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Ryan from MACkite has been riding the Manta TakeOff Evo foil assist for a while now, and he is stoked to share his first impressions. From its massive power output to its travel-friendly battery options, this unit brings a lot of versatility to the water. Setup and Maintenance The setup on the Manta TakeOff Evo is fairly simple. You have a nose cone or nose guard that just slides into the back cone portion with a really easy connection using a few screws. The same goes for getting the motor on …

Jeff and Tucker dive into a one-year review of the Slingshot One Lock system. Officially, the system has been out for at least a year, but counting pre-production samples, the guys have been riding it for closer to two years. After getting plenty of traction with customers over the past year, they wanted to recap their thoughts, share customer feedback, and discuss how Slingshot backs their product now that it's officially here to stay. Durability and Maintenance: Is It a Gimmick? When it come …

If you aren't familiar with Omen's foils, you might know their boards, which feature exceptional design and top-quality construction. The Agent is their second foil release, designed specifically for glide, speed range, and a good low end. It works awesome for parawinging, winging, and even surf foiling when you're looking for that extra bit of glide and pumpability. For this review, Tucker tested the Agent 900. The Agent vs. The Operator Compared to Omen's first release, the Operator (their s …

The Brazilian Brothers caught up with the Casati family, a true powerhouse of kitesurfing. Lorenzo and Leo Casati are both World Champions, with Leo just taking a back-to-back win for the family after Lorenzo won it last year. Interviewing the Casati Brothers Two days after winning the competition, Leo says it feels amazing and still a bit unreal. He always wanted to become World Champion since he started kitesurfing. All the hard work put in with his dad, who is his coach, has finally paid of …

Eli from MACkite is joined by Corey from Lift to take a look at the Lift5 eFoil. This is the flagship model within the Lift Foils lineup, and Corey explains why that is, and who might be interested in one. Lift5 4'9 eFoil Overview The Lift5 4'9 is a full carbon fiber board. It ships complete with the quick-connect LCS (Lift Connect System) and a jet prop on the back. This setup also comes with the Elite hand controller. The 4'9 is one of the best-selling sizes of any of the Lift boards in the …

Tucker and Jeff are breaking down the skills you should focus on after you learn the basics of getting up on foil. You've finally moved past taxiing around on the board, almost getting up and ejecting, and only riding for a few feet before you fall in. Now you're getting up and riding on foil. You aren't making turns yet; you either fall in or drop down to switch your feet, and then you go back the other way, and that's ok. That's also a step in the progression of learning to wing. But you are …

Eli from MACkite is joined by Corey from Lift to go over the Lift eFoil family, including the Lift5 F, the Lift5, and the LiftX. No matter where you are in your foiling journey, there's a Lift for you, but which is it? Lift5 F - Flying Is for Everyone The Lift5 F is a 5'4"/83L or 4'9"/67L fiberglass board. The rider looking for a Lift5 F is typically an entry-level or first-time foiler who wants to get into eFoiling at a friendly price point. These boards provide a ton of stability and are inc …

Eli takes us through how to unbox and assemble a brand new Fliteboard. Let's get into the easy stuff first and work our way through the entire setup. Charger and Battery Starting with the fast charger, it comes in a perfectly sized box and includes a nice carrying case. Inside the case, you get your wall cable and a handy carrying handle that straps to two hooks on the outside. This universal strap also fits the battery, turning it into a nice satchel for easy carrying. The charger pops out ea …

The Brazilian Brothers are back in Brazil with MACkiteboarding, and the Brazil season keeps on delivering. They're testing the brand new Moto Apex by Cabrinha, a kite that's generated a lot of excitement online. They're ready to pump it up and give the inside scoop on how this kite feels in beautiful Brazilian conditions. New Materials and Design The Moto Apex is a very special kite. While it features the Apex material on the leading edge, Cabrinha has introduced Aluula on the struts. This spe …

The Brazilian Brothers are in Bitola, North Macedonia, a beautiful little town on the border of Greece and North Macedonia, for a very special strike mission. After grabbing a taxi, and noting that one Euro equals 60 Macedonian money, they head to an undisclosed location to check out the Brainchild production lab. Upon arrival, they're met by the Brainchild guard dog and Ralf Gröesel, the founder of Brainchild. They step inside the facility where everything started. This is the exact plac …

Tucker is here with a look at a brand new product: the Code Aluminum Mast. In the past, Code has only offered carbon fiber and high-modulus carbon fiber options. With this new release, they're reaching down to make their kits more affordable, accessible, and durable for riders who are hard on their gear. We've been hoping for this one for a long time, and Tucker walks through all the finer points of the mast, plus why you might want to choose it over shelling out the cash for carbon. Stiffness …

Tucker and Jeff dive into a parawing tip video focusing on the easiest ways to handle your parawing during a jibe. Once you get up and learn to ride, the first major obstacle is going the other direction. A jibe is a downwind turn, and many riders don't put the forethought into practicing on the beach before hitting the water. Jeff, still a newbie to parawing, notes the frustration of finally getting up and riding, feeling at home ripping upwind, only to realize you have to make your first tur …

Tucker from MACkiteboarding has been riding the 4.5m AFS Stow Parawing for a number of hours and sessions, and he's ready to give a quick rundown on how it performs. The AFS Stow is a notable parawing in the market today. While it might not necessarily be the absolute highest performance choice or the 100% easiest to use, it hits a really nice blend of performance, value, and ease of use. For a lot of people looking to get into wings like this, the Stow is definitely worth a good look. The Ba …

With the massive boom in wing foiling over the last three years, a lot of riders now have a couple of years under their belts riding the exact same gear they learned on. If you've been putting in the time on the water, you might be reaching a point where your progression is actually being limited by the equipment you're riding. Tucker and Jeff from MACkite recently sat down to discuss the top three upgrades you can make to your quiver to help you become a better wing foiler. While you can cert …

Jeff and Tucker from MACkite dive into the questions they get asked every single day by riders looking to buy a new wing. There's so much on the market right now... countless brands, and often up to three or more different models per brand, and it can get overwhelming. To help you make the right decision on your next wing, they break down exactly what is important to consider. What Information to Bring to the Table You could walk up to a pro or someone at the shop and simply ask, "What wing s …