Magazine Tests - Kites

The very latest kites tested by our test team. We test kites from all disciplines and for all levels of riding. Our test team have ridden thousands of kites and are the best in the business so they can tell you exactly what you need to know...

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Airwave Koala 5m

DATE TESTED: 2021

Replace your LEI quiver with a couple of Koalas and enjoy wider wind range, smaller pack size, no pump and equitable performance.

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Reedin Supermodel V2

DATE TESTED: 2021

Now fine-tuned to make it even more universal, user-friendly and dynamic. A perfect kite to span disciplines.

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Airwave Koala 8m

DATE TESTED: 2021

This predominant paragliding brand step into the world of kite design and bring some fresh ideas to kite engineering.

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Cabrinha Contra

DATE TESTED: 2021

Say hello to the highly sought-after smaller sized Contra - notably smooth, nimble and lightweight.

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F-ONE Bandit S2

DATE TESTED: 2021

Focused on waveriding with numerous tweaks, F-ONE bring you their next-gen Bandit S2.

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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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Eleveight XS

DATE TESTED: 2021

The XS is a 5-strut kite, honed extremely well for Big Air focused performance riding.

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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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Naish Pivot S25

DATE TESTED: 2021

This Big Air winner continues to be a performance crossover masterpiece in the Season 25 model.

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Duotone Neo SLS

DATE TESTED: 2021

Incorporating PentaTX material, Duotone introduce an exciting new formula for kite design.

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Slingshot UFO

DATE TESTED: 2020

A possible gamechanger? Our test team give their verdict on Slingshot's new kite foil offering...

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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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Slingshot Ghost

DATE TESTED: 2020

Slotting into its remit perfectly - another great Slinsghot innovation appears on the market.

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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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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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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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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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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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Odo K1

DATE TESTED: 2019

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

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