Kiteboarding Magazine

Slingshot releases their light wind weapon - the Turbine.

Design Aim: All-terrain riders who seek effortless water relaunch and added low-end lift. Totally re-engineered, the all new Charger (naishkites.com) continues its pedigree of all terrain performance with added focus on stability and range of use...

Check out Best Kiteboarding's latest gear in action as Shannon Best, Kristin Boese, Sam Medysky, Joe Ruscito and Ryan Evans test out the 2011 lineup across Brazil and Hood River, Oregon. See Best Kiteboarding's Armada, Taboo, Spark, Profanity, KB Pro and more in action...

Get a first look at some of the best 2011 kiteboarding gear, including brand-new kiteboards, kiteboarding kites, wetsuits and more. Check out kiteboarding gear from Naish, Best, Cabrinha, Liquid Force, Slingshot and many more of your favorite brands...

Epic 2011 Epic Renegade kiteboarding kite Sizes: 6, 9, 11 meters ($999-$1,295; epickites.com) The 2011 Epic Renegade kiteboarding kite is upgraded tremendously from years prior. It is faster and has less bar pressure and added structural reinforcements...

Naish 2011 Naish Park kiteboarding kite Sizes: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 meters ($1,399-$1,699; naishkites.com) The 2011 Naish Park kiteboarding kite is an ultra-simple performance kite with a stable and responsive three-strut design and a full outline...

Best Kiteboarding 2011 Best Taboo kiteboarding kite Sizes: 4, 5.5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17 meters ($1308-$1868; bestkiteboarding.com Ranging from 4 to 17 meters, there is a Best Taboo kiteboarding kite for all wind speeds and advanced riding styles...

F-One 2011 F-One Source kiteboarding kite Sizes: 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 meters f-onekites.us Two-line inflatable kites are back! Introducing the first stand-up paddle kite — the 2011 F-One Source kiteboarding kite...

Cabrinha 2011 Cabrinha Switchblade IDS kiteboarding kite Sizes: 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16 meters ($1,389-$1,999; usa.cabrinhakites.com) The 2011 Cabrinha Switchblade IDS kiteboarding kite is a bow kite that's amazing for wake-style, free-ride or freestyle...

HQ Kites 2011 HQ Kites Apex 3 kiteboarding kite Sizes: 5, 7.5, 10 meters ($649-$799; hq-kites-usa.com) For predictable handling in extreme conditions, you need to try the 2011 HQ Kites Apex 3 kiteboarding kite...

RRD 2011 RRD Passion MK III kiteboarding kite Sizes: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 meters robertoriccidesigns.com The 2011 RRD Passion MK III kiteboarding kite is a performance free-ride kite with more bar pressure, increased stability and improved depower from previous models...

Flysurfer 2011 Flysurfer Speed3 Deluxe 21 kiteboarding kite Size: 21 meters ($2,799; flysurfer.com) Live in a light-wind location? Then you need this 21-meter foil. The 2011 Flysurfer Speed3 Deluxe 21 kiteboarding kite will jump and ride upwind with power in only 5 knots — seriously...

North 2011 North Rebel kiteboarding kite Sizes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 meters ($1,400-$1,900; northkites.com) The 2011 North Rebel kiteboarding kite defies all of the rules as a five-line kite that provides an extremely high level of safety with a unique, short depower stroke...

Slingshot 2011 Slingshot Rally kiteboarding kite Sizes: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 meters ($1,470-$1,949; slingshotsports.com) With the 2011 Slingshot Rally kiteboarding kite, Slingshot rallied together the low-end power, responsive pivotal turning, ridiculous hang time, effortless relaunch and unbelievable range of a delta kite and combined it with the predictable power and uncompromised stability of a C-kite...

Liquid Force 2011 Liquid Force Havoc kiteboarding kite Sizes: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 meters ($1,499-$1,999; liquidforcekites.com) Over the years, the Liquid Force Havoc kiteboarding kite has been synonymous with speed, stability and versatility...