FURTHER 2021 TESTING HIGHLIGHTS
These three unique kites as featured in our early year issues really stood out to the team. Find out why!
CABRINHA SPECIAL AGENT 105 & X950 FOIL TEST
The Special Agent and X950 carbon combination is an excellent, modern continuation of what we’ve seen in Cabrinha’s foils prior to this year
DUOTONE EVO SLS 10M KITE TEST
One of Duotone’s original legacy kite models, the all new SLS edition is lighter and more responsive than ever before
CRAZYFLY F-LITE 130 & CRUZ 1200 FOIL TEST
This CrazyFly Foil setup is smooth and highly accessible
CRAZYFLY ELITE III 136 BOARD TEST
The Elite III is CrazyFly’s flagship freeride, luxury, high-spec carbon model
ELEVEIGHT RS V5 12 & 9M KITE TEST
The Eleveight RS V5 builds off a legacy of great low end performance and nows boasts an improved, clean high end too
Cabrinha Moto & Switchblade, CrazyFly Infinity and Duotone Neo SLS Reviews
Four exceptional kites reviewed by the Kiteworld test team – discover where the ten point score was handed out!
Shinn Slicer 138 Board Test Review
A firm, direct and reliable ride with very few limits on freeride performance
Naish Global Carbon 5’7″ and 5’9″ Surfboard Test
A stone cold classic of the kiteboarding surfboard scene, the Naish Global Carbon is a premium wave riding performance board
Ocean Rodeo A-Series Flite 14.5m Kite test
The Ocean Rodeo A-Series Flite is a lightwind machine built using the latest ALUULA technology
Naish Pivot 7, 8 and 9m Kite test
We have tested the Naish Pivot every year since the first model in 2015, let’s see what the design team have changed to this legacy model kite this year
CrazyFly Sculp Kite Test
The CrazyFly Sculp is a fantastic tool for riders looking for an uncomplicated ride
Airush Union V6 Kite Test
The Kiteworld test team putting the Airush Union v6 to use in a variety of conditions to bring you this kite review
Shinn Slicer V Shinn Monk Glitch – Kiteworld Video Tech Talk
Kiteworld Magazine team video comparing the Shinn Slicer split board with the Shinn Monk Glitch – including details of who split boards are aimed at
Kiteworld Video Test Ride Along – Cabrinha Contra 9m Single Strut
Full review – Kiteworld editor Jim Gaunt takes you on a ride along, using the new Cabrinha Contra 9m single strut kite
Cabrinha 2021 Contra Vs Moto Extended 3 Session Back-to-Back Review
Kiteworld editor Jim Gaunt spent three days back-to-backing Cabrinha’s new Contra 9m single strut with the Moto 10m. Hard times soldier!
Eleveight FS 10M Kite Test
Eleveight’s flagship performance freestyle, jumping and looping kite
OCEAN RODEO ROAM A-SERIES 10M KITE REVIEW
The Ocean Rodeo A-Series Roam 10m proves that the new Aluula material lives up to all expectations
New Equipment
North Kiteboarding launch the 2022 range
The 2022 North range is here and primed for big air!
Core Kiteboarding Section 4 – Wave Warrior
The CORE Kiteboarding Section 4 ticks all the boxes of a great surf kite with its improved wind range and steering thanks to new materials
The all-new Duotone Juice D/LAB
The Duotone Juice D/LAB is the apex predator of light wind kites
The new Fusion 5 from CORE Kiteboarding
The new Fusion 5 by CORE Kiteboarding is lighter and than refined than ever before
Eleveight XS V2 – Breaking Big Air boundaries
The Eleveight XS V2 has hit the market after leaving a great impression with the original model, see what’s been changed
Introducing the NEW Torque 2 Control System
The all-new Naish Torque 2 Control System raises the bar
CrazyFly Kiteboarding Elite III
The lightest twintip in the world just got a performance trim
CORE’s latest XR7 adds muscle
Big air just got bigger
ION Release Spectre Bar for All 2021 Harnesses
The next level of comfort and control with the all-new ION Spectre Bar
Featured
North Kiteboarding launch the 2022 range
The 2022 North range is here and primed for big air!
Elsa Berger – The Best Wo-man for the Job
Meet Elsa Berger, product manager at Duotone Kiteboarding, who believes there are no barriers for women to pursue a career in kiteboarding hardware
Finding Solace – Matchu Lopes
Matchu Lopez gets very barreled in Finding Solace, as featured on the cover of Kiteworld issue 111
I will remember it all my life – Arthur Guillebert on his recent GKA win
Find out how French powerhouse Arthur Guillebert who stole the limelight!
Core Kiteboarding Section 4 – Wave Warrior
The CORE Kiteboarding Section 4 ticks all the boxes of a great surf kite with its improved wind range and steering thanks to new materials
The all-new Duotone Juice D/LAB
The Duotone Juice D/LAB is the apex predator of light wind kites
FURTHER 2021 TESTING HIGHLIGHTS
These three unique kites as featured in our early year issues really stood out to the team. Find out why!
Why does Robby Naish ride footstraps?
With a longstanding history in the sport, we catch up with seasoned-veteran Robby Naish to find out why he rides foostraps
CABRINHA SPECIAL AGENT 105 & X950 FOIL TEST
The Special Agent and X950 carbon combination is an excellent, modern continuation of what we’ve seen in Cabrinha’s foils prior to this year
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