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2027 Duotone Evo D/LAB Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
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2027 North Orbit Ultra Kiteboarding Kite
North
$2,149.00 - $2,889.00North Orbit Ultra Kite Sizes: 5.9m / 6.6m / 7.3m / 8.1m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m The fastest and most reactive Orbit yet, completely re-engineered for riders who demand maximum height, speed, hangtime,...$2,149.00 - $2,889.00 -
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UFO V4 Kite / 5m - White - 2027 - 2026 KoGL Demo
Slingshot Sports
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Mast SLS 2.0 / 84cm - Black - 2027 - 2026 KoGL Demo
Duotone
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Code NXT V2 Kite / 10m - 2027 - 2026 KoGL Demo
Slingshot Sports
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Frontpiece AL 3BS / 23cm - Black - 2027 - 2026 KoGL Demo
Duotone
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2026 Ride Engine Empax V3 Vest
Ride Engine
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Unit SLS Wing / 4m - Light Lime - 2027 - 2026 KoGL Demo
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DNA V1 Twintip / 141cm - White/Yellow - 2027 - 2026 KoGL Demo
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Unit D/LAB Wing / 5m - Turquoise - 2027 - 2026 KoGL Demo
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Formula V5 Twintip / 140cm - Black/Yellow - 2027 - 2026 KoGL Demo
Slingshot Sports
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AER Wing / 5m - Yellow - C - 2025 - Demo
Cabrinha
Now: $629.30Was: $899.00AER Wing / 5m - Yellow - C - 2025 - Demo 130238-Demo Year: 2025 Includes: Wing, Wing Bag, and Harness Line Color: Blue/Yellow/Grey Size: 5m Condition: Great ConditionNow: $629.30Was: $899.00 -
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Mantis Wing / 4.5m - C11 Wildca - 2024 - Demo
Cabrinha
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Carbon-16 Mast 84Cm / 2026 Demo
Cabrinha
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Mantis Wing / 4m - C4 - 2026 - KoGL Demo
Cabrinha
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Mantis Wing / 6m - C11 Wildca - 2024 - Demo
Cabrinha
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Switchblade Design Works / 12m - C3 - 2026 Demo
Cabrinha
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Mantis Wing / 4m - C3 White/Blue - 2024 - Demo
Cabrinha
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Switchblade Design Works / 10m - C3 - 2026 Demo
Cabrinha
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Contra 1S / 11m - C1 Red/Blu - 2022 - Demo
Cabrinha
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Vision Wing / 5m - C1 - 2026 - 2026 KoGL Demo
Cabrinha
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Airtime Kite Hose & Clip Kit
Airtime
$30.00Airtime Kite Hose & Clip Kit Includes: 5 hoses - ID of 1/4", OD of 3/8", 8" Long 5 clips 10 zip ties These are replacement hoses, clips, and zip ties for onepump style kites. This duplicates the...$30.00 -
Boston Valve Pump Adapter
PKS
$8.50Pump Adapter for Big Boston Screw Valves This big Boston valve (screw valve) pump adapter/nozzle fits on any standard kite pump hose. It works with several large Boston valves (screw valves) on the...$8.50 -
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Cedrus Fuselage Adapter
Project Cedrus
$99.00 - $150.00Cedrus Fuselage Adapter ** DOES NOT COME WITH HARDWARE - USES THE SAME HARDWARE AS FUSE TO MAST ** Project Cedrus is the only fully universal hydrofoil mast thanks to the use of precision machined...$99.00 - $150.00 -
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Sonar SF Front Wing / SF1080 - 2026 KoGL Demo
North
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SlingWing V6 Orange 4.0m / 4m - Orange - 2026 - 2026 KoGL Demo
Slingshot Sports
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RS PRO Kite / 12m - 2026 - 2026 KoGL Demo
Eleveight Kiteboarding
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PKS BT Threaded Big Boston Screw Valve Pump Adapter
PKS
$8.50PKS BT Threaded Big Boston Screw Valve Pump Adapter This threaded big Boston valve (screw valve) pump adapter/nozzle fits on any standard kite pump hose. It works with several large Boston valves...$8.50 -
Reedin Controller Boardbag
Reedin
$159.00Reedin Controller Boardbag Sizes: 90L / 115L / 138L In addition to the Reedin Controller, this bag also fits*: 2026 F-One Rocket Free Surf 2026 Duotone Skybrid (SLS, non-SLS, and D/LAB) Appletree...$159.00 -
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Flex PRO / XL - Black - 2025 - 2026 KoGL Demo
North
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North High-V Split Kit
North
$15.00The North High-V Split Kit is a simple, smart solution that lets you convert your low-V bar into a high-V (or High-Y) configuration without buying a whole new control bar. Not only will this make...$15.00 -
Duotone Frontpiece AL 3BS
Duotone
$239.002027 Duotone Frontpiece AL 3BS Foil System Connector / Fuselage Upgrade Sizes: 23 cm When you want to blend the efficiency of carbon D/LAB tails with larger foil setups, the 2027 Duotone Frontpiece...$239.00 -
Ozone Pocket Rocket V2 Ultra-X Parawing
Ozone
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Duotone Crest SLS Front Wing
Duotone
$659.00 - $839.002027 Duotone Crest SLS Front Wing PRONE / FREEFLY / WAKE / FOIL ASSIST Sizes: 800, 925, 1050, 1200 When you're looking for smooth maneuverability, effortless pumping, and responsive carving, the 2027...$659.00 - $839.00 -
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2026 Duotone Sky Style
Duotone
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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