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Momentum review
The Ride Engine Momentum is a unique soft-shell harness. It comes with the classic ride engine fit and lumbar lock yet its soft and flexible and allows for completely unrestricted movement for the rider.
This year Ride Engine has 3 flex patterns in their line up and it's a smart call. Not everyone enjoys the feel of a true hardshell myself included. I prefer something with some torsional give and support like the Saber. Some want the absolute stiffest harness like the carbon Elite.
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26th Oct 2020
Ride Engine Saber Vs Mystic Stealth (Saber Review)
This week I’m going to do a review on the Ride Engine Saber harness. To help you understand what this harness is like, I’ll be making a comparison to the Mystic Stealth Harness. This is more a review of the Saber than a full comparison but doing a small comparison will help the review be more in depth and hopefully help you decide if this is the harness for you. So if it sounds like I’m leaning too much towards the Saber in the review, don’t be mistaken. I used Mystic for three years straight
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16th Oct 2020
2021 Slingshot Sentry Bar Review
The new Sentry bar is a welcomed upgrade for Slingshot. I’ve been using their bars since 2013 and while they were making welcomed changes, like above the bar depower and a functional swivel the core design of the bar hasn’t changed all that much.So What's New?
Softer Bar
The new bar is soft. This really stood out to me. We now have soft molded ends, a soft grip, coated center lines. The older bar was cool because it was so simple but there was a lot of hard plastic. I found in
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14th Oct 2020
My Kitesurfing Gear & Why
Choosing the right gear when you are a new kiteboarder is easy. Go for an all around kite and you will be set for years to come. Choosing your second quiver of kites can take a bit more work depending on what you want out of the sport. You have to ask your self some questions. What kind of kiteboarding do you like to do? Do you prefer once discipline over the others? Do you want to focus on hangtime, kiteloops, unhooked performance or wave? Different kites even in the all around category usua
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30th Sep 2020
How to Choose a Duotone Surfboard
Quick Reference Guide
Pro Voke - Best for Strapless Freestyle
Pro Fish - Best for Progression & lightwind
Pro Whip - Best all Around
Pro Wam - Best Surf Feel and Wave Variety
Pro Session - Big Wave Performance
The Voke is as good as it gets with strapless freestylePro Voke
The Voke is unique in the sense that it rides more like a high volume twintip. It has a wakestyle board outline and is made to pop hard, stay on your feet and not boot you during hard landings.
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24th Aug 2020
Cabrinha Moto Vs the Drifter
We’ve had the new Moto for a full year now and we wanted to give you an updated review. This is going to be a shorter video but, unlike the Switchblade, there are some new insights we wanted to share. If you’re not familiar with the Moto, last year Cabrinha released a new kite in the lineup- something not to replace, but to complement the Switchblade, essentially a lighter and faster 3-strut version with characteristics of its own. This was a clever solution to a big problem for Cabrinha.&nbs
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26th Aug 2019
Slingshot Raptor Vs Rally GT
Slingshot went back to the drawing board for 2020 and has brought us two brand-new kites - the Rally GT and the Raptor. Many are wondering - who are these kites for, and what is the difference? We've spent some time on both kites and have developed opinions on what we feel the differences are. In this short comparison, we'll sort out those differences and help you make the decision - Rally GT or Raptor?
We'll cover some basic flying characteristics of each kite, broken down by category belo
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24th Jul 2019
Liquid Force NV VS Cabrinha FX a Comprehensive Review
Two freestyle kites that at first glance look similar, yet are noticeably different on the water... the long-standing Cabrinha FX and the even-longer-standing, yet new to the category Liquid Force NV. If you’re looking for a kite to take your kiteloops or unhooked riding to a new level, these will get it done. The question is, which kite is right for you? Today we’ll break it all down and dive into everything you need to know.
Let’s dive into some common attributes between these kites.
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17th Jun 2019
Freestyle Kiting With Christophe Tack - Sessions with Rygo EP 10
Last time on Sessions we explored Key West and the Canary Islands with our team rider Blake Olsen. We were filming for our
kiteloop playlist and just enjoying the islands with good friends. It was so much fun visiting what has become one of my favorite cities for kiteboarding in the USA. The only downside was that I had just injured my knee snowboarding and I had to sit out on most of the riding on both of these trips!
Testing the Liquid Force NV V9
Getting bac
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28th May 2019
First look and review - Cabrinha AV8 Freeride Kiteboarding kite
Freeriders, foilers, jumping junkies, take note....
Newly released from Cabrinha for the 2020 season is the new Freeride kite, the AV8. It is designed for maximum power and efficiency in a user-friendly kiteboarding kite. Taking lessons learned from Cabrinha's previous powerhouse kites such as the Contra, Crossbow, Velocity, and Apollo, the AV8 kitesurf kite is a two decade long pursuit of easy-to-use power combined with cutting edge hydrofoiling concepts.
With a 5-strut,
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16th Apr 2019
Foil Fridays - Foilmount Moses / Slingshot Adapter Review
Let's cut right to the chase with this one. There are a few reasons why we are excited about the Moses Fuselage to Slingshot Mast Adapter plate.
Slingshot / Ride Engine masts are proven to be efficient, durable, and affordable. Their masts are quite rigid and high-quality with a starting price of only $59 or the three mast Flight School for only $168. Many riders already own their mast and pedestal as they are the leader in hydrofoils across all foiling boardsports.
Moses argu
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12th Apr 2019
2019 Slingshot RPM Review and setup with Sam Light
Full breakdown of the 2019 Slingshot RPM, including how to set the kite up for different conditions, what pigtails to use, how hard to pump your kite...
Additional clips:
https://www.instagram.com/as_the_dodo_doPick up your new 2019 RPM
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2nd Jan 2019
Kiteboarding Brazil With Lucas Arsenault - Sessions w/Rygo S1 Ep6
The Cabrinha Chaos vs. the FX
The Cabrinha Chaos vs. the FX
The northeast of Brazil has long been a destination for freestyle kiteboarders chasing perfect wind, flat water and warmer temperatures. It's just one of those locations where conditions always deliver. While it's not the easiest place to visit, it's well worth the effort. I've always had fond memories of Taiba as it's where I got my start with video and kiteboarding.
Back in 2012 I left my career to help my good friend C
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2nd Jan 2019
Kiteboarding Review: Duotone Dice VS Duotone Rebel
Duotone Rebel Vs The Duotone Dice
There are two kites in the Duotone kiteboarding lineup that share some characteristics yet, appeal to completely different kiteboarders and riding styles. The Duotone Dice and the recently redesigned Duotone Rebel. Both offer explosive pop, both have a direct raw feel and both appeal to more advanced riders. Yet, while they share these traits, they actually couldn't be more different.If you’re that rider looking to take your kiteboarding to the next
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12th Dec 2018
What You Need to Be a Kiteboarder - Ride With Blake Special Edit
Heads up, this is a special edition. If you've been following our bi-weekly "How to Jump with Style" videos, stay tuned. We’ll be back on our regular schedule with these next week.
So you want to become a kiteboarder? Maybe you’ve seen it on your local beach and now you’re curious what it takes to get into an adventure sport like this. This video and extensive blog should break down the steps you need to take, and breaks down in detail many questions you might have. We’ll also include a nu
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8th Nov 2018