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FatStick Recovery Ice Bath: Cold Water Therapy for Watersports Athletes
The FatStick Recovery Ice Bath is our best-selling cold plunge tub — chosen by surfers, kitesurfers and paddleboarders for faster recovery between sessions. From £49.99 with a free thermometer.
Airush Lithium V14 Review: Best Kitesurf Package 2025
The Airush Lithium V14 & Switch V11 is our best-selling complete kitesurf package — forgiving, versatile, and ready to ride from £1,717 at Northern Watersports.
The CORE Sensor 4S Bar: Simplicity, Sharpened
CORE has reworked its most-loved control bar from the inside out. The new Sensor 4S and 4S Pro keep the clean, direct Sensor feel and add a carbon-polymer bar, stiffer lines and smarter trimming. Here's what's new, how the two models differ, and which kites they work with.
Bangproof Bucket Helmet V2 Review
The Bangproof Bucket Helmet V2 is a soft-shell watersports helmet that looks like a bucket hat but protects like a certified helmet. New for 2026, it brings an adjustable fit...
Lieuwe Shotgun Air Review – How It Actually Feels on the Water
If a board feels good in Cape Town, it usually says a lot. Adam Crouch and Michaela have both been out properly testing the Lieuwe Shotgun Air in Cape Town,...
Best Ozone Parawings 2026: Power Pack vs Pocket Rocket
Best Ozone Parawings 2026 – Power Pack vs Pocket Rocket Looking for the best Ozone Parawings 2026? This guide compares the Ozone Power Pack and Ozone Pocket Rocket, explains who...
Best Ozone Wings 2026: Fly, Flow, Flux V2, Fusion Ultra-X
Best Ozone Wings 2026 – Complete Buyer’s Guide Looking for the best Ozone Wings 2026? This guide explains every current Ozone wing, who it suits, and which model matches your...
Best Ozone Kites 2026: Catalyst, Enduro, Edge, Reo + Ultra-X
Looking for the best Ozone kites 2026? This guide explains every current Ozone model, who it suits, and which kite is best for your riding style. Whether you’re a beginner...
Mystic Helmets Compared | Vandal vs Vandal Pro vs Legacy
Mystic Helmets Explained: Vandal vs Vandal Pro vs Legacy Choosing the right helmet for watersports is about protection, comfort, and confidence on the water. Whether you’re kitesurfing, windsurfing, wingfoiling, or...
ATAN Boots Review | 3mm vs 6mm | Open Toe vs Split Toe
ATAN Watersports Boots: The Definitive Guide to 3mm vs 6mm ATAN boots are widely regarded as some of the best neoprene watersports boots available. Trusted by surfers, kitesurfers, windsurfers and...
C-MONSTA Essentials | Changing Mat V2, Wetsuit Hanger V2 & Mini Split Bag
C-MONSTA Essentials: Change Clean, Dry Faster and Keep Wet Kit Organised If you’re active in watersports year-round, managing wet gear becomes part of the routine. The best sessions often end...
Surflogic Wetsuit Dryer Review | Fastest Wetsuit Drying System
The Surflogic Wetsuit Dryer Review: The Fastest and Safest Way to Dry a Wetsuit At Northern Watersports, our coaching team spends countless hours in neoprene throughout the year. One problem...
