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I've always considered the Duotone Vario Combo Straps to be completely subpar when compared to the award-winning Duotone Entity Ergo Straps. While I am a big fan of the Entity, I recently had a go on the Varios. Here's what I found out. Duotone Vario Combo Straps are Simple by DesignIn contrast to the Duotone Entity Ergo Straps, the Vario Combo Straps are extremely simple. In the box, you'll find (2) Footbeds, (2) Footstraps, Mounting Hardware, and instructions. Everything appears neat and …

Available in sizes 136cm and 146cm, the PKG Kiteboard is the cost-effective solution that we offer in all of our prebuilt kiteboarding packages. This beginner-friendly kiteboard is designed to get you on the water without overtaxing your wallet, while still providing what you need to get started. Got questions? Give us a shout anytime via the links below. We're always happy to help! Related Links: 2021 PKG Kiteboard Kiteboarding Packages Subscription Links: Weekly Deals Newsletter …

Kiteboarding without fins is an easy way to spice up your otherwise bland freeriding routine. Oh, yeah—we all do it. We get out there on the water and slowly glaze over into our almost preset mode of jumps and tricks that we always default to. By taking your fins off (twin tips—not kite surfboards), you'll find the ride to be super loose and skatey, giving your existing board a breath of fresh air should you choose. Have a go at it, and be sure to let us know what you think. Good winds! …

GoFoil set out to “build the best foil possible with simplicity in mind.” They construct all of their foils, mast/fuselage combinations, and stabilizers from high modulus carbon. While I don’t know exactly what that means, I DO know they make great stuff, I love it, and it’s all that I ride. So let’s break down their two newest wings, the GoFoil EZ and GT Series.Understanding the GoFoil GT and EZ Series The GoFoil EZ line of foil wings was designed to be easy to learn, ride, and …

Our friends over at Slingshot have nailed it once again with the introduction of their “ Wing Foil Academy”. For those of you who are looking to get into wing foiling and wing surfing, this is a really awesome place to get started. The Slingshot Wing Foil Academy will cover everything from a glossary of terms, to equipment, handling, assembly, on-water basics and fundamentals, all the way to advanced maneuvers. JOIN FOIL ACADEMY Foil Academy is a free comprehensive online instru …

Looking for a great Spring Break spot on the East Coast that is temperate, has decent wind and swell potential, isn’t crowded, and is easily accessible? Check out North Topsail Beach, NC. This southeast-facing beach usually offers up several good days on the water during our weeklong stay and is just a short drive North to Emerald Isle if you need more wind options. Wilmington, NC is just under an hour to the South for other beach and entertainment options. During early April, the vacation …

Marc Hoeksema on Ice For those of us who may be coming off of a long, hard winter, it's time to lay out and inspect your kiteboard and wing foil gear for your first springtime sessions. There's nothing worse than waiting until you get to the beach to find out that you've got a hole in your kite or wing canopy. Let's be smart and take care of it now! Lay Out Your Gear and Check It Over I like to lay out my kites and wings, and pump them all up to make sure I don't have any bladder leaks. Take a …

When I first came across kite compression bags, I didn't immediately see the value in them. After several years of using them as my daily driver, I have a whole new respect for how they improve my kiteboarding and wing foiling experience. Compression bags offer upwards of a 50% savings in your gear space, deter would-be thieves, and keep the "Accounting Department" at bay. I'll explain. Kite and wing compression bags are typically made of lightweight nylon with a draw-cord closure and …

Kiteboarding kites come in a wide variety of sizes. Which size kites are best for you? Let's take a look at your riding style, your gear budget, and find out how many kites you'll want to have in your quiver. Step 1 | What Kind of Kiteboarder are You? First, let's figure out what kind of kites you'll want to invest in. Are you an all-around, freeride kiteboarder who likes a little bit of everything? Do you want to focus on kitesurfing in waves with a surfboard? Maybe you want to get …

Downshifting With the Duotone Click Bar The Duotone Click Bar offers an easy and measured depower that's always well within your reach. If you like the thought of depowering your kite with the simple click of a button located right on the end of your bar, then the Click Bar might be for you. When the Click Bar hit the market a few years back, I thought to myself, "No way, man—that sounds overly complex and totally unnecessary." While I do agree that it may not be the right control bar f …

People tend to fall into one of two different groups when it comes to kiteboarding. Those in the first group are usually interested, and excited to watch kiteboarders on the water jumping and having fun out there, but could never imagine doing it themselves. The second type is the person who gets hit right between the eyes by the hammer of stoke and immediately begins researching about how to get started. Welcome—that would be YOU, my friend! Let's get you on your way to becoming a kiteboarde …

    Should You Use a Wing With or Without Windows? Safety and visibility are a couple of top priority issues for wing foiling. If you will be riding in a popular area with lots of other people in the water, you should probably get a wing with windows. The last thing you want to do is crash into another wingfoiler, kiteboarder, kitesurfer, surfer, or paddleboarder and wreck their day. If you’re riding in an area where you aren’t dealing with many other riders out there on …

The 2022 Duotone Neo SLS and Dice SLS are two very amazing kites, and they’re both a lot of fun for kitesurfing in waves. Yes, they are very different in design and have different strengths and weaknesses. Here are some of our thoughts regarding:  Overall power Turning speed Upwind ability Downwind drift Downloop transitions Relaunch The Duotone Neo SLS is More Powerful. When it comes to overall kite power, the Neo SLS is the winner. I have yet to find a wave kite th …

Let me guess—you’re brand new to wingsurfing and wingfoiling and you want to get the smallest board you can possibly ride? Board volume is your friend. No matter which way you slice it—beginner wingsurfers, wingfoilers, and wingboarders will almost always appreciate more board volume than less. More volume equals more stability, which leads to quicker success on the water. Wing Board Volume and the Learning Timeline As with any new pursuit, we naturally want to get righ …

Welcome to the amazing world of wing foiling. In this article, we’ll try to address some of the basic questions that you may have as you’re getting started. Will it actually make you a better person? That part is up to you, my friend—but we certainly think so. Is Wing Foiling Right For Me? Wingfoiling is much more accessible than some other wind sports like kiteboarding, kitesurfing, and kitefoiling. Because of that, we’re finding a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts gett …