Harlem Ascent
DATE TESTED: 2025
Meticulously designed, with incredible grip and forgiving landings, the Ascent will make you smile both in Big Air and freeriding.
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Meticulously designed, with incredible grip and forgiving landings, the Ascent will make you smile both in Big Air and freeriding.
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Now with a more pronounced delta shape and updated materials, this best-seller feels sharper, more responsive and more exciting.
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As a lightwind freeride kite, this brand-new, high-end machine is as good as it gets. Its agility and easy-to-access power set it apart.
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This carbon board feels so smooth and comfortable, cuts straight through chop, and has excellent pop and buttery landings.
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This is JN’s freestyle weapon of choice. If you’re a freestyle-leaning rider who’d like a kite that handles like a Lotus, look no further.
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With its massive wind range, explosive lift, floaty hangtime and tight, snappy kiteloops, the Peak will send you to the moon.
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Mystic have released an eco, neoprene-free suit that remains comfortable, full-featured and high-end as you’d expect from them.
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It is no surprise the RS continues to be Eleveight’s best-selling kite. It is a true all-rounder that performs across the board.
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The Reach is as an exceptional all-around performer that grows with riders at every level and is a perfect one-quiver solution.
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This does it all and will grow with you – easy to learn on, yet capable enough to stay in your quiver for years to...
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The NXT is all about Big Air and pushing your limits, while the V2 delivers super impressive performance for freeriders.
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The Panta will appeal to riders looking for fun without complexity, and is a great all-round offering from a relatively new brand.
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The third generation of Cabrinha’s high-performance Big Air kite is a top-tier boosting machine and freeride option.
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The combination of massive lift, extended hangtime, instant confidence and ease of use make this a standout performer.
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The handling and efficiency improvements this year give the Carve a wider bandwidth of use between offshore and onshore conditions.
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A blend of comfort, performance and playfulness make this versatile freeride board a standout for a range of riders and conditions.
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This is a testament to what a boutique brand can produce with a strong designer and experienced test team.
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