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...
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: 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: Patagonia R2 Front-Zip Wetsuit
We've heard about the Patagonia wetsuits for quite some time and see a lot of them on the water in our area, so we were excited to receive a Patagonia R2 Front-Zip wetsuit to test for kitesurfing.... Read More...
TKB REVIEW: Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket
Besides being amazingly lightweight and able to pack down into its own pocket for traveling or when hiking, I’ve found that the Patagonia Nano Puff is now my go-to jacket for a wide variety of conditions.... Read More...
2012 Kiteboarding Freeride Gear Review Guide
Honest reviews on 25 kites and 28 kiteboards.... 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...
2012 F-One Volt 2 Kiteboarding Kite Review
The Volt is F-One's all-around freeride kite and is available for a lower retail price than the F-One Bandit 5. ... Read More...
TKB Review: Underwave Imperial Vacuum Harness
Using an air-tight pouch within the shell, the Imperial harness molds to your back when you pump the air out of it, creating a truly customized fit.... Read More...
TKB Review: GoPro Wi-Fi Bacpac Combo Kit
Enables full remote control of up to 50 cameras at a time, live preview, playback on smart phones and tablets, and more. ... Read More...
New DVD for Beginners: The Way to Fly
As the title states, this is truly the most comprehensive beginner instructional video I have seen since I started kiting in 1999.... Read More...
2012 Wainman Hawaii Rabbit Gang 2.0 Kiteboarding Kite Review
The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 Wainman Hawaii Rabbit Gang 2.0 kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...
2012 Star Taina Kiteboarding Kite Review
The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 Star Taina kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...
TKB Review: Dynabar V7 Sliding Spreader Bar
The Dynabar V7 Sliding Spreader Bar is a very unique piece of gear to add to your harness. It replaces your standard spreader bar with one that slides from side to side. ... Read More...
2012 Slingshot Rally Kiteboarding Kite Review
The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 Slingshot Rally kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...
2012 Slingshot Z Kiteboarding Kite Review
The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 Slingshot Z kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...
2012 RRD Vision Kiteboarding Kite Review
The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 RRD Vision kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...
2012 RRD Obsession Kiteboarding Kite Review
The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 RRD Obsession kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...
2012 Ozone Edge Kiteboarding Kite Review
The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 Ozone Edge kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...
TKB Review: Lifeproof iPhone 4/4S Case
We recently received a few Lifeproof iPhone cases to try out at the TKB office. The Lifeproof case offers waterproof protection for your phone. It fits the iPhone 4 and 4S.... Read More...