What’s NEW with the UFO V2 vs the UFO V1.1 Kiteboarding Kite
The UFO V1 was the first no strut foiling specific kite brought to market by a major brand. Slingshot released the UFO just after the start of Covid-19 with no idea how the
04 April, 2022
Kiteboarding in Greece with Fred Hope – Slingshot Sports
Team rider, Fred Hope, had a busy summer after graduating from college last year. Team manager, Sam Light, catches up with Fred about his European tour and what’s nex
31 March, 2022
Kiteboarding in Greece – Stijn Mul and Slingshot Sports
Last summer Slingshot rider Stijn Mul visited a beautiful kite spot near Patras in Greece. Sam Light, Slingshot Team manager, catches up with Stijn about his trip. Hey
24 March, 2022
Welcome Fred Hope as Slingshot’s New Product Testing Administrator
Slingshot Sports is pleased to announce that Fred Hope has been appointed as a Product Testing Administrator working with the Design and Supply team. Hope, a notable team r
04 February, 2022
Phantasm Carbon Foils – YOUR FOIL SOLUTION
After three years of extensive research and development, we are proud to introduce our Phantasm Carbon Foil system. We have split the foil packages into two choices; the Ma
14 October, 2021
THE DESIGN DIFFERENCE – THE NEW SST V6 KITE
THE ALL NEW SST V6 HAS SUPER SURF TECHNOLOGY. The SST V6 is lighter and more streamlined with a strategic design to progress the development of your wave-riding performance
16 August, 2021
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, eff
20 June, 2021
How to Install Surf Footstraps on your Hydrofoil or Kitesurf Board
Footstraps can be very helpful on your hydrofoil or kitesurf board. Having footstraps on your board helps train your muscle memory safely for tricks and airs by keeping yo
27 May, 2021
How to Maintain and Service the Sentry Control Kite Bar
The Sentry Kite Control Bar is a technical piece of safety equipment that needs to be maintained in order to keep it working seamlessly. Here is the outline of all the Sli
25 May, 2021
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 prim
12 May, 2021
CHICO BUKOVANSKY JOINS AS CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER
7-Nation Welcomes Chico Bukovansky as Chief Revenue Officer 7-Nation is pleased to announce Chico Bukovansky will be joining the company in the newly established role of Ch
05 March, 2021
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
05 March, 2021Greg Kish Heads new Product Line Manager Position
7-Nation is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg Kish to Slingshot Sports’ Product Line Manager. A senior executive at 7-Nation and a notable figure in the action-spo
05 March, 2021
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
21 February, 2021
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
08 December, 2020
Eco-Friendly Products with Clean Solar Energy and Sustainably Sourced Wood
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
08 December, 2020
Fred Hope Wins GKA SUPERFOIL FORTALEZA 2020 | PHANTASM CARBON KITE FOIL
Last week the Global Kitesports Association wrapped up the first event of its kind, a comprehensive foil competition complete with both Wing Foiling and Hydrofoil Freestyle
17 November, 2020
The Phantasm Carbon Hydrofoil Kite Range – Behind the Design of the 3 Different Packages
The Phantasm Carbon Kite Hydrofoil line has three separate packages to choose from. A hydrofoil system is one of the most dynamic pieces of equipment that a waterman can us
30 October, 2020
The Download on the HOVER GLIDE Foil Wings – Comparison Charts
Less wind, smaller waves, no crowds, more sessions; the advantages of hydrofoiling are endless. The Hover Glide modular hydrofoil platform covers 6 sports and any ridin
20 October, 2020
The Sentry Kite Control Bar REVIEW
The Slingshot Sentry Control Bar recently launched and it is receiving overwhelmingly great reviews. See what the pros have to say! Ryan Goloversic, AKA Rygo, Head of Vide
15 October, 2020