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Aaron pulled Kevin Wade from Eleveight aside for a few minutes at the KoGL Test Fest to chat about the RS Pro V2. Although the RS has been Eleveight's all-around freeride kite for the company's entire 10-year history, the concept for a pro version is much more recent. So what's special about it, and who is it for? What is the RS Pro? The RS is a do-it-all kite that appeals to a wide range of riders, but what if you want to push the limits just a bit further? The RS Pro uses the best materials …

Ready to start building your own wing foil quiver? The Reedin Wing Pack was designed from the ground up for exactly that moment. Wing foiling has a reputation for being a gear-heavy sport with a steep learning curve and an expensive entry ticket. Reedin's new Wing Pack is a direct response to both of those concerns. Built around three purpose-built components, it bundles a wing, a foil, and a board into a single, thoughtfully priced package aimed squarely at riders coming out of lessons a …

If you're riding an Appletree board, you already know the quality is there. The construction is dialed, the shapes are refined, and the finish is clean. But even the best gear needs a little love to stay that way. Appletree co-founder Wieger Buurma recently broke down his top board maintenance tips—and they're straightforward enough that there's no excuse for letting your board go to hell. Here's what you need to know. Shop Appletree Understanding the Coat 25 Finish Appletree boar …

Whether you've been watching dock start videos on repeat or you've already face-planted into the water a few times, this guide is for you. Dockstarting a foil is one of those skills that looks deceptively simple from the shore, and then humbles you fast once you're actually standing on the dock. The good news? It's highly learnable, and the progression curve gets a lot friendlier once you understand what actually matters. Here's everything you need, from dialing in your gear to the pumpin …

If you've ever stared at your wind app, watched the forecast hover around 8–10 knots, and talked yourself out of a session—this kite was built specifically for you. The Harlem Thrive LiteX is a purpose-engineered light wind kite designed to get riders on the water in conditions most people write off entirely. It's not just a bigger kite with a lighter touch. It's a ground-up rethink of what a light wind kite can do, and Harlem has backed it up with some genuinely impressive ma …

If you've ever grabbed a bar and just felt instantly comfortable, like it was designed for your hands, you'll understand what the team at Harlem was going for with the Lead Bar. This isn't just another piece of kit. It's a highly engineered control system built around one clear philosophy: the connection between you and the kite should be exact, predictable, and completely trustworthy. We sat down with the Harlem team to break down exactly what goes into the Lead Bar, from the line constr …

The 2026 Cabrinha kite lineup rolls out a refreshed airframe system, and one of the most practical things you can know is how to work with the new clips. Whether you're doing a field repair, swapping out a sprint tube, or just getting familiar with how your kite is put together, this walkthrough has you covered. The good news? You don't need any special tools. A standard butter knife does the job. Shop Cabrinha What Is the Cabrinha 2026 Airframe System? Cabrinha's 2026 airframe system is …

2026 Switchblade Apex When it comes to Cabrinha's 2026 freeride kite lineup, two models stand out as the flagship options for performance-minded riders: the Switchblade Apex and the Moto Apex. Both carry the Apex construction package, which includes Ultra HT leading edges, Teijin D2 ripstop canopies, and refined Apex bridle systems, but they take fundamentally different approaches to how power is delivered, how the kite moves through the wind window, and who belongs on each one. Shop Switchb …

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 …

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 …

Unlock a different feel from the same bar. Here's everything you need to know about the Unify bar's Low-V-to-High-V conversion. What Is the Unify Bar and Why Does the V-System Matter? Cabrinha's Unify control bar is built around a modular philosophy: one bar, multiple configurations. The "V" in Low-V and High-V refers to where the front lines split before connecting to the kite's leading edge. That split point changes how your kite responds to input, how depower feels, and ultimately how …

If you've spent any time chasing surf on a kite, you already know the feeling: that moment when everything clicks—your timing, your positioning, your read of the wave, and you're no longer fighting the water, you're moving with it. That's exactly the vibe the Harlem Flow was designed to deliver. This is Harlem's dedicated wave kite, and it's a serious piece of kit for anyone who wants precision and forgiveness in the same package. What Is the Harlem Flow? The Harlem Flow is a low-a …

The Cabrinha Vision has always had a loyal following, but if you've been sleeping on it because of how previous versions performed, it's time to wake up. The 2026 Vision is a ground-up redesign—and it's easily one of the most exciting wings we've had our hands on this year. Tucker and Jeff from MACkite put the new Vision through its paces, including a full session in La Ventana, Mexico. Here's everything you need to know. First Impressions | Build Quality and Aesthetics Right out o …

The F-One Seven Seas has been quietly doing its thing in the wing foil world for a few years now, and honestly, it doesn't get nearly enough credit. It's not flashy. It's not the foil that gets tagged in the big wave edits or the high-performance clips. But for a huge portion of wing foilers, from beginners still finding their sea legs to seasoned riders who just want to flow with the ocean on a mellow day, the Seven Seas might be the smartest foil in the quiver. Tucker and Jeff from MACkite …

If you've been searching for a single board that can handle light-wind winging, parawinging, prone foiling, and even Foil Drive sessions, the Omen Emissary deserves a serious look. We've been putting it through its paces in a range of conditions, from glassy 9-knot summer sessions to overhead waves with 20-plus knots of breeze, and the results have been impressive enough to warrant a full breakdown. What Is the Omen Emissary? The Omen Emissary is a multi-discipline foil board built with …