Tests – TheKiteMag

Slingshot RPX

DATE TESTED: 2021

Now leaner and meaner, the RPX is a great update of a kite with a formidable lineage.

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CORE GTS6

DATE TESTED: 2021

The GTS6 is a true evolution of the model, perfect for extreme wind.

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F-ONE Bandit 2021

DATE TESTED: 2021

A formidable performance freeride kite with improved Big Air credentials.

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Naish Dash Limited Edition

DATE TESTED: 2021

Providing a very satisfying ride, with striking limited edition graphics for extra oomph!

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CORE Nexus 2

DATE TESTED: 2020

As ever, CORE's thorough attention to detail has pushed the Nexus forward...

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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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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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Liquid Force P1

DATE TESTED: 2018

This solid new kite in the Liquid Force range proves super-fun and reliable with our team...

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CORE Nexus

DATE TESTED: 2018

It's official: The new CORE Nexus is one of the best kites we've ever tested...

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Slingshot RPM 2018

DATE TESTED: 2018

We find Slingshot's 2018 version of their American warhorse remains an extremely effective kite

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North Rebel

DATE TESTED: 2018

Our test team have an epic experience with the new Rebel...

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CrazyFly Sculp

DATE TESTED: 2018

Looking for the next level? The new Sculp will get you there...

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Naish Pivot

DATE TESTED: 2018

A fun kite and a KOTA winner. No wonder our test team dig the new Pivot...

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Cabrinha Contra 2018

DATE TESTED: 2018

The new Contra remains as impressive as ever to our test team

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F-ONE BANDIT V11

DATE TESTED: 2018

Smoother and easier to fly. Nothing but good marks for the new Bandit from our test team...

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Eleveight FS

DATE TESTED: 2017

Aspiring freestylers take note... there's a new kid on the block!

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North Dice 2018

DATE TESTED: 2018

We put the new Dice on test and find a more refined and incredible kite...

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Airush Union III

DATE TESTED: 2017

We put the new Union on test and find a kite that's up there with the best of the best...

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Cabrinha Switchblade 2018

DATE TESTED: 2018

We spend some time on this KotA winning kite... and find it full of power.

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CORE XR5

DATE TESTED: 2017

Our test team find plenty of big air under the bonnet of the new XR5...

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Naish Boxer

DATE TESTED: 2017

We give the Naish Boxer a test flight and find it perfectly tuned and full of all-round performance

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Flysurfer STOKE

DATE TESTED: 2017

Our test team find plenty of powerful performance in Flysurfer's latest offering

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North Neo 2017

DATE TESTED: 2017

With some ideal test days, our team enjoyed their time with the new Neo

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Peter Lynn Escape V5

DATE TESTED: 2016

Light, responsive, and now with freestyle capability... V5 of the Escape is more fun than ever.

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Cabrinha FX 2017

DATE TESTED: 2017

The best bridled kite of 2017? Our test team mark it as a contender...

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CORE GTS4

DATE TESTED: 2016

Solid performance or big grunt boosting? We find the new GTS4 has much to offer...

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2016 Cabrinha Chaos

DATE TESTED: 2016

Our test team find a top end C-kite in the new Chaos...

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RRD Religion MK6

DATE TESTED: 2016

Our test teams find the new RRD Religion still retains that magic touch...

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2016 Slingshot RPM

DATE TESTED: 2016

We get our hands on the new RPM, and find a confident kite that's supremely versatile

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2016 Naish Park HD

DATE TESTED: 2016

We find the new Park kite is crisper, more tuned in, and lives up to the hype

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2016 North Vegas: Hadlow Edition

DATE TESTED: 2016

Aaron's signature model is found to be super accessible...

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2016 CrazyFly Sculp

DATE TESTED: 2016

We find the new Sculp is a great evolution of its predecessor

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Slingshot Rally

DATE TESTED: 2016

Our test team find the new incarnation of the Rally to be on point...

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BWS TDZ

DATE TESTED: 2015

BWS release their Ian Alldredge TDZ model into the hands of our test team

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CrazyFly Sculp

DATE TESTED: 2015

Our intrepid test team gives the refined Sculp 2015 a run

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F-ONE Bandit 8

DATE TESTED: 2015

Our test team find out how F-ONE have improved their popular 'all-rounder' kite

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BEST TS V4

DATE TESTED: 2015

The new BEST kite gets tested by our southern hemi test team

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