Kite Reviews

TKB Review: 2012 Peter Lynn Fury and Escape

Long known for their twin-skin ram air kites, we had a chance to test the 2012 Peter Lynn Fury and Escape, the first inflatable kites produced by the company. ... Read More...

TKB Review: Wainman Hawaii Rabbit 2.0 White Edition

The Wainman Hawaii Rabbit 2.0 White Edition kites are low-aspect three-strut kites. These kites feature an adjustable bridle that can drastically change the feel and responsiveness of the kites.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Slingshot Z Kite

The 2013 Slingshot Z looks very similar to the 2012 version and is a 3-strut low-aspect kite. ... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Slingshot Rally

While overall the 2013 Rally looks very similar to the 2012 model it has received a big redesign for this year. The most obvious changes are the addition of two thin struts and a new bridle configuration.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Ozone Edge

The Ozone Edge is best known as a performance racing kite and for 2013 the Edge remains a high-aspect 5-strut kite.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Ozone Catalyst

The 2013 Ozone Catalyst is a 3-strut medium aspect kite with a relatively skinny leading edge.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Gaastra Jekyll

Now reentering the US market after an almost 10-year hiatus, we received a 2013 Gaastra Jekyll to test. ... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Ocean Rodeo Prodigy

The 2012 Ocean Rodeo Prodigy is a 3-strut low-aspect kite that Ocean Rodeo markets as an all-around freeride kite.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 North Rebel

The North Rebel has been an extremely popular kite and for 2013 it remains a 5-line 5-strut mid/high-aspect kite.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 North Evo

The 2013 North Evo is a 5-strut mid-aspect delta-hybrid kite and is targeted as the all-around kite in North's line.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Liquid Force NRG

The 2013 Liquid Force NRG is a very flat 4-strut high-aspect kite. The most obvious change compared to the previous NRG is that the rear lines now connect directly to the kite.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Liquid Force Envy

The Envy has been a popular kite for the past few years and it remains a relatively low aspect 3-strut all-around kite for 2013.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 F-One Bandit 6

For 2013 the F-One Bandit 6 remains a 3-strut Delta kite targeted for all riders and all styles of riding.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Cabrinha Vector

The Vector is a fairly low aspect 3-strut kite marketed as a simple all-around minimalist kite. This is the price point kite in the Cabrinha line.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Cabrinha Switchblade

The Switchblade is a medium aspect 5-strut kite marketed as an all-around performance kite. New for 2013 Cabrinha has introduced a new large-diameter inflation valve that is easier to use than the previous Cabrinha valve.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Best TS V2

The 2013 Best TS is a medium aspect kite 5-strut kite. The TS V2 features the Best-exclusive Double Core RS canopy fabric.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Best Kahoona V5

The 2013 Best Kahoona V5 is a 4-strut medium aspect kite. Our test Kahoona was the standard version meaning that it lacked a single-point inflation system.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Airush Varial X

The Varial X is a medium-high aspect five-strut kite marketed as high-performance bridled-C design (Airush calls it a SL-C).... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Airush Lithium

The Lithium has been a popular kite for the past few years and remains a fairly low-aspect 3-strut kite targeted as an all-around performer for 2013. Overall the kite is very similar to the 2012 model with some small refinements including flexible trailing edge battens to address trailing edge flutter and bridle adjustments to change the kite's turning speed and bar pressure. ... Read More...

2012 F-One Volt 2 Kiteboarding Kite Review

The Volt is F-One's all-around freeride kite and is available for a lower retail price than the F-One Bandit 5. ... Read More...

2012 Wainman Hawaii Rabbit Gang 2.0 Kiteboarding Kite Review

The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 Wainman Hawaii Rabbit Gang 2.0 kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...

2012 Star Taina Kiteboarding Kite Review

The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 Star Taina kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...

2012 Slingshot Rally Kiteboarding Kite Review

The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 Slingshot Rally kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...

2012 Slingshot Z Kiteboarding Kite Review

The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 Slingshot Z kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...

2012 RRD Vision Kiteboarding Kite Review

The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 RRD Vision kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...

2012 RRD Obsession Kiteboarding Kite Review

The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 RRD Obsession kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...

2012 Ozone Edge Kiteboarding Kite Review

The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 Ozone Edge kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...

2012 Ozone Catalyst Kiteboarding Kite Review

The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 Ozone Catalyst kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...

2012 Ocean Rodeo Cypher Kiteboarding Kite Review

The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 Ocean Rodeo Cypher kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...

2012 North Rebel Kiteboarding Kite Review

The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 North Rebel kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...