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Eleven months, fifty sessions, three first-year riders taught. The kites we'd put in their hands — with honest caveats.
Best-of · 2026
Best big-air kites of 2026
If the goal is altitude, these four are the conversation. One might surprise you.
04 Apr 2026·10 min readBest-of · 2026
Best light-wind kites of 2026
The kites that drift in lulls the rest of your quiver dies in — with an honest look at the Aluula tax.
28 Mar 2026·9 min readReview · Duotone
Duotone Evo 2026 — the most-taught-on kite, tested
A full season on Duotone's freeride workhorse. What got better, what didn't, and who it's really for.
22 Mar 2026·8 min readReview · Core
Core XR Pro 2026 — the big-air cult favourite
A cult kite that's quietly the most durable on the market. One full season, thirty sessions, one repair.
11 Mar 2026·9 min readReview · Cabrinha
Cabrinha Moto XO 2026 — a forgiving classic, updated
The most-schooled-on kite in the world, re-tuned for 2026. Does it still deserve the gold-standard reputation?
02 Mar 2026·8 min read
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