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2015 Airush Lithium Kite Review Tucker's back with another installment of the "Tucker Reviews", a chance for him to chat about the things he pretends to know about.* This time, it's the 2015 Airush Lithium Kiteboarding Kite. You know the drill, fellow readers/viewers. Take a look at the video, then take a look at what we have to say about the 10 meter Lithium and the 18 meter Lithium Zero. Who's it good for: Beginners People who like to ride on the waves What Tucker likes: Super fun and …

Tucker Reviews: 2015 Airush Razor Kiteboarding Kite MACkite's Airush-lover and all-around riding extraordinaire Tucker gives his review for the 2015 Airush Razor, a powerful C-kite that acts like a freestyle/wakestyle machine. What Tucker likes: Gives a pure "C-kite" feel The Razor slacks like no other kite The feeling is perfect for wakestyle, unhooked, and freestyle tricks It's a stable, predictable kite Great for progression and performance riding What Tucker would improve: The kite …

2015 Slingshot Turbine Lightwind Kite Slingshot's goal has always been to design gear that will allow anyone to get out on the water in any riding condition. The  2015 Slingshot Turbine is re-defining what is considered "ride-able conditions" by getting you up and going in wind speeds as little as 5 - 6 knots. Slingshot's Open Delta-C Platform and their Cascading 5-Point Bridle attachment system. This winning combination creates a consistent and smooth feel along the power stroke along wi …

2015 Best Kiteboarding - Cabo, TS, & Kahoona Overview Best Kiteboarding's Kevin Wade joins our own Nathan Patterson for an overview of the 2015 Best kite lineup. Having trouble deciding which kite is right for you? Then this video is sure to help, breaking down the differences between the 2015 Best TS, Kahoona, and Cabo. Learn more about each kite by clicking through to their respective product pages, linked above. …

UP YOUR GAME with the 2015/16 Naish Kite Collection Whether you're looking to fly higher, travel further, cruise more comfortably, or cut harder, the newest additions to the Naish lineup will take your riding to new heights. With 4 new kites, ergonomic harnesses, a sporty board, and a refined control system, Naish has plenty of gear to help you up your game. Thoughtfully designed with heightened durability, performance, and convenience in mind, the Naish's newly refined shapes are a must try for …

MACkite Compares the Liquid Force Edge, the Best Spin, and the Best Spark Kiteboards "It's dangerous to go alone, take this!" says the rather decrepit-looking older gentleman. You stare at the board thinking, Why did I choose to buy a kiteboard from a wizard? I should have just called MACkite. We've been there before, trying to scour for the latest and greatest while maintaining a price point (sans the creepy old wizards). Thankfully, if you're in the market for a kiteboard, we have lined …

North Kiteboarding Changing Up Surf Kiteboards With Their Compact Surf Concept New to 2015, North Kiteboarding has introduced their Compact Surf Concept (CSC). As the name suggests, this idea is all about making the board more compact (read as: shorter) with more parallel rails. North mentions that the CSC can have a variety of performance benefits for riders. The CSC makes surf kiteboards easier to ride due to their increase in stability - especially through chop when you're heading full speed …

Check in with Matty Thames, of Airush, as he tells you why you should shred this board! The 2015 Airush Livewire features a new grind-base, aggressive channeling, small fins, single concave and a light and snappy, balsa core. Yup, you would probably like it!  …

Brent, from Cabrinha, talks with Nathan about the new 2015 Cabrinha Overdrive 1X Control Bar. …

The 2015 Naish Pivot kite will have you shred-ready in the waves or chillaxin the freeride scene. This 3-strut, medium aspect machine drives down the line with tight, pivotal turns that help to keep your feet on your board as you race around sections and prep to get your slash on.  …

New for 2015, Airush has gone with a new, single-point inflation system, they've upgraded to D2 Technoforce nylon and the cross-cut, poly-load frame will blow your mind!  …

Our boy, Nathan, absolutely loves the 2015 Best Admiral kiteboard and he thinks that you will too. Check in with Kevin Wade, from Best Kiteboarding, as he goes through the features. The Admiral will have you ruling the high seas with premium freeride goodness!

The Best RP Control Bar keeps getting better and better. For 2015 Best has added some really comfy material to the bar, which makes those extra long sessions that much easier on the paws. They've also tweaked the bar-ends and floats to be more streamlined, which makes for a less cluttered look. The slick, black lines feel like waxed cables in hand and are really easy to unwind and lay out. The cleat can be adjusted to whatever position along the mainline that you'd like. For those with monkey a …

Nate from MACkite reviews the 2015 Cabrinha kites Switchblade in detail. You'll see why the 2015 Switchblade is one of our favorite all-around kites in the industry. From the smooth but powerful pull, to the unmatched stability and wind range, the new 2015 Cabrinha Switchblade is one kite that you'll have to get your hands on! Watch the effortless relaunch of the 2015 Cabrinha switchblade, as seen above, in the Cabrinha X1 Overdrive review …

Nate at MACkite reviews the 2015 Cabrinha 1X Overdrive System, demonstrating its ease of use and simplicity. Cabrinha kites completely redesigned their control system for 2015, and we're all pretty excited about the changes! The new 2015 Overdrive 1X System is backwards compatible, meaning you can use it on any Cabrinha kites from 2008, going forward. If you're looking for the big change to Cabrinha in 2015, here it is! …