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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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...

Naish Slash

DATE TESTED: 2018

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

Odo YO

DATE TESTED: 2018

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

Flysurfer SOUL

DATE TESTED: 2018

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

RRD Emotion Mk4

DATE TESTED: 2018

For lightwind foiling, the 4th incarnation of the Emotion is as good as it gets...

Cabrinha Moto

DATE TESTED: 2018

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

P1 prof 450x450 - Liquid Force P1

Liquid Force P1

DATE TESTED: 2018

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

Untitled 2 450x450 - Ocean Rodeo Roam

Ocean Rodeo Roam

DATE TESTED: 2018

Our test team find a true surfer's surf kite in the new OR Roam...

nexus prof 450x450 - CORE Nexus

CORE Nexus

DATE TESTED: 2018

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

ssRPM prof 450x450 - Slingshot RPM 2018

Slingshot RPM 2018

DATE TESTED: 2018

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

naish slash featured 2 450x450 - Naish Slash

Naish Slash

DATE TESTED: 2018

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

rebel 450x450 - North Rebel

North Rebel

DATE TESTED: 2018

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

sculp 450x450 - CrazyFly Sculp

CrazyFly Sculp

DATE TESTED: 2018

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

naish pivot 450x450 - Naish Pivot

Naish Pivot

DATE TESTED: 2018

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

passion mk9 450x450 - RRD Passion MK9

RRD Passion MK9

DATE TESTED: 2018

It's a thumbs up from the test team on the new and improved Passion...

reo v4 final featured 450x450 - Ozone Reo V4

Ozone Reo V4

DATE TESTED: 2018

Looking to step up your wave game? We can recommend the new Reo...

contra prof 450x450 - Cabrinha Contra 2018

Cabrinha Contra 2018

DATE TESTED: 2018

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

bandit prof 450x450 - F-ONE BANDIT V11

F-ONE BANDIT V11

DATE TESTED: 2018

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

sst prof 450x450 - Slingshot SST 2018

Slingshot SST 2018

DATE TESTED: 2018

For the ambitious freeride/wave riders amongst you, our test team can recommend the new SST

wow prof 450x450 - Liquid Force WOW V3

Liquid Force WOW V3

DATE TESTED: 2018

Our test team find the WOW V3 to be one of the smoothest kites they've ever flown...

radar prof 450x450 - Cabrinha Radar 2018

Cabrinha Radar 2018

DATE TESTED: 2018

Perfect for starting out... and much more besides. We test the new Radar.

dice prof 450x450 - North Dice 2018

North Dice 2018

DATE TESTED: 2018

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

cab switch prof 450x450 - Cabrinha Switchblade 2018

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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