Tests – TheKiteMag

North Orbit

DATE TESTED: 2019

An inspiring and solid kite from North with the high performance and high boosting Orbit.

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CORE XLITE

DATE TESTED: 2019

Our test team have a lot of time for CORE's new dedicated hydrofoil kite...

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F-ONE Bandit S

DATE TESTED: 2019

Our test team try out F-ONE's new 'surf edition' Bandit S...

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Slingshot SST V5

DATE TESTED: 2019

Dependable, obedient and safe but with some nice power boosts tucked away. A solid result for the SST.

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GIN Marabou

DATE TESTED: 2019

A positive start for GIN's brand new hybrid kite that ticks a lot of boxes...

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Duotone Rebel

DATE TESTED: 2019

With the new Rebel, our test team enjoyed one of the smoothest kite flying experiences on the market.

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North Carve

DATE TESTED: 2019

A new beginning for North, that sees them hit the ground running with an impressive new wave kite in the Carve...

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Cabrinha Switchblade

DATE TESTED: 2019

Our test team find the 2020 Switchblade to be more reactive, more comfortable...

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CORE XR6

DATE TESTED: 2019

The XR6 continues the XR lineage as a straight-up boosting machine...

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Naish Pivot

DATE TESTED: 2019

Pure design genius is the feedback from our test team on the new Pivot...

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Slingshot Raptor

DATE TESTED: 2019

The all-new Raptor gets its dose of 2020 tech for increased performance levels...

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RRD Vision MK6

DATE TESTED: 2019

The Vision is one of the most well-balanced kites our team have ridden this year...

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Liquid Force WOW4

DATE TESTED: 2019

Our test team enjoy the huge amount of drift in the WOW4

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Duotone Mono

DATE TESTED: 2019

Immaculately behaved and more power than it would have you believe... another thumbs up from the test team.

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Airush Ultra V2

DATE TESTED: 2019

Our test team find everything you'd want in a single strut kite with the Ultra V2

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FLYSURFER STOKE

DATE TESTED: 2019

The Flysurfer team have put a lot of thought into the new edition of the STOKE.

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Odo K1

DATE TESTED: 2019

It's a solid start from Odo with their first all-round freeride kite

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Naish Triad

DATE TESTED: 2019

"A very accessible riding experience..." say our test team on the new Triad.

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CrazyFly Hyper 17m

DATE TESTED: 2019

Our test team find the new Hyper one of the most responsive kites they have ever flown...

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Naish Dash 2019

DATE TESTED: 2019

Our test team find the new Dash puts the 'performance' into the performance freeride category...

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Slingshot Rally 2019

DATE TESTED: 2019

Our test team continue to rate the Rally as the delta kite of choice

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Duotone Rebel

DATE TESTED: 2019

A familiar feel under test for the 'new' Rebel... but with some slick refinements

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Magazine Tests - Kites

North Orbit

CORE XLITE

F-ONE Bandit S

Slingshot SST V5

GIN Marabou

Duotone Rebel

North Carve

Cabrinha Switchblade

CORE XR6

Naish Pivot

Slingshot Raptor

RRD Vision MK6

Liquid Force WOW4

Duotone Mono

Airush Ultra V2

FLYSURFER STOKE

Odo K1

Naish Triad

CrazyFly Hyper 17m

Naish Dash 2019

Slingshot Rally 2019

Duotone Rebel

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