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Modern hydrofoil design has reached a point where "one foil does it all" is no longer the move. The best brands are building with intention, and F-One is one of the clearest examples of that shift in the current market. Their Sk8, Eagle, and Seven Seas front wings each carry a distinct personality, a clear purpose, and a specific type of rider in mind. Understanding those differences is not just useful knowledge. It is the difference between buying a foil you love and buying one that sits in th …

If you've never stumbled into Sterling Spencer's "Pinch My Salt" podcast, this episode is the perfect entry point. Sterling and his cousin Ryan somehow convinced Kai Lenny (eight-time world champ, Jaws regular, and the guy most responsible for putting half the ocean on foils) to hop on for an hour, and what followed was one of the most genuinely entertaining wind and water sports conversations we've seen in a while. They cover a lot of ground. Kai talks about growing up as an outcast wind …

The Brazilian Brothers sat down with special guest Lana Herman in Hermanus, South Africa. Fresh off an amazing session on the water, they dive into her journey. Lana is an international rider representing Harlem who recently secured a podium finish on kiteboarding's biggest stage: King of the Air. From Slovenia to Kiteboarding Lana is originally from Slovenia. Her kiteboarding journey started when her parents divorced and her mom began dating a kite surfer and windsurfer with over 20 years of …

Jeff and Tucker brewk down the new Ozone Flow V2, a brand known for building very durable wings with excellent quality in both production and design — almost everything they put out is highly refined and known for its subtle performance, with nothing that screams out at you or looks weird. Just solid, proven designs. While the Flow V2 might look like your average wing at first glance, it's definitely not your average wing. Build Quality and Features The Flow V2 builds on the reputation o …

Eli walks through all the settings you'll find in your Waydoo EVO remote, from the basics of powering on to the deeper menus that personalize your ride. Navigating Your Waydoo EVO Remote Starting simple: power on. Just hold the power button and the remote will fire up. The main screen displays your speed (in either miles per hour or kilometers per hour), board battery level, remote battery level at the top, what gear you're in, and the board angle. This is universal across all EVO models &mdas …

Ryan and Hunter, along with Ryan Arzy from Foil Drive, chat about the carbon integrated masts that many brands are now releasing. These masts are available with the new high-power motor, providing more thrust and helping with battery longevity. After testing them at KoGL and during the sessions leading up to it, the team shared their thoughts on how these integrated units perform. Carbon vs. Aluminum Integrated Masts The concept of an integrated mast is nothing new, but the move to carbon …

Ryan and Hunter chat about the all-new Sunova Foil Drive Trench board, designed specifically to integrate with Foil Drive systems, offering a dedicated space for the motor unit and battery. Three Different Sizes The board comes in three sizes to accommodate different rider weights and skill levels: 4'10" at 40 liters 5'2" at 45 liters 5'6" at 50 liters The width on the 4'10" model is 19", and the width increases by a quarter inch on each of the larger two sizes. Board Features The Sunova Tre …

Aaron and Kevin (WMFG) sat down to chat about the WMFG 1.0E Electric Kite/Wing/SUP Pump. Here, they chat about features, the benefits of electric pumps, and its travel-friendly design. The Shift to Electric Pumps Waterman Manufacturing (WMFG) has been in the pump game for a few years now, and from the jump, it was clear that electric pumps were going to be the future. With battery technology improving across every industry, the team at WMFG spent three years finding the right partner and devel …

The Brazilian Brothers are back with a very special guest: Kauan Grubert, the 14-year-old Brazilian prodigy. With the wind is absolutely nuking, and they tested a very special kite to test — the 2026 Nitro from Cabrinha. Intense Conditions and Big News At the time of testing, gusts were already pushing 40 knots. Kauan only had a 9m Nitro that day, and at around 50kg, he was looking at a seriously overpowered session. While he was on the water, the team also got some big news from his fam …

The Brazilian Brothers are back for the full-length review of the Reedin MasterModel. This is Reedin's first five-strut kite, and after spending several hours on it in Brazil over the past couple of weeks, the team is finally ready to give the final verdict and let you know whether you're actually going to catch a cold up there, or whether it's all marketing. The Brainchild Bag and Kite Design As longtime fans of the Brainchild bag, the Brazilian Brothers were happy to see that Reedin's versio …

The Brazilian Brothers are back with a very special kite comparison: the Harlem Peak versus the F-One Trigger Brainchild. The Influence of the Harlem Peak and F-One Trigger The Harlem Peak is a massively hyped kite at the moment, largely thanks to the performances of Leonardo and Lorenzo Casati. Lorenzo has done the trilogy this year — winning a World Championship, the Megaloop Challenge, and King of the Air — showcasing just how much top-end performance the Peak has. In terms of g …

Ryan and Hunter have been using these for a little while now, and after Code took some time to dial them in just right, the team has been really stoked with the result; check out the breakdown, who's it for, and its features. Base Plate Features Starting at the base plate, there's a slotted hardware channel for mounting to the board. The slot makes it easy and seamless to drop the split bolts in — great for quickly swapping the unit out, instead of fiddling around trying to line up a sin …

The Brazilian Brothers are back to bring an exciting review of the F-One Bandit Brainchild. The Bandit has been a legendary kite in the industry for many years, and they couldn't wait to pump up this 18th edition and get it in the air to see how it feels. The Brainchild Bag and Setup First and foremost, the Brainchild bags are a highlight. They're quite spacious, so you can fit any kite in there easily — a massive plus. Once the kite is out, you'll see a beautiful red color, ready to get …

Ryan sat down with Hunter and Ryan from Foil Drive to talk about the Foil Drive and how it can be used to learn pumping and improve existing pumping skills: a use case people might not think about when they first get a Foil Drive. Instant Repetition and Easy Restarts The biggest thing is that if you fall, you get right back up and practice again. When dock starting, you go out pretty far, mess up, and then have to swim on a small board all the way back. It's a long, tiring, sad swim home. With …

The Brazilian Brothers are back with a special review of the 2026 Cabrinha Nitro. The Nitro is a five-strut big air kite, and after riding it in Brazil for several weeks, they're ready to walk through its features and share their personal take on how it performs. The Evolution of the Nitro The first version of the Nitro came out in 2023, developed by Pat Goodman. Pat drew on all the experience he'd gained over the years developing the Switchblade and the North Orbit to create the Nitro. The Br …