James Windsor’s Aussie Wakeboard Grom Search: Matthew Green
James Windsor searches for Australia's next big thing...
06
Jul
Phantasm Carbon Hydrofoils – YOUR FOIL SOLUTION
Designed by Slingshot. built by You. After three years of extensive research and development, we are proud to introduce our Phantasm Carbon Hydrofoil system. We have split
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 Surfing 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 Surfing Board is Right for Me: Foil Guide
Which Wing Surfing board is right? So you want to jump into the sport of Wing Surfing, but have no idea what size board or foil to buy? You are not alone, and there is a pr
10 June, 2021
Top Tips on how to Progress from a SUP to Foil Board | Wing Surfing 201
Transitioning from SUP board to Foil board when learning to wing surf. 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
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… The result is the world&
22 March, 2021
CHICO BUKOVONSKY 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 Ch
05 March, 2021
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
05 March, 2021Greg 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-spo
05 March, 2021
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,
01 March, 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” Pres
22 February, 2021
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 Preta Team
21 February, 2021
How to Care and Maintain your Wing Surf 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
09 February, 2021
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...