TKB Review: 2013 Liquid Force Drive
The 2013 Liquid Force Drive features a full wood core, beautiful graphics, and LF's Liquid Rails.... Read More...
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TKB Review: 2013 Star Taina
Very similar to the 2012 model, the 2013 Star Taina remains a 3-strut low-aspect kite.... Read More...
TKB Review: 2013 Cabrinha Spectrum
The 2013 Cabrinha Spectrum is a relatively wide twin tip with a full wood core and urethane rails.... Read More...
TKB Review: 2013 RRD Poison LTD V2
The 2013 RRD Poison LTD V2 is a fairly light board that features a thin profile and full wood core.... Read More...
TKB Review: 2013 F-One TX
The 2013 TX features a single concave, channeled bottom, and inverted ABS rails (soft on bottom, hard on top).... Read More...
TKB Review: 2013 North Jaime
The 2013 North Jaime features a moderate outline, double-V bottom, and a track system that allows you to adjust your stance to your exact preference.... Read More...
TKB Review: 2013 CrazyFly Shox Custom
The 2012 CrazyFly Shox Custom features an all-wood core, fiberglass construction, ABS rails, and a double concave bottom shape.... Read More...
TKB Review: 2013 Airush Switch
The 2013 Airush Switch features a bottom that is a single concave in the middle and flat in the tips. ... Read More...
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...
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...
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 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...