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Buying a Kitesurf Kite: How to Choose the Right One

Buying a kite isn’t simply about choosing a size — rider weight, ability, wind conditions, riding style and the type of kite all matter. In this blog we are going to break down how to choose the right kite for your ability and riding style.

ION Wetsuits Guide: How to Choose Between Select, Amp, Core, Element and Static

Not sure which ION wetsuit to buy? This Ion Wetsuit guide compares the Select, Amp, Core, Element and Static ranges for warmth, flexibility and price. It also covers thickness, front zip vs back zip and fit, so you can choose the right suit for your conditions.

What's in the Bag: Slingshot's UFO V4 Kite

What’s in the Bag: Slingshot’s UFO V4 Kite

Slingshot’s zero-strut foil kite just got its fourth-generation update. If you’ve flown a UFO before, this isn’t a reinvention – it’s a refinement of everything that made the line popular, tightened up exactly where foil riders feel it most.

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O’Neill Wetsuits: The Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Suit

Choosing the right O’Neill wetsuit depends on more than just water temperature. This guide explains wetsuit thicknesses, lengths, zip systems and the differences between men’s and women’s suits, while comparing the O’Neill Reactor II, Epic, Hammer, Hyperfreak, Hyperfreak Comp, Hyperfreak Wind, Hyperfreak Plus, Hyperfreak Fire and Psycho Tech ranges. Find out which O’Neill wetsuit is best suited to your conditions, budget and watersport.

Which Duotone Unit Wing Should You Buy

Duotone Unit vs Unit SLS vs D/LAB 2027: Which Wing Should You Buy?

Duotone’s Unit is the backbone of its 2027 wing foiling range — a genuine all-rounder built for freeride, freestyle and wave riding. What confuses a lot of buyers isn’t the shape, though; it’s the fact that the same Unit is sold in three different constructions

The new 2027 Slingshot kite range is here

New 2027 Slingshot Kite is here

For 2027, Slingshot has refreshed its lineup with a clear focus on refinement rather than reinvention.

Discover 2027 North Big Air kite range

Discover 2027 North Kite Big Air

Chase the thrill that matches your pulse. Push your limits. Shift your perspective. The 2027 North Kite Big Air Collection has your back when the rules of gravity don’t apply.

The F-One Frigate V2 sailing through waves

F-One Frigate V2 Parawing – First Look

The new F-One Frigate V2 Parawing is here, so we’ve put together a quick video taking a closer look at the latest version and what F-One has changed.

Learning to eFoil in Poole with Easy Riders

Learning to eFoil in Poole with Easy Riders – Our Experience

If you’ve ever watched someone eFoiling effortlessly above the water and thought, “That looks amazing,but how hard is it to actually learn?” – we wanted to find out exactly that.

2027 North Orbit Kite – What’s New?

2027 North Orbit Kite – What’s New?

The new 2027 North Orbit has landed at King of Watersports, so we’ve put together a quick video taking a closer look at the latest version of North’s hugely popular Big Air kite.

Ozone Pocket Rocket v2 stably cruising upwind

Ozone Pocket Rocket V2 Parawing Review: Is It Worth It?

The Ozone Pocket Rocket V2 Parawing has quickly become one of the most talked about parawings on the market. After spending time on the water with it, we break down why it’s creating so much hype, what’s changed from the original, and why so many wing foilers are now making the move into parawing foiling.

2026 Duotone Paradox SLS Overview

The 2026 Duotone Paradox SLS is one of the first foil boards designed specifically around the rapidly growing Parawing category. Built for early take-offs, efficient pumping and smooth freeflight riding, the Paradox SLS combines downwind efficiency with a playful surf-inspired feel. In this blog we take a closer look at the shape, design features and who this high performance foil board is designed for.

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