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2012 Kite Reviews
Wainman Punch
July 16, 2012
Wainman PunchSizes tested: 10.5 mSizes available: (Rabbit Gang 2.0) 5, 6.25,  7.5, 9. 10.5, 12,...
2012 Kite Reviews
Wainman Mr. Green
July 16, 2012
Wainman Mr. GreenSizes tested: 7.5 mSizes available: (Rabbit Gang 2.0) 5, 6.25, 7.5, 9, 10.5, 12,...
2012 Kite Reviews
North Neo
July 16, 2012
North NeoSizes tested: 9 mSizes available: 5, 7, 9, 12 mDesign style: 4-line, 3-strut SLE hybrid...
2012 Kite Reviews
Naish Ride
July 16, 2012
Naish RideSizes tested: 10, 12 mSizes available: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 mDesign style: 4 line SLE...
2012 Kite Reviews
Core Riot XR2 Crossride
July 16, 2012
Core Riot XR2 CrossrideSizes tested: 9 mSizes available: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.5, 15 LW,...
2012 Kite Reviews
2012/13 BWS Noise
July 12, 2012
The new BWS Noise kite is a mid-season release that just missed SBC Kiteboard's head-to-head surf...
2012 Kite Reviews
2012 Gear Testing Overview
April 15, 2012
Kiteboarding gear makes a massive difference to everyone’s enjoyment on the water—SBC...
2012 Kite Reviews
2012 Freestyle Advanced SLE's Kite Reviews
April 15, 2012
The Freestyle Advanced category features full-bridled, four-line kites that are designed for...
2012 Kite Reviews
2012 Freeride All-Terrain Kite Reviews
April 15, 2012
SBC Kiteboard magazine's 2012 Head-to-Head Kite Tests The Freeride All-Terrain category...
2012 Kite Reviews
2012 Airush Varial X Review
April 14, 2012
Size Tested: 9, 12 mSizes available: 6, 8, 9, 10, 12 mDesign Style: 4-line, 4-strut SLE-C...
2012 Kite Reviews
2012 Blade Prime Review
April 14, 2012
Size tested: 11 mSizes available: 7, 9, 11, 13 mDesign style: 4-line SLE-C hybridThe...
2012 Kite Reviews
2012 Cabrinha Nomad Review
April 14, 2012
Best in Class: Big Boosting and Hang TimeSize tested: 11 mSizes available: 5.5, 7, 9, 11, 13...
2012 Kite Reviews
2012 Epic Screamer 3G Review
April 14, 2012
Size tested: 12, LTD 10 mSizes available: 7, 9, LTD 10, 14 mDesign style: 4-line, 5-strut SLEThe...
2012 Kite Reviews
2012 Liquid Force NRG Review
April 14, 2012
Best in Class: Low-end PowerSize Tested: 12 mSizes Available: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 LW, 16 LW mA new...
2012 Kite Reviews
2012 Ocean Rodeo Razor Review
April 14, 2012
Best in Class - Water Relaunch (Freestyle Advanced Category) Size tested: 10 mSizes available:...
2012 Kite Reviews
2012 North Rebel Review
April 14, 2012
Tested in the Head-to-head Surf Category. Voted Best in Class! Size tested: 10 mSizes available:...
2012 Kite Reviews
2012 RRD Obsession MK IV Review
April 14, 2012
Size tested: 10.5 mSizes available: 5, 7, 9, 10.5, 12, 13.5, 15 mDesign style: 4-line, 5-strut...
2012 Kite Reviews
2012 Ozone C4 Review
April 14, 2012
Size tested: 10 mSizes available: 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 mDesign Style: 4-line, 5-strut...
2012 Kite Reviews
2012 Star Kites Taina Review
April 11, 2012
“Powerful and not twitchy, it hits the mark for the target group. It can jump big without being...
2012 Kite Reviews
2012 Slingshot Rally Review
April 11, 2012
Best in Class: Instant De-power Size tested: 9 mSizes available: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 mDesign...
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2012 Kiteboarding Reviews

KITE REVIEWS

Most Popular Kite of 2011
December 23, 2011
What was the best kite last year? Vote for the SBC Kiteboard 2011 Kite of the year! All kites...
2012 Slingshot Rally Review
September 26, 2011
Here is SBC Kiteboard's first look at the 2012 Slingshot Rally. We tested it head-to-head with...
2012 Cabrinha Drifter Review
September 21, 2011
Here is SBC Kiteboard's first look at the 2012 Cabrinha Drifter.Size tested: 9 m What we liked:A...
2012 Naish Park
September 20, 2011
2012 Naish ParkSize Tested: 7, 10, 12 m SBC Kiteboard editor John Bryja was recently invited over...
Best Nemesis HP V3
September 20, 2011
Best Nemesis HP V3 Size Tested: 12, 10The Best Nemesis HP is back with improvements in canopy...
Best Kahoona V3
September 20, 2011
Best Kahoona V3 Size Tested: 9.5, 11.5 The Kahoona V3 returns in its third incarnation with some...
Cabrinha Convert
September 20, 2011
The Cabrinha Convert is the kite that guarantees to perform in a variety of conditions with the...
F-One Volt 11 m
September 20, 2011
F-One Volt Size Tested: 11 mThe Volt is F-One’s new three-strut Delta C kite that electrifies...
2011/2012 Naish Charger
September 20, 2011
Size Tested: 12The Charger is Naish’s totally revamped five-strut SLE that offers all-terrain...
Nobile T5-Koinobori
September 20, 2011
Nobile T5-Koinobori Size Tested: 9 mThe new T5 has been completely redesigned for 2011, with new...
NORTH Fuse
September 20, 2011
NORTH Fuse Size Tested: 9 m, 12 mThe Fuse is North Kiteboarding’s high-performance, four-line,...
Ocean Rodeo Rise
September 20, 2011
The Ocean Rodeo Rise returns for 2011 with some fine-tuning and a graphic makeover. The six-strut...
2011 OCEAN RODEO Razor 10m
June 17, 2011
The Ocean Rodeo Razor is a four line, four strut, SLE – C shaped kite that offers freestyle...
2011 SLINGSHOT RPM 12 m, 9 m
June 17, 2011
The Slingshot RPM is a 4 line bridled kite with 3 strut and “open C” canopy shape....
Freestyle/Wakestyle Kite Showdown
June 9, 2011
2011 Buyers’ Guide and TestFreestyle/Wakestyle Kite ShowdownHead Tester: Shane ThompsonTest...
AIRUSH Lithium 13 m, 10 m
June 9, 2011
The Lithium’s a Delta hybrid design that’s slated as the high performance all-around freeride...
BEST Taboo 12, 8 m
June 9, 2011
The Best Taboo is an all new SLE design that sets itself apart as a new concept that’s designed...
Cabrinha Switchblade IDS 12, 9, 7 m
June 9, 2011
The Switchblade IDS has gained notoriety as one of the world’s premier wakestyle kites that...
EPIC Screamer 14 m, 10 m ltd
June 9, 2011
The Screamer is the high-powered, big-boosting, high-altitude freestyle and freeride kite of the...
LIQUID FORCE Envy 15, 12 m
June 9, 2011
In its second incarnation, the 2011 LF Envy embodies the ultimate ease of use and high-end...
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BOARD REVIEWS

2012 Naish Alaia
September 15, 2011
You can put the Naish Alaia in the must-have board category. All the rage amongst core surfers,...
Late Arrivals
July 20, 2011
Others to consider: Three late arrivals for the board tests—they arrived on the second last...
High-Performance Twin Tip Boards go Head-to-Head
July 19, 2011
Choosing your new twin-tip board can be a daunting task given the many choices available today....
Airush FS Best for Wakeboots
July 19, 2011
Airush FS   Best for WakebootsSTYLE:  Freestyle Twin     SIZE:    140 x 42 cm     ...
AXON Pulse Best Big Guy Board
July 19, 2011
AXON Pulse    Best Big Guy Board!STYLE:   FreerideSIZE:     136 x 42 cmFINS:     4.5...
Best Armada V2
July 19, 2011
Best Armada V2STYLE:  Freeride SIZE:     135 x 40 cm    FINS:     4.5 cm G10The...
Cabrinha Prodigy
July 19, 2011
STYLE:   FreerideSIZE:     133 x 41 cmFINS:     4.5 cm G10The Prodigy is Cabrinha’s...
Epic Spartan
July 19, 2011
Epic Spartan STYLE:               ...
Litewave Storm
July 19, 2011
Litewave Storm       STYLE:  Freeride TwinSIZE:    137 x 44 cm       FINS:   ...
Litewave Wing
July 19, 2011
Litewave WingSTYLE:   Lightwind FreerideSIZE:     161 x 41 cmFINS:     4.5 cm G10The...
Naish Momentum Best New School Park board
July 19, 2011
Naish Momentum      Best New School Park boardSTYLE:   Freestyle/FreerideTwin   ...
Nobile 2HD Test Team Favourite
July 19, 2011
Nobile 2HD    Test Team FavouriteSTYLE:  Freeride-Freestyle TwinSIZE:    134 x 42...
North Jaime Most comfortable ride and strap...
July 19, 2011
North Jaime     Most comfortable ride and strap systemSTYLE:       ...
Progressive Bonefish - Best Value!
July 19, 2011
Progressive Bonefish     Best Value!STYLE:   Wakestyle     SIZE:    133 x 41...
Progressive Trigger
July 19, 2011
Progressive TriggerSTYLE:   Freestyle    SIZE:    130 x 42 cm      FINS:     4...
Rogue Wave Custom FS
July 19, 2011
Rogue Wave Custom FSSTYLE:  Custom Freestyle Twin     SIZE:    132 x 39 cm    ...
Slingshot Misfit
July 19, 2011
Slingshot Misfit        Best mounting SystemSTYLE:   Freestyle     SIZE:    136 x...
2011 Wainman Joke Best chop eater!
July 19, 2011
Wainman Joke     Best chop eater!STYLE:   Wakestyle and Freestyle Twin  SIZE:     134...
2010 Kiteboard Reviews: Twin-Tip Evolution
June 23, 2010
Over a two-week period the SBC Kiteboard Team tested the mettle of a formidable cross-section of...
Airush Switch
June 23, 2010
STYLE: FreerideSIZE: 138 x 42 cmTIP WIDTH: 28.5 cmTIP WIDTH at 6”: 35 cmFINS: 50 mm G10The...
Airush Switch
June 19, 2009
STYLE: Lightwind Twin / SIZE:  156 x 46 cm / FINS:  4 cm G10 This Switch is a large twin-tip...
AIRUSH FS PRO 132
June 19, 2009
STYLE: Freestyle / SIZE: 132 x 39 cm / FINS: 4 cm G10 On The Water The Airush FS is the...
Amundson Pro Model 5’9”
June 19, 2009
STYLE: Wave SIZE: 5’9” x 44 cm FINS: Futures Glass On the Water This pro model has all the...
Cabrinha Caliber
June 19, 2009
STYLE: Freestyle/Freeride SIZE: 133 x 41 cm FINS: 4.5 cm Fiberglass On the Water The Caliber...
CABRINHA Custom
June 19, 2009
STYLE: Wakestyle Twin SIZE: 138 x 42 cm FINS: 4.5 cm Fibreglass On the Water The Custom is...
CRAZYFLY BULLDOZER
June 19, 2009
STYLE: Freestyle SIZE: 135 x 39 cm FINS: 5 cm G10 On the Water The Bulldozer is an easy...
CRAZYFLY RAPTOR PRO
June 19, 2009
STYLE: Freeride/Freestyle SIZE: 132 x 41 cm FINS: 5 cm G10 Fins On the Water The Crazy Fly is...
Eclipse Ltd edition Dimitri Pro
June 19, 2009
STYLE: Freestyle SIZE: 135 x 43 cm FINS: 4 cm G10 On the water This board represents the style...
ECLIPSE Sabre
June 19, 2009
STYLE: Freeride SIZE: 135 x 43 cm FINS: 4 cm G10 On the Water The Eclipse crew has designed...
F-ONE Signature 5’6’
June 19, 2009
STYLE: Waves, Thruster Fin SIZE: 168 x 45 cm FINS: Future Fins Vector II G10 On the Water With...
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