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Choosing the Best | Overview of the 2024 North Kite Surfboards Line
Performance Surf | 2024 North Charge Pro
Design Philosophy: The Charge Pro is crafted for riders aiming for peak performance in prime wave conditions. It thrives in down-the-line riding and handles big surf with finesse, offering a high-performance ride for those truly wanting to charge.
Key Features:
Rocker and Outline: The forward part of the board ensures drive and speed, while the curve through the tail allows tight turning, enabling the board to generate speed off the bottom
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21st Sep 2023
2024 North Scoop and Scoop Mini Foilboard Overview
Introduction
The world of foil boarding is ever-evolving, and with the introduction of "The Scoop" for 2024, the game has changed yet again. This direct and responsive performance foil board is a testament to innovation and design.
Let's dive into what makes "The Scoop" the ultimate choice for foil board enthusiasts.Who is The North Scoop Designed For?
Jamie Scott, the designer, sheds light on the versatility of The Scoop. It's crafted for:
Kite foiling
Tow-in foiling
Bo
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20th Sep 2023
2024 North Code Zero Overview
The world of kiteboarding is constantly evolving, and with the 2024 North Code Zero, we're witnessing a new era of performance. This one-strut performer is not just a kite—it's a testament to the innovation and heritage of North.
Let's dive into what makes the Code Zero a standout in the 2024 North Kiteboarding lineup.
Inspired by North's Sailing Heritage
The name "Code Zero" is borrowed from North's rich sailing legacy. In sailing, Code Zero refers to a sail designed to excel
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20th Sep 2023
Eleveight CS Auto Bar V1 Overview
Understanding Eleveight's Legacy
Before we delve into the nitty-gritty of the CS Auto Bar V1, it's crucial to appreciate the brand behind this innovation.
Eleveight Kiteboarding is a renowned brand in the kiteboarding industry. The brand is recognized for its technical product design, which is driven by a passion for kiteboarding and a commitment to innovation. Eleveight's products are crafted with precision, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
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20th Sep 2023
2024 North Sonar Foil System Overview with Ryan and Matt
Ryan Hooker from MACkite and Matt Aiken from North chat about the North Sonar Foil System for wing foiling, surf foiling, and kite foiling. Find out who it's for and what's new for 2024.
Ryan: I've been riding this system for the past six months or so, and a few things that I've been liking about it are that it's a really solid setup. It's one of the stiffer foils that I've been on. The mast goes all the way down to the connection of the fuselage. You also have the option of the ful
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19th Sep 2023
Pick 5 Challenge | Mr. Jeff's Wing Foiling Gear List
Today Mr. Jeff is in the "Pick 5" hotseat with Tucker. Jeff is constantly on the water with a wing and a foil, and his Subaru is a virtual demo room with about 30 pieces of gear to choose from, so it's going to be interesting to see how he whittles his choices down to just 5.
Jeff: Before I choose my 5, I want to set the tone for this. There are people from all over in different riding locations and different conditions. My 5 are for the Great Lakes based on our wind and the water c
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15th Sep 2023
Wing Foiling | Why Are People Drawn to It?
What's the appeal of wing? There seems to be a lot of interest, and Tucker, Ryan, and Jeff explore why people feel drawn to it.Tucker: It's growing so fast, and I think part of the reason is because it appeals to other avenues that people are already committed to. Surfers already know the appeal of being in the water and riding a wave. Windsurfers, kiteboarders, and sailors already understand the appeal of riding on wind power and and being on the water. I come from a background that's r
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15th Sep 2023
How Much Wind for Wing Foiling? A Beginner's Guide
Join us for another episode of "Wing Wednesdays", with Tucker and Jeff. Today, we'll be diving into the burning question on everyone's mind:
How much wind do you actually need for wing foiling?
While pros likely have this figured out, our focus is on the beginners. There's a noticeable number of newbies heading out in wind conditions that are either unsuitable or excessively challenging. Our aim isn't to criticize but to help you optimize your wing foiling sessions.
Seeking Tha
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12th Sep 2023
Ride with Blake | Mistral Sessions and Updates from Sardinia, Italy
Blake from MACkite here! My apologies for the lack of updates over the past few months. I've been dealing with some injuries and recovering from a torn ACL meniscus. I've been traveling all over, and then I ripped my nose off after passing out from exhaustion and traveling too much, so I'm excited to get back to it!I'm in Sardinia, Italy, and I'm about to go for a Mistral heavy wind wing foil session with my friends Gregor from Holland and Chiara from Italy. I'm heading to the beach to meet up w
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7th Sep 2023
2024 Duotone Rebel SLS | An On-Water Review with Pat and Dustin
On-the-water review with the MACkite boys, Pat and Dustin, after their Grand Haven session on the new 2024 Rebel SLS from Duotone Kiteboarding.On-the-Water Impressions
Pat: The kite feels like a Rebel. It's a five-strut, higher-aspect design with pretty good low end power. It's probably about 20, gusting to 22. I'm on a 12 meter and I'm about 200 pounds. I'm pretty happy with the kite so far in the first couple tacks on it. The kite looks phenomenal in the sky. The new colorway is
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6th Sep 2023
2024 Duotone Sky Series Wingboards Overview
Tucker and Jeff chat about the new Sky Series Wingboards. You may be familiar with these as the Fanatic Sky boards, but they've been rebranded to Duotone for 2024. Find out what else is new besides the name change.
Tucker: There are quite a few models in the Sky Series, but there are some changes that are universal, including the change of their brand name. While it's always been under the same parent umbrella, now they're bringing it all under Duotone to simplify things, and, of
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6th Sep 2023
Drying and Packing Your Wing After a Session | Why It's Important
Why Dry Your Wing?
It's a best practice to always dry your wing before packing it away. With the thrill of winging sports, it's common to come off the water with a wet wing. Sometimes due to a hurried schedule or unexpected downpour, immediate drying isn't feasible. In such cases, roll it up loosely and place it in its bag. However, once home, ensure you hang it from its front handle in a ventilated area to drip dry.
The Ideal Drying Scenario
After exiting the water, the first ste
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1st Sep 2023
How to Progress from Wing Paddle Board to Wing Foiling
Reasonable Expectations
Most new Wingers (including strong athletes) require at least 20 hours before getting extended flights in a straight line with their wing and foil board (transitions will require more time).
5+ hours with wing and paddleboard (no foil)
5+ hours with e-foil or foil board behind a boat
10+ hours putting the skills together
Unreasonable expectations always lead to frustration. All of your surf, kiteboard, and/or windsurf experience will not magically chan
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29th Aug 2023
Trick Tip: How to land your jumps straight instead of sideways - Kiteboard & Wakeboard
Tips for making your landing safter
Releasing your back hand when jumping makes the control bar/handle pull on your front arm, keeping your board and body position lined up straight for a smooth landing. Release your back hand and stretch the arm behind you over the tail of the board, or better yet, grab the tail. Tail Grabs compact your body making it easier to control yourself flying through the air, they also add style points, but the best style is a smoot
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29th Aug 2023
Triton X1 Monofoil for Wing Foiling and Kite Foiling
The Unique Design of the Triton X1 Monofoil
The Triton X1 Monofoil is not your typical foil. Unlike traditional designs which have a stabilizer and a fuselage, the X1 is a monofoil. This means that it’s composed of a single wing, with the stabilizer built into the wing shape itself. The wing’s curvature provides an upward drive from the back end, similar to the design of a B2 bomber airplane.A New Foil System
Triton didn’t just stop at redesigning the wing. The mast has also been re-
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16th Aug 2023