Slingshot + ASP Surf Fest!

Slinghsot + ASP Surf Fest

This February marked a significant step forward for kitesurfing. For the first time in the history of kiteboarding a partnership was formed between a kiteboarding brand and the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) to help showcase what the power of a potential partnership on a large scale could be. Thanks to Slingshot Australia, Kitesurfing was present as a demonstration sport at the SURF FEST event, an ASP six star World Qualifying Series (WQS) held in Newcastle, Australia. This was a significant step for Kite surfing because it gave the “Surf Industry”, pro surfers and the public an opportunity to see the potential of a kite to surf. A group of Slingshot Australia’s team riders along with Slingshot Elite team rider Patrick Rebstock, did a 20 minute demonstration that took place between the open men’s second semi-final and final. A perfect 20 minute slot in front of thousands of surfing spectators at Merewether beach in New South Wales. Check out the video from this historical event. SLINGSHOT + SURF FEST.

SLINGSHOT SURFBOARDS ON SURFLINE

We pride ourselves on making the best kitesurf boards in the industry. Construction is a large part of this but one of the main secrets about our boards is that every shape Tony creates is rigorously tested the purest way a surfbaord can be tested; Surfing! Our test rider Phil GoodRich proves that our shapes are suited for the best waves in the world! Check out Phil’s “Scratching the bird’s head” article on Surfline.com. Phil is not only a great surfer but also a very talented artist, more news about that on May 1st a our Distributor’s Meeting.

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