Top kites 2016

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The most popular kites in 2016. How important is that?
Well, we think pretty important, because;
   - popular kites mostly have a good incrowd reputation
   - popular kites are easier to resell

Kite serie	Year	Rank 2015
1. North Evo	2016	---
2. Cabrinha Switchblade	2015	1
3. North Rebel	2016	---
4. Cabrinha Radar	2015	3
5. Best TS	2015	9
6. North Rebel	2015	4
7. Best Kahoona	2015	---
8. North Evo	2015	2
9. Core XR4	2016	---
10. North Mono	2016	---
11. North Dice	2014	5
12. Core GTS3	2015	7
13. Cabrinha Switchblade	2014	18
14. Cabrinha Drifter	2015	11
15. North Neo	2015	14
16. North Vegas	2016	---
17. Cabrinha Switchblade	2016	---
18. North Rebel	2014	8
19. Naish Park	2014	12
20. Airush DNA	2016	---
21. Cabrinha Radar	2016	---
22. Cabrinha Switchblade	2012	23
23. F-one Bandit	2014	10
24. North Neo	2016	---
25. Cabrinha Vector	2012	24

Click on the kite serie and you'll see a Review & Shop overview where the kite is available. 

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Why Hydrofoiling with a kite?

Cheers mate! Hi, ... why should I start Hydrofoiling?



Yes, I know it's a hurdle! You have to buy new gear and learn new skills. Why should you leave the trustful state of in the know? Well the WHY is pretty simple and basic.
Just .. more .. kite  .. fun!

Here are 5 reasons why you should pick up the art of kite flying!

1. best light wind performance
   
2. best up wind capacity
   
3. best performance in gusty wind conditions
   
4. best lightwind pop for jumping
   
5. time to discover new skills & locations
   

Challanges
Yes, it will cost you, but it will save you a bigger kite and Hydrofoil prices are dropping every season.
Yes, probably you have to get a few lessons, but foiling will give you more water time & lots of new friends.
Check out this movie it will open your eyes to new possibilities.

"Cheers"

Go to shop.kitefinder.com/search/foil for all hydrofoil prices

Most viewed kitesurf kite series in 2015

Next couple of weeks we'll share some of our data!
This week the most viewed kite series overall in 2015

 Photo:  Zout

 

 

Most viewed kite series in 2015

1. Cabrinha Switchblade 2015 All-round  5438 views  *most viewed All-round kite 
2. North Evo 2015 All-round    5099 views
3. Cabrinha Radar 2015 Beginner  3935 views  *most viewed beginner kite
4. North Rebel 2015 Big air  3799 views  *most viewed big air kite
5. North Dice 2014 All-round  3264 views
6. Cabrinha FX 2015 Big air freestyle  3146 views
7. Core GTS 3 2015 All-round  3108 views 
8. North Rebel 2014 Big air  3085 views
9. Best TS 2015 All-round  3014 views
10. F-one Bandit 7 All-round  2841 views
11. Cabrinha Drifter 2015 Wave  2600 views  *most viewed wave kite
12. Naish Park 2014 All-round  2517 views
13. North Neo 2014 Wave  2460 views
14. North Neo 2015 Wave  2351 views
15. North Evo 2014  All-round  2231 views
16. North Evo 2012 All-round  2167 views
17. Core XR4 2016 All-round  2164 views
18. Cabrinha Switchblade 2014 All-round  2108 views
19. Flysurfer Speed4 Lotus 2014  All terrain Foil  2020 views  *most viewed foil kite
20. Ozone Chrono 2015 All terrain Foil  1968 views
21. North Vegas 2014 Freestyle C-kite  1945 views  *most viewed freestyle C-kite
22. North Evo 2013 All-round  1812 views
23. Cabrinha Switchblade 2012 All-round  1810 views
24. Cabrinha Vector 2012 Starter  1734 views
25. North Rebel 2012 Big Air  1695 views

Watch the list of the most viewed kitebrands in 2015
Watch the list of the most viewed kite series of every brand in 2015

Brand & most popular kite serie

Next couple of weeks we'll share some of our data! This week!
Most popular Brands and their kite series
Next week, the most popular kite series overall

Photo: Ydwer.com

Popular kite serie every Brand

North	North Evo 2015
Cabrinha	Cabrinha Switchblade 2015
Naish	Naish Park 2015
Ozone	Ozone Chrono 2015
Slingshot	Slingshot Z 2014
Best	Best TS 2015
Core	Core GTS 3
Airush	Airush DNA 2014
Liquid Force	Liquid Force Envy 2012
F-one	F-one 7
Flysurfer	Flysurfer Speed4 Lotus
Blade	Blade Trigger 2015
RRD	RRD Passion 2011
Peter Lynn	Peter Lynn Escape 2015
Ocean Rodeo	Ocean Rodeo Flite 2014
Gaastra	Gaastra Jekyll 2012
Wainman	Waiman Hawaii 12m Boss
CrazyFly	CrazyFly Sculp 2013
Nobile	NobileT5 2015
BWSurf	BWSurf Noise Pro 2014
Takoon	Takoon Furia 2014
Gin	Gin Cannibal 2014
Flexifoil	Flexifoil Proton 2012
HQ	HQ Matrixx 2012
Switch	Switch Nitro4 2015

Watch the list of the most viewed kitebrands in 2015
Watch the list of the most viewed kitebrands & series in 2014

Most viewed kite brands 2015

Next couple of weeks we'll share some of our data! This week!
The most viewed kitebrands in 2015

Next week, the most viewed kite series every brand
 
Photo: Zout

Most viewed kitebrands in 2015

Test new Flysurfer Peak2

The new Flysurfer Peak2 is a great new product for kids to learn and better their kite skills

The Flysurfer Peak 2 is a single skin depower land kite, a new toy for children to learn kite flying and be mobile.
What makes this kite so different than other land kites?

1.     single skin, so very light
2.     usable in a light breeze
3.     easy solo start & landing
4.     power & speed can be easilly controlled with its great sheet & go power
5.     lack of lift makes this kite safer to control
6.     same 4 line power & depower kitefeel as kitesurfing kites

Here are a few video examples why this kite is so great for kids!
The stability, kite feel and depower make it a great 'light wind' playing tool for kids

More info, reviews and price overview about the Flysurfer Peak2 
http://www.kitefinder.com/en/kites/1433/flysurfer-peak2-2015

FX vs Cabrinha Switchblade 2015.

Head to head 10 points KF test battle.
The old dominator vs the crazy new rookie.
Lady’s and gentlemen, let’s start an air fight!

1. The Switchblade is made for one all-round public. The FX is made for unhooked freestyle and big air performance. The designers achieved to make 2 riding styles in one kite.
   First point for FX
   
2. On all freestyle characteristics the FX excels
   No points! Fx is made for freestyle
   
3. Beginners and intermediate cruisers will love the softness, trustfulness of the Switchbade. Big audience!
   First point Switchblade
   
4. The Switchblade had many years of fine-tuning, is a stable character, feels the same in all wind conditions
   Point switchblade
   
5. The gradual power of the Switchblade vs the more explosive power of the FX
   You decide how you like to ride, no points
   
6. The big surprise was the gliding phase. Switchblade was the winner in the low & mid -end wind range, but in the high end the FX had the longest hang time of both kites.
   Point Switchblade for the allround capacity. Point FX for the highest jump performance
   
7. On most wave characteristics the FX wins from the Switchblade, next to big air and freestyle a extra FX all-round capacity point
   FX point
   
8. The Switchblade is easy to love, the FX is a playful performer with many sessions to explore
   Riding style doesn’t count for points, you decide!
   
9. High popularity rate FX
   Point Switchblade, don't follow the mass, follow your kitefeel
   
10. Easy going? Think about the Switchblade. Playful exploration? Choose the FX

See both KiteFinder reviews
Cabrinha FX
Cabrinha Switchblade 2015

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