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2025 North Carve Kiteboarding Kite
North
$1,399.00 - $1,929.00The Carve is a powerful, reactive and controllable kite, ideal for carving up a wave face, tucking into a barrel or boosting strapless tricks. Engineered with a stable, lower aspect ratio design for...$1,399.00 - $1,929.00 -
2026 Duotone Unit D/LAB Wing
Duotone
$2,039.00 - $2,369.002026 Duotone Unit D/LAB Wing Sizes: 3.5m / 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 5.5m / 6m / 6.5m FREERIDE / FREESTYLE / WAVE It's back for 2026 — the gold standard of all-round wings. Built with a Aluula Gold leading...$2,039.00 - $2,369.00 -
2026 Duotone Juice D/LAB Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$3,689.00 - $3,989.002026 Juice D/LAB Freeride / Lightwind / Foil Sizes: 14m / 15m / 17m What Duotone has to say: The Ultimate Low-End Performer For years the benchmark in lightwind kites, the Juice D/LAB still is the...$3,689.00 - $3,989.00 -
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2025 North Mode Ultra Wing
North
$1,251.75 - $1,596.75PERFORMANCE RACE Built for riders who want to go fast and fly high. The North Mode Ultra delivers top-tier performance with zero compromise. What sets the Mode Ultra apart? It's engineered for...$1,251.75 - $1,596.75 -
2025 North Focus Twintip Kiteboard
North
$819.002025 North Focus TT Sizes: 133cm / 136cm / 139cm / 142cm FREESTYLE What North has to say: Explosive pop. Dynamic Flex. Precise Response. The Focus is precisely engineered to push the boundaries of...$819.00 -
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2025 North Prime Twintip Kiteboard
North
Now: $447.30Was: $639.002025 North Prime TT Sizes: 133cm / 136cm / 138cm / 141cm / 144cm / 148cm / 152cm FREERIDE The North Prime is a freeride twintip that let's you progress quickly while keeping sessions fun. North...Now: $447.30Was: $639.00 -
2026 Duotone MIDFISH Assist Board
Duotone
$1,459.00 - $1,659.00MIDFISH PRONE / DOWNWIND / WING FOIL / FREERIDE Sizes: 5'0 / 5'2 / 5'5 / 5'8 / 5'10 / 5'11 / 6'3 What Duotone has to say: The Midfish board is our go-to assist board for all our favorite foiling...$1,459.00 - $1,659.00 -
2025 Mystic Driver Seat Harness
Mystic
$251.992025 Driver Seat Harness Sizes: XS / S / M / L / XL / XXL What Mystic has to say: Our most comfortable and best-selling seat harness just got an upgrade. Designed for all levels, the Driver Seat...$251.99 -
2025 North Flex PRO Bindings
North
$289.00Sizes: S / M / L / XL Cushioning. Support. Shock absorption. The Flex Pro are engineered to help absorb and disperse impact after gravity-defying boosts, with triple-density dynamic support...$289.00 -
Duotone T-Shirt Originals Graphic Men
Duotone
$59.99T-Shirt Originals Graphic men Sizes: 50/M - 52/L - 54/XL What Duotone has to say: The Tee SS Originals Graphic for men brings fresh energy to your everyday wardrobe. Made from 100% organic cotton,...$59.99 -
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2025 Eleveight RS V8 Kiteboarding Kite
Eleveight Kiteboarding
$979.30 - $1,399.30Sizes: 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 12 / 14 / 17 What Eleveight has to say: The RS kite is a versatile all-round choice whatever your style of riding. Its double-loop capabilities make it a favourite...$979.30 - $1,399.30 -
2025 Naish Atom Wing
Naish
$1,549.00 - $1,629.00LIGHT WIND Don't want to waste a warm day just because the wind's being lazy? The 2025 Naish Atom Wing is your answer. This light wind lifter helps you in conditions below 10 knots (yes, really)...$1,549.00 - $1,629.00 -
2025 Cabrinha Source Bindings
Cabrinha
$179.99Sizes: S / M / L An interface is one of the most critical components of our lives. Its a way that we interact with everything we need, and in kiteboarding one of the most critical interfaces is the...$179.99 -
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2025 Naish Pivot Kiteboarding Kite
Naish
$649.00 - $1,299.00BIG AIR / FREERIDE / SURF Sizes: 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 14m Features: Profile Lock Seam - Maintains longevity of frame rigidity and holds draft position in place. Redefined...$649.00 - $1,299.00 -
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2025 Cabrinha Swift Wing Board
Cabrinha
$1,097.85 - $1,234.35The board that started its own genre is back for it’s second version and is better and as revolutionary as before. Initially in development we saw this board as the next evolutionary jump for riding...$1,097.85 - $1,234.35 -
2025 Reedin GoodDay Twintip Kiteboard
Reedin
$679.002025 Reedin GoodDay Sizes: 132cm / 135cm LIGHTWEIGHT RIDER What Reedin has to say: Inspired from KevPro, it retains all its qualities: Control, comfort, grip and overall performance while being...$679.00 -
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2025 North Mode PRO Wing
North
$845.40 - $1,007.40**Note: This product comes without handles or boom! Shiftlock Handles or Boom must be purchased separately. HIGH SPEED PERFORMANCE / FREERIDE / FREESTYLE Love speed runs? Powered carving? Big air?...$845.40 - $1,007.40 -
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2025 North Nova Wing
North
$771.75 - $1,034.25FREERIDE / SURF Looking for a wing with a smooth, stable ride with intuitive handling and a super wide wind range? The 2025 North Nova Wing is your go-to. Built for progression and performance, the...$771.75 - $1,034.25 -
Duotone Aero Lift SLS Wing Set
Duotone
$999.002024 Duotone Aero Lift SLS Wing Set - ENTRY Size: 2400/300 Our Aero Lift wing is designed for the easiest access to the sensation of flying above the water with a foil - regardless of previous...$999.00 -
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2025 North Seek Wing Foilboard
North
$1,259.25 - $1,424.25Let the Seek wing-foil board take you places you’ve never been. Upwind, downwind, ocean roller or lake. The 2025 Seek has a balanced design for clean release and a comfortable stance. The efficient...$1,259.25 - $1,424.25 -
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2025 Cabrinha Drifter APEX Kiteboarding Kite
Cabrinha
$1,267.00 - $1,552.00The name that has always been the benchmark for anyone who rides moving walls of water, has just undergone one of its biggest updates to date. With its main attribute being in its name, we set forth...$1,267.00 - $1,552.00 -
2025 Reedin KevPro Twintip Kiteboard
Reedin
$749.00KEVPRO is for riders that like to ride fast and want a responsive, forgiving and grippy board. Ridden by Kevin for its forgiveness and amazing grip that sets you up for bigger & better jumps while...$749.00 -
2025 Slingshot Code NXT Kiteboarding Kite
Slingshot Sports
$2,590.00 - $3,190.00Ready to push the boundaries of big air kiteboarding? Designed for advanced riders, the Slingshot Code NXT is looking for those who want to push the definition of big air. Its Rider Customization...$2,590.00 - $3,190.00 -
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2025 Flysurfer POW Parawing
Flysurfer
$549.00 - $788.00SURF / DOWNWIND The POW is designed for dynamic surfing with various boards - whether on the water, beaches, or frozen lakes. Unlike existing parawing conce$549.00 - $788.00 -
Duotone T-Shirt Originals Graphic X Men
Duotone
$59.99T-Shirt Originals Graphic X men Sizes: 48/S - 50/M - 52/L - 54/XL - 56/XXL What Duotone has to say: The Tee SS Originals small Graphic for men is your go-to for laid-back style and all-day comfort...$59.99 -
2025 North Code Zero Pro Kiteboarding Kite
North
$1,209.00 - $1,829.00Our one-strut performer is engineered using more durable, flexible and lightweight N-Max2 airframe material* for a faster response, smoother steering and more dynamic recovery. For 2025 we’ve updated...$1,209.00 - $1,829.00 -
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2025 Naish Alana Twintip Kiteboard
Naish
Now: $482.00Was: $689.002025 Naish Alana Sizes: 132cm / 136cm FREERIDE / FREESTYLE / BIG AIR What Naish has to say: With advanced technical shaping the Alana boasts design finesse, translating to epic riding during every...Now: $482.00Was: $689.00 -
2025 Reedin DreamStick X V2.5 Control Bar
Reedin
$679.00The Reedin DreamStick X V2.5 2025 Bar is truly next-level. Super light, sleekly finished, and packed with smart features like auto-swivel, halved line options, and a smooth quick release. Everything...$679.00 -
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2025 Slingshot Slingwing V5
Slingshot Sports
MSRP: $1,119.99 - $1,149.99$719.00 - $951.00HIGH TENSION / HIGH PERFORMANCE The SlingWing V5 delivers performance without compromise. Designed for riders who demand fast response, rock-solid stability, and reliable power. Enjoy free-flying...MSRP: $1,119.99 - $1,149.99$719.00 - $951.00 -
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2025 North Loft PRO Wing
North
$1,221.75 - $1,319.25LIGHT WIND PERFORMANCE When the wind says, "nah," the 2025 North Loft PRO is here to say, "heck yeah." Welcome to the light wind revolution. With its deep profile and ultra-stiff N-Weave45 airframe,...$1,221.75 - $1,319.25 -
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2025 F-One Linx Bar - Standard Lines
F-One
Now: $419.30Was: $599.002025 F-One Linx Bar - Standard Lines Sizes: 45-38cm / 52-45cm What F-One has to say: The new removable pigtail system allows for easier line extensions addition, and for improved repairability. It...Now: $419.30Was: $599.00 -
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2025 F-One Strike V5 Wing
F-One
$807.00 - $1,063.00FREESTYLE / SURF / RACE Freestyle. Surf. Race. The F-One Strike V5 is more than just a wing: it's an innovative statement. Refined for 2025 with the a Sweep Control Panel, this wing delivers...$807.00 - $1,063.00 -
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2025 Naish Motion Twintip Kiteboard
Naish
Now: $482.00Was: $689.002025 Naish Motion TT Sizes: 134cm / 138cm / 142cm What Naish has to say: The ultimate freeride board, the Motion, exceeds expectations and remains our most popular board in the lineup for all riding...Now: $482.00Was: $689.00 -
2025 Reedin SpaceAgency Twintip Kiteboard
Reedin
$979.00Ultralight twintip with a snappy and lively response that only a carbon board can give. Built with no compromise Space Exploration Technology, our Triple carbon construction features three different...$979.00 -
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2025 Naish Jet HA Foil Semi-Complete
Naish
$839.30 - $979.302025 Naish Jet HA Foil Semi-Complete SKILL LEVEL: NOVICE TO ADVANCED DISCIPLINE: WING, PRONE, KITE Sizes: 640 / 840 / 1040 / 1240 / 1440 / 1640 / 1840 Description: The newly developed Jet High Aspect...$839.30 - $979.30 -
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2025 North Swell Wing Surf Foil Board
North
$906.75 - $1,116.75Surf-inspired, we've re-engineered the 2025 Swell foilboard for cranking turns and riding waves with a wing. The shape’s refined for a cleaner, faster lift to foil, with a curved surf-style outline...$906.75 - $1,116.75 -
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2025 Cabrinha Ace APEX Twintip Kiteboard
Cabrinha
Now: $636.75Was: $849.00Those who are in the know, understand that there is something so special and unique in a Foam Core board. The lively feel, the lighter weight and the progressive deflection make riding these boards...Now: $636.75Was: $849.00 -
2025 Reedin WhisperModel Kiteboarding Kite
Reedin
$2,729.00 - $3,149.00Producing at Brainchild creates the lightest and most reactive kites on the market, which opens an entirely new world of light-wind riding; finally making it fun! Additionally, kite-schools have the...$2,729.00 - $3,149.00 -
2025 Mystic Brand Longarm Shortleg 3/2mm BZ
Mystic
$167.992025 Brand Longarm Shortleg 3/2mm Back-Zip Sizes: XS / S / M / L / XL / XXL / XXXL What Mystic has to say: The Brand Longarm Shortleg 3/2mm Bzip Flatlock now comes with an updated lining blend,...$167.99 -
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2025 F-One Origin V2 Wing
F-One
$696.15 - $951.15FREERIDE / SURF Features: The original feeling remains with the latest ORIGIN wing. True to its name, the ORIGIN embodies the ease and comfort of F-O$696.15 - $951.15