I emailed the contact address on their website to order a VX -14 (GVX being the preferred batten flavor) and did not get any response. I think until they get things sorted out with their sales to US customers I'll just get a Flysurfer and call it a day. Maybe there are export issues with someone hi...

can't wait to read how slingshot created the "first in the industry" surf technology kite. same way as they declared "first in the industry" delta kite with the five years delay from the actual deltas appearance. and i also foresee the day the slingshot declare the forsaking of the split-strut in fa...

...I said nothing because the guy is ignorant and arrogant and does not listen to anyone anyway, he smokes about 2 packs a day at the beach. I hope he does not throw them all in the sand, he is not Brazilian not that it makes a difference but I think foreigners should even respect this place even m...

hear, hear! poor instructors! if only somebody could make their suffer less...

if you don't care about racing you can use the Sparks for lite wind, especially if you are the heavier rider. it is good all around kite with the very good relaunch.
but if you are in race Jet is your choice

Of course larger wings are needed for larger riders, and opposite for lighter ones :thumb: Just like with "normal" boards, different sizes used because of weight differences. It is not proportional though, as larger riders use bigger kites, as they get more vertical lift from the kite. Because of t...

darippah wrote:doubt its necessary

why? because you are the statistical 75kg or you have another influential reason in mind?

couple of years ago gaastra tried the double skin on their jet kite but discarded it apparently.

but as the publish note under YT clip window sais:
"Boardriding Maui is excited to introduce the next generation in Cloud technology: Launching April 1, 2016"

not again...

take a look inside the cells through the air intake openings. some of the cells vertical walls may be torn as the result of multiple crashes.