gear testing

Experience the ride

Try a kite, bar and board on the water — before you decide to buy.

Test day

How testing works

From sign-up to riding in four steps.

1. Pick the gear

Tell us which kite or board you want to try — or describe your style and we will suggest one.

2. Book a slot

Submit a request with your preferred date. We confirm the slot and watch the wind forecast together with you.

3. We prepare the gear

We set up the kite, bar and board for your weight and the conditions. Pick-up at the shop at Verovškova 60a.

4. Try it and decide

After the session we talk about how it felt and help you choose the right size and model.

Why test

The feel on the water says more than the specs

Finding the perfect gear is not just about reading technical specifications — it is about the feeling of synergy between the wind, the water and your equipment. The right kite or board should feel like a natural extension of your body on the water. Since nothing compares to actually riding, we offer you the chance to try premium gear before you buy.

What you get on a test day

Tip: you learn the most in one day by comparing two different kites — tell us what interests you and we will prepare both.

If you want the gear for several days, see kite gear rental or the annual subscription.

Finding the perfect gear is not just about reading technical specifications – it is about the feeling of synergy between the wind, the water and your equipment. The right kite or kiteboard should feel like a natural extension of your body on the water. Since nothing compares to actually riding, we offer you the chance to test our premium kiteboarding gear before buying.

Try our premium range and find what fits your riding style perfectly.

Our test range

Which gear you can try

Pick a brand, browse the models and submit a request — the form is on the right.

Slika

Harlem is actively rewriting the rules of kite design. Built for kiters who demand both innovation and reliability, Harlem kites and boards deliver an incredibly wide wind range, effortless control and explosive lift. Whether you are throwing massive kite loops, jumping high or simply enjoying a smooth freeride session, their revolutionary construction offers a lighter, faster and more responsive feel on the water.

Gear test sign-up

Fill in the form and we will get back to you with a proposed date — matched to the wind forecast.

So we can quickly align the date when the wind comes.
If several models interest you, note it below — you can compare two kites in one day.
We align the date with the wind forecast.
Testing requires independent kiting (kite launch and upwind riding).
So we prepare the right kite size.
Price list

Want the gear for more than one day?

After testing you can rent the same gear for a day or a whole week.

Gear 1 day 1 week
Kite + bar — Harlem Thrive 60 € 300 €
Kite + bar — Nobile Horizon 45 € 225 €
Kiteboard — Lieuwe Shotgun / Harlem Launch / Nobile NHP Split 20 € 120 €
Full set: kite + bar + board — Harlem Thrive 75 € 375 €
Full set: kite + bar + board — Nobile Horizon 60 € 300 €

Longer rentals add up by weeks and days — 8 days of the Harlem Thrive set is €375 + €60 = €435. No deposit, payment on pick-up. For regular renters the annual subscription is the best value: €450 for 15 days per year.

Questions

Frequently asked questions about testing

A test slot is one day. You pick up the gear at our shop at Verovškova 60a in Ljubljana and return it after your session the same or the next day, as agreed.

Was this helpful?

An ID and basic kiteboarding skills — launching the kite on your own and riding upwind. Bring your wetsuit and harness; we prepare the kite, bar and board. If you are just starting out, we would rather recommend a course and help you find a school.

Was this helpful?

Let us know in time and we will move your slot to the next opportunity at no extra cost. We watch the wind too and will suggest a better day.

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We choose the size together based on the wind forecast and your weight. At 12–18 knots, the most forgiving size for an average rider is usually 9 or 10 m². That is exactly why testing helps — on the water you quickly feel the difference between sizes.

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Yes. We offer kite gear rental for a day or a whole week — kite with bar from €45/day, board €20/day, full set from €60/day. For regular renters the best deal is the annual subscription (€450 for 15 days per year).

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Submit a request and we will find the first windy slot together.

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