot Kiteboarding, the Luna V1 is for pint sized rippers who need a no-compromise progressive stick. Slingshot have done a huge overhaul of both their ranges and styling, and the result is nothing short of impressive. The Luna, though designed for smaller riders, houses the same tech and is based upon the ever popular Misfit…
Slingshot Rally GT V2
Slingshots Rally GT V2 is an update on a loved classic. A tried and tested design, it has been revamped for 2021 to ensure a longer lasting kite with a bigger wind range and more usable performance. A 3 strut future Retro-C design, it is a proven shape to get the most out of all conditions with versatile performance for…
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 –…
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Slingshot Brand Manager, Wyatt Miller, talks us through the all-new Slingshot Phantasm G 700 front foil wing, the smallest of the G Series and the…
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Using the same proprietary data that created Ride Engine's Elite Carbon hard-shell shape, the frame of the Saber utilises a Structurally Engineered Shell of slightly…
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Join Sam Light on his Scottish adventure as he travels the North Coast 500, visiting John O'Groats, Rock Stacks, Duncansbury Lighthouse, a session with Tom…
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PREMIERING FOR THE FIRST TIME - Snow sucks. Nevertheless, sometimes thats what nature deals you, and you gotta grind through it. But just because you're…
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If there's anyone that chases the stoke, it's Roepstek! From sunrise to sunset, join Roepstek for a wave session at Misty Cliffs and end the…
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Someone's ready for Lord of Tram!
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Watch the latest episode of Sam Light's Family Roadtrip: Scotland series as they explore Lewis and Harris in The Outer Hebrides!
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Event Champions are Crowned - An electric crowd and pumping music set the stage for the women’s and men’s final heats as the GKA wrapped…
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Watch the Day Two highlights here - Day two was all about the Men's action; completing three full elimination rounds. Read all about day two…
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Slingshot's Wing Raider V1's goal is to inspire the pursuit of progression for every level of Winger. Wing Foiling is currently the fastest-growing water sport,…
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Slingshot's lead product tester Brandon Scheid walks us through the benefits of the new SlingWing V3 Hard Handle Wing. The legendary power and stability of…
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The SpaceX Kitesurfing crew hit Tarifa! In this video, witness the awe-inspiring feats of Stino and his group as they conquer a powerful storm in…
Issue 97
A trip with the Ride Engine crew is sure to be an off-the-charts adventure, and this one was no exception! On a mission to find endless, uncrowded, peeling waves, the RE team set off to Chile. In this exclusive article, Brandon Scheid takes us along for the ride in the land of lefts!
Issue 96
We're watching a new kiteboarding reality unfold, and it's getting wilder by the minute! After some major upsets at the recent King of the Air, Editor Crystal Veness takes a look at what's changed and what’s coming next. In this feature article, she interviews athletes young and old(er) to get their perspectives on the new world of professional kiteboarding.
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
The new Slingshot CODE V1 just launched, and it already seems to be making a strong impression! We got in touch with designer Adi Conrad to find out more about this versatile new kite!
Issue 95
Feast your eyes on some of our favourite photos from this issue in our Lightroom gallery!
Issue 94
Our Test Team got their hands on some of the latest gear to hit the market, and we’ve put this equipment through its paces! Best of all, we’re sharing our insights with you. Find out what we thought about the latest kit from Slingshot, CrazyFly, Ion, Manera, Ozone, and F-One in this issue’s Tried & Tested!
Issue 94
Lightroom Issue 94 is the place to feast your eyes on some of this issue’s best photos!
Issue 94
In On The Fly, we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the kite industry! This issue, we check out the latest feature length kite film, and catch up with pro riders Sensi Graves, Ben Beholz, and Cohan van Dijk. Mathias Larsen gives us some top tips on using your GoPro, and we hear what’s new from Harlem Kitesurfing. Read all about it in On The Fly!
Issue 93
Lightroom Issue 93 is jam packed with epic photos with nowhere else to go!
Issue 93
Get in the know with On The Fly, featuring all the latest industry news. Learn about the new kite from Airush, the life of a grom with Marley Franco, and a few very exciting industry events scheduled for June 2022. Get updates from riders in South Africa, Dominican Republic, Tarifa, and Ireland, and more in this issue’s On The Fly!
Issue 93
Imagine travelling the world at 16-years-old, visiting top kite spots, experiencing new cultures, and enjoying exciting new food. Well, that’s what this story is all about! Lukas Hanson, a student of the World Class Kiteboard Academy, documented his eight-month journey in this around-the-world article!
Issue 92
In a round-up of the latest industry news, this issue, we go behind the scenes of the newest kiteboarding film on Netflix, Into The Wind. The World Class Kiteboarding Academy fills us in on their semester in South Africa, and we visit the hottest new spot on the GKA tour, Salinas del Rey. That's not all! Hear travel updates from your favourite pros and up-and-coming talents as they session worldwide. It's all right here in On The Fly!
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Join Sam Light on his Scottish adventure as he travels the North Coast 500, visiting John O'Groats, Rock Stacks, Duncansbury Lighthouse, a session with Tom Court, and even experiences a wingmare. Enjoy the stuing backdrop of Scotland's rugged coastline in…
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If there's anyone that chases the stoke, it's Roepstek! From sunrise to sunset, join Roepstek for a wave session at Misty Cliffs and end the day at Blouberg, Another awesome day of kitesurfing at Cape Town. Lieuwe Boards Slingshot Kite
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Just in case you missed the finals! An electric crowd and pumping music set the stage for the women’s and men’s final heats as the GKA wrapped up in Salinas del Rey, Colombia! Airush Kiteboarding Andre Magarao Photography Arthur Guillebert…
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Watch the latest episode of Sam Light's Family Roadtrip: Scotland series as they explore Lewis and Harris in The Outer Hebrides! Sam Light Ride Engine Slingshot Kite
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Event Champions are Crowned - An electric crowd and pumping music set the stage for the women’s and men’s final heats as the GKA wrapped up in Salinas del Rey, Colombia! Women’s Semi-Final Heats After two days of rest, the…
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Watch the Day Two highlights here - Day two was all about the Men's action; completing three full elimination rounds. Read all about day two action on the GKA website here. Make sure you tune in to watch the action…
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It's #ThrowbackThursday,, and we're watching 'Chicken of the Sea'. Fred flies around the Sea of Cortez on his Phantasm hydrofoil, whether with his wing, kite, or just his foil… there’s no stopping this guy. Ride Engine Slingshot Kite
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Slingshot's lead product tester Brandon Scheid walks us through the benefits of the new SlingWing V3 Hard Handle Wing. The legendary power and stability of the SlingWing V3 now come with hard handles. Begier riders will benefit from the ability…
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The SpaceX Kitesurfing crew hit Tarifa! In this video, witness the awe-inspiring feats of Stino and his group as they conquer a powerful storm in Tarifa, Spain. Watch as they execute massive double loops that will leave you breathless. However,…
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Episode 5 of Sam Light's Scotland adventure is available! In this episode, he visits North and South Uist for some backcountry kiting he won't forget anytime soon! Sam had always wanted to explore the unique terrain of Scotland's Outer Hebrides,…
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Who thought this was a good idea!? It’s #ThrowbackThursday, and Ruben Lenten’s 2007 street kitesurfing session is well worth a rewatch. Ruben Lenten Slingshot Kite
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IT'S LIVE - Issue #97 is now available! It's sure to be a windy 2023, and we know kiters around the world will be looking for any and every opportunity to get on the water! In this issue, Publisher Rou…
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Ride Engine is stoked to introduce its all-new Onsen line of wetsuits, constructed with 100% Yamamoto#40 neoprene. No corners were cut, and no details were overlooked. No compromises were made on quality, testing, durability, or performance. In addition to being…
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What an epic way to kick off the season - check out the GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup 2023 Qatar highlights! Just in case you missed it, you can read all about it right here. Bruna Kajiya Official Page Claudia…
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The third episode of Sam Light's road trip to Scotland, Wing Waves Tiree, is now online! The weather was perfect for Tiree to dial in his new gear—the day after he circumnavigated, they enjoyed the sunshine and no wind, followed…
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It's all about to start - The first event of the season will take place at a brand new kiteboarding destination, Fuwairit Kite Beach in Qatar! Will Mika Sol and Gianmaria Coccoluto be able to defend their Qatar Airways GKA…
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Watch the SpaceX Kitesurfing crew send it 35 knots! CORE Watersport Duotone Kiteboarding International Naish Kiteboarding North Kiteboarding Slingshot Kite
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In his latest vlog, Sam Light kite foils around the Isle Of Tiree, the most western island in the Scottish Ier Hebrides. This was my scariest circumnavigation to date as I had never been to Tiree before, and I went…
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The second generation of Slingshot's UFO has seen many changes. You might remember the older Slingshot kites, known for being heavy but also bombproof. This kite represents a change in times at Slingshot. Fred Hope, the foil Guru, was a…
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We knew Noe Font's 'Write Your Own Chapter' was in the pipeline and needless to say, it's even cooler than we imagined! Grab a coffee, you've got to watch this. As much as kiting is an individual sport, to ride…
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In case you missed it, the BAKL's final stop in Cape Town was mental, and everyone went MASSIVE! Steven Akkersdijk filmed the riders to analyse their performance and see what we can learn from their take-off, landing and crashes. Featuring…
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Stino Mul and the Space X crew get into a dolphin party mid-surf and, later on, head out for a kite session at one of South Africa's most beautiful kite spots, Hermanus - Enjoy! Duotone Kiteboarding International Naish Kiteboarding North…
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Who made the best kites in 2022? Let’s take this a step further and look past the kites in your personal quiver. Think about more than just how the kite flies but also consider its build, quality, number of designs,…
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If you've ever kited or winged on the North Sea, you know how cold it gets! Brrrr... Was it worth it? See for yourself! Filmed by Ethan Bull Sam Light Slingshot Kite
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