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2013 Slingshot RPM Up Close and Personal with OES

18 Apr 2013

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Throughout the evolution of the Slingshot RPM the kite has maintained it's reputation as a leader in 3-strut Open-C canopy design. The RPM is now in it's fifth generation and Slingshot has refined this...

08 Apr 2013

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Looking for a great light wind kite that doesn't become a hassle if the wind picks up? Look no further than the 15m TS V2 from Best Kiteboarding. The TS line from Best is in it's second generation and is called...

02 Feb 2013

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Rumors have been flying around for a while now but today Slingshot officially announced that Ruben Lenten will no longer be riding for Slingshot. Slingshot had this to say, "Slingshot has always been...

09 Apr 2012

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CrazyFly has an all new skimboard for 2012. In previous years we've seen some experimental designs from them but this year they created one a little more surf specific and less like a traditional skimboard....

16 Mar 2012

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Airush has just introduced their next generation of the Sector series kiteboards. For the past 2 years the Sector has led the market being the most fun and easy to use race style board. The V3 series now introduces...

30 Jan 2012

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This short movie shows some of Alex's best competition tricks during the last PKRA event of 2011 in New Caledonia where he got 1st place riding in boots. Enjoy! Shot by Jeremie Lecaudey and Toby...

13 Dec 2011

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It was a really fun weekend...I had the chance on Saturday to try the new 10m Varial X. Another awesome kite by Airush. It is best described as the perfect mix of a C kite and Delta kite...Really direct...

06 Dec 2011

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This past weekend we were able to get out on the 17m Airush Varial X Race Kite. Winds: East 8-11mph. Winds were straight onshore. The Varial X Race isn't the fastest turning kite in the word, super...

04 Dec 2011

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Some of the local St. Augustine kite crew took a trip down to the Florida Keys for Thanksgiving. The first day was mellow and relaxing but every day after that saw 25-30mph. Great food, great conditions,...