TKB Review: 2013 JN Prima Donna
While many riders are not familiar with JN Kites they are a long-time brand that did not have a presence in the US until just recently.... Read More...
2013 gear
TKB Review: 2013 Core GTS2 and Riot XR2
Both the 2013 Core XR2 and the 2013 Core GTS2 are 5-strut kites with a unique large-diameter inflation valve, but they look very different in the sky.... Read More...
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: 2013 Best Armada
The 2013 Best Armada is a relatively lightweight and beautifully finished twin tip. ... Read More...
2013 Freeride Kiteboarding Gear Test: Meet the Testers
For the 2013 Freeride Gear Test TKB trucked 28 kite models and 12 board models to La Ventana, Mexico, one of the best locations for reliable wind in North America during the winter months.... 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...
2013 Buyer’s Guide: Slingshot Spring 2013 Products
For its Spring 2013 product release, Slingshot has updated the RPM, Z, and Turbine kites. Also being released are the Glide, Crisis, and Darko boards.... Read More...
2013 Buyer’s Guide: Wainman Hawaii
Wainman Hawaii strives to provide the highest quality gear so riders can maximize their fun and stoke in each session. They do not feel the need to release new gear every year for the sake of saying they have something new and shiny to check out but instead release products when they are 100% confident that they are ready for market.... Read More...
2013 Buyer’s Guide: Underwave
Underwave was introduced to the US market in 2012 and is back with a refreshed line of softgood products for 2013. Some of the Underwave harnesses feature the unique Vacust technology, which allows you to create a true custom fit with your harness.... Read More...
2013 Buyer’s Guide: Switch
Now in its second year in the market, Switch Kites is entering its first phase of next-generation gear and has added two new kites to its line. ... Read More...
2013 Buyer’s Guide: Slingshot
For 2013, Slingshot further streamlined its product line up. Slingshot’s kite surfboard line will see the biggest changes with the introduction of EPX construction and Fluid X technology.... Read More...
2013 Buyer’s Guide: Shinn
After growing up in the UK, Mark Shinn moved to the Canary Islands to pursue a windsurfing career. He discovered kiteboarding in 1999 and quickly rose to the top, competing on the circuit until 2005 when he refocused his efforts to start his own board company.... Read More...
2013 Buyer’s Guide: RRD
For 2013 RRD is offering a number of refinements on it's extensive kiteboarding product line. In a unique move, RRD is offering two versions of the popular Vision kite.... Read More...