5 Sports One Platform – PHANTASM CARBON HYDROFOILS
Over the last three years, the R & D department at Slingshot sports has developed and tested carbon wings, preg moldings, stress testing...
22
Mar
FOIL-ACADEMY.COM IS THE EASIEST LEARNING PLATFORM FOR WAKE FOILING
Foil-Academy.com is the first place to start if you want to learn to hydorfoil behind the boat or on the lake. Our online Wake & Pump lesson program will take you throu
26 April, 2022
FOIL-ACADEMY.COM IS THE EASIEST PLATFORM FOR LEARNING TO WING FOIL
Foil-Academy is a free comprehensive online instructional course designed for user-friendly foil progression in a safe and structured manner. We break the learning process
26 April, 2022
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
Best Reviews on a Wing Foil Wing – The Slingshot SlingWing V3
The reviews are unanimous From Importers to Dealers and customers worldwide the riders have spoken and the SlingWing V3 has received nothing but outstanding reviews, we cou
22 December, 2021
Join the Copycatsclub
Meet the Copycatsclub – A women’s wakeboarding movement like never before… An interview with the Copycatsclub founder and graphic artist of Slingshot Wake
19 December, 2021
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
Slingshot Global Episode 2
Every Summer the German Distributors for Slingshot hit the road with their entire fleet of Slingshot Wake product with 1 MISSION – to spread the stoke for wa
08 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
The Dart Wing Foiling Wing – The Reviews Are In
Raving Reviews on the Dart V1 The best dealers and partners around the world have reviewed the Dart V1 and weighed in on its performance as the BEST INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCE
27 July, 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
Crafted Seconds European Wakeboarding Video Contest
Crafted Seconds Presented by Sessionismore & Nissan Late last season four of our European team riders took part in an online video contest “Crafted Seconds” Present
17 June, 2021
Which Wing Foil Board is Right for Me: Foil Guide
Which Wing Foil board is right? So you want to jump into the sport of Winging, but have no idea what size board or foil to buy? You are not alone, and there is a pretty sim
10 June, 2021
Top Tips on how to Progress from a SUP to Foil Board | Wing Foiling 201
Transitioning from SUP board to Foil board when learning to wing foil. Life is one big evolutionary process. Obviously, you are the best judge of that evolution, but if you
28 May, 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
Which Hover Glide Foil Package Should You Get For Winging?
Wing Surf foiling has taken over! It offers the opportunity to experience the water and the wind in a safe and easy way for all. Our Slingshot Customer Loyalty Specialists
21 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
05
Mar
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 Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Bukovansky, a notable figure in the action-sports industry for more than 25 years, starts his new role on March 8,...
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 only a...
05
Mar
Greg 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-sports industry for more than 25 years.Kish will start his new position on March 8 and continue working out of...
01
Mar
Slingshot Wake Global: FRANCE.
Slingshot Wake Global: France. Meet the next generation of talent in Slingshot France A Visual Journey Though the Eyes of Steffen Vollert As wakeboarding continues to grow, our focus is to continue growing alongside it. New wake parks are being built regularly all around the world. Each one...
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 PretaTeam Manager, Sam Light, catches up with Pablo and talks about his outlook for this coming year. Hey...
09
Feb
How to Care and Maintain your Wing Foil Wing | Slingshot Sports
Here is the BEST information on how to extend the life of your Wing Surfing Wing with proper care and maintenance. 1. How to Dry 2. How to Fold 3. How to Store Transcribed from Video: https://youtu.be/hDVzfe6T_r4 Don't ever hang your wing to dry by the leading edge. How to Dry: When you...
28
Dec
Wing Foil Wings and the Different Features
The Differences between the SlingWing V2 and the NEW Dart Wing Wing design has come a long way since Tony Logosz designed his first Slingwing in 2011. Foiling had not hit its stride and blasting across the water on a traditional SUP didn’t pique the interest...
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 innovation, performance...
08
Dec
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 water—from wake to kite to surf, our personal passion and feverish commitment has established Slingshot as an industry-leader in innovation, performance...
17
Nov
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 event in Forteleza, Brazil. Slingshot's Team Rider, Fred Hope, made the travel south to Fortaleza, Brazil to compete in the...
03
Nov
Slingshot Wake 2021 | Wakeboarding Around the Globe
Shooting 2021 Slingshot Wake from Home & Around the Globe. Until Further Notice: Stay Home. Wash your hands. Ride your wakeboards...
30
Oct
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 use, and arguably the most innovative piece of equipment to emerge in the past few years. Never...
20
Oct
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 riding style or condition! The cool thing about our modular system is we have put the freedom of choice in your...
15
Oct
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! https://youtu.be/P7XgQ7EP-PU Ryan Goloversic, AKA Rygo, Head of Video Marketing and all around fun for MAC Kiteboarding is on the road testing 2021 products. Rygo has...
13
Oct
The NEW Slingshot Sentry Control Bar – Patented Technology
THE PATENTED TECHNOLOGY OF THE SENTRY CONTROL BAR The all-new Sentry V1 control system brings forward Slingshot's patented "Center of the Universe" technology. The invention's origin stemmed from when kites used safety depower systems that suffered from many drawbacks. The possibility that the kite will not adequately depower, The...
23
Sep
Slingshot Wake: Meet The “Zuupack”
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 comes to throwing themselves into the air and hoping to return to the water...
04
Sep
Catching Up with the Slingshot Crew – Female Kiteboarder RITA ARNAUS
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 one of the biggest Instagram followings in kiteboarding with over one hundred thousand followers. Rita's inspirational strive to better herself...
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...
12
Aug
How to Roll Your Inflatable Wing Foiling Wing
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 session. https://youtu.be/nLKDBaeRRDc ...