Gaastra started from the ground up with the all new Toxic to create a 5-strut medium to high aspect canopy designed for wave riding and freeride kiting.

This year Gaastra started from the ground up with the all new Spark line of kites which our testers praised for its medium bar pressure, low-end power and solid upwind ability.

After a long absence from the US market Gaastra returned last year.

The 2013 Jet is Gaastra's race-specific kite. It's a relatively high aspect 5-strut kite.

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

Gaastra is now available in North America, thanks to former pro windsurfer Brian Caserio. The company has an extensive product line, but for 2013 only two kites, the Jekyll and Hatch, will be available to the American market.