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Event Highlights | GKA Big Air Kite World Championships Gran Canaria 2024(Post)The 2024 Qatar Airways GKA Big Air Kite World Championships, Gran Canaria, was met with 35-plus knots of wind, ready to help boost the women and men who were competing to impressive heights. Jamie
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Win a 2015 Naish Pivot(Post)Win a new 2015 Pivot from Naish International Check out the Pure Energy video, showcasing the 2015 Naish kiteboarding lineup, and spot #TeamNaish Rider—and 2014 “King of the Air” champ—Kevin Langeree
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The Foil Drive Universal Mast Adapter and Everything You'll Want to Know(Post)Introduction The world of assisted hydrofoiling is witnessing a significant breakthrough with the introduction of the Foil Drive Universal Mast Adapter. Paul from Foil Drive recently unveiled th
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2025 Liquid Force X Foilboard 4'0"
Liquid Force Kites
Now: $650.00Was: $999.99Top Secret Tech and Premium Performance. The X’s stronger and stiffer construction combined with a larger overall volume pushes the development of your wake foil aerials further. A greater landing...Now: $650.00Was: $999.99 -
2025 North Shiftlock Carbon J-Handle
North
$119.00This ergonomic curved front handle allows you to hold your wing in a more comfortable riding position and reduces arm fatigue. The adjustment to your ride angle can help relieve strain on your rear...$119.00 -
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2025 Naish Hover Chimera Surf Foilboard
Naish
$850.00 - $1,114.00Developed alongside Austin Kalama and Koa Fabio as the go-to surf foil board for experienced riders who desire the versatility and power-performance features of a singular board to cover all facets...$850.00 - $1,114.00 -
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Sea Devil Cover Set / 840 - 2025
Now: $25.00Was: $61.00Sabfoil Cover Set P - Sea Devil 840 and StabThe cover has been built from high quality, heavy duty fabric to keep your wing safely stowed when you're traveling.It is equipped with internal foam...Now: $25.00Was: $61.00 -
2025 Liquid Force Hinge CGA Vest
Liquid Force Kites
$89.99Liquid Force Hinge CGA Life Jacket Sizes: S / M / L / XL / XXL Want Coast Guard-approved floatation without giving up comfort or mobility? Try the Liquid Force Hinge CGA Vest. The design flexes...$89.99 -
2025 Slingshot Proto Craft 001 Foilboard
Slingshot Sports
$2,099.00Proto Craft 001Efficient / Responsive / Purpose-Built Size: 95L (90"L x 18"W) What Slingshot has to say: The Proto Craft 001 is a purpose built SUP foil board designed to get you up on foil faster...$2,099.00 -
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Sea Devil Cover Set / 1040 - 2025
Now: $25.00Was: $61.00Sabfoil Cover Q - Sea Devil 1040 and StabThe cover has been built from high quality, heavy duty fabric to keep your wing safely stowed when you're traveling.It is equipped with internal foam...Now: $25.00Was: $61.00 -
2025 North Navigator Control System - Freestyle 38-43cm - 5 Line
North
$689.00The Navigator Freestyle is a 5-Line Control Bar engineered for use with a 5-Line kite, such as the 2025 Pulse. It has the same refined ergonomics, durability, comfort and tactile control as the...$689.00 -
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2025 Starboard Take Off Wing Board Limited Series
Starboard
$899.00 - $999.00Tuned for the best performance during every stage of foiling: on water stability, take off and touch down. The new Take Off design allows for faster take off and easier recovery when touching down...$899.00 - $999.00 -
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2025 Starboard Take Off Wing Board Blue Carbon
Starboard
Now: $1,199.00Was: $1,759.00Tuned for the best performance during every stage of foiling: on water stability, take off and touch down. The new Take Off design allows for faster take off and easier recovery when touching down...Now: $1,199.00Was: $1,759.00 -
2025 F-One Frigate V1 Replacement Bar
F-One
$79.00Frigate V1 Replacement Bar Not compatible with V2 *Bar ONLY$79.00 -
2025 F-One ADDIKT TEC Kiteboarding Kite
F-One
$1,339.00 - $2,029.00Be ready to get completely hooked with the ADDIKT from F-ONE, the brand-new kite designed for kitesurfing and strapless freestyle. The successor to the famous BANDIT-S, the ADDIKT incorporates our...$1,339.00 - $2,029.00 -
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2025 Starboard Ace Foil Lightning Blue Carbon
Starboard
$1,450.00 - $2,099.00LIGHTNING-FAST & ULTRA LIGHTMinimal weight design for maximum performance and efficiency. Every gram of raw materials is scrutinized to create a durable product at the lightest weight possible...$1,450.00 - $2,099.00 -
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2025 Mystic Supreme Glove Lobster Precurved 4mm
Mystic
$83.99The Supreme Lobster Precurved are our warmest gloves yet, now updated for even better performance. Crafted from MX2 Foam and Wind Mesh neoprene, they feature new paneling for enhanced comfort and...$83.99 -
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2025 Duotone Sky Start Wing Foil Board
Duotone
Now: $1,299.00Was: $1,499.002024 Duotone Sky Start Wing Foil Board WING - ENTRY 2024 Duotone Sky Series Wing Boards Overview Size: 6'7''Now: $1,299.00Was: $1,499.00 -
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2025 Ride Engine Hyperlock Rope Conversion Kit
Ride Engine
Now: $30.60Was: $36.00Seeking absolute freedom? The Sliding Rope Conversion Kit for the Hyperlock system offers enhanced maneuverability, allowing smoother directional changes while riding waves. It enables riders to...Now: $30.60Was: $36.00 -
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2025 F-One PLUME K-Wing / 3.5m - OPEN BOX
F-One
Now: $549.00Was: $1,009.00DOWNWIND / SURF / FREERIDE Features: F-ONE has always pushed boundaries to make your experience on the water as memorable as possible. The PLUME, their lNow: $549.00Was: $1,009.00 -
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2025 F-One PLUME K-Wing / 4.2m - OPEN BOX
F-One
Now: $599.00Was: $1,049.00DOWNWIND / SURF / FREERIDE Features: F-ONE has always pushed boundaries to make your experience on the water as memorable as possible. The PLUME, their lNow: $599.00Was: $1,049.00 -
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2025 Flysurfer Force3 Control Bar (M) 47-55cm
Flysurfer
$690.00Customize the FORCE Control Bar to suit your unique needs! With its straightforward, user-friendly system and premium materials, it offers exceptional safety and reliability, even in the harshest...$690.00 -
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2025 Ride Engine Point V1 Women's Seat Harness
Ride Engine
$269.00 - $299.00The women’s version of the Point Seat harness mirrors the performance and design excellence of its male counterpart. From the Curv® hard-shell support to the compact geometry enhancing flexibility,...$269.00 - $299.00 -
Mast Cover - B / M83K - M83PLK - M86P - M84RD - 2025
$44.31Sabfoil Cover Mast B - M83K/M83PLK/M86The cover has been built from high quality, heavy duty fabric to keep your mast safely stowed when you're traveling.It is equipped with internal foam protection...$44.31 -
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2025 F-One Bandit V17 TEC Kiteboarding Kite
F-One
$999.00 - $1,399.00After two years of research and development, F-ONE is proud to present the brand-new edition of the BANDIT, our legendary kite, filled with innovations and offering ever more sensations and...$999.00 - $1,399.00 -
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2025 Mystic Roam Glove 5 Finger Precurved 3mm
Mystic
$39.00 - $67.00If you're seeking a glove that offers warmth, comfort, and finger dexterity, the Roam 3mm gloves are the perfect match. Crafted with a 5-finger design, MX2 Foam, and Fox Fleece lining, these gloves...$39.00 - $67.00 -
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2025 Ride Engine Trad Spreader Fixed Kite Hook
Ride Engine
MSRP: $89.00Now: $75.65Was: $89.00This TRADitional-style spreader bar, designed to complement harnesses with webbing connections, integrates modern performance improvements. These enhancements include pre-curved stabilization wings...MSRP: $89.00Now: $75.65Was: $89.00 -
2025 Mystic Haven 4/3 BZ Wetsuit Women - XL
Mystic
$347.99Mystic Haven 4/3 BZ Wetsuit Women - XL The Haven Fullsuit 4/3mm Bzip is for those seeking high quality, warmth, and flexibility at an unmatched price. Featuring a 100% recycled inner lining,...$347.99 -
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2025 AFS PULSE Foilboard 4'0 x 19.3" x 19L
AFS
Now: $1,085.00Was: $1,359.00The Pulse, a minimal foil board designed for demanding wake, kite, and tow foil riders. Its moulded carbon construction offers unparalleled responsiveness and connectivity with the foil, providing a...Now: $1,085.00Was: $1,359.00 -
2025 Ride Engine Elite Carbon Type 1 Hyperlock Harness
Ride Engine
$759.00Presenting the latest breakthrough in harness technology and design, meticulously redesigned from the foundation. The Elite Carbon Type 1 boasts the revolutionary Hyperlock spreader bar system,...$759.00 -
2025 Ride Engine Elite Carbon Type 2 Hyperlock Harness
Ride Engine
$559.00Featuring the cutting-edge design and engineering found in the Elite Series of harnesses, the Type 2 harness combines a distinctive composite Step-2 hard-shell construction. This construction...$559.00 -
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2025 Ride Engine Free Float Wing Foil Chest Harness
Ride Engine
Now: $118.15Was: $139.00Crafted for ultimate freedom and minimal obstruction, the Free Float Wing Foil chest Harness features a 4-point suspension chest cradle design that distributes harness line pressure while enabling...Now: $118.15Was: $139.00 -
2020-22 Cab Bar Chicken Loop
$50.00Replacement loop to repair or convert Cabrinha Fireball into Cabrinha Chickenloop$50.00 -
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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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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Performance Plus Switchblade Kiteboarding Package
MACkite
$1,749.00 - $2,149.00Performance Plus Kiteboarding Package This package comes 100% complete, including: Kite, bar & lines, pump, & safety leash$1,749.00 - $2,149.00 -
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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