Nobile 2010 T5 Analyze This Kite Review
According to our testers, the T5 was well-behaved and never did anything unexpected.
Category: Kite Reviews
North 2010 Rebel Analyze This Kite Review
Right out of the bag, the first thing we noticed about the Rebel was the attention to detail on the kite.
Aug 09, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Naish 2010 Charger Analyze This Kite Review
When we first started flying the Charger, we were surprised by how well it flew in light wind. It never hinted towards stalling, and even in light wind it turned with ease.
Aug 04, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
GK 2010 Trix Analyze This Kite Review
Unhooked, the Trix performs very well and it never has the tendency to back-stall. In the waves, the Trix feels nimble and responsive, and has great downwind drift.
Jul 12, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Best 2010 Kahoona Analyze This Kite Review
Placed anywhere along the edge of the window, the Kahoona required minimal attention to fly and showed no signs of stalling.
Jul 08, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Wainman 2010 Boss Analyze This Kite Review
The Boss never seems to distort or flutter and is an amazingly smooth-feeling kite.
Jul 06, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Best 2010 Nemesis NXG Analyze This Kite Review
Once inflated the most obvious feature of the Nemesis NXG is the use of Cuben Fiber in the leading edge, which allows this kite to have a much smaller LE than other kites.
Apr 27, 2010 | 4 comments | View Post
F-One 2010 Bandit 3 Analyze This Kite Review
The Bandit 3 got a few upgrades this year that greatly improve the usability of the kite. New for 2010 is a one-pump system and a shorter bridle.
Apr 16, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
Genetrix 2010 Origin Analyze This Kite Review
The Genetrix Origin is an amazingly simple and easy-to-use kite. The bar pressure is light-medium and steering is smooth and direct.
Apr 08, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
GK 2010 Sonic Analyze This Kite Review
The 2010 GK Sonic looks completely different than last year’s V-Sonic and the trademark bump (lovingly referred to as the nipple) on the LE of the kite has been eliminated.
Apr 06, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Slingshot 2010 RPM Analyze This Kite Review
The 2009 RPM was a big success for Slingshot, and the 2010 RPM shows minor refinements over last year’s model, as opposed to a major redesign.
Apr 06, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Epic 2010 Screamer Analyze This Kite Review
The Screamer is the first kite from new company Epic Kites tested by The Kiteboarder Magazine. For a first-effort, we were very surprised to see the attention to details on the construction of the Screamer.
Apr 05, 2010 | 5 comments | View Post
Best 2010 Waroo Analyze This Kite Review
Riding the new 2010 Waroo, it became immediately apparent that this is kite is quite different from the previous designs. While the kite seemed to pivot in the turns, it was easy to control and handle throughout the window.
Naish 2010 Cult Analyze This Kite Review
We were sent a 12m Cult and rode it in 20+ mph winds. Inflating the Cult is simple and fast with the Octopus single point inflation system. The overall quality of the Cult is one of a kind with solid construction throughout the kite.
Caution 2010 Mayhem X Analyze This Kite Review
Upon inflating the MX, we found it to be a stylish kite complete with Caution’s trademark flame graphics across the top of the canopy. The Mayhem X is very stable, rock solid in the gusts, and delivers a strong consistent power stroke.
Dec 21, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
RRD 2010 Obsession Analyze This Kite Review
There is no doubt people will see you coming with this kite – we couldn’t help but be attracted to the colorful graphics of the kite and bag. Upon setting up the Obsession, one of the most noticeable things we found was its long bridle, however, it seems to work perfectly with this kite design.
Best 2010 Nemesis NXG Analyze This Kite Review
Anyone planning to buy this kite should spend at least a month playing around with the tuning and different settings. Yes, it does work out of the bag just fine, but the NXG is the dream kite for those who like to tinker.
Dec 18, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Naish 2010 Torch Analyze This Kite Review
We were surprised and intrigued at how fun new school C-kites have become. The one common myth that was dispelled during out test was that the Torch doesn’t have mass appeal: It’s not just a high end performance kite that can only be enjoyed by experts.
Dec 17, 2009 | 2 comments | View Post
Slingshot 2010 Octane Analyze This Kite Review
We read the hype about the Octane on many of the forums before we tested, so our staff was excited when a 13m arrived in the mail. After spending hours riding this kite, we have to admit it lived up to its reputation and more.
Dec 16, 2009 | 4 comments | View Post
Liquid Force 2010 Envy Analyze This Kite Review
The Envy is a very easy and fast kite to inflate due to the Union single point inflation system and the fact that the Envy is only designed with 3-struts. By taking away the 5th and 4th struts, Liquid Force was able to make a lighter kite.
Dec 15, 2009 | 2 comments | View Post
Best 2009 Kahoona Analyze This Kite Review
The stability of the kite is consistent and predictable with its lower aspect ratio. We didn’t notice if the lack of a center strut helping the stability of the kite but that feature did stand out on the Kahoona.
Nov 07, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Caution 2009 Mayhem X Analyze This Kite Review
Caution sent us an 11m Mayhem X to test for this issue. Right out of the bag we could see the R&D team spent a considerable amount of time evolving this kite.
Nov 06, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Wainman Smoke 2009 Analyze This Kite Review
We tested the 9m Smoke in somewhat windy 15-20 mph conditions. Weighing in between 165-180 pounds, we trimmed the Smoke in a bit and it instantly flew with more power.
Nov 06, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
AWSI Demo Video: TKB Interviews Slingshot on 2010 Gear Line-Up
The Kiteboarder Magazine had the chance to talk with Slingshot during the AWSI 2009 demo event in Hood River, OR. Check it out! www.slingshotsports.com
Oct 06, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
AWSI Demo Video: TKB Interviews F-One on 2010 Kites
The Kiteboarder Magazine was able to catch up with F-One at the 2009 AWSI Demo. Check it out… www.f-onekites.com
Sep 25, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
AWSI Demo: TKB Video Interviews w/ Liquid Force on 2010 Gear
The Kiteboarder Magazine was on hand for the AWSI Demo in Hood River, OR to bring you a sneak peek at the latest gear from the leading companies in the kiteboarding industry. TKB talks with the leading manufactures on their newest gear, upgraded features, and straight up tech talk. PART 1 PART 2
Sep 19, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
