Introducing the SlingWing for Wing surfing & Wing Foiling Sometimes being first can be messy. So we thought we would offer an authentic back story and timeline on the development of the original Slingwing which is developed explicitly for Wingsurfing, or Wing Foiling as some people like...
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 Foil (Hydrofoiling behind...
In kiteboarding lingo, the expression “flies like a tractor” is used to describe a slow, unresponsive kite that takes a ton of input to steer. For entry-level riders, kite speed isn’t much of a concern (in fact, a slower kite can help in the learning process),...
Your kiteboard control bar and lines are more important than you think. Here is everything you need to know about appropriate kite line lengths. To get optimal performance and the most range out of your kites, bar width and line length are two important factors to...
2019 Turbine - You Will Like It If… Want to kite in as little as 4 knots of wind without a hydrofoil? The Turbine is a light wind kite you can count on. Your playtime is precious and you can’t afford to waste it sitting on...
If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your Slingshot kite within the first 30 days of purchase, we will exchange it for a different Slingshot kite.** We want you to be as confident in your purchase of a Slingshot kite as we are...
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 (and...
What type of kiteboard rider are you? Find the right kite match. The great part of Kiteboarding as a sport is the multiple persona's it attracts. You can sit on any kite beach and see all genders, body forms & ages sharing an undeniable passion for...
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 say these...
What are the main kite shapes in kiteboarding? C-KITE: Details: No bridle, classic C shape, wide squared-off wingtips, the most influential kite shape from which all modern shapes evolved. Benefits: Unrivaled unhooked performance, aggressive pop and power delivery, insane yank-your-shorts-off looping and boosting, direct feel...
Five tips to building the perfect kite quiver. Find the right style of kite for you Know the conditions Don't get stuck with just one style Know the used kite market in your area Three-meter rule of thumb Find the right style of kite for you...
How to pack and put-away your kite after a session. Keep your kite crisp and clean for a longer life! ...
If you’re into boosting, hangtime, slashing, handle passing, going big or going home, riding like you mean it or kicking butt and taking names - the 2019 RPM is for you....
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 on a...
Customize your 2019 RPM by using kite pigtail settings by Sam Light Shhh...
Sam Light Compares - 2019 NEW RPM vs Old RPM We recognize that you might be addicted to kiteboarding (like us). Let's do some facts checking on the NEW RPM vs the Old RPM. We also understand you may be stuck at work dreaming about the new...
Slingshot RPM kite test results are here with Sam Light | 2019 Here's the thing...
Essential packing tips for making the most of your Kiteboarding vacation. Travel efficiently with right bags, gear and tools. Plus a video tutorial....
Learn the 5 top Kiteboarding Tricks to Kiteboard with more style by high-flying, globetrotting, fierce-but-friendly Slingshot team rider, Karolina Winkowska. The three-time world champion is veteran competitor and a style-master in freestyle, wakestyle and park riding. In her latest video blog, Karolina lets us in on...
Not the RPM the NEW RPM | 2019 Slingshot. The RPM has been the kingpin of Slingshot’s kite line for a decade … Ten years ago our mad-scientist designers locked themselves in the lab and made it their mission to stitch together all the best features...