Kiteboarding Review: 2022 AIRUSH Ultra Team

Crisp and extra drifty

Tkb Review: 2022 SLINGSHOT SST V6

Meeting the needs of the surf-minded kiter

Kiteboarding Review: 2022 DUOTONE Neo SLS

Succeeding a legacy

Tkb Review: 2022 NAISH Kite 650 Hydrofoil

Turbo glide machine

Gear Reviews

Tkb tests and reviews the latest kites, surfboards, twintips, bars, foils and accessories with in-depth analysis of its key features, performance, build quality and flight attributes.

TKB Review: 2014 AIRUSH Varial X

This year the Varial X shed two struts, becoming a three-strut medium to high aspect bridled-C design that works extremely well for boosting freestyle and earned very positive reviews.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2014 AIRUSH Lithium

The Lithium is a moderately low aspect three strut delta hybrid kite offering medium bar pressure and direct steering response with a pivot style turn that generated very predictable power and relaunched well from dead downwind.... Read More...

GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition Review

Features video resolutions up to 4K, 12MP photos up to 30 frames per second, built-in Wi-Fi, SuperView, and Auto Low Light mode. Waterproof to 131’... Read More...

Chips Universal Wireless Audio Review

Press to play wireless audio for your helmet keeps your fingers nice and warm... Read More...

HitCase Pro for iPhone Review

Unlock the potential of your iPhone's capabilities, if you stomach the thought of losing it... Read More...

Turtle Shell Wireless Boombox Review

This is one tough little music maker... Read More...

BRV-1 Wireless HD Speaker Review

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of portable speakers on the market to choose from these days. A year ago James Brown from our test team was in the market for something that was affordable and had the features he wanted... Read More...

Griffin Survivor + Catalyst Case Review

This case looks sleek and cool””not bulky or ugly like a lot of cases on the market. It is lightweight, low profile and has a lot of clear plastic so that you can see the color of the phone through the case, which we liked since the white and silver version isn’t obscured too much by the case. ... Read More...

2014 F-One Bandit 7 First Impressions Review

TKB has just returned from an amazing trip to Mauritius where we were able to spend a lot of time on the brand new 2014 F-One Bandit 7.... Read More...

WeatherFlow Wind Meter Review

Take and share wind reports anywhere by accurately recording the wind speed, wind direction, and location on your smart phone.... Read More...

Windchaser and Wind Toys Electric Kite Pump Reviews

Who loves pumping up kites? Anyone? Us neither. Whether you call it lazy or a convenience, it definitely is a luxury to not have to pump up your kite before you ride.... Read More...

2014 Slingshot Rally Kite Review

The 2014 Slingshot Rally looks similar to the 2013 Rally, but there have been a number of changes made to the kite.... Read More...

2013 F-One Trust Kite Review

The 2013 F-One Trust is a new freeride-oriented kite from F-One. At first glace it is very similar to the 2012 F-One Volt 2, but it has been updated and also uses a new control bar. ... Read More...

Barz San Juan Floating Sunglasses Review

Protect your eyes with this new design from Barz Optics. Stylish, and yes they do float.... Read More...

2013 Prolimit Kitewaist Pro Harness Review

The 2013 Prolimit Kitewaist Pro is a molded harness with a few unique features.... Read More...

2013 Mystic Majestic Harness Review

The new Mystic Majestic harness was designed as a crossover harness that can be used by both windsurfers and kitesurfers. The Majestic features very soft neoprene edges, a relatively stiff pre-curved shape, a hook knife, and memory foam padding.... Read More...