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Inboard M1 Electric Skateboard
Wow—this thing rips!The Inboard M1 electric skateboard was developed and marketed by a good friend of ours named Ryan Evans. A close connection can sometimes blur your vision when it comes to being objective about a product. Not the case here.Ryan and his team have designed an electric skateboard with a removable airline compliant battery, built-in lights and the ability to free-wheel just like a regular longboard. Inboard's twin 1600 watt motors deliver smooth, controllable power and the m
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15th Nov 2017
Evolve Bamboo GTX Electric Skateboard
Riding a longboard skateboard was how I got around in our little beach town when I was in my 20s. I had calves of steel, holes in my shoes, and a grin on my face.The first time I saw an electric skateboard, I laughed out loud and said, "Why the heck would I ever want to ride one of those!? Those are for kooks!" I dismissed it entirely. Not for me—not ever.A couple of years later, we ended up bringing a couple of them into our shop. I still didn't want anything to do with em'. One of our guys fin
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14th Nov 2017
The 2018 North Vegas
Are you thinking about stepping up your freestyle/wakestyle game? Maybe you're looking for a mega-looping machine? Something with the most direct steering, explosive lift, and mad pop? Look no further, amigos—it's Vegas time.The North Vegas is a kite that will blow your mind—just be sure you're ready for it. While the performance capability is unquestionable, the level of forgiveness is also a bit less. Meaning that you will have to actively fly this kite to get the most out of it. It's not a "p
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7th Sep 2017
The North Click Bar—Married In Less Than a Year
Have any of you ever had one of those "ah-ha" moments with a new piece of kiteboarding gear? Something that made you grin from ear to ear the first time you tried it? Here are my thoughts after spending a whole year riding the North Click Bar.At first sight, I was blown away at how simple the Click Bar appeared. Ben Skaggs, our North sales rep, put one in our hands last August, at the North dealer meeting in Hood River, Oregon. It actually looked less complex than the North Trust Quad or 5th Ele
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2nd Aug 2017
Winds of Change: The 2018 North Rebel Kite
2018 North Rebel Product Clip
Diehard North Rebel fans—take a deep breath—everything is going to be OK. Your 2018 North Rebel kite is now a 4-line powerhouse!
For many years, we have been recommending the North Rebel to that premium freeride kiteboarder. Historically, the Rebel has had amazing qualities, like huge jumps, ripping upwind ability and massive wind range. While those are all things that a freerider wants from a good kite like the Rebel, they don’t seem to want the 5th line
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1st Aug 2017
2018 Cabrinha Kitesurfing Teaser
Pete and the Cabrinha team have done it again for 2018!
Of course, you’ll have to wait until early next week to see the full monty. In the meantime, queue up this official 2018 Teaser from Cabrinha Kitesurfing and peep the goods now!
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25th Jul 2017