Slingshot / 2026
Code NXT V2
big airmegaloopshangtimepremiumAluula
Slingshot's new-school big air kite built on an Aluula airframe with hybrid open-C canopy and a 6-point Trimflight bridle. Lightweight, rigid, and explosive — built for the new era of boosting where going higher is met with controlled confidence.
Best for: New school big air and megaloops
Review verdict
Jason Montreal's kite-of-the-year pick: monster boost, light bar, and a huge wind range.
4.8/ 5 review synthesis
Strength: Low end among the best tested; Jason rode a 9m when lighter friends were on 10–11m
Tradeoff: Slightly less explosive off the water than the Evo D/LAB in light-to-moderate wind
Evidence: 1 independent source · Jason Montreal
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Riding Style
FoilBig Air
Kite Shape & Aspect
Low Aspect · C-KiteHigh Aspect · Bow
Specifications
Aspect Ratiomedium high
Struts3
Bar TypeLow-V
Turning Speedfast
Low-End Power7/10
Depower Range7/10
Relauncheasy
Wind Range11–35 knots
Sizes7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14m
Review Summary
Independent sourcesBased on 1 independent source. Each source is labeled below; brand-made content is never used in ratings.
4.8/ 5.0
Jason Montreal's pick for the new big air/freeride benchmark. The V2 pairs top-tier boost and hangtime with excellent low end, light balanced bar pressure and an easy, confidence-building feel; he rode one 9m from about 20 to 40+ knots. The Evo D/LAB is slightly more explosive and the Rebel D/LAB steadier at the very top end.
Pros
- +Low end among the best tested; Jason rode a 9m when lighter friends were on 10–11m
- +Light-to-moderate, well-balanced bar pressure with excellent bar-to-kite response
- +Monster boosting with a bigger sweet spot and better gust catch than V1
- +Smooth, controlled hangtime and descent
- +Most confidence-inspiring Aluula kite for technical kiteloop tricks
- +Huge wind range covers a one- or two-kite quiver
Cons
- −Slightly less explosive off the water than the Evo D/LAB in light-to-moderate wind
- −Rebel D/LAB is more stable and consistent at the very top end (30–40 knots)
- −Loop is a touch fuller than the quickest Dacron or Brainchild loopers and can pause in gusts
- −Feels best on the Slingshot bar with 24m lines
- −Expensive
Best for
Intermediate to pro riders who want one Aluula kite for boosting, technical kiteloops and freeride across a huge wind range.
Not for
Budget-conscious riders starting their very first kiteloops.
Distilled from reviews by: Jason Montreal Independent
Video Reviews
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Plus-Sized Kite ReviewsReview takeaway
Jason calls the NXT V2 his favorite 9m kite and the front-runner for kite of the year. Its low end is among the best he has tested, the bar is light and well balanced, and its boost and hangtime match the Evo and Rebel D/LAB on well-timed jumps. Its smooth, slightly full loop made it the most confidence-building Aluula kite he tested.
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