Kiteboards
When it comes to kiteboards, we at MACkite have more than 150 years combined experience putting them to the test. Okay, that may be a bit of an exaggeration. Realistically, MACkite employees have around 60 years of combined experience on the water, and in that time we might have learned a thing or two about kite boards and kitesurf-specific boards. In fact, we have so much experience that we are so close to moving down to Florida during the winter, with margaritas in hand while the sun bakes our leathery skin.
In our well-aged (like a fine wine) wisdom, we know a thing or two about kiteboards. We have a great article discussing all of the possibilities of kites, boards, and their sizes. For the college-cram-night version, we can describe kiteboards as three different types: twin tip, directional surf, and race boards.
Twin Tip
Sporting a symmetrical outline, this type of board can be ridden on either side. This type of board is very versatile and can be used for any rider. Smaller Twintip kiteboards are used for freestyle, while larger boards are used for light wind, new riders and larger riders.
Directional Surf
Very similar to a surf board, this board has a definite tip and fail. Mostly used for waves, strapless riding or light wind days.
Race Boards
These boards have maximum speed availability and are great for light wind performance.
What about board sizes?
Good question. Board lengths are usually measured in centimeters (like a snowboard or skis). For example, a large beginning rider would typically learn on a 140-150cm board. You may see a second number also in centimeters; this is the board's width. Boards have become wider in the last 5 years. A board made in 2004 may have been 155x36. A similar light wind, big rider board built in 2011 would be 146x44. A 170lb advanced kiteboarder might ride a 132x40 (132cm long, 40cm wide) board. The larger the board, the less power needed to get onto a plane. The smaller the board, the more control you have at high speeds (opposite from skis and snowboards). Make sure to talk to your instructor during your lessons to decide which board will work best for you. A rock star wakeboarder can ride a smaller board much sooner than someone with no board skills.
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Brunotti Discovery Kiteboard Complete w/ Straps
Brunotti
$299.002022 Brunotti Discovery Freeride Kiteboard Includes: Board Brunotti Aqua Clamp Footstraps Fins The Discovery is Brunotti's accessible freeride kiteboard with a fine flex that feels at home in all circumstances. The kiteboard has been given...$299.00 -
2023 PKG Kiteboard
MACkite
$179.00 - $249.002023 PKG Kiteboard Built for rapid progression, the PKG is one of our most unique, easy-to-ride boards. Engineered to make board control as easy as can be, the PKG features asymmetrical bottom contours, including a turned-up toeside to minimize edge...$179.00 - $249.00 -
2023 Slingshot Dream Rider V1
Slingshot Sports
Now: $479.00Was: $600.30DREAM RIDER V1 Freeride / Comfort / Cruise Package Includes: Dream Rider V1 Board 2 x 1.75 (1.9x15.2cm) Fins Grab Handle The Dream Rider is here to make riding a twin tip fun again! Our design team focused on creating one of the...Now: $479.00Was: $600.30 -
2023 Slingshot Luna V2
Slingshot Sports
Now: $519.99Was: $722.00LUNA V2 Lightweight / Freeride / Progression Package Includes: Luna V2 Board 4 x 1.75 (1.9x15.2cm) Fins Grab Handle Sharing a similar shape and outline to our award-winning Misfit, the LUNA V2 is a beginner/intermediate shape...Now: $519.99Was: $722.00 -
2023 Slingshot Super Natural V2
Slingshot Sports
Now: $559.99Was: $778.00SUPER NATURAL V2 Boost / Twin-Tip / Directional Package Includes: Super Natural V2 Board 6 x 1.75 (1.9x15.2cm) Fins Grab Handle The SUPER NATURAL V2 takes our mutant twin-tip hybrid to the next level. With its different nose and...Now: $559.99Was: $778.00 -
2023 Slingshot Misfit V11 Carbon
Slingshot Sports
Now: $759.99Was: $1,056.00MISFIT V11 CARBON Light / Premium / Performance Package Includes: Misfit V11 Carbon Board 4 x 1.75 (1.9x15.2cm) Fins Grab Handle OUR TAKE ON THE MISFIT CARBON: Are you looking to be a shredder whose behavior or attitude sets them...Now: $759.99Was: $1,056.00 -
2023 Slingshot Misfit V11
Slingshot Sports
Now: $559.99Was: $778.00MISFIT V11 Freeride / Progression / Performance Package Includes: Misfit V11 Board 4 x 1.75 (1.9x15.2cm) Fins Grab Handle The Misfit V11 is beginner friendly, freestyle friendly, upwind, downwind, flat water, chop and big-air...Now: $559.99Was: $778.00 -
2023 Slingshot Impact XR V1
Slingshot Sports
Now: $887.99Was: $1,233.00IMPACT XR V1 Carve / Performance / Surf Package Includes: Impact XR V1 board FCSII Reactor Tri-Fin set up Our new Impact kite surfboard is a full-power, pedal-to-the-metal board, built to shred a clean wall of swell to pieces. Thanks...Now: $887.99Was: $1,233.00 -
2023 Slingshot Burner XR V1
Slingshot Sports
Now: $887.99Was: $1,233.00BURNER XR V1 Versatility / Freeride / Surf Package Includes: Burner XR V1 board FCSII Reactor Tri-Fin set up Looking for a board that has a playful fun feel and can optimize any condition? Introducing the all new Burner. The Burner...Now: $887.99Was: $1,233.00 -
2023 Slingshot Sci-Fly XR V2
Slingshot Sports
Now: $887.99Was: $1,233.00SCI-FLY XR V2 Freestyle / Performance / Surf Package Includes: Sci Fly XR V2 board FCSII Reactor Quad-Fin set up The Sci Fly XR returns in its second iteration packed with even more performance. Featuring an all-new Triple Channeled Hull,...Now: $887.99Was: $1,233.00 -
2023 North Charge Kiteboard
North
Now: $719.40Was: $1,199.002023 North Charge Kiteboard Performance Surf Sizes: 5'5'' / 5'7'' / 5'9'' / 5'11'' What's Included: Board with EVA Deckpad Developed for surfing. Engineered for kitesurfing. Smooth and powerful down the line, turning hard in the pocket...Now: $719.40Was: $1,199.00 -
RDI FCSII Glassflex Tri Fin Set
RDI
Now: $25.00Was: $45.00RDI FCSII Glassflex Tri Fin Set The Perfomer medium glassflex hard fin set is designed for those looking to progress their surfing to the next level, with a balance of speed flow & response. Well proportioned template with Inside Foil...Now: $25.00Was: $45.00 -
2022 Duotone Traction Pad Team Front
Duotone
Now: $39.99Was: $89.95TRACTION PAD TEAM FRONT Maximum control and ultimate grip without any of the disadvantages which come with using wax. Using all 8 pcs, also the area between front and back pad is covered. The choice of the World Cup Team.Now: $39.99Was: $89.95 -
Futures Fin Set
Futures
Now: $19.99Was: $39.99Futures Fin set Thermoflex technology for affordable performance.Now: $19.99Was: $39.99 -
Duotone Track Nuts
Now: $22.90Was: $25.00Compatible with all pre-2020 North and current Duotone gear. Track nuts for rail inserts in board.Now: $22.90Was: $25.00 -
NSI EVA Foot Strap
NSI
$45.00Our new EVA Foam Foot Straps are the lightest and most comfortable foot straps you’ll ever use. They are soft and can be stepped on without causing discomfort or tripping you up during transitions. Key Features: Ultra lightweight closed cell EVA...$45.00 -
2025 Slingshot Dually V7 Foot Straps
Slingshot Sports
$229.00The sleek chassis and cored-out, dual-density foam footbed gives you the lightest, softest feel for easy cruising and soft landings. The Dually V7 is modern and technical with a splash of heritage DNA: the sleek and futuristic footbed combines our highly...$229.00 -
2022 Duotone Traction Pro Front Pad 4pcs
Duotone
Now: $49.00Was: $89.004 piece traction pad for the 2022 Duotone Whip standard construction.Now: $49.00Was: $89.00 -
Cabrinha Ultralight Surf Straps
Cabrinha
$89.00 - $115.00Symmetric entry, contoured outline, dual density. Ultra lightweight construction Maximum comfort Minimal water absorption Molded dual density foam prevents collapsing 3 strap Option with included hardware options for both Foam Core and Wood Core Boards...$89.00 - $115.00 -
2023 Slingshot Formula V3 Kiteboard
Slingshot Sports
Now: $749.00Was: $949.002023 Slingshot Formula V3 Kiteboard Flyweight / Performance / POP This team favorite twin tip continues to put the most technical and high-end materials beneath your feet, using a light Carbon Construction, a full-length and double-concave hull that...Now: $749.00Was: $949.00 -
2024 CrazyFly Elite IV
Crazyfly
$1,899.002024 CrazyFly Elite IV Sizes: 136 x 41cm / 140 x 42cm The lightest board in the world The most flexible carbon board Air Inside Core technology HMX-CF3 carbon Double concave bottom shape Lots of pop with comfortable flex Superior control and...$1,899.00 -
2024 Duotone Entity Ergo Straps
Duotone
Now: $211.20Was: $264.002024 Duotone Entity Ergo Straps THE REVOLUTIONARY ENTITY ERGO IS SETTING THE NEW BENCHMARK IN HOLD, ERGONOMY, SAFETY AND COMFORT. Sizes: S / M / L / XL Size S M L XL EU 36-39 39-43 43-45 45-47 US 4 - 6.5 6.5 - 10 10 - 11 11...Now: $211.20Was: $264.00 -
2024 Duotone Jaime SLS TwinTip Kiteboard
Duotone
Now: $899.25Was: $1,199.002024 Duotone Jaime SLS TwinTip Kiteboard PERFORMANCE FREESTYLE Sizes: 133 / 136 / 139 / 142cm Includes: Fins only. (Handle included with Duotone binding purchase.) SIZE 133 x 40cm 136 x 41cm 139 x 42cm 142 x 43cm WEIGHT 50-75 KG 70-85 KG 80-90...Now: $899.25Was: $1,199.00 -
2024 Duotone Select SLS TwinTip Kiteboard
Duotone
Now: $899.25Was: $1,199.002024 Duotone Select SLS TwinTip Kiteboard PERFORMANCE FREERIDE Sizes: 135 / 138 / 141 / 144cm Includes: Fins only. (Handle included with Duotone binding purchase.) SIZE 135 x 39cm 138 x 40cm 141 x 41cm 144 x 42cm WEIGHT 55-75 KG 70-85 KG 75-90...Now: $899.25Was: $1,199.00 -
2024 Duotone Select Concept Blue TwinTip Kiteboard
Duotone
Now: $561.75Was: $749.002024 Duotone Select Concept Blue TwinTip Kiteboard FREERIDE Sizes: 135 / 138 / 141 / 144cm Includes: Fins only. (Handle included with Duotone binding purchase.) SIZE 135 x 39cm 138 x 40cm 141 x 41cm 144 x 42cm WEIGHT 55-75 KG 70-85 KG 75-90...Now: $561.75Was: $749.00 -
2024 Naish Orbit TwinTip Kiteboard
Naish
$749.00Style - Lightwind Freeride Sizes: 152 x 45cm, 162 x 46cm Description: The Orbit has been designed specifically for light wind days, maximizing your fun on the water in marginal conditions. With an asymmetric double concave bottom and offset channels,...$749.00 -
2024 Naish Alana TwinTip Kiteboard
Naish
$699.00Board Style - Women’s freeride/freestyle Sizes: 132 x 39 / 136 x 40cm Description: The Alana is the perfect board for female and smaller riders who want to shred. Performance oriented for all-around freeride, freestyle and big air disciplines, and...$699.00 -
2024 Naish Hero TwinTip Kiteboard
Naish
$529.002024 Naish Hero TwinTip Kiteboard - All-around freeride Sizes: 130 x 41.5 / 135 x 42 / 140 x 43 / 145 x 43.5cm Description: This year the new user-friendly Hero has gotten a huge boost of performance with new bottom shaping, Keel Lock Spine...$529.00 -
2024 Naish Traverse Ewan Jaspan Pro TwinTip Kiteboard
Naish
$939.002024 Naish Traverse Ewan Jaspan Pro TwinTip Kiteboard - Freeride/freestyle Sizes: 138 x 41 / 144 x 42.5 / 152 x 43.5cm Description: The Traverse Ewan Jaspan Pro is back and better than ever. For the fourth year in a row we’ve teamed up...$939.00 -
2024 Naish Traverse TwinTip Kiteboard
Naish
$679.002024 Naish Traverse TwinTip Kiteboard - Freeride/freestyle Sizes: 138 x 41 / 144 x 42.5 / 152 x 43.5cm Description: Four years ago Ewan Jaspan and Naish set out to design the most versatile and well-rounded kiteboard for freeride enthusiasts...$679.00 -
2024 Naish Motion TwinTip Kiteboard
Naish
$649.002024 Naish Motion TwinTip Kiteboard - Performance freeride Sizes: 134 x 41 / 138 x 41.5 / 142 x 42 Description: The all new Motion is everything you could ever want in a freeride board and more. To make our most popular board even better...$649.00 -
2024 Naish Monarch TwinTip Kiteboard
Naish
$749.002024 Naish Monarch TwinTip Kiteboard - Big air/performance freestyle Sizes: 132 x 41 / 135 x 41.5 / 138 x 42 / 142 x 42.5cm Description: The all new Monarch has been designed for big air and freestyle riders looking to get the most load and...$749.00 -
2024 Naish Drive TwinTip Kiteboard
Naish
$979.002024 Naish Drive TwinTip Kiteboard - High performance/freeride Sizes: 134 x 41 / 138 x 41.5 / 142 x 42cm Description: The Drive is a high-performance 3K carbon freeride board providing unbeatable flex and control. As the lightest board in the...$979.00 -
Lieuwe OCEANA Twintip Kiteboard
Lieuwe
$899.00 - $1,049.002023 Lieuwe OCEANA Twintip Kiteboard - BIG AIR | EXTREME PERFORMANCE Sizes: 133x40 / 137x40 / 141x41 SIZEWEIGHTBOARDWEIGHT 133x40 55-70kg 2,7kg 137x40 70-85kg 3,0kg 141x41 >85kg 3,25kg * Weight Tolerance...$899.00 - $1,049.00 -
Lieuwe FALCON Twintip Kiteboard
Lieuwe
$1,099.002023 Lieuwe FALCON Twintip Kiteboard - BIG AIR | HIGH PERFORMANCE Sizes: 130x39 / 133x39 / 135x40 / 137x40.5 / 139x41 / 141x41 / 144x41...$1,099.00 -
Lieuwe SHOTGUN Twintip Kiteboard
Lieuwe
$799.002023 Lieuwe SHOTGUN Twintip Kiteboard - HIGH-END FREERIDE Sizes: 125x38 / 130x39 / 133x40 / 136x40.5 / 138x41 /...$799.00 -
Lieuwe AWESOME Twintip Kiteboard
Lieuwe
$649.002023 Lieuwe AWESOME Twintip Kiteboard - BEGINNER | ALLROUND FREERIDE Sizes: 134 / 138 / 145 / 150 SIZE WEIGHT BOARDWEIGHT 134x40 60-70kg 2,3kg 138x41 70-85kg 2,45kg 145x43 80-95kg 2,9kg 150x44 >100kg 3.1kg * Weight...$649.00 -
2024 North Hexcel Coremat Finset
North
$89.002024 North Hexcel Coremat Finset Sizes: M / L Description: Lightweight hexagonal-core thruster fins are designed to maintain the flex characteristics of a glass fin with optimum strength to weight ratio. The custom fin base shape means no infills are...$89.00 -
2024 North Free Foil Straps
North
$69.002024 North Free Foil Straps Description: Experience a complete connection with your board in full comfort with our premium lightweight cushioned foilboard straps. The Free Foil Straps provide a tactile reference for ideal foot positioning, easier...$69.00 -
2024 North Fix Boots
North
$399.002024 North Fix Boots Boots Sizes: S / M / L / XL Description: Bone out that grab. Relax your stance. The Fix boots have bigger pop, powered unhooked tricks and harder landings covered. Flexible and Featherlite, the unrestrictive low-cut design...$399.00