21 Feb SLINGSHOT RIDER FEATURE – PABLO AMORES | RAPTOR KITE & SCI FLY SURFBOARD
PABLO AMORES is from Tarifa, Spain and hit the kitesurfing circuit hard starting in 2016. He is amazing to watch shredding the surf at his favorite spot; Ponta Preta Team Manager, Sam Light, catches up with Pablo and talks about his outlook for this coming...
08 Dec Plastic Free Eco Friendly Packaging for Surfboards
Reducing impacts and finding solutions: Our environmentally responsible efforts on board manufacturing and shipping All of us here at Slingshot Sports live our lives on the water—from wake to kite to surf, our personal passion and feverish commitment has established Slingshot as an industry-leader in...
19 Jul Slingshot Surfboards – Choosing a Kite Surfboard Size and Shape | 2020
Slingshot Surfboards 2020 – Which kite surfboard size and shape is a fit for you? New shapes, new construction and a fresh new lineup. With new, lighter construction, one all-new model and tweaks and improvements across the board, 2020 is an exciting model year...
05 Apr Code Reviews – Why our team riders love this kite!
From Beginners to Big-Air Beasts: the Code With intuitive steering and smooth power delivery, the Code has quickly become the Slingshot team favorite for all disciplines of kiteboarding. This week we are showcasing on-the-spot videos from some of our top riders on why they have...
20 Jun Sound of Water w/Slingshot Rider Robby Stewart
Slingshot Team Rider, Robby Stewart, doesn’t let his lack of hearing stand in the way of enjoying time on the water. The 24-year-old Baja local is known for his smooth, effortless style, multi-sports talents, and infectious attitude. Enjoy the inspirational story of a waterperson who...
12 May Welcome Back Ben Wilson to the Slingshot Team
There are few names in our industry as legendary as Ben Wilson. He is easily one of the most influential, if not the most influential, kitesurfer ever. Ben changed the primary source of inspiration from twin-tip based wave riding to actual surfing and riding traditional...
05 Mar SLINGSHOT RIDER FEATURE – Jeremy Burlando | Dart
JEREMY BURLANDO was the Junior Freestyle World champion in 2017 at the age of 12. He is from El Medano, Tenerife in Italy. Slingshot is proud to have him on the team as he pushes forward with his passion. Jeremy believes that Kiteboarding is not...
24 Aug JAMES JENKINS – GET STOKED TO WING FOIL IN THE OUTER BANKS
The Outer Banks of North Carolina was first a North American go-to spot for windsurfing, then kiteboarding was added to the mix, and now… wing surfing is beginning to catch on. Will winging be the Outer Banks’ next big thing? We caught up with local...
02 Jul Slingshot’s FIRST Strutless Foil Kite – The UFO
The UFO is Slingshot’s all-new, first-ever strutless kite for 2021 A foiling machine optimized in design and construction to be the Unlimited Foiling Object. To introduce the UFO to the foiling family, we talked with our brand manager, Alex Fox, to get the full scoop...
02 Jul Baja Windseeking with the Shred Sled 3:1 Hydrofoil Board – Wyatt Miller
Migrating from Baja to Hood River with the Shred Sled 3:1 Hydrofoil board On my annual migration North from Southern Baja to Hood River I got the chance to stop at the legendary windsurf spot, Punta San Carlos. The place features a half mile long,...
23 Dec Kitesurf Board Shapes – Choosing the Right One for You
Top pointers on how to choose the Slingshot Kitesurf Board that’s right for your riding style and interests. Changing from a twin tip to a surfboard opens up an entire new world of performance in waves (obvs…), but can also be a game changer in...
05 Dec The Ghost V1 – Slingshot’s NEWEST Single Strut Kite
The Ghost is our all-new, single strut kite for 2020—fully optimized for foiling but with performance characteristics and design features that equally shine in freeride and travel. To introduce the Ghost to the foiling and kiteboarding worlds, we talked with our kite line brand manager,...
11 Nov Slingshot Welcomes NEW Adaptive Kite Surfer Willem Hooft to the Team!
Meet Willem Hooft who is a damn good kiteboarder and is bringing Adaptive Kitesurfing to the forefront of our sport. “…I couldn’t live without it.” How many times have you said that about kitesurfing? If you are anything like us, you have said it...
24 Sep THE FOLLOW UP INTERVIEW – Summer, We HOPE with Fred Hope and Kaden Sponhauer
Fred Hope and Kaden Sponhauer sit down with Slingshot Brand Manager, Alex Fox, to talk water sports in the Columbia Gorge, Videography and life in your 20’s. AF: Great work on the film guys! Are you stoked with how it came out and the response?...
01 May Which Hydrofoil Wing is best for you in Windfoiling? | 2020
The Hover Glide Modular foil platform for Windfoiling has several different front wings that all perform differently. Find out which hydrofoil wing is best for you. Slingshot Windsurfing Brand Manager Wyatt Miller is here to give you a detailed breakdown of four of Slingshot’s...
04 Apr Hover Glide Modular Foil by Slingshot Sports
The Hover Glide Hydrofoil – ONE foil platform, FIVE sports, all abilities, styles, and conditions Five key watersports are now united with hydrofoiling: Kite Foil (Hydrofoil with a kite) Surf Foil (Foil Surfing on a surfboard) SUP Foil (Foil surfing on your paddleboard) Wake...
05 Feb How to Choose a Kiteboarding Kite | The Definitive Guide
How to Choose a Kiteboarding Kite | The Definitive Guide There are several factors to keep in mind when choosing a kiteboarding kite that is right for you. Slingshot has been building kite gear for over 2 decades and we believe that educating new riders...
05 Feb Best Inflatable Kitesurfing Kite Shapes | 2020
What kite shape matches your riding style? Undecided, confused or unsure what kite type will best fit your riding style? We can help. While this is by no means the definitive source, we live and breathe kiteboarding and kite gear, so it’s safe to...
25 Jan Travel Story – The Dream Ticket to Union Island with Sam Light
If you work hard, play the game and take your opportunities then one day you might make it as a PRO RIDER. If you do that then maybe one morning you’ll check your emails and find that you have an invite to a trip...- 1
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