GEAR REVIEWS & TESTS
KITES
ULTRA v4
“A well-received lightweight kite amongst freeride foil aficionados, that will also hold its own as a wave kite.”
ONE v2
“The team put the kite into a few different situations; waves, jumps and even a few crashes. We were pleasantly surprised with how well this kite did EVERYTHING! Great relaunch, solid drift, and confidently responsive to our inputs!”
ULTRA v4
“The Ultra excels in maintaining its canopy rigidity and leach stability while feeling fast and efficient in lower winds. The power control really shines for foiling and surfing, but when you combine its quick handling and low wind maneuverability, it’s also a…”
UNION v6
“The Union V6 isn’t difficult to get on and ride. The considerable bar throw and shut-off depower also add an excellent sense of security, but to get the most out of the Union V6 it likes to be ridden hard and fast.”
LIFT v1
“The Lift lives up to its name, and is a well-conceived kite with a proud design direction, a range of unique build features and an impressive level of accessibility to ridiculous height and float. Don’t be fooled into thinking it’s a….”
LIFT v1
“When you glance at the Lift’s canopy, it seems higher aspect and that racier profile definitely plays out on the water. While we immediately identified its Lithium heritage, the Lift has an edgier and more gutsy character that delivers riders a much boostier feel along with more impulsive lift and power for tackling bigger airs and longer hangtime.”
SESSION v1
“The Session is now an absolute all-round ripper, but its heart, thank goodness, still lies in the waves. I’ve ridden the Session several times on a surfboard, twin-tip and foil… and can safely say this is my kind of kite. I’ve traded my surfboard for a twin-tip in the same session without having to put the kite down…”
SESSION v1
“The Session impressed us with its incredible drift performance that allowed us to place the kite in the center of the window, and with minor bar adjustments, the kite happily floats in place as you enter into bottom and top turns. The Session struck us as very capable of offering up just the right amount of power needed while…”
BOARDS
APEX v7
“The board loads and rebounds with a strong and snappy response providing exhilarating height. There is definitely scope for riders who unhook to enjoy the Apex’s performance and it can be paired with either boots or straps.”
BARS
RIDE BAR
We took the Ride Bar out with the Airush One, both for big air and for a light wind wave session to get the full experience out of the bar. Once the kite was up in the air, it was an enjoyable, comfortable experience.
