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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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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North Reach 2022

DATE TESTED: 2022

For 2022 the Reach sees a comprehensive overhaul and is now more nimble with crisper handling.

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Duotone Jaime 2022

DATE TESTED: 2022

Even after more than 20 years on the market, the Jaime continues to deliver an exceptionally refined performance.

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Mystic Jayde

DATE TESTED: 2022

A spectacular high-end, full-featured suit with a detailed build, made from well-curated materials.

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RRD Passion Y27

DATE TESTED: 2022

The definition of a stable and dependable kite that will bring a lot of joy to your freeride sessions.

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CORE Nexus 3

DATE TESTED: 2022

Now lighter handling and easy-to-tune, with a huge degree of versatility for freeriding and waveriding.

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SunGod sunglasses

DATE TESTED: 2022

Developed with Surfers Against Sewage, these feature lenses with 50% recycled materials and 100% recycled frames.

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Duotone Fish SLS

DATE TESTED: 2022

A pretty high performing weapon with impressive performance and raw speed in bigger waves.

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Eleveight RS V6

DATE TESTED: 2022

The RS will deliver a lot of fun to the majority of riders. An excellent all-in-one kite.

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Manera Halo

DATE TESTED: 2022

A groundbreaking design with the support levels of a pure hardshell, and the comfort and flexibility of a softshell.

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FLYSURFER PEAK5

DATE TESTED: 2022

If kite foiling has become a bit stale for you, the PEAK could spice up the discipline for you.

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