Magazine Tests

Every issue we test the latest and greatest gear from across the kitesurfing sphere. We have test teams in Europe and the US with years of riding and industry experience to provide the very best gear reviews.

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Turbulences by Ben Thouard

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Ben Thouard needs little introduction to anyone who's a big fan of surf/kitesurf photography… Awarded 2022 Ocean Photographer of the Year, his work has appeared...

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Cabrinha Nitro 03

DATE TESTED: 2023

An all-new, mid to high-aspect five-strut kite catering for Big Air, and the quickest and snappiest Cabrinha kite we’ve ever ridden.

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Appletree Apelviken

DATE TESTED: 2023

A unique product in the marketplace which any smaller human should definitely consider, regardless of age or gender.

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Naish Boxer 2023

DATE TESTED: 2023

A single-strut kite designed to perform in the lightest of winds possible, remaining playful and responsive in multiple disciplines.

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Armstrong MA 625

DATE TESTED: 2023

This combination of striped Armstrong goodies makes for a flawlessly executed and shamelessly high-end kite foil setup.

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North Code Zero 2024

DATE TESTED: 2023

The second incarnation of this single-strut kite shows improvements in every performance sector, particularly in handling.

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ION Amaze Core

DATE TESTED: 2023

A distinctive-looking and full-featured suit with excellent flexibility and thermal performance at a favorable price point.

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CORE XR8

DATE TESTED: 2023

This iconic kite has had some major upgrades giving it the perfect balance between a freeride kite and a Big Air winning machine.

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Duotone Select 2023

DATE TESTED: 2023

Now with a renewed outline for smoother landings, earlier planning, and improved handling and edge control.

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Slingshot Code v1

DATE TESTED: 2023

Slingshot has created something special in their brand-new kite, the Code, which will suit a range of riders and conditions.

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Nobile The One V2

DATE TESTED: 2023

A mono-strut kite engineered to excel in the realm of lightwind freeriding by delivering a playful, predictable experience.

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Mystic Stealth 2023

DATE TESTED: 2023

The design revisions on this, one of the most comfortable and light harnesses, have been expertly curated and implemented.

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Duotone Neo 2023

DATE TESTED: 2023

This iteration has been so finely tuned for wave riding that it truly heightens the overall experience of being on a wave.

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CORE Section 4

DATE TESTED: 2023

The now nippier Section 4 remains at the crest of wave offerings available and is a kite you will instantly tune into.

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Eleveight Master C+ V5

DATE TESTED: 2023

Designed to perform in a wide array of conditions, from pushing your Big Air to unleashing an explosive unhooked experience.

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Cabrinha Drifter 03

DATE TESTED: 2023

This year’s heavily revised Drifter is agile, refreshing and crisp in its performance, with new materials and technical elements.

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CrazyFly Hyper 2023

DATE TESTED: 2023

CrazyFly have done a great job of modernizing and aligning the high-performance Hyper with the latest Big Air trends.

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North Atmos Carbon

DATE TESTED: 2023

This comfortable, alert feeling twintip will aid your Big Air progression with its lively performance and is good for freeride too.

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Reedin SuperModel HTF

DATE TESTED: 2023

This multidiscipline kite now boasts a new approach to frame construction, for increased performance and rider progression.

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Eleveight RS V7

DATE TESTED: 2023

This freeride multidiscipline kite suitable for all levels of rider now has a much bigger wind range thanks to its updated profile.

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Lieuwe Falcon

DATE TESTED: 2023

A board perfectly positioned to take your riding to the next level, whilst making sure you feel comfortable pushing the limits...

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Cabrinha Contra 03

DATE TESTED: 2023

If you like to cruise even when the wind drops, the powerful Contra in sizes 13, 15 and 17m is a fine vehicle to choose.

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CrazyFly Raptor LTD Neon

DATE TESTED: 2023

Made from high-end materials and built to last, it’s a comfortable, luxurious ride, a veritable Rolls Royce of freeride twintips...

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North Orbit 2023

DATE TESTED: 2023

Now honed to near perfection, allowing you to push your Big Air riding and progress with confidence in high-wind kiting.

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Naish Pivot S27

DATE TESTED: 2023

A stable, forgiving performance machine that will take your riding to the next level... the ultimate kite for pushing your limits.

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North Astra 2023

DATE TESTED: 2023

Performant and comfortable to ride, the Astra is a technically advanced and fully featured board for smaller, lighter riders.

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Cabrinha Moto X 03

DATE TESTED: 2023

Now with a new shape and new materials, the Moto's new more reactive nature will please the freeriding multi-discipline rider.

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Armstrong WKT

DATE TESTED: 2022

This minimal pocket board effortlessly transcends disciplines and feels as if it is part of the foil rather than attached to it.

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North Carve 2023

DATE TESTED: 2022

This wave-specific kite is a versatile beast, now with improvements in all of its performance characteristics.

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CrazyFly Sculp 2023

DATE TESTED: 2022

With a top-end, rock-solid build, the Sculp is easy to use and will boost your confidence and aid progression.

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North Charge 2023

DATE TESTED: 2022

This board likes to charge down the line, and is purposeful and chiseled for the task of slaying big waves.

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Duotone Rebel SLS 2022

DATE TESTED: 2022

Now a refreshed, lighter and stronger boosting machine for Big Air kiting, with great stability and comfortable handling.

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North Code Zero

DATE TESTED: 2022

North have hit the ground running with their first generation mono-strut designed with freeride kite foiling in mind.

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RRD Crank LTE

DATE TESTED: 2022

This brand-new addition to RRD’s board range is a comfortable and playful board for beginner freeride kiters.

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