![]() ![]() The individuals that comprise the testing team are as diverse at the 63 models of equipment we shove under the spotlight and aside from highlighting tester quotes in the product review we have interspersed their profiles throughout the 2018 Freeride Gear Review to lend insight into the kiteboarders behind the process. We pack our pre-wind mornings with presentations by brand representatives in order to help educate testers on equipment highlights and host Q&A sessions to get an in depth understanding of the equipment. ![]() ![]() One of the ways we aim to bring objectivity to our testing is by expanding the size of team beyond one or two magazine staffers to a divergent group of testers that bring to the test a broad spectrum of style, skill level and equipment experience. However, at the Tkb Freeride Gear Review we try to hone in on objective assessments of kite equipment for strengths and ideal use to help the end user decide which equipment to demo and eventually integrate into the idealized quiver. When it comes to testing there is a tremendous amount of subjectivity that leeches into the process, from the variability of conditions to the diversity of personal tester preference and the wide range of riding styles. For the 2018 Freeride Gear Test, Tkb trucked over 60 kites (30 models) and 40 boards (33 models) to La Ventana, Mexico for one of the largest and most comprehensive kiteboarding equipment testing sessions in this magazine’s history. ![]()
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