Kitesurfing Kites Reviews
DUOTONE Rebel SLS Concept Blue
The Rebel SLS Concept Blue, a standout addition to Duotone's legendary Rebel lineup, is poised to redefine the experiences of high-performance freeriders and big air enthusiasts. This innovative kite incorporates the unique Concept Blue construction alongside the renowned SLS technology, aimed at meeting the demands of those who seek to push their limits in the sport. One of the key...
DUOTONE Dice SLS
The Duotone Dice SLS is a remarkable addition to the lineup of cutting-edge kites designed for experienced riders. Built on the principles of Strong Light Superior (SLS) technology, this kite empowers enthusiasts to push their limits and achieve peak performance without compromise. The Dice SLS is particularly ideal for freestyle riders who prioritize precision and excellent unhooked performance. It offers...
DUOTONE Rebel SLS
The Rebel SLS kite by Duotone has garnered significant praise within the kiteboarding community and has become a staple for ambitious kiters seeking top-notch performance in freeride and big air conditions. The SLS designation stands for Strong Light Superior, accurately reflecting its intention to elevate a rider’s experience without sacrificing performance. This kite is engineered for high-performance freeride sessions, allowing...
DUOTONE Neo SLS
The Duotone Neo SLS is a cutting-edge wave kite that truly stands out in its category, especially for ambitious riders eager to push their performance limits. This kite is designed specifically for those who wish to excel in varying wave conditions as well as strapless freestyle enthusiasts aiming for competition-level quality. With its exceptional drift ability, the Neo SLS provides...
DUOTONE Rebel D/LAB
The Duotone Rebel D/LAB is heralded as a premier choice for kiteboarders seeking high performance in both big air and freeride conditions. This kite represents a culmination of advanced technology and design, establishing new benchmarks in jump height, distance, and overall performance. Trusted by Duotone athletes and aspiring kiteboarders around the globe, the Rebel D/LAB truly stands out in the...
CORE Kiteboarding Pace Pro
The Pace Pro is being hailed as a groundbreaking addition to CORE's impressive lineup of kites. It is explicitly designed for enthusiasts seeking ultimate big air performance and fast kite loops. This kite represents a significant evolution in the realm of big air and freestyle for CORE, making it the fastest big air kite they have ever developed. A standout...
DUOTONE Neo D/LAB
The Neo D/LAB kite has garnered attention as the most cutting-edge product in the Duotone lineup, designed specifically for high-performance wave riding. This kite offers an exceptional combination of advanced technology, innovative materials, and unparalleled design, promising to revolutionize the wave riding experience. One of the standout features of the Neo D/LAB is its Aluula frame, which dramatically enhances performance...
Ozone Alpha V3 Ultra-X
The Alpha V3 Ultra-X from Ozone Kites has made impressive strides as a kite designed for enthusiastic riders seeking a top-tier experience on the water. As an ultra-lightweight and highly responsive kite, it caters to intermediate and advanced users, delivering an exhilarating performance for big air and dynamic freeriding. With a focus on user progression, this kite offers the versatility...
Harlem Kitesurfing THRIVE
The Thrive is the latest kite addition to be released within Harlem’s new ‘game changer lineup’, another product manufactured in the heart of Europe at the Brainchild factory. As you’re a reader of this magazine, I’ll assume that the Brainchild production facility in North Macedonia is now firmly on your radar. If not, have a look through the back issues...
Eleveight Kites XS Pro
The XS Pro kite from Eleveight Sports is the ultimate weapon for riders seeking top-level performance in Big Air maneuvers. Designed for adrenaline enthusiasts, this kite is crafted using cutting-edge materials to enhance speed, precision, and durability for extreme heights and hangtime. Featuring lightweight Aluula technology in the leading edge and Teijin's XT Light fabric in the struts, the XS...
Cabrinha MOTO X DESIGN WORKS
The Design Works Moto X is a cutting-edge kite designed by Pat Goodman to redefine the realms of Big Air and freeriding. Utilizing Aluula materials, this kite boasts a lightweight and ultra-strong Aluula composite airframe that delivers exceptional stability and dynamic response. With a 3-strut design and lean aerofoil, the Moto X offers increased speed, stability, and hang time across...
Ozone R1 V5
The R1 V5 from Ozone is a remarkable advancement in the realm of hydrofoil racing kites, engineered after an extensive four-year development period and over 50 prototypes. This exceptional kite has successfully shed any semblance of freeride DNA, emerging as a dedicated racing machine designed to meet the demands of serious athletes. The R1 V5 boasts superior speed capabilities and...
CORE Kiteboarding Nexus 4
The Nexus 4 from CORE Kiteboarding is a three-strut, all-round kite aimed at the rider looking for a do-it-all kite with a penchant for wave riding. It has some new materials and features in the construction, and this new fourth-generation promises to be even better. The Nexus 4 uses what CORE has dubbed Future-C shape technology. The kite is designed...
Airwave Kiteboarding Vida
It is pertinent that the Airwave Vida test should be published in this issue, given that we are around two months away from kiteboarding’s debut in the Olympics in the form of Formula Kite. Whilst a small selection of brands has been competing to produce an IKA-registered design for use by Olympians, Airwave has made it their mission to bring...
Cabrinha MOTO X
The Moto X has emerged as a versatile weapon in the freeride and crossover kiteboarding scene, catering to riders who enjoy riding twin tips and surfboards. Crafted with the innovative HTD Lite airframe and boasting features such as the ISC (Intuitive Steering Control) and Bi-Directional Pure Profile Panels, the Moto X strikes a perfect balance between high performance and user-friendliness....
Naish Kiteboarding Psycho Nvision
The Psycho Nvision is a game-changing Big Air kite tailored for kiteboarders seeking top-tier quality and performance. Designed to elevate riders of all skill levels into the realm of higher jumps and longer hangtime, this kite redefines the Big Air experience with its innovative features. Constructed with the revolutionary Aluula Helium Frame, the Psycho Nvision boasts a thinner leading edge...
Nobile Kiteboarding Horizon
The 2024 Horizon kite introduces a new premium product line from Nobile, characterized by its superior quality and modern design. This brand-new 3-strut kite is meticulously crafted to meet the evolving demands and expectations of kiteboarding enthusiasts across various skill levels. Crafted with a hybrid construction, the Horizon excels in hang time, offers low bar pressure, and delivers quick response...
Naish Kiteboarding Triad
The Triad kite by Naish is a versatile and dependable choice for riders seeking an easy-to-use and stable kite with a wide wind range. With the innovative Synergy Bridle System allowing quick adjustments for different riding styles, the Triad excels on any board. Its redesigned wingtips enhance drift on the waves, offering a smooth performance tailored for wave riders. This...
DUOTONE Juice
In the realm of kiteboarding, the Juice by Duotone Kiteboarding reigns as the ultimate light wind companion for enthusiasts seeking to maximize their time on the water, regardless of less-than-ideal wind conditions. The Juice stands out as a pinnacle of performance and design, crafted through years of intense research and development fueled by the innovative Flex Struts technology. Featuring a...
DUOTONE Neo Concept Blue
The products under the Concept Blue label represent the next step towards a sustainable future and form an integral part of the Save Our Playgrounds campaign. The Neo kite receives a sustainable upgrade for 2024 as Concept Blue introduces a more environmentally conscious approach, maintaining the expected performance levels while incorporating eco-friendly materials. Synonymous with excellence in wave-riding, the Neo...
DUOTONE Evo Concept Blue
Concept Blue products are their next step towards a better future and an additional element in their Save Our Playgrounds campaign. The most versatile kite in their range receives an environment-conscious makeover with the of the all-new Evo Concept Blue. This kite promises excellent performance across various disciplines in a sustainable package. The Evo Concept Blue is a highly sought-after...
Ozone Vortex Ultra-X
It’s always exciting when a brand releases an entirely new product line, but especially when it is their foray into using an Aluula Composites airframe. Now, Ozone is no stranger to new ideas and cutting-edge R&D, and they’re often the pioneers themselves, bringing exciting developments to market. But, having developed and put to good use their own Ultra-X performance dacron...
DUOTONE Mono
The Mono kite from Duotone is a versatile and high-performing option designed for freeriding, foiling, and light wind conditions. With its super-low aspect design, the Mono provides plenty of power in light winds, making it ideal for a wide range of riders. Featuring a solid construction with a unique canopy profile and wide chord depth, the Mono minimizes flutter even...
Cabrinha Moto XL Apex
Threshold winds pose a significant challenge for kite designers. The dilemma lies in creating a kite that is powerful without sacrificing agility and playfulness, or making a lightweight kite that sacrifices low-end power necessary for takeoff. However, the Moto XL Apex kite, built on the successful Moto X platform and incorporating materials from the Apex Series, strikes the perfect balance...
Cabrinha Nitro Apex
Having re-introduced the Nitro name last year, Cabrinha has now given it its new full title, the Nitro Apex. This nods to the ULTRA HT construction of the Nitro, which is only seen on the Apex series of products. The overall product specification of the Nitro Apex remains the same as before, but design and construction tweaks have been made...
Cabrinha Moto X Apex
What can be done to enhance an already remarkable kite? The solution is to give it the Apex treatment. A testament to the Apex Series of kites, the Moto X Apex version offers a lighter feel and even more playful handling than before. To achieve this, they have utilized Ultra HT for the main airframe, resulting in improved stability, steering,...
Cabrinha Drifter
The Drifter is Cabrinha's dedicated wave kite, designed to drift (the clue is in the name) down the line and allow you to concentrate on riding the wave. It's a firm favourite with the team here at the mag, and it's a great kite to ride. The kite is a three-strut, moderate aspect ratio hybrid design with a simple short...
Cabrinha Switchblade
The Switchblade is one of the best-selling kite lineages of all time. The latest iteration promises to retain the Switchblade DNA, which embodies predictable, versatile, and easily accessible performance for all. Throughout its years, it has simultaneously been the first kite purchase choice for many beginners and the go-to kite for Cabrinha team riders. This zero-to-hero kite may be in...
Ozone Zephyr V8 Ultra
Introducing the Zephyr V8 Ultra-X, a light wind specific freeride machine designed for riders of any level who want to enjoy more time on the water. The goal was to enhance the performance of the Zephyr, making it easier and more fun to ride in light winds. With a huge wind range of 6-20 knots, the Zephyr V8 Ultra-X is...
Eleveight Kites RS V8
The RS V8 kite from Eleveight Sports is a true standout in the freeride category, offering exceptional performance and versatility to riders of all levels. Featuring a 3-strut delta shape, the RS V8 is designed to be light, stable, and direct, allowing for easy turning and smooth handling in various wind conditions. Riders will appreciate the kite's massive hangtime and...
DUOTONE Evo
The Evo is a top-tier kite suitable for riders who seek versatility in their kiteboarding activities. Whether they enjoy boosting high during jumps, relish freeride sessions, excel in hooked freestyle tricks, or navigate through waves, the Evo caters to all these pursuits. Boasting exceptional performance and effortless flying characteristics, the Evo acts as a swift path to enhancing one's riding...
Ozone Reo V7 Ultra-X
It could be argued that, as a tester, you shouldn't get more excited about certain products than others, but we're all human, and Ozone has just released something special… Ozone has just dropped the new version of the legendary Reo and, in doing so, given us two construction options. The Reo V7 has similar Dacron and canopy types and weights...
Naish Kiteboarding Pivot Nvision
The Pivot Nvision sets a new standard for a high-performance all-around kite with its ground-up redesign. Boasting a durable Aluula and Quadtex canopy, it offers unparalleled speed and responsiveness. Unlike its dacron counterpart, the Pivot Nvision has a 50 percent lighter leading edge, making it ideal for light wind conditions while retaining its shape in gusty conditions. This kite excels...
Flysurfer Era
FLYSURFER has well and truly hit the ground running with their all-new Era, which dropped towards the back end of 2023. The Era is literally a new Era for the brand who, behind the scenes, have put in tireless work to launch their first big air specific inflatable kite. From the performance it has achieved so far, it's safe to...
Flysurfer Fox
Introducing the FOX – an intelligently designed kite that offers a simple set-up, excellent maneuverability, and an effortless self-relaunch. Experience the thrill of flying as you take to the skies and let your imagination soar! The FOX is commonly utilized for kiting activities involving skateboards, inline skates, or ice skates. It generates sufficient power for exciting adventures on asphalt or...
North Kiteboarding Orbit Pro
In my opinion, the Orbit Pro represents a kite that has been long awaited by a small demographic of the kiteboarding industry. I believe the term 'overpowered' has been overused for many years. Advanced riders have redefined what it means to ride 'overpowered' and, aside from a few exceptions, have almost made the term redundant. The big air movement of...