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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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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Naish Triad

DATE TESTED: 2019

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

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CrazyFly Hyper

DATE TESTED: 2018

Our test team find the new Hyper is a solid kite with a whole lot of lift at your fingertips...

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Naish Slash

DATE TESTED: 2018

Some impressive refinements on an already highly respected surf kite...

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Odo YO

DATE TESTED: 2018

Uncomplicated and plenty of power... the YO proves a good first entry for Odo

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Flysurfer SOUL

DATE TESTED: 2018

In the world of foil kites, the SOUL is the stand out kite for our test team right now

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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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Duotone Rebel

DATE TESTED: 2019

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

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Cabrinha Moto

DATE TESTED: 2018

The all-new kite from Cabrinha gets a big tick in the freeride department...

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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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Naish Slash

DATE TESTED: 2018

We find the new Slash is well-engineered and performs beautifully...

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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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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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CORE Section 2

DATE TESTED: 2017

It was already impressive. But with a few tweaks the new Section got even better...

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