2019 RPM | You will like it if…
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....
04
Feb
Limited Edition Green UFO – Best way to get rid of the winter blues? DREAM GREEN!
Snow sucks. Nevertheless, sometimes that’s what nature deals you and you gotta grind through it. But just because you’re stuck in the cold doesn’t mean your mind is trapped
13 March, 2023
The Benefits of Using a Wing with Hard Handles – SlingWing V3 Hard Handle
Most of us wingers know the benefits of having soft webbing handles: they provide a cushy suspension-like ride, limit grip fatigue, and allow wings to be packed down into a
17 February, 2023
Get to Know the Phantasm Hydrofoils
Lightweight and incredibly stiff, our Phantasm line of carbon-fiber foils delivers an otherworldly level of efficiency and performance. We are thrilled to expand our Phanta
09 January, 2023
Slingshot Wake – Lipsmack (2012)
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF WAKE EVOLUTION It’s been 10 years since we released Lipsmack – back when most people were still undecided whether or not “flexR
26 December, 2022
That’s a wrap! King Of The Air 2022
The 10th anniversary of King Of The Air (KOTA) ran Saturday November 26th with gusts clocking more than 50 knots—the strongest wind ever recorded in KOTA history. For Sling
01 December, 2022
Tracker vs. LTF vs. I-Fly – A Guide to Slingshot’s Inflatable Wing Board Line
Winging and wing foiling are seeing exponential growth and interest, and one of the questions we get the most is: “What type of wing board should I get? Hard or Inflatable?
01 December, 2022
Slingshot Wake GLOBAL Episode 3 – Estonia
Slingshot Wake Global Episode 3 lands in Estonia at Rahinge Wake Park. Welcome to Rahinge Wake Park in the humble town of Rahinge, Estonia. Each Summer we make a point to t
21 November, 2022
The Code Kite : Jeremy Burlando’s road to the King Of The Air in South Africa
“The Code is my go-to kite for technical big airs as well as for teaching at my pro center in Sicily. The Code is unstoppable! Light bar pressure and fast, reactive turning
03 November, 2022
The Space Mob Exploratory Series – Designing for the Future
An EXPLORATORY series of wakeboards in partnership with SPACE MOB. We’ve been busy behind the scenes these past few seasons with the Space Mob, pushing wakeboard designs in
17 October, 2022
Jeremy Burlando gets a ticket to the 2022 Red Bull King of the Air!
Congratulations Jeremy Burlando! Congratulations, @Jeremy Burlando, on punching your ticket to Red Bull King Of The Air! We are incredibly proud of our young legend in the
14 October, 2022
John Dreiling’s Mini Wake Invitational 2022
Slingshot proudly sponsors the biggest little-wake contest to date John Dreiling’s 2nd Annual Mini Wake Invitational … Where did you come up with the idea for t
03 October, 2022
2023 Slingshot Wake Launch
2023 slingshot wake gear is built to shred Welcome to Slingshot Wake 2023. What started off in 2007 as two boards and one pair of boots has now grown to become one of the m
02 September, 2022
2023 XR Carbon Kite Surfboards
Slingshot’s 2023 line of kite surfboards Created with legendary shaper Al Emery and Slingshot athlete and kitesurf icon, Ben Wilson. The three-board lineup includes t
24 August, 2022
Slingshot Kite Takes on Tarifa Spain
Slingshot Sports in Tarifa, Spain Slingshot hit 2022 running with the first ever GKA test event in Tarifa, Spain and the first time Slingshot HQ has sponsored an event outs
19 July, 2022
FOIL-ACADEMY.COM IS THE EASIEST PLATFORM FOR LEARNING TO KITE 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
15 June, 2022
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
04
Feb
Review: Slingshot Wake Boots – How Gummy Straps Rule | 2022
Why Gummy Straps are better than Laces or Velcro on wake boots. Comfort. Not too tight, not too loose. Hours of performance, durability, and UV testing to find the perfect strength, flex, and rebound. Snug and secure fit, WITH flexibility. Gummy's don't lose grip by...
25
Jan
Travel Story – The Dream Ticket to Union Island with Sam Light
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...
23
Jan
Hover Glide Surf Foil Wings | 2019 Overview
Hover Glide Surf Foil Wings | 2019 Overview Ride waves the way you want to not the way you have to. The Slingshot Hover Glide Surf Foil makes it easy to catch a wave. Once you are up it rides waves effortlessly without the need for excessive...
15
Jan
How to set up and customize your 2019 RPM Slingshot Kite
Customize your 2019 RPM by using kite pigtail settings by Sam Light Shhh...
15
Jan
Comparison – 2019 NEW RPM vs Old RPM | Sam Light
Sam Light Compares - 2019 NEW RPM vs Old RPM We recognize that you might be addicted to kiteboarding (like us). Let's do some facts checking on the NEW RPM vs the Old RPM. We also understand you may be stuck at work dreaming about the new...
10
Jan
Slingshot RPM kite test results are here with Sam Light | 2019
Slingshot RPM kite test results are here with Sam Light | 2019 Here's the thing...
10
Jan
Hydrofoil SUP and Wing Surfing Champions – Meet the Spencer Brothers | 2020
Stand-Up Hydrofoil Boarding and Wing Surfing - Meet the Spencer Brothers “If we can feed them with the right gear at the right time and set them free, they’re going to push the sport to places we never imagined.” Tony Logosz, Co-founder, chief designer Slingshot Sports. Pair...
09
Jan
Top Ten Wakeboarding Tricks Behind the Boat | 2020
Over the years wakeboarding behind the boat has progressed in mind-blowing ways. The fact that multiple variations of double flips are stock tricks for today’s pros is evidence of that. But with crazy progression can come intimidation (how many of us out there are ever really...
07
Jan
How to pack your kite gear for Travel | Slingshot 2019
Essential packing tips for making the most of your Kiteboarding vacation. Travel efficiently with right bags, gear and tools. Plus a video tutorial....
20
Dec
Top 5 Kiteboarding Tricks to Kiteboard with more style | 2019
Learn the 5 top Kiteboarding Tricks to Kiteboard with more style by high-flying, globetrotting, fierce-but-friendly Slingshot team rider, Karolina Winkowska. The three-time world champion is veteran competitor and a style-master in freestyle, wakestyle and park riding. In her latest video blog, Karolina lets us in on...
30
Nov
Not the RPM the NEW RPM | 2019 Slingshot
Not the RPM the NEW RPM | 2019 Slingshot. The RPM has been the kingpin of Slingshot’s kite line for a decade … Ten years ago our mad-scientist designers locked themselves in the lab and made it their mission to stitch together all the best features...
07
Aug
Slingshot Wake: How to switch your WF1 Foil board to Fins
From Foil to Fins - The WF1 board One of the niftiest details about the WF1 foil wake board is that it comes equipped with FCSII fin boxes as well as the foil track mount. This means you can warm up with a little wakesurfing sesh,...
24
Jul
How to Choose The Best Wakesurfer For Me | Slingshot 2019
How to Choose the Right Wakesurfer If you’re looking into buying a new wakesurfer, there are a few basic factors to consider. We've put together this basic breakdown that should help narrow down your search, and make sure that you're riding the board that best suits...
09
Jul
How to mount Hover Glide Fsurf Foil Fuselage
Learning how to mount an Fsurf Fuselage with the right bolts is pretty important. If you use the wrong screws, your foil could come loose. Losing a foil to the bottom is no fun. To eliminate any confusion and ensure that your foil is set up right,...
07
Jun
Slingshot Sentinel Bar Trim Rope Replacement
Slingshot Sentinel Bar Trim Rope Replacement Regular Maintenance = Safe & Killer Kite Sessions. Keep your bar, lines and kite in shape. If the trim rope on your Slingshot Sentinel Bar is looking ragged, worn out, or you've shredded so hard that it broke, this post is...
05
Jun
Wind Foil Tech Talk: Part 4 – Tech talk for the gear junkie
A few finer details from windsurfing's foil experts. If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years, it’s that tech matters. Some people are more interested than others in learning about the finer details of a product, but the technology itself is what distinguishes good gear from...
21
May
Kiteboarding Safety – Preflight Check List
Slingshot Kiteboarding Safety: A Pre-flight Checklist Before you head out for your next session, make sure your gear is in order. Follow our easy Pre-flight Kiteboarding Safety checklist to make sure you and your gear are safe and ready to rip. Kite Checklist: Check your leading edge...
06
Apr
Slingshot Wake | 2019 – We didn’t invent boat riding, we’re RE-inventing it.
Alex Graydon and Jeff Mathis team up for one of the most epic boat riding shots to date...
23
Mar
SUP Foil Mistakes to Avoid: Top 5 Tips
Smart people learn from their SUP foil mistakes; even smarter people learn from the SUP foil mistakes of others. We’re strong believers of that concept when it comes to learning how to SUP foil. Some things you just have to learn for yourself - like muscle memory,...