Monday, April 28, 2025

2016 Surf Kites

2016 Slingshot Wave SST Review

Sizes Tested(m): 7, 9, 12 Sizes Available(m):  6, 8, 10, 12 Control Bar: Compstick Test Review Synopsis:  Unrivalled surf-specific build, park-and-slash master with tons of depower and...

2016 Liquid Force Wow Review

Sizes Tested(m): 9, 12 Sizes Available(m):  6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 Control Bar: Response Control Bar Review Synopsis: Quick pulling and pivoting kite, reliable freeride-friendly, power, boost...

2016 Airush Wave Review

Sizes Tested(m): 7, 9, 12 Sizes Available(m):  5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 Control Bar: Core Bar Review Synopsis:  Evolved power delivery, dynamic drift and automatic...

2016 Core Section Review

Sizes Tested(m): 7, 9, 12 Sizes Available(m):  4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12LW, 14LW Control Bar: Sensor Pro Review Synopsis: Feather light feel, fast reactive steering,...

2016 Naish Pivot Review

Sizes Tested(m): 9, 12 Sizes Available(m):  5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 Control Bar: Fusion Control Bar Review Synopsis: Powerful and direct, but nimble and...

2016 North Neo Review

Sizes Tested(m): 7, 9, 11 Sizes Available(m):  4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Control Bar: Quad Control Review Synopsis: Optimized wave handling with close-to-perfect stability, balance...

2016 Cabrinha Drifter Review

Sizes Tested(m): 7, 9, 12 Sizes Available(m):  4.5, 5.5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13 Control Bar: Overdrive 1X Review Synopsis: Set it and forget it, smooth and predictable...

WAVE KITES v 2016 Reviews

Surfing waves with a directional surfboard continues to be one of the fastest growing disciplines of kiteboarding. This past fall, Kitesurfing Magazine’s Test Team...