Turbulences by Ben Thouard
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Awarded 2022 Ocean Photographer of the Year, Ben Thouard needs little introduction to anyone who's a big fan of surf/kitesurf photography...
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Every issue we test the latest and greatest gear from across the kitesurfing sphere. We have test teams in Europe and the US with years of riding and industry experience to provide the very best gear reviews.
Awarded 2022 Ocean Photographer of the Year, Ben Thouard needs little introduction to anyone who's a big fan of surf/kitesurf photography...
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An all-new, mid to high-aspect five-strut kite catering for Big Air, and the quickest and snappiest Cabrinha kite we’ve ever ridden.
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A unique product in the marketplace which any smaller human should definitely consider, regardless of age or gender.
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A single-strut kite designed to perform in the lightest of winds possible, remaining playful and responsive in multiple disciplines.
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This combination of striped Armstrong goodies makes for a flawlessly executed and shamelessly high-end kite foil setup.
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The second incarnation of this single-strut kite shows improvements in every performance sector, particularly in handling.
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A distinctive-looking and full-featured suit with excellent flexibility and thermal performance at a favorable price point.
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Now with a renewed outline for smoother landings, earlier planning, and improved handling and edge control.
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Slingshot has created something special in their brand-new kite, the Code, which will suit a range of riders and conditions.
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A mono-strut kite engineered to excel in the realm of lightwind freeriding by delivering a playful, predictable experience.
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The design revisions on this, one of the most comfortable and light harnesses, have been expertly curated and implemented.
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This iteration has been so finely tuned for wave riding that it truly heightens the overall experience of being on a wave.
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The now nippier Section 4 remains at the crest of wave offerings available and is a kite you will instantly tune into.
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Designed to perform in a wide array of conditions, from pushing your Big Air to unleashing an explosive unhooked experience.
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This year’s heavily revised Drifter is agile, refreshing and crisp in its performance, with new materials and technical elements.
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CrazyFly have done a great job of modernizing and aligning the high-performance Hyper with the latest Big Air trends.
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This comfortable, alert feeling twintip will aid your Big Air progression with its lively performance and is good for freeride too.
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One of the warmest suits we’ve used, with a Graphene lining to make a significant difference to your core temperature.
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This multidiscipline kite now boasts a new approach to frame construction, for increased performance and rider progression.
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This freeride multidiscipline kite suitable for all levels of rider now has a much bigger wind range thanks to its updated profile.
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A board perfectly positioned to take your riding to the next level, whilst making sure you feel comfortable pushing the limits...
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If you like to cruise even when the wind drops, the powerful Contra in sizes 13, 15 and 17m is a fine vehicle to choose.
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Made from high-end materials and built to last, it’s a comfortable, luxurious ride, a veritable Rolls Royce of freeride twintips...
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Now honed to near perfection, allowing you to push your Big Air riding and progress with confidence in high-wind kiting.
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A stable, forgiving performance machine that will take your riding to the next level... the ultimate kite for pushing your limits.
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Performant and comfortable to ride, the Astra is a technically advanced and fully featured board for smaller, lighter riders.
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Now with a new shape and new materials, the Moto's new more reactive nature will please the freeriding multi-discipline rider.
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This minimal pocket board effortlessly transcends disciplines and feels as if it is part of the foil rather than attached to it.
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This wave-specific kite is a versatile beast, now with improvements in all of its performance characteristics.
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With a top-end, rock-solid build, the Sculp is easy to use and will boost your confidence and aid progression.
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This board likes to charge down the line, and is purposeful and chiseled for the task of slaying big waves.
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Now a refreshed, lighter and stronger boosting machine for Big Air kiting, with great stability and comfortable handling.
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Excels in performance freeride, and the choice of almost all Duotone team riders competing in Big Air events.
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A competitive and well thought out, full featured high-end bar that feels great in the hands.
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North have hit the ground running with their first generation mono-strut designed with freeride kite foiling in mind.
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This brand-new addition to RRD’s board range is a comfortable and playful board for beginner freeride kiters.
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A performance machine made for riders who want to push one kite to the limits of every discipline.
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The elegant and smooth CF V2 range is a system most aspiring kite foilers should probably be using...
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