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2" Electrical Tape / Black
MACkite
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2026 Ion Seek Core 3/2 Shorty LS FZ Men
Ion
$279.99Seek Core 3/2 Shorty Longsleeve Front Zip Wetsuit Men Natural rubber, recycled lining Sizes: 48/S - 50/M - 52/L - 54/XL - 56/XXL What Ion has to say: Natural rubber, comfort, and durability — the...$279.99 -
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Mystic Leg Strap Set of 2
Mystic
Now: $5.00Was: $5.99The Leg Strap Set are straps with Velcro closure that wrap around your ankle on top of your wetsuit. Completely adjustable for maximum comfort, these straps reduce flushing and ensure that no cold...Now: $5.00Was: $5.99 -
Mystic Fix Harnessline Set of 2
Mystic
$32.99 - $39.59Made of Equinox 6mm rope, the Harnessline Fix Set has a fixed length, is non swing and has an easy mounting system. Features: Easy mounting system Non swing set Equinox 6 mm rope$32.99 - $39.59 -
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NSI Handz Paddles - Set of 2
NSI
Now: $69.99Was: $99.00Our new NSI® Handz Paddles are designed to enhance propulsion when kneeling or in the prone position, allowing you to catch more waves! Engineered for surfing or downwinders, they eliminate the need...Now: $69.99Was: $99.00 -
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Mystic Star Longarm Shorty 3/2
Mystic
$99.00 - $119.99Mystic Star Longarm Shorty This longarm shorty is equipped with Fox lining on the chest and back for a warmer core. We've also added Junction taping inside. Riding in style has never been so...$99.00 - $119.99 -
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Mystic Marshall Longarm Shorty FZ 3/2
Mystic
$129.00 - $149.00Sizes: XS / S / M / L / XL Stand out from the crowd with the Marshall Longarm Shorty 3/2mm Fzip. The Fox Fleece lining on the chest and back panels will keep your core and upper body warm on chillier...$129.00 - $149.00 -
North Shiftlock Replacement Clamps With Screws - Set of 2
North
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Cabrinha Nitro Big Air, Big Savings Package
Cabrinha
$1,399.00 - $1,499.00What's Included: 2 - 2023 Nitro APEX Kites 1 - 2025 C.O.S. Control Bar 03 Nitro Apex Kiteboarding Kite PERFORMANCE BIG AIR Sizes: 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 12 2023 Cabrinha Nitro | Is This the Best...$1,399.00 - $1,499.00 -
Sonar Aluminum Mast / 72cm - Black - 2023 - Demo #2
North
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Send the Crew a Brew! (Dogs Too)
MACkite
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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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FoilDrive MAX Power Battery Demo
Foil Drive
Now: $584.43Was: $834.90FoilDrive MAX Power Battery Demo 125472-DEMO Year: 2025 Includes: Battery and Cover Size: Max Power Condition: Great Condition MACkite Demo Guarantee: Gear is reNow: $584.43Was: $834.90 -
Code Foils Titanium Base Plate Bolt Set
Code Foils
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Sonar Mast and Plate Demo / AF80
North
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Code NXT V1 / 9m Demo
Slingshot Sports
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Duotone Mast Aero AL QM Mono 90cm - Demo
Duotone
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MIDFISH Foilboard / 5'5 - Grey - 2026 - Demo
Duotone
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FoilDrive MAX HIGH Power Battery - Demo
Foil Drive
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Code Foils Titanium Bolt Set
Code Foils
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One-Lock Kite Front Wing / 1255 Demo
Slingshot Sports
Now: $580.30Was: $829.00One-Lock Kite Front Wing / 1255 Demo 130562-DEMO Year: 2025 Includes: Front Wing and Cover Color: Black/Grey/Orange Size: 1255 Condition: Great ConditionNow: $580.30Was: $829.00 -
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One-Lock Kite Front Wing / 755 Demo
Slingshot Sports
Now: $675.00Was: $889.00Slingshot One-Lock Kite Front Wing/755 Demo 130560 Year: 2025 Includes: Front wing, Front wing cover, Installation hardware Color: Carbon Fiber Size: 755 Condition: Great conditionNow: $675.00Was: $889.00 -
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Glider HA Front Wing 1400Demo
Naish
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One-Lock Glide Front Wing / 1325 - Blem
Slingshot Sports
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Foil Drive Complete Elite Package
MACkite
$6,936.00*Size recommendations are based off new riders in good conditions for learning. The era of eFoil trainer meets surf foil fun is finally here. Thanks to the release of Foil Drive's new Max High Power...$6,936.00 -
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UltraFly V1 / 140L - Demo
Slingshot Sports
Now: $839.30Was: $1,199.00UltraFly V1 / 140L - Demo 128179-Demo Year: 2025 Includes: Board, Board Bag, Pump, Fins, Slingshot Patch Kit Color: Black/Carbon Fiber/Orange/White Size: 5'10" x 28" x 6" 140L Condition: BSC Demo...Now: $839.30Was: $1,199.00 -
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ROCKET WING CROSSOVER - Demo
F-One
Now: $1,161.30Was: $1,659.00ROCKET WING CROSSOVER- Demo 131187-Demo Year: 2025 Includes: Board and Hardware Color: Black/White Size: 5’6x22.6”x5" 83L Condition: Great ConditionNow: $1,161.30Was: $1,659.00 -
Cabrinha Handlebar Wing Boom
Cabrinha
$148.99Handlebar Wing Boom FOR VISION AND MANTIS Sizes: S / M / L What Cabrinha has to say: With a sport that is so new and still developing, who are we to tell people how they should ride? This year we...$148.99 -
EFS VORTEC FB2 and VORTEC FB2-QR High Performance Props for Fliteboard
EFS
$339.00 - $399.00VORTEC FB2 and VORTEC FB2-QR High Performance Props for Fliteboard Prop Types: FB2-Red / FB2-Black / FB2-QR-Red / FB2-QR-Black What EFS has to say: Introducing the Vortec 2 & Vortec 2-QR Propellers...$339.00 - $399.00 -
Duotone HyperGlide D/LAB Wing Set
Duotone
$1,068.00 - $1,148.00Introducing a new addition to our Foil Line-Up for 2025 - the Hyperglide D/LAB, the pinnacle of performance for Downwinders, designed to deliver unmatched efficiency and speed. Developed for pure...$1,068.00 - $1,148.00 -
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Parawing Budget Package
MACkite
Now: $1,350.00Was: $2,098.00MAC's Take: Have you been standing on the sidelines waiting for your chance to get into Parawinging? Don't miss out any longer, we've created this package to be the best bang for your buck and...Now: $1,350.00Was: $2,098.00 -
Foil Drive V3 Throttle Controller
Foil Drive
$349.00Foil Drive V3 Throttle Controller Backwards compatible with Gen2! What Foil Drive has to say: The most advanced Foil Drive Controller yet. Choose between intuitive throttle mode or preset gear-based...$349.00 -
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F-One Beginner Wing Foil Package
F-One
$2,499.00 - $2,717.00What's Included: Rocket Wing ASC Foilboard Phantom FCT Foil Plane Origin V1 OR V2 Wing Aluminum Mast Pack **Optional Wing Handle Wing Board Details & Specs: 2025 F-One Rocket Wing ASC Boasting a...$2,499.00 - $2,717.00 -
Kaohi K-Pack Belt Bag
Kaohi
$38.00Kaohi K-Pack Belt Bag What Kaohi has to say: The K•Pack is Kāohi's personal travel bag that works both on and off the water. It's compact yet expansive so you can keep the essentials close at hand...$38.00 -
Foil Drive Max Travel Battery
Foil Drive
$979.00Foil Drive Assist Max Travel Battery Fly with your Assist MAX: ride the same day you land. Breaks into 3 airline-compliant modules under 160Wh Reassembles in minutes with full Assist MAX...$979.00 -
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2023 Mystic Ease Boot 5mm Round-toe
Mystic
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Cedrus Carbon Evolution Wind Mast
Project Cedrus
Now: $1,500.00Was: $1,700.00Don’t let the name fool you; Evolution Wind is not just for kite and wing foiling. This mast is optimized for higher speeds and longer lengths, which are typically associated with more powered forms...Now: $1,500.00Was: $1,700.00 -
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Mystic Ease Shoe 3mm Round-toe
Mystic
Now: $14.99Was: $49.99EASE Shoe / Round-toe / 3mm Sizes: 31 / 32-33 / 34 / 35-36 / 37 / 38-39 / 40 / 41-42 / 43 / 44-45 / 46 / 47-48 / 49Now: $14.99Was: $49.99 -
2026 Duotone Blur SLS Kite Surfboard
Duotone
$1,299.002026 Duotone Blur SLS Kite Surfboard Sizes: 5'3" / 5'6" / 5'9" MEDIUM TO BIG WAVES Consider the Blur SLS as a big-wave behemoth. Its control and rocker let you carve hard and hold speed. Updated SLS...$1,299.00 -
EFS Efoil Cart/Bag with Wheels
EFS
$499.00EFS Efoil Cart/Bag with Wheels Sizes: Size1 / Size2 / Size3 / Size4 What EFS has to say: eFoil Carts – Transport Your eFoil Board Easily eFoil carts and transport trolleys make it easy to$499.00