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Professional wakeboarders, wakesurfers, and wakefoilers are taking their craft to a new frontier, powered by Foil Drive. In this latest adventure, professional wakeboarder and Foil Drive ambassador Gunther Oka joined friends on a mission to explore how the Foil Drive could transform lake sessions into something completely new. Their plan? Load up the gear, take the boat out, but use it as little as possible. The real goal was to pirate some waves, using the Foil Drive to chase, catch, and ri …

For decades, wearing a helmet in the surf or on the water carried a certain stigma. It looked awkward, felt bulky, and often interfered with the natural flow of riding waves. But the level of performance and risk in modern water sports has evolved—along with the understanding that protecting your head just makes sense. Recognizing this shift, Mystic set out to design a helmet that riders would actually want to wear. The result: the Legacy Helmet, a breakthrough in comfort, function, an …

North has once again redefined the standard of innovation in the world of foiling. The North Boost Foil Drive Board is engineered from the ground up for electric-assisted foiling across flat water, surf, and open-ocean conditions. Designed to combine effortless speed, enhanced ride control, and intelligent efficiency, the Boost represents a new frontier for riders seeking to explore more waves, more often, in more places. Designed for Electric Assist Foiling At its core, the Boost was creat …

You've heard that you "should" wear an impact vest, but do you really need one? And if so, what's a good one that won't get in your way? The Brazilian Brothers think they have the answer to both questions in the Ride Engine Empax V2. What's an Impact Vest For? Protection Buoyancy Warmth Harness Positioning An impact vest has a few benefits, not just the obvious protection from impact. You get some buoyancy, which is very helpful when you're in the water trying to relaunch your kite. Yo …

Parawinging is rapidly emerging as the next big evolution in foiling sports. From the downwind runs of Hawaii to the iconic conditions of Hood River, more riders are discovering how this self-powered discipline unlocks the thrill of foiling without relying on perfect downwind conditions or shuttle logistics. In this comprehensive breakdown from Code Foils, we’ll walk through what parawinging is, why it’s taking off, and the ideal setup to get started—including wing size, fo …

We've been seeing some exceptional kites coming from brands collaborating with Brainchild, so the Harlem Thrive has got the Brazilian Brothers excited to do a review on it. It excels at freeride, wave and the Brothers' favorite, big air, so they took it out to test its jumping and looping ability, as well as to figure out just who this kite is right for. What Is the Thrive? Like other kites made in Brainchild's facilities, the Thrive takes advantage of Proweld technology, which ultrasoni …

The Importance of Ground Practice Like any wind sport, progression starts on land. Practicing on the beach helps you understand how the parawing reacts to wind, your movements, and line tension before adding the complexity of balance on a board. Spend time getting comfortable with the equipment in a controlled environment. Setting Up Your Parawing Before your first flight, follow these key setup steps: Unpack and Prepare: Remove the parawing from its bag and inspect your lines, handle, an …

What Is Parawinging? Parawinging is the newest evolution in the world of foiling—a discipline that strips away the wing’s inflatable structure and instead relies on the rider’s strength, balance, and finesse to harness the wind. Think of it as a fusion between downwind SUP foiling and traditional wing foiling, but with a minimalist approach that offers a unique challenge and reward. Without the stability of an inflated wing, parawinging demands more from your technique, bal …

The Brazilian Brothers covered an exciting strapless big air competition in Prea, Brazil. It was organized by strapless pioneer and 2008 World Champion Mitu Monteiro. The weather could hardly have been better, with the wind pumping at 25-30 knots. The brothers were especially stoked that their friend Baby Shark would be participating in his first strapless competition, and they felt he had a good shot at placing, if not outright winning. Ready... Set... Go! First up was the racing compet …

Jeff had a chance to catch up with Kevin Langeree at the Reedin tent at KoGL to chat about the brand new 2026 MasterModel big air kite. Damien had been wanting to design a 5-strut kite, but they were just too heavy to achieve the turning speed, lift, and hangtime he was looking for. Now, with the weight-reducing technologies developed by Brainchild, that vision has finally become a reality. Who Is the MasterModel For? Before you write this off as a high-performance kite that's just for t …

Tucker and Jeff have an early review of the 2026 Cabrinha Union foil. Cabrinha sent them some prototypes to ride, and so far they're stoked about it. Now they're ready to chat about what it is, what each wing is for, and who might want to pick this new system up. What Is the Cabrinha Union Foil System? This is a complete redesign that uses a monobloc construction, with the front and rear wing pieces each forming half of the fuselage. It's streamlined and incredibly stiff, and a few brand …

Slingshot has designed a couple new foilboards for 2026, and Tucker and Jeff are pretty excited about them. When you think of Slingshot's Craft line of boards, you might envision a chicken nugget shape, but they've gone back to the drawing board with the Flow Craft and Glide Craft. These have been updated with a sleeker surfy approach and a clean white top that gives off surfboard vibes. What's the difference between them, and how do they feel out on the water? Flow Craft: Construction T …

Hunter Lukes scored some seriously clean waves with the Foil Drive in the Outer Banks this summer. Waist-high, glassy peelers and crystal-clear water made for the kind of session every foiler dreams of. After a year on the Foil Drive, Hunter's looking locked in: reading the waves, staying in the pocket, and gliding with style. Pure flow, no stress- just that easy OBX magic. Shop Foil Drive Learn More About Foil Drive Book Your eFoil Lesson MACkite Subscription Links: YouTube &nb …

The Brazilian Brothers had a chance to hook up with big air legend Baby Shark (Josue San) and see what he thought about the 2026 North Orbit. The wind there in Prea was 30 knots and the kite's purple colorway matched Baby Shark's Astra board perfectly, so Baby Shark was pretty stoked as he headed into the water. What's New with the 2026 Orbit? The Orbit and Orbit Pro have been combined into a single offering, and the shape has been refined into a higher-aspect design that sits further fo …

When you get a chance to visit the Outer Banks, you go, no matter the conditions. Ryan from MACkite caught up with waterman and foiler Hunter Lukes to talk about his background, what drew him to foiling, and how the Foil Drive turned a flat week on the Outer Banks into one packed with fun rides in the glassy swell. Hunter shares how the right setup and a little extra propulsion can open up whole new stretches of coastline. Ryan: Hey guys, Ryan from MACkite here. Today I've got Hunter Luke …