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Kiteboarding Tips

Kiteboarding Tip #1 - How to Earn Free Gear
Dying to get that new kite or board? Here at MACkite we feel for you. In fact, we want to help... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #2 - Make a Gear Checklist
Anyone who has kiteboarded for a while can give you a story of the day they forgot... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #3 - Take a Kiteboarding Vacation
This is a great way to kick off your season. So I know what you are thinking... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #4 - Cold Water Riding
This is a tip that is designed to help you not die. REALLY! Cold water is a very serious... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #5 - The Perfect Quiver
Is there really any such thing? As the owner of a kiteboarding store, I would say... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #6 - Bow Kite Tuning Tips
New kites pretty much come out of the bag ready to fly. Here are some tuning tips to... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #7 - Riding Waves in Lake Michigan
If you have ever kited a windy day on Lake MI, you can't help but notice the waves as they... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #8 - Coaching - Be a Coach to Your Fellow Riders
Joe B pulled me aside one day and said that it was time to learn to back roll. Two hours later... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #9 - Top 10 Kiteboarding Myths
#1 - You must be strong - First of all, let me tell you that I am a 5'4" female; I weigh... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #10 - Jumping Bow Kites
Jumping...arguably one of the most exciting aspects of kiteboarding. It's truly amazing to see... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #11 - The Back Hand Drag
It is nothing new in the world of water sports, but I have never heard of anyone mention... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #12 - Don't Kill Anyone
So I've been kiting for 7 or 8 years now and have luckily avoided injuring another... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #13 - Kiteboard Pad Placement and Strap Adjustment
As you set up your new board, a common question is "Where should I put the pads?" One of the easiest ways... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #14 - Kiteboarding Tricks: The Front Roll
The front roll is a relatively easy trick to learn. Here are a few simple steps to learning a front roll in which you do not need... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #15 - Safe Kiteboard Travel
Use pipe insulation to ensure safe travels for your kiteboard. Just trim the insulation to the dimensions of your board and... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #16 - Begin Snowkiting
My first tip for snowkiting is to go out and try it. It is super easy compared to water kiting and just a great way to... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #17 - Stay Warm
Lake Michigan water temps are just inching over 40 degrees and yes, that's really cold. A few simple things to make the most... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #18 - Lost and Found
Sadly I got separated from my board in some dicey conditions with a side off wind. During my lonely 3/4 mile body drag... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #19 - Go For It!
You are finally ready to GO FOR IT! Try to nail that new trick you have been reviewing in your mind all... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #20 - Understanding the Cabrinha IDS System
I have had lots of questions about the Cab IDS system. There seems to be some confusion and I just want to get some info out there... [read more]

Kiteboarding Tip #21 - Fly Before You Buy
Buying kiteboarding gear can be a fairly significant investment. How do you know you're spending your hard-earned cash on the gear... [read more]