Kite Reviews

TKB REVIEW: 2014/2015 NAISH Ride

The Ride is a medium aspect 2-strut kite with slightly swept back wingtips with a lightweight feel, great steering response and super fun freestyle handling that packed up tight into a rather small box.... Read More...

TKB LW Review: 2014 STAR Taina

The Taina is a 3-strut medium to low-aspect kite with swept-back wingtips that uniquely saves weight with individual inflation of each strut.... Read More...

TKB LW Review: 2014 SLINGSHOT Turbine

The Turbine is a 5-strut low wind machine that Slingshot calls an Open Delta C which earned high praise for its low-end power in the lightest of wind.... Read More...

TKB LW Review: 2014 RRD Addiction

The Addiction is a high aspect 5-strut race design with an impressive low-end grunt for the lightest of winds.... Read More...

TKB LW Review: 2014 OZONE Zephyr

The Zephyr is a 5-strut high aspect kite available only in the 17m size which Ozone designates as their light wind freestyle weapon.... Read More...

TKB LW Review: 2013 OZONE Edge

The Edge is a high aspect 5-strut race design that earned high praise for its upwind ability in the light winds of San Diego. ... Read More...

TKB LW Review: 2014 LIQUID FORCE NRG

The NRG Light Breeze is a 4-strut medium aspect kite which earned solid praise for its lighter bar pressure and impressive upwind ability.... Read More...

TKB LW Review: 2014 EPIC Infinity

The Epic Infinity is a medium aspect 3-strut kite that is Epic’s dedicated light wind weapon and rated high for its lightwind boosting skills.... Read More...

TKB LW Review: 2014 CRAZYFLY CRUZE

The CrazyFly Cruze is a 5-strut medium aspect kite that exceeded many of our tester’s expectations!... Read More...

CABRINHA VELOCITY VMG 2014 LIGHTWIND REVIEW

TKB Review: 2014 CABRINHA Velocity

The 2014 Velocity is a 5-strut high aspect kite which doubles as both Cabrinha’s race kite and a high performing freeride kite in low winds.... Read More...

TKB LW Review: 2014 CABRINHA Contra

The medium aspect 3-strut 2014 Contra is Cabrinha’s dedicated light wind kite which only comes in 15 and 17m sizes. ... Read More...

TKB LW Review: 2014 BRM Cloud

The 2014 17m Cloud is the OG strutless kite which features a new bridal design for this year with a super light airframe which stands out in the lightest winds.... Read More...

TKB LW Review: 2014 BEST TS Lightwind

The Best TS Lightwind is a medium-high aspect 5-strut kite that earned solid praise from our San Diego testers.... Read More...

TKB LW Review: 2014 BEN WILSON XXL

The durability of the XXL along with its unique low aspect design makes it an ideal option for those wanting a kite that can push the wind boundaries yet turn responsively for freestyle and the surf.... Read More...

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TKB LW Review: 2014 AIRUSH Zero

The Lithium Zero is a medium-low aspect strutless kite that is the largest of all the kites in this year’s light wind test. ... Read More...

TKB LW Review: 2014 NAISH Fly

The Naish fly is a lower aspect 2-strut kite which testers liked its solid low-end power for its size as wells as its super fun boost and hangtime when powered.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2014 STAR Taina

STAR Taina Sizes Available: 5.5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 17m Sizes Tested: 9, 12m Star Says: The Taina is for riders who demand performance over the broadest... Read More...

TKB Review: 2014 SLINGSHOT RPM

The 2014 RPM is a medium to high aspect 3-strut that got our testers contact high over the kite’s precise steering response, solid power throughout the window and it’s ease of use for freestyle. ... Read More...

TKB Review: 2014 SLINGSHOT Rally

The 2014 Rally is a medium aspect 5-strut kite that our testers praised for its medium bar pressure, impressive range with quick pivot style turns and above average hangtime.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2014 RRD Vision MKIII

The Vision is a 3-strut medium to lower aspect kite with simple sewn in graphics and overall freeride performance our testers recommended for beginner and intermediate kiters.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2014 RRD Obsession MK VI

The Obsession is a 5-strut medium aspect kite with swept back wingtips that earned high praise from our testers.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2014 OZONE Catalyst

The 2014 Catalyst is a 3-strut medium aspect kite that Ozone markets as a versatile performer for freeride, freestyle and surfing in the waves. ... Read More...

TKB Review: 2014 NORTH Evo

The Evo is a 5-strut medium aspect kite that North markets as their all around kite which excels in freeride, freestyle and waves.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2014 NORTH Dice

The Dice is a 3-strut medium aspect kite that North markets as an all around performance kite that works well for wakestyle, freestyle and the waves.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2014 LIQUID FORCE NRG

The NRG is a unique 4-strut high aspect freeride kite which impressed our testers with its wide range, low end power and light to medium bar pressure with good bar feedback and overall hangtime in the jumps.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2014 LIQUID FORCE Envy

The Envy is a 3-strut medium aspect kite featuring a really solid build quality with good attention to detail that our testers found stable with good downwind drift and impressive hangtime.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2014 JN Wild Thing

The Wild Thing is a 5-strut medium-aspect kite that our testers praised for smooth steady pull through turns and commented on its fast turning speed and impressive boost in powered conditions.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2014 GAASTRA Toxic

Gaastra started from the ground up with the all new Toxic to create a 5-strut medium to high aspect canopy designed for wave riding and freeride kiting. ... Read More...

TKB Review: 2014 GAASTRA Spark

This year Gaastra started from the ground up with the all new Spark line of kites which our testers praised for its medium bar pressure, low-end power and solid upwind ability.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2014 F-ONE Bandit

The Bandit 7 continues as a 3-strut medium aspect delta kite that our testers praised for its quick turning speed, range, and ability to drift. ... Read More...