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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2024 Naish Alana TwinTip Kiteboard
Naish
$699.002024 Naish Alana TwinTip Kiteboard - 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,...$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 -
2023 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 -
2023 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 -
2023 Lieuwe SHOTGUN Twintip Kiteboard
Lieuwe
$799.002023 Lieuwe SHOTGUN Twintip Kiteboard - HIGH-END FREERIDE Sizes: 125x38 / 130x39 / 133x40 / 136x40.5 / 138x41 /...$799.00 -
2023 Lieuwe AWESOME Twintip Kiteboard
Lieuwe
$649.002023 Lieuwe AWESOME Twintip Kiteboard - BEGINNER | ALLROUND FREERIDE Sizes: 134 / 138 / 145 / 150 SIZEWEIGHTBOARDWEIGHT 134x40 60-70kg 2,3kg 138x41 70-85kg 2,45kg 145x43 80-95kg 2,9kg 150x44 >100kg 3...$649.00 -
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 Free-V Lo Straps
North
$74.002024 North Free-V Lo Straps Description: A comfortable low-profile, super lightweight strap set with a V-shaped double front strap. The Free-V Lo allow you to ride offline on both tacks in a more natural stance, resulting in less fatigue in your front...$74.00 -
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 -
2024 North Flex Twintip Bindings
North
$239.002024 North Flex Twintip Bindings TwinTip Bindings Sizes: S / M - L/XL Description: At North, we understand comfort is critical to performance. That’s why we’ve dedicated two years to refining our best value lightweight binding, ensuring...$239.00 -
2024 North Flex Pro Twintip Bindings
North
$239.00Item Includes: 2x Straps, 2x Footpads, 4x M6x16mm Button Head Screws Sizes: S / M / L / XL Size US Size UK Size EUR Small 4-6.5 3-5.5 19-21 Medium 6.5-8.5 5.5-7.5 20-22 Large 8.5-10.5 7.5-9.5 22-24 X-Large 10.5-11 9...$239.00 -
2024 North Cross Kite Surfboard
North
$1,149.002024 North Cross Kite Surfboard Freeride Surf Sizes: 5'1 / 5'3 / 5'5 Size (FT) 5'1 5'3 5'5 Width (in) 18'' 18 1/2'' 19'' Thickness (in) 2 1/8'' 2 3/16'' 2 1/4'' Volume (L) 21 23 25 Rocker Smooth...$1,149.00 -
2024 North Charge PRO Kite Surfboard
North
$1,199.002024 North Charge PRO Kite Surfboard Performance Surf Sizes: 5'5 / 5'7 / 5'9 / 5'11 Size (FT) 5'5 5'7 5'9 5'11 Rider (kg) 65 75 85 95 Description: Developed for surfing. Engineered for kitesurfing. Smooth and powerful down...$1,199.00 -
2024 North Comp PRO Kite Surfboard
North
$1,349.002024 North Comp PRO Kite Surfboard Strapless Freestyle Surf Sizes: 4'10 / 5'0 / 5'2 Size (FT) 4'10 5'0 5'2 Rider (kg) 65 80 95 Description: The Comp Pro Dynalite is engineered for a single purpose: strapless freestyle...$1,349.00 -
2024 North Atmos PRO Carbon Twintip Kiteboard
North
$1,099.002024 North Atmos PRO Carbon Twintip Kiteboard Big Air / Freeride Sizes: 136x40 / 138x41 / 141x42 / 144x43cm Length (cm) Width (cm) Rider (kg) Fins...$1,099.00 -
2024 North Atmos Hybrid Twintip Kiteboard
North
$779.002024 North Atmos Hybrid Twintip Kiteboard Big Air / Freeride Sizes: 136x40 / 138x41 / 141x42 / 144x43cm Length (cm) Width (cm) Rider (kg) Fins...$779.00 -
2024 North Flare Twintip Kiteboard
North
$749.002024 North Flare Twintip Kiteboard Wakestyle / Park Sizes: 139x41 / 143x42 / 147x43cm Length (cm) Width (cm) Rider (kg) Fins (mm) 139 41 <80 20 143 42 65-90 20 147 43 75-110 20 Description: Carve up the park...$749.00 -
2024 North Astra Twintip Kiteboard
North
$729.002024 North Astra Twintip Kiteboard Freeride / Big Air Sizes: 129x38 / 132x39 / 135x40 / 138x41cm Length (cm) Width (cm) Rider (kg) Fins...$729.00 -
2024 North Trace Twintip Kiteboard
North
$749.002024 North Trace Twintip Kiteboard Freeride Lightwind Sizes: 145x45 / 155x46cm Length (cm) Width (cm) Rider (kg) Fins (mm) 145 45 <80 40 155 46 80-120 40 Description: Light wind? No problem. The Trace has a...$749.00 -
2024 North Prime Twintip Kiteboard
North
$569.002024 North Prime Twintip Kiteboard Freeride Sizes: 133x39 / 136x40 / 138x41 / 141x42 / 144x43 / 148x44 / 152x45cm Length (cm) Width (cm) Rider (kg) Fins...$569.00 -
2024 North Focus Twintip Kiteboard
North
$729.002024 North Focus Twintip Kiteboard Freestyle / Freeride Sizes: 133x40 / 136x41 / 139x42 / 142x43cm Length (cm) Width (cm) Rider (kg) Fins...$729.00 -
Mystic Foilboard V-Shape Footstrap
Mystic
$49.99Mystic Foilboard V-Shape Footstrap Get prepared to take your foiling to the next level with these Foilboard V-Shape Footstraps, designed to give you maximum control of your board, with maximum comfort. The V-Shaped front strap allows you to switch feet...$49.99 -
Mystic Foilboard Footstrap
Mystic
Now: $36.99Was: $44.99Mystic Foilboard Footstrap Get prepared to take your foiling to the next level with these Foilboard Footstraps, designed to give you maximum control of your board, with maximum comfort. Features: Double bearing axis Comfortable...Now: $36.99Was: $44.99 -
2023 Duotone Fish D/LAB Kite Surfboard
Duotone
$1,339.002023 Duotone Fish D/LAB Kite Surfboard SMALLER WAVES/CLASSIC SURF Sizes: 5'1'' / 5'3'' / 5'5'' SIZES 5'1" X 18 3/4" X 2 1/8" 5'3" X 19 1/4" X 2 5/16" 5'5" X 19 3/4" X 2 1/2" VOLUME 22.4L 25.6L 29...$1,339.00 -
2023 Duotone Fish SLS Kite Surfboard
Duotone
$1,179.002023 Duotone Fish SLS Kite Surfboard SMALLER WAVES/CLASSIC SURF Sizes: 5'1'' / 5'3'' / 5'5'' SIZES 5'1" X 18 3/4" X 2 1/8" 5'3" X 19 1/4" X 2 5/16" 5'5" X 19 3/4" X 2 1/2" VOLUME 22.4L 25.6L 29...$1,179.00 -
2023 Duotone Wam D/LAB Kite Surfboard
Duotone
$1,339.002023 Duotone Wam D/LAB Kite Surfboard ALL-ROUNDER, SMALL TO MEDIUM WAVES Sizes: 5'5'' / 5'7'' / 5'9'' / 5'11'' SIZES 5'5" X 18" X 2 1/8" 5'7" X 18 1/4" X 2 3/16" 5'9" X 18 1/2" X 2 1/4" 5'11" X 18 3/4" X 2 3/8" VOLUME 22.2L 23...$1,339.00 -
2023 Duotone Wam SLS Kite Surfboard
Duotone
$1,179.002023 Duotone Wam SLS Kite Surfboard ALL-ROUNDER, SMALL TO MEDIUM WAVES Sizes: 5'5'' / 5'7'' / 5'9'' SIZES 5'5" X 18" X 2 1/8" 5'7" X 18 1/4" X 2 3/16" 5'9" X 18 1/2" X 2 1/4" VOLUME 22.2L 23.9L 25...$1,179.00 -
2023 Duotone Wam Kite Surfboard
Duotone
$1,019.002023 Duotone Wam Kite Surfboard ALL-ROUNDER, SMALL TO MEDIUM WAVES Sizes: 5'6'' / 5'8'' / 5'10'' SIZES 5'6" X 18 1/8" X 2 1/8" 5'8" X 18 3/8" X 2 1/4" 5'10" X 18 5/8" X 25/16" VOLUME 23L 25.1L 26...$1,019.00 -
2023 Duotone Whip D/LAB Kite Surfboard
Duotone
$1,339.002023 Duotone Whip D/LAB Kite Surfboard SMALL TO MEDIUM WAVES/STRAPLESS FREESTYLE Sizes: 4'11'' / 5'1'' / 5'3'' / 5'5'' SIZES 4'11" 17 3/4" X 2" 5'1" X 18 1/4" 2 1/8" 5'3" X 18 3/4" X 2 1/4" 5'5" X 19 1/4" 2 3/8" VOLUME 19.1L 21...$1,339.00 -
2023 Duotone Whip SLS Kite Surfboard
Duotone
$1,179.002023 Duotone Whip SLS Kite Surfboard SMALL TO MEDIUM WAVES/STRAPLESS FREESTYLE Sizes: 4'11'' / 5'1'' / 5'3'' SIZES 4'11" 17 3/4" X 2" 5'1" X 18 1/4" 2 1/8" 5'3" X 18 3/4" X 2 1/4" VOLUME 19.1L 21.6L 24...$1,179.00 -
2023 Duotone Whip Kite Surfboard
Duotone
$1,019.002023 Duotone Whip Kite Surfboard SMALL TO MEDIUM WAVES/STRAPLESS FREESTYLE Sizes: 5'0'' / 5'2'' / 5'4'' SIZES 5'0" X 18" X 2 1/16 5'2" X 18 1/2" X 2 3/16" 5'4" X 19" 2 5/16" VOLUME 20.3L 22.9L 25...$1,019.00 -
2023 Duotone Slash SLS Kite Surfboard
Duotone
$929.002023 Duotone Slash SLS Kite Surfboard SMALL TO MEDIUM WAVES/STRAPLESS FREESTYLE Size: 4'4'' SIZES 4’4” X 16” X 1¾” VOLUME 13.44L WEIGHT 35-50KG FINSET TS-M BOARD...$929.00 -
2023 CrazyFly Raptor Extreme
Crazyfly
$929.002023 CrazyFly Raptor Extreme - High Performance Freeride / Big Air Sizes: 132 x 41cm / 135 x 41cm / 138 x 42cm / 140 x 42cm / 142 x 43cm The Raptor Extreme immediately became our best selling board which proves it is absolutely top class...$929.00 -
2023 CrazyFly Raptor LTD
Crazyfly
$859.002023 CrazyFly Raptor LTD - Freeride Perfection Sizes: 132 x 41cm / 136 x 41cm / 140 x 42cm / 143 x 43cm Raptor LTD is a true legend in our board range. It is one of the best boards we have ever made. It also comes in a Neon version for...$859.00 -
2023 CrazyFly Raptor LTD Neon
Crazyfly
$859.002023 CrazyFly Raptor LTD Neon - Freeride Perfection Sizes: 132 x 41cm / 136 x 41cm / 140 x 42cm / 143 x 43cm Raptor LTD Neon became our top selling board in its first year back in 2018, which says everything about how good this board really...$859.00