TKB Review: 2013 Axis Vanguard
The 2013 Vanguard is a well-finished twin tip with a moderately wide outline, quad bottom concave, and a prominent center spine running down the middle of the board.... Read More...
2013 Reviews
TKB Review: 2013 RRD Obsession MKV
The 2013 RRD Obsession is a 5-strut medium-high-aspect kite.... Read More...
TKB Review: 2013 RRD Vision MKII
The 2013 RRD Vision is a 3-strut medium-aspect kite. It has a relatively large leading edge and unique graphics.... Read More...
TKB Review: 2013 CrazyFly Sculp
For 2013 the CrazyFly Sculp is a medium-aspect 3-strut kite. Compared to the 2012 version it is higher aspect and has a new bridle configuration. ... Read More...
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...
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: 2013 Best Armada
The 2013 Best Armada is a relatively lightweight and beautifully finished twin tip. ... 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...
TKB Review: Airush AFT Team Pads and Straps
We recently tested the new Airush AFT Team Pads and Straps, giving our testers a chance to put down their surfboards and spend a few sessions riding a twin tip. ... Read More...
TKB Review: Beachdog Kite Skim
Elevation Kiteboarding's Mark Bavis has been throwing unique tricks while kiting on his skimboard and Elevation is now offering the Beach Dog Kite Skim. A kiteboarding-specific skimboard, the Beach Dog Kite Skim is basically the same board that Mark has been riding.... Read More...
2013 Slingshot Tyrant WVX and EPX Kite Surfboard Review
While in Hood River, Slingshot handed us two brand new 2013 Tyrant surfboards to test. Both boards share the exact same shape, but differences between how the boards ride were very noticeable.... Read More...