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2026 Cabrinha Whippit Wing Set
Cabrinha
$1,169.00 - $1,239.002026 Whippit Foil Wing Set Freeride / Carve & Surf Sizes: 750 / 850 / 1000 The Wippit Foil indeed helps you “whippit off the lip” in Cabrinha’s first dedicated surf foil within the Union lineup. ...$1,169.00 - $1,239.00 -
2026 Naish Global Kite Surfboard
Naish
$1,149.002026 Naish Global Sizes: 5'2" / 5'5" / 5'7" / 5'10" What Naish has to say: The Global is designed and built for control and performance at speed, and it shines most in bigger, more powerful surf...$1,149.00 -
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2026 North Astra Twintip Kiteboard
North
Now: $584.35Was: $899.002026 North Astra Sizes: 127x37cm / 132x38cm / 135x39cm / 139x40cm Freeride / Big Air / Light Rider A twintip for lighter riders that still delivers performance? The 2026 Astra is the go-to for big...Now: $584.35Was: $899.00 -
2026 Naish Kokomo Kite Surfboard
Naish
$1,149.002026 Naish Kokomo Sizes: 5'4" / 5'8" What Naish has to say: The Kokomo is a modern, new school shape built for high performance in real-world conditions. It stays smooth through chop and messy...$1,149.00 -
2026 Eleveight WFS PRO V2 Wing
Eleveight Kiteboarding
$1,849.00 - $2,079.002026 Eleveight WFS PRO V2 Wing Performance Freeride Sizes: 3.5m / 4.5m / 5.5m When you are ready to push your freeride limits in gusty or light wind conditions, the 2026 Eleveight WFS PRO V2 Wing...$1,849.00 - $2,079.00 -
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Duotone Back Wing Stabilizer H
Duotone
$189.00 - $249.00Duotone Back Wing Stabilizer H Sizes: 125 / 145 / 165 / 185 / 210 / 235 What Duotone has to say: High Aspect Stab Our new highly efficient Stabilizer H matches the character of our glide and pumping...$189.00 - $249.00 -
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2026 North Atmos Twintip Kiteboard
North
Now: $616.85Was: $949.002026 North Atmos Sizes: 136x40cm / 138x41cm / 141x42cm / 144x43cm Big Air / Freeride Looking for a board that can carve smoothly and deliver big? Meet the 2026 Atmos. This twintip kiteboard is...Now: $616.85Was: $949.00 -
2026 Cabrinha Switchblade Design Works Kite
Cabrinha
$2,649.00 - $3,049.002026 Cabrinha Switchblade Design Works Kite Sizes: 8m / 9m / 10m / 12m Best Uses: High Performance Freeride (Freeride, Hangtime, Increased Wind Range) 2026 Cabrinha Switchblade Design Works Review$2,649.00 - $3,049.00 -
2027 Duotone Vario Combo Straps
Duotone
$179.002027 Duotone Vario Combo Freeride Kiteboarding Bindings Sizes: XS-S, M-XL When you head out for a session, you want a binding that provides immediate comfort and straightforward control. The 2027...$179.00 -
2026 Slingshot SlingWing V6
Slingshot Sports
$989.00 - $1,299.002026 Slingshot SlingWing V6 EFFICIENT / RESPONSIVE / STABLE Sizes: 2m / 2.5m / 3m / 3.5m / 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 5.5m / 6m / 6.5m Looking for a wing that is stable, responsive, and light enough to...$989.00 - $1,299.00 -
2026 Reedin MasterModel Kiteboarding Kite
Reedin
$2,175.00 - $2,749.00MasterModel Don't Catch a Cold Up There Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m 2026 Reedin MasterModel Preview with Kevin Langeree <$2,175.00 - $2,749.00 -
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Rebel SLS / 8m - Concept Blue - 2026 - 2026 KoGL Demo
Duotone
Now: $1,743.20Was: $2,179.00Rebel SLS / 8m - Concept Blue - 2026 - KoGL Display 44260-3030-8mCB-KoGL26 Year: 2026 Includes: Kite Color: Concept Blue Size: 8m Condition: Great ConditionNow: $1,743.20Was: $2,179.00 -
Duotone Traction Pad Team Front
Duotone
$99.00Duotone Traction Pad Team Front Delivering superior traction for maximum control with a thickness of only 3mm, the TRACTION PAD TEAM FRONT is the choice of our World Champions.Customise your grip...$99.00 -
2026 Cabrinha Swift 3.0 Wing Board
Cabrinha
$1,839.00 - $1,939.002026 Swift Displacement Wing / Parawing / SUP / Foil Assist Sizes: 5'8 / 5'10 / 6'0 / 6'2 / 6'4 / 6'6 What Cabrinha has to say: The Swift didn’t follow the mid-length movement. It started it. For...$1,839.00 - $1,939.00 -
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2026 North Mode PRO Wing
North
$860.30 - $1,091.302026 North Mode PRO Freeride Wing HIGH SPEED PERFORMANCE / FREERIDE / FREESTYLE **Note: This product comes without handles or boom! ShiftLock Handles or Boom must be purchased separately. Sizes: 2.9m...$860.30 - $1,091.30 -
2026 F-One Rocket Wing - S
F-One
$1,599.00 - $1,669.002026 Rocket Wing - S Feel the flow. Sizes: 4'10" / 5'0" / 5'3" / 5'6" / 5'8" / 5'10" A staple in the F-One board lineup year after year, the Wing-S gets a fresh redesign for 2026, and it’s the best...$1,599.00 - $1,669.00 -
Duotone Assist Surf Complete Set Up
Duotone
$8,095.00 - $8,155.00Duotone Assist Surf Complete Set Up The Duotone assist has set a new standard in performance for foil assist. By carrying the weight of the battery around your waist the board becomes more lively and...$8,095.00 - $8,155.00 -
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Neo SLS / 10m - Green/Pink - 2026 - 2026 KoGL Demo
Duotone
Now: $1,807.20Was: $2,259.00Neo SLS / 10m - Green/Pink - 2026 - KoGL Demo 44260-3014-10mGP-KoGL26 Year: 2026 Includes: Kite and Kite Bag Color: Black/Blue/Teal/Pink/Lime Size: 10m Condition: Great ConditionNow: $1,807.20Was: $2,259.00 -
2026 Mystic Warrior Waist Harness
Mystic
$359.992026 Warrior Waist Harness Sizes: XS / S / M / L / XL / XXL What Mystic has to say: A proven classic refined over years on the water. The Warrior has been one of our most popular waist harnesses for...$359.99 -
2026 F-One STRIKE V6 QUADX Wing
F-One
$1,269.00 - $1,909.002026 F-One STRIKE V6 QUADX Wing Freestyle / Freeride Focus Sizes: 2m / 2.5m / 3m / 3.5m / 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 5.5m / 6m You will experience immediate drive and stiffness when powering up the 2026 F-One...$1,269.00 - $1,909.00 -
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2026 Slingshot Crisis V8 Kiteboard
Slingshot Sports
MSRP: $649.00Now: $519.20Was: $649.00Slingshot Crisis V8 TT Sizes: 134cm / 137cm / 141cm / 146cm / 151cm PROGRESSION / VERSATILE / CONTROL How would we describe a user-friendly twintip? Forgiving flex, easy learning and upwind, and less...MSRP: $649.00Now: $519.20Was: $649.00 -
Duotone ePump Lazepump Porsche Edition
Duotone
$219.00Duotone Lazepump Porsche Turbo Edition Kite, Wing & SUP Electric Inflation Sizes: Onesize When you head out to the beach, you want to spend your energy riding rather than pumping by hand. The Duotone...$219.00 -
2026 North Seek Pro Wing Foil Board
North
$1,879.00 - $2,089.002026 Seek Pro Foil Board Sizes: 4'9" / 4'11" / 5'1" / 5'3" / 5'5" The smaller, more nimble sizes of the Seek are offered only in Pro carbon construction for 2026. The next level constriction delivers...$1,879.00 - $2,089.00 -
Duotone Monobloc-Tail H D/LAB
Duotone
$639.00 - $649.002027 Duotone Monobloc Tail H D/LAB Downwind / Parawinging / Wing Freefly Sizes: 130 (43cm Tail Length), 150 (40cm Tail Length) When you want to maximize your glide and stay on foil with minimal...$639.00 - $649.00 -
Duotone Quick Release Combo Kit
Duotone
$109.002026 Quick Release Combo Kit Size: O/S What Duotone has to say: The Quick Release Combi Kit is a combination of the long Freestyle Loop and the short Safety Leash, providing the best combination of...$109.00 -
2026 F-One SPARK Kiteboard
F-One
$1,159.002026 F-One Spark TT Sizes: 134x39.5cm / 136x41cm / 138x42cm / 140x43cm BIG AIR What F-One has to say: Boost with confidence, loop with flair, and land effortlessly with the SPARK, F-ONE’s new Big...$1,159.00 -
2026 Liquid Force X Foilboard
Liquid Force Kites
$999.992026 X Foilboard Skill Level: Intermediate-Advanced Sizes: 4'0" / 4'4" What Liquid Force has to say: Next-Level Tech Meets Premium Performance The X is built tougher and stiffer, with more volume to...$999.99 -
2026 Liquid Force Code Comp Vest
Liquid Force Kites
$169.992026 Code Comp Vest Sizes: S / M / L / XL / XXL / XXXL What Liquid Force has to say: Unlock the Secret to a Stoke-Filled Session! No gatekeeping here, it’s all about maximizing your time on the...$169.99 -
Duotone Front Traction Pad Pro (5mm)
Duotone
$99.00Duotone Front Traction Pad Pro 5mm Maximum control and ultimate grip without any of the disadvantages which come with using wax. Thickness: 5mm Includes: 4 piece front traction pad$99.00 -
Duotone T-Shirt Originals Men
Duotone
$49.99T-Shirt Originals men Sizes: 48/S - 50/M - 52/L - 54/XL - 56/XXL What Duotone has to say: Your must-have Duotone-branded classic T-shirt is made from organic, breathable fabric. The tee has a...$49.99 -
Duotone Lift Front Wing
Duotone
$639.00Duotone Lift Front Wing Entry-Level / Progression / Freeride Sizes: 2400cm² When you're ready to experience flying above the water with confidence, the 2025 Duotone Lift Front Wing gives you...$639.00 -
2027 Duotone Blur D/LAB
Duotone
$1,499.002027 Duotone Blur D/LAB High-Performance All-Round Wave Riding Sizes: 5'3", 5'6", 5'9" When you take the Duotone Blur D/LAB into everything from small surf to overhead waves, you'll experience speed,...$1,499.00 -
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Neo SLS / 12m - Sand/Purple - 2026 - 2026 KoGL Demo
Duotone
Now: $1,951.20Was: $2,439.00Neo SLS / 12m - Sand/Purple - 2026 - KoGL Demo 44260-3014-12mSP-KoGL26 Year: 2026 Includes: Kite and Kite Bag Color: Sand/Purple Size: 12mm Condition: Great ConditionNow: $1,951.20Was: $2,439.00 -
2026 Starboard Above Air Inflatable Foilboard
Starboard
$1,670.002026 Starboard Above Air Inflatable Mid-length for Lightwind Wingfoil Sizes: 6'0" / 6'6" / 6'9" What Starboard has to say: The Above Air Foil range stands out as one of our riders' top picks. As a...$1,670.00 -
2026 Ion Surf Shield Wetshirt Longsleeve
Ion
$369.992026 Surf Shield Wetshirt Longsleeve Cut-resistant (level 4) Sizes: 48/S - 50/M - 52/L - 54/XL - 56/XXL What Ion has to say: The Surf Shield Series was developed to protect watersport athletes from...$369.99 -
2026 F-One Aluminum Mast Only
F-One
$130.00 - $170.002026 Aluminum Mast Sizes: 30cm / 45cm / 55cm / 65cm / 75cm / 85cm / 95cm What F-One has to say: The F-ONE aluminum mast can be used for all disciplines: kite, surf foil, wing foil, SUP foil and...$130.00 - $170.00 -
2026 Starboard Above Foilboard Blue Carbon
Starboard
$2,195.002026 Starboard Above Foilboard Blue Carbon Wing & Parawing • SUP Foil • Prone Sizes: 34L / 45L / 59L / 73L / 90L / 101L / 120L / 136L / 143L / 155L What Starboard has to say: The Above range is our...$2,195.00 -
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2026 Naish Chimera Foil Board
Naish
$1,011.75 - $1,439.252026 Chimera Sizes: 38L / 48L / 53L / 58L / 68L / 78L / 88L / 108L / 128L / 148L The Naish Chimera is built for those jack-of-all-trades on the beach — those who want to wing, prone, tow, or have...$1,011.75 - $1,439.25 -
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Soar SLS / 3'7 - Sand/Black - 2026 - 2026 KoGL Demo
Duotone
Now: $1,103.20Was: $1,379.00Soar SLS / 3'7 - Sand/Black - 2026 - KoGL Demo 44260-3451-37-KoGL26 Year: 2026 Includes: Board and Straps Color: Sand/Black Size: 3'7 Condition: Great ConditionNow: $1,103.20Was: $1,379.00