kiteboarding Archives

18 Jul

2019 Duotone Neo vs Evo Kite Review

July 18, 2019
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Which kite is better? Cole from Big Winds and Oregon Kiteboarding says neither. Each kite has its own strengths and both kites are aw...

22 May

Inside Big Winds

2019 Cabrinha Moto Kite Review – Big Winds

May 22, 2019
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Cabrinha's new 2019 Moto Kite has an unlikely fan: Jason Watts. The longtime Drifter loyalist and standout strapless kiter shares why h...

16 Oct

Kite Blog

Tested: Naish 2017 Boxer Kite

March 15, 2021
By TJ Gulizia

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?

16 Oct

Kite Blog

Inside Naish 2017 – TJ’s Take

March 15, 2021
By TJ Gulizia

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 ...

16 Oct

Inside Big Winds

Kiteboarding How To

October 16, 2018
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Here are a few ways we do things in Hood River, Oregon, on the Columbia River, in the Gorge.

15 Mar

Inside Big Winds

Naish 2017 Torque Bar Review – Below the Bar Control System

March 15, 2016
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Naish’s 2017 Torque Below the Bar control system claims to make life simple. TJ offers his take straight from the water.

22 Jan

Inside Big Winds

2016 North Rebel Test Review

January 22, 2016
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The North Rebel has a cult-like following, and has been one of Big Winds’ best sellers. Matt Morrow puts the 2016 model to the test!

21 Jan

Inside Big Winds

Tested: 2016 Cabrinha Drifter

November 20, 2020
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Big Winds manager Jason Watts can ride any kite he wants. Last summer, he rode 2016 Carbinha Drifter almost exclusively. Here he explains why, and whether the Drifter is a kite for you.