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Kitesurfing Lesson: 5 Tips to Ride Upwind
This is Blake from MACkite here with 5 tips to help you ride upwind.Tip 1 - Twist Your Body UpwindTwist your shoulders and lean back over your back foot. This weights your back foot rather than both of your knees. This lets you get a stronger and harder edge.Twist and lean back, looking upwind. Twist with your shoulders and your hips, with your feet, and even point your toes upwind, and all of those little things together will make it so much easier for you. If you instead close your s
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9th May 2023
Slingshot Asylum V6 kiteboard
This is Dustin and Pat from MACkiteboarding.com here to talk about the brand new Slingshot Asylum V6. Let's get into it.Slingshot Asylum v6 CharacteristicsPat: We both rode this board yesterday.Dustin: It's absolutely stellar. There's nothing crazy new with it, other than some pretty sweet new graphics.Pat: Yeah, this is the tried-and-true Asylum. If you've ridden any of the previous versions, it's more or less been unchanged. It's got a high rocker line, is more of a freestyle board,
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9th May 2023
Why a Wing Board and a Kite is Awesome for the Lightest Winds
Welcome back to Wing Wednesdays, or Foil Fridays... whatever we're going to call this one. This is Tucker with MACkite, and today I'm going to talk to you about my new fascination. We're going to maximize our light wind fun, maximize our time on the water, and maximize the gear we already own. I can guarantee you'll get a lot more time in the water, have a lot more fun, and use your equipment more effectively.Ride in Almost Any WindLet's talk about how kite wing foiling can maximize ou
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9th May 2023
F-One Strike V3 - Tucker's On-Water Review
F-One Strike V3 - On-Water Review
Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. Today we are going to talk about the F-One Strike Version Three. This is a review; you may have seen the overview we posted on what's changed and what's going on with this wing, and now we're finally to a point where we feel like we've ridden it enough in varied enough conditions to get you a comprehensive review. I never like to ride something just once and rate it; we want to test it in a variety of
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9th May 2023
eFoil Safety Tips While Riding Your Waydoo
Being safe on the water is the most important part of eFoiling, since eFoiling can be extremely dangerous not only to yourself, but also to others. Make sure that you are aware of all the local laws, and ensure that you take precautionary measures to return safely if something goes wrong.Here is a list of tips that will help keep you safer on the water. Remember, it's your responsibility to make sure you're always as safe as you can be, so please take these precautions seriously.Make sur
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3rd May 2023
How to eFoil - Waydoo Flyer ONE Plus
Learning to eFoil is a three-step process: You'll start on your stomach, progress to your knees, and finally, once you're comfortable, progress to a standing position.Learn to Control the Board While on Your Stomach
Lie flat on your stomach in gear one, putting your arms out to balance yourself.Lean with your weight from left to right on the board to adjust your direction.Change your speed between gears 1 - 4 to become more familiar with the board.Get on Foil While On Your Knees
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3rd May 2023
Phil Sobolev Interview - Cabrinha's Product Test Manager
In this interview, Pat speaks with Phil Sobolev, the Product Test Manager at Cabrinha, who oversees the testing of all the company's products. Phil explains that he works with the design team and the R&D team to come up with ideas and develop prototypes. He then tests the products, including 3D printed or board samples or kite prototypes, in real-world conditions. Phil also oversees the team of riders who help him test the products. He has been with Cabrinha for almost 10 years
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3rd May 2023
Assembly, Activation and Charging - Waydoo Flyer ONE Plus
Assembly
Place your board flat on the ground or a table, top side down.
Open the mast case by unclipping the four straps securing it and removing the lid. Besides the mast, this box also contains your charger, accessory kit, and the wheels for the case.
Remove the mast from the box and place it into the hole on the bottom of the board.
Secure the mast to the board with two fast tightening nuts from the accessory bag. As each nut gets tight, lift it up and continue tightening it
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3rd May 2023
The Most Important Part of Kiteboarding: How to Fall
Blake from MACkite here. It's good to be back! I'm recovering from a torn ACL surgery, and just being able to walk is so incredible. So I figured... why not teach you one of the most important things in kiteboarding, which in my opinion is how to fall.Get StrongI have a lot of experience in falling; I've been injured a lot. Throughout the years of teaching myself how to kiteboard and do all of my own tricks, I have had to learn how to fall through trial and error. Now I've got it down
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3rd May 2023
F-One Strike V3 Overview: Tucker's Initial take
Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays with Tucker. Today I'm going to talk with you about the new F-One Strike version three, released in April of 2023. We've been looking forward to this wing; it's a favorite year after year. This is going to be a quick overview of the wing, and then we're going to have a comprehensive review once we've had some more time on it to get a good feel for it. We'll also give you a comparison to the version 2 wing, and maybe some other popular
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3rd May 2023
2023 Cabrinha C.O.S. Control Bar | Cab Riders Rejoice!
Kiteboarding is a thrilling sport that requires the right equipment to perform at your best while staying safe. One of the most critical pieces of equipment in kiteboarding is the control system. It's the direct link between you and the kite, and you need a system that gives you a seamless and intuitive connection.
Cabrinha, a leader in the kiteboarding industry, has introduced a game-changing control system: the Cabrinha Operating System (COS).
Adjustability, Customization, and Sim
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24th Apr 2023
2023 Duotone Evo D/Lab Review
Duotone has introduced the Evo D/LAB, a high-performance all-rounder kite that is designed to take freeriding to the next level. The Evo D/LAB is an improvement of the popular Evo kite, and it offers riders a unique experience on the water that is hard to come by with regular kites. The kite is built using Aluula frame construction technology that reduces its overall weight by up to 30%. This reduction in weight makes the kite incredibly light and ensures it can fly in the lightest
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24th Apr 2023
Ozone's Flux V1 Wing Dominates Spring Wingding Regatta
Ozone team rider Johnny Heineken recently dominated the Spring Wingding Regatta in San Francisco by winning all 14 races using Ozone's all-new Flux V1 wing. He was joined by fellow Ozone rider Ken Adgate, who narrowly missed out on the podium by just a single point. Both riders were ecstatic to have benefitted from the Flux's immense performance, allowing them to win across a wide range of conditions. This blog post delves deeper into Ozone's latest wing release and its impact on the wind sp
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20th Apr 2023
Wing Foiling 101 | Understanding the Reasons Behind Its Explosive Growth
Wing foiling, also known as wing surfing, or winging, is a water sport that has been rapidly growing in popularity in recent years. With its combination of elements from kitesurfing, windsurfing, and stand-up paddleboarding, wing foiling has proven to be a versatile and accessible sport that appeals to a broad range of people.
Advantages of Wing FoilingAccessibilityOne of the main advantages of wing foiling is its accessibility. Unlike other water sports that require specialized equipment
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19th Apr 2023
Wing Foil in the Lightest Winds Possible With a Downwind Board
Video SummaryTucker, Jeff, and Ryan are discussing the benefits of downwind style foilboards for winging in light wind. These boards tend to be a little longer and narrower than traditional wingboards, allowing for less drag, better planing, and a higher top speed. This benefits most riders with better lift-off and lower light wind range. The boards are compared to 17-meter kites for kiteboarding in light wind, providing the power necessary to ride when other riders cannot. Down
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18th Apr 2023