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 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
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, itR
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
The search has started in Australia for groms that love to shred on their favorite Slingshot wakeboards set-up. It’s safe to say that the next generation of Au
Sam Light reviews which pigtail knots you should be using on your Slingshot kites and why. You may be wondering how the pigtail knots will change the performance of your ki
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. Whethe
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.
Slingshot Hydrofoil Wing Selector – Hover Glide | 2020 The worlds leading Hydrofoil platform just got stronger. We now offer 3 additional hydrofoil wi
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 kiteboard
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 pr
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
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
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 ha
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
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 limit
– 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 buff
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 performan
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
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 ha
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...
If you work hard, play the game and take your opportunities then one day you might make it as a PRO RIDER. If you do that then maybe one morning you’ll check your emails and find that you have an invite to a trip on a...
