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Here we go ! Something new, at long last, from Messrs Tien and Mayet of Atelier kites, the “Slash”. This kite was spied at the recent Stella Plage event and […] 0

Bientôt, L’Atelier “Slash”

Posted on July 7, 2011

Here we go ! Something new, at long last, from Messrs Tien and Mayet of Atelier kites, the “Slash”. This kite was spied at the recent Stella Plage event and […]

The Nirvana has been the high water mark for sport kites for a number of years now but I’d never really spent any time with one till now, so here is my retrospective review. 0

R-Sky “Nirvana” Retrospective Review

Posted on June 15, 2011

The Nirvana has been the high water mark for sport kites for a number of years now but I’d never really spent any time with one till now, so here is my retrospective review.

Introduction I’ll always have a soft spot for Level One Kites. Back in the day, my first proper kite was a Level One Easy Light on which I learned to […] 0

Level One Kites “Black Pearl UL” Review

Posted on May 29, 2011

Introduction I’ll always have a soft spot for Level One Kites. Back in the day, my first proper kite was a Level One Easy Light on which I learned to […]

Performance wise, the kite has heaps of character, there's a great blend of freestyle fun and competition-style reliability to the tricks. Try one out, you might like it. 0

Sportkitedesign “Mohawk XS” Review by Adrian Bickerstaffe

Posted on January 8, 2011

Performance wise, the kite has heaps of character, there’s a great blend of freestyle fun and competition-style reliability to the tricks. Try one out, you might like it.

What’s it all about? A new offering from Kitehouse.de, wahoo! I’m a pretty big fan of all things Kitehousey, so I’ll try and keep this objective. Of course the first […] 0

Kitehouse “Pulsar” by Bryan Beasley

Posted on January 1, 2011

What’s it all about? A new offering from Kitehouse.de, wahoo! I’m a pretty big fan of all things Kitehousey, so I’ll try and keep this objective. Of course the first […]

First of all we can dispense with commentary on construction – this is a Blue Moon Kite. As a survey a couple of years ago on FA confirmed, a BMK […] 0

Blue Moon Kites “Mongoose” Review by Ian Newham

Posted on November 21, 2010

First of all we can dispense with commentary on construction – this is a Blue Moon Kite. As a survey a couple of years ago on FA confirmed, a BMK […]

Isn’t that the sign of an excellent kite? One that makes you want to linger on the field just a little bit longer, one that makes you want to slip out of work a little bit sooner. Long lines or short lines; with weights or without; it was always a joy to fly. 0

Blue Moon Kites “Mongoose” Review by Glen Warren

Posted on October 26, 2010

Isn’t that the sign of an excellent kite? One that makes you want to linger on the field just a little bit longer, one that makes you want to slip out of work a little bit sooner. Long lines or short lines; with weights or without; it was always a joy to fly.

I recently bought one of the new freestyle kites from R-Sky, the "Toxic S" and thought I'd write a short review. 0

R-Sky “Toxic S” by Harvey Stubbs

Posted on October 20, 2010

I recently bought one of the new freestyle kites from R-Sky, the “Toxic S” and thought I’d write a short review.

For those who like to skip ahead, the Vendetta UL is the very best kite in my bag. 0

Retrospective: Viper Sport Kites “Vendetta” UL

Posted on October 8, 2010

For those who like to skip ahead, the Vendetta UL is the very best kite in my bag.

... and tried something a little different for this past trip to the beach, and first out of the bag was the Krystal FX, KFX, from R-Sky kites of France. 0

R-Sky “Krystal FX” Retrospective

Posted on August 24, 2010

… and tried something a little different for this past trip to the beach, and first out of the bag was the Krystal FX, KFX, from R-Sky kites of France.