James Windsor’s Aussie Wakeboard Grom Search: Matthew Green
James Windsor searches for Australia's next big thing...
06
Jul
Wing Foil Wings and the Different Features | Slingshot 2021
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
28 December, 2020
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
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… We’re sure you al
03 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
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
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” techno
13 October, 2020
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 c
23 September, 2020
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 on
04 September, 2020
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
24 August, 2020
How to Roll Your Inflatable Wing Surfing Wing – Slingshot Sports
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
12 August, 2020
Catching Up with the Slingshot Crew – Jeremy Burlando
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
05 August, 2020
Catching Up with the Slingshot Crew – The Willem Hooft Foundation
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
04 August, 2020
Wing Surfing – How to Deep Water Start
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
04 August, 2020
LEARN TO WING SURF Lessons – Best Practices, Learning the Wind Clock, Sailing Up & Downwind and Tacking
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
22 July, 2020
The NEW sUP WINDer Fin Can Turn ANY Hard SUP into a Wingsurf Board
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
16 July, 2020
Catching Up with the Slingshot Crew – Chris Bobryk
Chris Bobryk, AKA ‘The Sledgehammer’ – Bobryk gained his nickname after throwing down so many ‘Hammers’ in his video parts and competitions! H
15 July, 2020
Catching Up with the Slingshot Crew – Fred Hope on the UFO Strutless Foil Kite
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
11 July, 2020
02
Jul
Slingshot’s FIRST Strutless Foil Kite – The UFO
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 introduce the UFO to the foiling family, we talked with our brand manager, Alex Fox, to get the full scoop on...
02
Jul
Baja Windseeking with the Shred Sled 3:1 Hydrofoil Board – Wyatt Miller
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 legendary windsurf spot, Punta San Carlos. The place features a half mile long, top to...
16
Jun
The Wing Surfing Dynamic Duo – Spencer Bros. Take Flight on the SlingWing
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 placing at most competitions including downwind SUP and radical foil crossings. We caught up with them...
11
Jun
Maintaining your Windsurfing Hydrofoil | 2020
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 IS IMPORTANT.That’s it! Just like a bike chain needs lube and your skis need a regular tune, your foil needs some lovin’. Though...
26
May
How To Mount Your Boots and Bindings onto a Wakeboard
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. https://youtu.be/d3gCH2gNtO0 ...
15
May
DEDICATED WINDSURF FOIL BOARD VS. SLALOM BOARD CONVERSION for WINDFOIL
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...
08
May
Slingshot Ghost Single Strut Kite Review – by Kiteboarding.com
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...
28
Apr
How To Install 3-Meter Kite Line Extensions
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...
14
Apr
How Hydrofoiling Helped Me Recover from Knee Surgery – CARRO DJUPSJO
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...
10
Apr
Wakeboarder James Windsor’s Aussie Grom Search
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...
08
Apr
WHICH PIGTAIL KITE KNOT TO USE ON YOUR SLINGSHOT KITE
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...
17
Mar
How to Choose the Best Kitesurfing Kite For You | 2020
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...
17
Mar
The Space Mob Directional Wakeboard – EXPLAINED
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...
11
Mar
Slingshot Hydrofoil Wing Selector – Hover Glide | 2020
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...
18
Feb
New to Kiteboarding? Here are the Top 7 Features to Know When Buying Your First Kiteboarding Kite.
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!...
05
Feb
A Winter Wakeboarding Retreat to the Philippines
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....
23
Dec
Kitesurf Board Shapes – Choosing the Right One for You
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...
18
Dec
Houston Kiteboarding Single Strut Review – Slingshot’s Ghost Kite | 2020
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...
17
Dec
Hydrofoil Wing Performance – 3 NEW Hover Glide Infinity Foil Wings
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...