2021 Cabrinha One Strut Kite Review – First Looks
Not enough wind to get on the water but TJ was impressed with the quality and build of this destined-to-be-popular design from Cabrinha.
2021 Duotone Neo SLS Kite Review
Video Transcription: Here we are in beautiful Hood River, Oregon. It's mid-October, and we just got the first opportunity to fly the...
Wing Foiling 101: Gorge Edition
Is winging a fad? Is it easy? Hard? And what shortcuts exist for getting started? Big Winds' Wing Foil manager T.J. Guiliza offers his best tips to get riding high, straight from Hood River, Oregon.
Afraid to Ask: What’s the Best Kite Pressure?
AFRAID TO ASK: WHAT'S THE BEST KITE PRESSURE? Seems straight forward. You get to the beach, hook up your pump and fill up your kite ...
2020 Naish Jet Foil 2000 SUP Foil Review
Naish Jet Foil 2000 SUP Foil Review A match made in heaven - The new Naish Carbon Ultra SUP foil board coupled with the Naish Surf F...
Tested: Naish 2017 Boxer Kite
The Boxer is back! Naish claims this lightweight, one-strut kite is easy to launch, travel with, and ride with virtually no flutter. So what's TJ's take?
Inside Naish 2017 – TJ’s Take
Just back from the 2017 Naish Maui dealer meeting, TJ Gulizia offers his take on the latest lineup from Naish Two weeks of solid Maui ...
We Rode It: 2016 Naish Pivot
The 2016 Naish Pivot boasts flat water and wave performance for virtually any rider. So we handed it staffer Jason Watts, Big Winds' most seasoned kite expert. Did the Pivot deliver?
Why Your First SUP is Not What You Think
Google “beginner paddle boards” and thousands of round-nose SUPs appear. Yet here at Big Winds, we rarely recommend them to newcomers. Here's our take on which first SUP offers the most bang for your buck.