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
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
THE PATENTED TECHNOLOGY OF THE SENTRY CONTROL BAR The all-new Sentry V1 control system brings forward Slingshot’s patented “Center of the Universe” techno
Meet the ZUUPACK. The rise of the Zuupack IS HAPPENING as we type these very words. They are young, wild, free, and really don’t seem to give a F#%K when it c
Rita Arnaus is a professional kiteboarder from Barcelona, Spain. Rita has proved herself on the freestyle world tour ranking 4th overall in 2019 and 2018 whilst building on
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
Properly packing and storing your inflatable Wing Surf wing will keep it clean and organized and ensure a longer lifespan. Here is how to fold up your wing after each sessi
Hey Jeremy, You have had a busy few years. Can you tell us what you have been up to? Hey Sam, I am super stoked to be part of the Slingshot team! It’s been great lat
Hey Willem, how’s it going? How is your new Hover Glide setup? Hi Sam! I’m doing great. Happy that most lockdown measurements are over in The Netherlands and I hope the sit
Slingshot How To: Deep Water Wing Surfing Start https://youtu.be/i-xdUN5Xlas Hey guys, my name is Reed Brady, and I’m going to show you how to deep water start when w
WING SURFING 101 ANYONE can Wing Surf. Converting your standard SUP with the Slingshot sUP WINDer allows you to ride upwind with a Wing. Wyatt Miller, Slingshot Brand Manag
The sUP WINDer from Slingshot is the first of its kind stick on keel. It installs in minutes transforming your SUP board into an efficient wingsurfing board. Transcribed fr
Chris Bobryk, AKA ‘The Sledgehammer’ – Bobryk gained his nickname after throwing down so many ‘Hammers’ in his video parts and competitions! H
The all-new strutless UFO is our Unlimited Foiling Object Who better to test out the kite’s capabilities than Fred Hope, one of our athletes and an absolute master of foili
James Windsor searches for Australia’s next big thing… Join James at the Mackay Cablepark in Northern Queensland as he introduces Australia’s next
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 intr
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 lege
Wing Surfing’s Dynamic Duo The Spencer brothers are seasoned hydrofoilers in Surf, SUP and now Wing surfing, at the ripe ages of 18 and 14. They have been winning or
Windsurfing Hydrofoil Maintenance Tips If you’ve clicked through to this blog, we’ve got a pretty good idea that you know what’s coming. Windsurfing hydrofoil maintenance I
There are many different ways to mount your Slingshot boots to your wakeboard – Here are a few recommendations from our pro team to help guide you through the process
WHY COMMITTING TO A WINDSURF FOIL BOARD IS BETTER THAN RETROFITTING YOUR OLD SLALOM BOARD Windfoil Brand Manager, Wyatt Miller, highlights 5 reasons why it is better to commit to a dedicated Windfoil board than try to retrofit your old slalom board. Tuttle Box Placement. Double...
Why the Ghost kite is your SINGLE STRUT answer Designed from the ground up to be light, simple, and insanely fun to fly, the Ghost is one of the most exciting new kites in the Slingshot range. It’s an out of this world all around kite...
How to install 3-meter line extensions. Slingshot 20” control bars come with 3-meter extensions. Using 20-meter lines you're going to have a faster kite, it's going to be more reactive, better for kite loops, but it's going to have slightly less power. Installing the 3-meter extensions...
CARRO DJUPSJO'S HYDROFOILING REHAB 9 months and 13 days ago I had ACL surgery for the second time. Anyone that has been through rehabilitation knows the struggle of suddenly not being able to do what you love. Boat days, wake contests, and projects with my friends...
The search has started in Australia for groms that love to shred on their favorite Slingshot wakeboards set-up. [caption id="attachment_8326" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] James Windsor and the next generation of Slingshot Shredders![/caption] It's safe to say that the next generation of Aussie Slingshot Shredders is in an awesome...
Sam Light reviews which pigtail knots you should be using on your Slingshot kites and why. https://youtu.be/jO4dmfevdgE You may be wondering how the pigtail knots will change the performance of your kite. Your Slingshot kite comes trimmed and ready to fly. A lot of time is spent making...
Slingshot's 2020 line offers SIX kites You've got the bug and kiteboarding is in your veins. Choosing the best kite for yourself is an educated decision. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or pro rider, Slingshot has a kite that will match you better than your...
Retro Park Board Delivers New Levels of Stoke The Space Mob Directional wakeboard is one of a kind, much like its creators Quinn Silvernale and Wesley Mark Jacobsen. In this video, the Space Mob founders take us through the ideas and inspirations that led us to...
initIframe('5e15080de4b0ed555826a164'); Slingshot Hydrofoil Wing Selector - Hover Glide | 2020 The worlds leading Hydrofoil platform just got stronger. We now offer 3 additional hydrofoil wing choices for 2020. This means you can dial in your Hover Glide hydrofoil for 6 sports, any riding style or conditions! The...
Here is how to choose the best beginning kite. You’ve taken your introductory kiteboarding lessons, you’ve learned the basics of the sport, the adrenaline buzz of kiteboarding is in your veins, and now you’re ready to buy your own gear, including your first kite. Yes!...
Dylan Miller and Steffen Vollert report on the ultimate winter wakeboarding retreat. Words by Steffen Vollert Summer is great - Fall is the greatest. For us professional Wakeboarders the most hectic time of the year is over. Competitions, demos and other obligations are checked off the list....
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 wind...
Houston Kiteboarding is one of the largest kiteboarding and hydrofoiling schools and retailers in the USA. They are unmatched in experience and expertise when it comes to kiteboarding. We were thrilled to have them include the newest Slingshot kite, THE GHOST V1, in their single...
The Hover Glide Infinity Series - 65, 76 & 99 Hydrofoil Wings Wyatt Miller, Slingshot Windfoil Brand Manager, has spent the last year testing, riding and just having an all-around good time with the 2020 Hover Glide Hydrofoil Wings. Here is his breakdown of the Infinity...
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,...
The 2020 Turbine V10 is an evolution of a revolution. It all started in 2010 when we debuted the Turbine as our first light-wind specific kite, redefining the low-end limits of the kiteable wind range. Over the years, we have continued to optimize the Turbine, tuning...
- Big Air, solid loops - Slingshot's 2020 RPM & Raptor You want to go BIG. Not going big as in a 4,000-calorie glutton-fest at an all-you-can-eat buffet in Vegas “big”, but big as in boosting to heights worthy of an FAA alert or a KOA title… big...
TRIO OF NEW TWIN TIPS FOR 2020 All new for 2020, the Vision, Crisis and Glide round out our twin tip line with fresh features, intelligent designs and exceptional performance for everyone from all-around freeriders to light-wind hounds. We are also extremely proud that all of our...
Here is an Easy Outline of parts for the 2017/18 Sentinel Control Bar The Sentinel system is designed for riders who like the Compstick’s simplistic and rugged design but prefer an above-the-bar location of the depower rope.1. Leader Lines - #1079262. Sentinel SureFire Clutch/173850073. Sentinel Plastic...
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 more times...
