Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Big Air has evolved. For nearly two decades, the old-school Big Air discipline remained largely unchanged, with simple, less technical tricks and maneuvers. The wow factor stemmed mainly from the impressive heights at which these moves were executed. The 5-Strut kites were designed for maximum loft, carry, and hang time, prioritizing getting the rider high into the air and keeping them there as long as possible. Maneuverability and control were secondary concerns if concerns at all. Today’s Next Gen Big Air athletes have different needs. The modern discipline combines the speed, technicality, and risk factors with the height and excitement of old-school Big Air, creating a New School Big Air discipline. I’ve been heavily involved in developing the 3-Strut kites needed to achieve these new standards. What you will witness is the result of rider-driven innovation and product development.
slingshotsports.com/collections/big-air
Big Air has evolved. For nearly two decades, the old-school Big Air discipline remained largely unchanged, with simple, less technical tricks and maneuvers. The wow factor stemmed mainly from the impressive heights at which these moves were executed. The 5-Strut kites were designed for maximum loft, carry, and hang time, prioritizing getting the rider high into the air and keeping them there as long as possible. Maneuverability and control were secondary concerns if concerns at all. Today’s Next Gen Big Air athletes have different needs. The modern discipline combines the speed, technicality, and risk factors with the height and excitement of old-school Big Air, creating a New School Big Air discipline. I’ve been heavily involved in developing the 3-Strut kites needed to achieve these new standards. What you will witness is the result of rider-driven innovation and product development.
slingshotsports.com/collections/big-air
