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 current wind...
Learn to master windfoiling on a board that is great for all variations of wind. The Levitator windfoil board comes in two sizes, a 150L & 160L. Hers is an in-depth look at the Slingshot Levitator 150 and 160 foil boards, the differences between the two and...
The Wizard Windfoil board is offered in three sizes. Here is the distinct breakdown of how each one has a different style. If you are not convinced this board is for you. See what Windfoil Zone has to say on their review here. Here is the breakdown...
Introducing the Slingwing for Wingsurfing & 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...
NO Wakeboard Boat, NO Problem. Over the past few seasons we’ve discovered one of the most exhilarating new experiences on the water…the Hydrofoil. The best part is it works behind EVERY type of boat, a Jet Ski to a whaler to your uncle Ronnie’s sparkly “plum”...
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...
Which Hydrofoil package is best for your boat? We’re often asked what the differences are between the Hover Glide FWake and FSurf hydrofoil packages and which option is best. As with choosing most gear, there’s not really a right or wrong answer, but we can definitely...
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...
Jakob Müller and his brother, Balz, know about Windfoiling Watching them go trick for trick on the water is more like watching a video game than real life. The two Swiss windsurfers have long been world-class freestyle fanatics and have taken the foiling world by storm...
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....
Review: Slingshot Wake Boots - How Gummy Straps Rule. "Gummy Straps Eliminated the Biggest Headache in Wake Binding History" Jeff McKee Wake Brand Manager Slingshot Sports. Why Gummy Straps are better than Laces or Velcro on wake boots. Comfort. Not too tight, not too loose. Hours of...