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First Impressions in Windy Brazil The Brazilian Brothers are reporting from a very windy Brazil to share their first impressions of the brand-new Slingshot Code NXT V2. The conditions are perfect for testing a big air machine, with the wind blowing 25 knots and gusting up to 30. Aluula Construction and Design The Slingshot NXT is a three-strut big air machine featuring Aluula construction. When the NXT first entered the industry a couple of years ago, it was immediately considered a masterpie …

The Evolution of Parawinging Jeff and Tucker from MACkite dive into a discussion about parawinging, a sport that has taken the wind industry by storm over the last year and a half. Parawinging is following a very similar path to winging. Early on, winging was viewed purely as a wave-focused sport. People just wanted to hold the leading edge and cruise on waves without line tension, and many even doubted if you could effectively ride upwind. Today, winging has evolved into freestyle, freeride, …

First Impressions of the Ozone Afterburner V1 Tucker from MACkiteboarding brings a first look at the hot new Ozone Afterburner V1 6.5m parawing. After just one mind-blowing session, he breaks down the highlights of this highly anticipated release. This wing is a completely new model designed from the ground up to be the fastest parawing with the best upwind, best VMG, and best total range possible with a single skin. Note: If you're not familiar with VMG, it's a sailing term (Velocity Made Goo …

The Brazilian Brothers are back home in Prea with a full-length review of the 2026 Cabrinha Moto Apex. They took the kite out in a wide range of conditions in Brazil to deliver a final verdict on its performance and help you decide whether it's deserving of a place in your quiver. Overcoming the Moto's Past To be completely honest, when Cabrinha first sent this kite, the Brazilian Brothers were not overly stoked. For many years the Moto was a closed, almost C-shaped kite that simply did not p …

The Easiest Foil to Learn Dock Starting This edition of Foil Fridays is a combination tip and product review. Tucker and Ryan from MACkiteboarding are back to talk about what they found to be the absolute easiest foil to learn to dock start so far. Whether you are using a dedicated dockstart board or a Foil Scoot, this setup was the clear standout from all the testers at their recent Dock-a-Palooza event. Across the board, everybody listed the Code Kanga 1870 as their easiest dockstart foil. …

The Brazilian Brothers are on the beach in Mykonos with 15-year-old North rider Maxwell Dahl to get the inside scoop on the latest gear. Maxwell has been killing it on the GKA World Championship circuit, and today he is breaking down the massive updates to the North control bars and twintip range. The New 2027 Navigator Control Bar The 2027 Navigator has undergone a massive redesign. North is stepping more toward the pro side of things with this update. Key features include: An improved bear …

Jeff and Tucker are excited to break down Cabrinha's new Swift V3. This is the third version of the Swift, and they dive into what has changed, what this board is used for, the ideal buyer in the market, and their impressions after riding it. Construction and Features The Swift is a certified mid-length board from Cabrinha featuring their new construction. It's quite solid and fairly lightweight: lighter than average, but not so feather-light that you'd worry about breaking it on any given day …

KT Foiling Kit Overview Tucker brings a review of a new foil setup that turned out to be surprisingly good and is now close to his heart: the KT Solus front wing, Atom tail, and Apex mast. If you're interested in a downwind or a glider foil with a great speed range and efficiency, this kit fits the bill perfectly. The KT Apex Mast Starting with the mast, Tucker looks at the 85cm KT Apex. It's a new addition for this year and is a phenomenal, stiff, incredibly streamlined, and efficient mast. …

Eli walks us through the Fliteboard Flitescooter. Everyone is looking for the easiest way to start eFoiling, and the Flitescooter is probably the easiest option out there right now. Eli got to ride it last year on a demo day with Flite, and it deserves its own video because it sits in a very unique place in the eFoil lineup. Volume and Stability The Flitescooter has the most literage in the eFoil lineup across all the brands. It features 237 liters of volume, and that does a couple of things f …

Eli walks us through the Waydoo Firebox. The Firebox isn't a necessity, but it's something you can use to have some peace of mind. It's designed for a lithium-ion battery, so it's good to have something on hand if you feel you need it. What Is the Waydoo Firebox? The Firebox hits all the boxes because it's a big stainless steel or aluminum box with two latches on the front. It comes with two water bags that you fill with water. To use it, you fill one bag up and place it in the bottom, place y …

Jeff and Tucker dive into what's been the biggest wind sport growth over the last four to five years: winging. It's booming everywhere. Whether you're at Hood River, La Ventana, the East Coast, or local lakes, rivers, bayous, and reservoirs, you're starting to see these "butterflies on the water." Winging is bringing wind sports to the masses and to every puddle in the world. Jeff notes that kiteboarding really took off across North America around 1999 and 2000. MACkite started lessons in '99 …

Jeff and Tucker got their hands on the highly anticipated Slingshot Project Drag board, bringing a little Christmas in August to the shop. The designers, including Ken Adgate, have been working on this shape for a few years. We've seen this board under Ken's feet in a custom capacity for a long time, and it's great to finally see it available in a production model with a palatable price and durable construction. The first thing the rest of the industry needs to take note of is the bag. The Pro …

Finals Day at the GKA World Championship The Brazilian Brothers are back on the beach for Finals Day at the GKA World Championship in Mykonos. Yesterday was full of action, and today the tension is high. Everything is on the line for both the male and female athletes, with a ton of money and a life-changing world championship crown up for grabs. By 11:00 AM, the wind is already cranking, kites are in the air, and a massive crowd is forming to watch the riders go absolutely huge. GKA Staff Ins …

Tucker and Ryan are here to bring you a quick summary of their top three tips for learning to dock start. Keeping it simple is key when you're first getting into this part of the sport. Find a Proper Dock The first tip is to make sure you have a proper dock. The better your dock is, the easier the learning process is going to be. A few specific things about a dock can make your life a lot easier or much more difficult when you're learning to dock start. A big factor is whether the dock allows …

Tucker brings us a review on a highly anticipated new board from Appletree: the 2026 Appletree Mid Length V2 — the refined evolution of the original Skipper Midlength, now optimized for parawing and light-wind wing conditions. This specific review focuses on the 77L (6'1") model built in Appletree's new Hollow construction, breaking down the shape, features, and how it compares to their classic foam core build. Construction Options: Hollow vs. High-Density Foam This board is available in …