Gin Spirit
DATE TESTED: 2021
An all-round, closed-cell foil kite that's easy to fly and comparable to an inflatable kite – a very impressive showcase of this segment of the...
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An all-round, closed-cell foil kite that's easy to fly and comparable to an inflatable kite – a very impressive showcase of this segment of the...
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A well-received lightweight kite amongst freeride foil aficionados, that will also hold its own as a wave kite.
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Drifter by name, drifty by nature - now with adjustable LE hang points for onshore and offshore modes.
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Ben Wilson brings a fresh and experienced set of eyes to the new V6, the most significant redesign in the product line’s legacy.
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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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The Magma is Manera’s premium range, and is a stylish suit that looks and feels quality and built to last.
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Duotone have pulled off a pioneering lightwind masterpiece with a commanding use of the Aluula material.
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Now fine-tuned to make it even more universal, user-friendly and dynamic. A perfect kite to span disciplines.
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An uncompromised combination of comfortable and supportive that still looks elegant and technical for the ladies.
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Cold water is no match for this luxurious and exceptionally flexible suit.
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Fuss-free with extra freedom of movement… elegant and stealthy minimalism.
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With so much technology design in this suit you’d be challenged to find anything superior at the price point.
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Impeccable flex. Stealthy colorways. Lightweight. Versatile…
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A work of art in itself; this warm and protective wetsuit ticks all the boxes.
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The Switchblade’s generous hangtime and floaty characteristics show why this 5-strut kite is so reliable.
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This predominant paragliding brand step into the world of kite design and bring some fresh ideas to kite engineering.
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Say hello to the highly sought-after smaller sized Contra - notably smooth, nimble and lightweight.
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Focused on waveriding with numerous tweaks, F-ONE bring you their next-gen Bandit S2.
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A forgiving twintip with enough load and pop for Big Air. Good is an understatement.
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Now leaner and meaner, the RPX is a great update of a kite with a formidable lineage.
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The XS is a 5-strut kite, honed extremely well for Big Air focused performance riding.
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Let’s start by saying that the Cruz 1000’s full carbon front wing is a great thing to look at and is a tribute to CrazyFly’s...
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The Mirage 800 front wing has a gentle gul wing sweep and delta design, and rela-tively gentle aspect ratio of 4.8. The modular technology from...
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Austrian foil specialists Levitaz developed the Shaka foil as their first hydrofoil aimed at the surf market. Originally available in the L and M sizes...
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“With this configuration your Cruizer will react to the smallest input but still stays stable at high speeds.” A statement from the Levitaz website that...
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Nobile have always had a fondness for compact travel focused products with their successful range of split boards. In a move of pure genius, this...
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The BOOST is the flagship freeride kite from Flysurfer’s LEI range. The German kite brand keeps on pushing the R&D using their technical background in...
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New to the line up, the FLOW is Flysurfer's entry freeride twintip. It is designed to cover a wide range of riding levels from total...
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Never ones to stick to the usual mold when it comes to board design (with twintips like the Mako and Duke at the heart of...
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Ubiquitous in nearly every manufacturer’s product range, North have developed a surfboard specific to strapless freestyle that crosses over well into average wave conditions. The...
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The Mitu board range from French ocean sports powerhouse F-ONE has been present in their range for a long while, and has seen gentle incremental...
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The Magnet Carbon is F-ONE’s extremely concise answer to the strapless freestyle discipline. It comes in two sizes of 4’11 and 5’1, with a rider...
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The Session is Duotone’s big wave board. Sky Solbach has been hard at work developing it this year to widen its audience and application, to...
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The Fish arrived in the Duotone line up a couple of seasons back, and broke the mold of what we expect to see from a...
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Duotone’s SLS products have caused quite the stir in 2021 and Duotone claim they represent “another dimension of innovation, product design and quality”. It is...
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Slingshot have a reputation that proceeds them for sturdy kiteboards. The Formula is something completely different, with the focus on weight saving and snappy response....
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It would be hard for any kiter to begin the testing process on the 2021 Jaime without any preconception. The Jaime has been a flagship...
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The mutant has been a board design that has phased in and out of favor several times over the course of kiting history. For those...
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The RRD Poison has been designed with Big Air at the top of its priority list. The board maintains impressive rail contact, thanks to its...
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