The 2013 Vanguard is a well-finished twin tip with a moderately wide outline, quad bottom concave, and a prominent center spine running down the middle of the board.

The 2013 RRD Obsession is a 5-strut medium-high-aspect kite.

The 2013 RRD Vision is a 3-strut medium-aspect kite. It has a relatively large leading edge and unique graphics.

For 2013 the CrazyFly Sculp is a medium-aspect 3-strut kite. Compared to the 2012 version it is higher aspect and has a new bridle configuration.

While many riders are not familiar with JN Kites they are a long-time brand that did not have a presence in the US until just recently.

Both the 2013 Core XR2 and the 2013 Core GTS2 are 5-strut kites with a unique large-diameter inflation valve, but they look very different in the sky.

The 2013 Best Armada is a relatively lightweight and beautifully finished twin tip.

The Wainman Hawaii Rabbit 2.0 White Edition kites are low-aspect three-strut kites. These kites feature an adjustable bridle that can drastically change the feel and responsiveness of the kites.

The 2013 Slingshot Z looks very similar to the 2012 version and is a 3-strut low-aspect kite.

While overall the 2013 Rally looks very similar to the 2012 model it has received a big redesign for this year. The most obvious changes are the addition of two thin struts and a new bridle configuration.

The Ozone Edge is best known as a performance racing kite and for 2013 the Edge remains a high-aspect 5-strut kite.

The 2013 Ozone Catalyst is a 3-strut medium aspect kite with a relatively skinny leading edge.

Now reentering the US market after an almost 10-year hiatus, we received a 2013 Gaastra Jekyll to test.

The 2012 Ocean Rodeo Prodigy is a 3-strut low-aspect kite that Ocean Rodeo markets as an all-around freeride kite.

The North Rebel has been an extremely popular kite and for 2013 it remains a 5-line 5-strut mid/high-aspect kite.