By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Cabrinha X:Caliber Kiteboard stands out as a versatile choice for riders who demand stability without sacrificing too much edge control, making it…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The North Pulse 9m Kite stands out as a reliable workhorse for anyone looking to maximize their time on the Columbia River estuary…
Ryan Calloway is a certified windsurfing instructor and paddling guide with over a decade of experience testing gear on the Oregon Coast, Puget Sound, and the San Juan Islands. His expertise spans technical kayak touring, SUP fishing, and kiteboarding in challenging conditions. The Short Answer The Slingshot RPM 12m Kite stands out as a versatile…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Cabrinha Switchblade 12m is a workhorse board that holds its shape in choppy conditions without sacrificing pop on flat water, making it…
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