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F-One sent the Brazilian Brothers a Trigger TEC to try out, so they headed down to the beach in Prea where Rubens geared up, pumped up, and launched, excited to see how it handled and whether he could get some good jumps in the 25 knot conditions. What Is the Trigger TEC? Available in sizes from 6-12m, the Trigger TEC is a 5-strut high-performance big air kite that shares its DNA with the Trigger Brainchild, but is more intuitive and forgiving. Its leading edge and struts use CODE-TEC, a …

The Peak is a big air/freeride kite from Harlem, and there was quite a bit of buzz around its release when Lorenzo Casati pulled off the highest kiteloop in history with a prototype. Of course, he's a pro rider, so what does that mean for your sessions? Rubens of the Brazilian Brothers has the breakdown on the Peak's performance. What Is the Harlem Peak? Like all Brainchild designs, the Peak was developed by Ralf Groesel, and he brought his years of experience to the table. Here's what t …

In Part 1 of our interview with Pat Goodman, Pat compared Cabrinha's kite lineup, breaking down the Drifter, Switchblade, Nitro, and Moto X, and what each design is really built to do on the water. From wave riding to big air to all-around performance, he shared how Cabrinha approaches design and why having the right tool for the job still matters. In Part 2, Brazilian Brother Rubens shifts the focus to design. Pat dives into advanced topics like Aluula and other high-end materials, the e …

Foil Drive riding has pushed board design in a very specific direction. Efficiency, foil feel, and clean integration now matter more than ever, and few brands have leaned into that reality as effectively as Appletree Surfboards. After riding both the Appletree Zapple and the Appletree Zapple S back-to-back for a full season, Ryan and Hunter from MACkiteboarding break down where these two boards overlap, where they clearly diverge, and, most importantly, who each board is actually for. This i …

This episode brings together three purpose-built five-strut big air kites and one of Brazil’s most exciting big air talents, Josue “Baby Shark” San Ferreira (Instagram @josuesanf), for a true side-by-side comparison. No hype, no marketing spin—just real feedback from a rider throwing powered tricks in challenging, gusty conditions. The Brainchild lineup: Reedin MasterModel F-One Trigger Harlem Peak All three are five-strut designs aimed squarely at big air riders wh …

Few things are more confusing for riders than navigating a kite lineup, especially when every new model promises to jump higher, turn faster, and do it all. To cut through the noise, Brazilian Brother Rubens sat down with Pat Goodman, longtime designer at Cabrinha, for an honest, no-hype conversation about what actually matters on the water. In Part 1 of this two-part interview, they dig into Cabrinha's core freeride, wave, and big air kites, break down who each model is really for, and s …

Foil Drive has opened the door to a new category of riding—one that blends the accessibility of e-foiling with the performance and progression of traditional hydrofoiling. To make that leap even easier, we have curated a turnkey setup built around proven North hardware: the Foil Drive North Boost Foil Drive Package. In this breakdown, Ryan from MACkiteboarding explains why this package works so well for first-time foilers, experienced wing and kite foilers, and anyone looking for a hig …

At MACkite, we love anything that will help us get up on foil. You've probably seen us gush about Foil Drive's mast-mounted propeller. Now there's an exciting new take on the foil assist concept: the FLITELab AMPJet. As you can probably guess, it uses a jet instead of a propeller, and it's lodged right inside the board for a completely clean and drag-free foil. Jeff caught up with creator Chris Reynolds at AWSI to chat about what the AMPJet is, who it's for, and what went into developing …

The Brazilian Brothers from MACkiteboarding got their hands on the Eleveight Kiteboarding RS Pro V2 and wasted no time putting it straight into real conditions for a true first-impressions session. With winter wind delivering a rare January opportunity, this was a chance to see how Eleveight’s flagship freeride kite feels right out of the bag, before any long-term tuning or familiarity sets in. This session focused on setup, build quality, bar feel, jumping, looping, and overall usabil …

If you've been around big air riders or have watched some videos, you may have noticed that some people use oversized handles on their boards and wondered why, and whether you need one. Known as "extended handles", these can bring some benefits, particularly for board-offs, but they might not be for everyone. David has used them for a while now, and he's ready to break it down for us. What Are the Benefits of an Extended Kiteboard Handle? Once you start taking the board off your feet in …

Riding the Foil Drive Max opens up an entirely different way to approach foiling—especially in a place like the Great Lakes, where conditions can swing wildly from glassy summer days to fast-moving, overhead windswell. In this discussion, Ryan and Hunter break down how they think about foil selection based on real sessions on Lake Michigan, covering everything from one-foil solutions to full quiver setups. Rather than chasing theory, this guide is rooted in what actually works when you …

The RS platform has long been the backbone of the Eleveight kite lineup, serving as the brand’s benchmark all-around freeride design. Now entering its second generation, the RS Pro V2 represents the most refined, no-compromise interpretation of that platform to date. In a beachside conversation at MACkiteboarding, Eleveight’s Kevin Wade breaks down how the RS Pro V2 came to life, why certain material decisions were made, and who this kite is ultimately designed for. Rather than c …

Choosing the right big air kite can feel overwhelming, especially when brands offer multiple high-performance options with overlapping capabilities. In this comparison, the Brazilian Brothers from MACkiteboarding take a closer look at two of Reedin’s most performance-driven kites: the Master Model and the HyperModel. Both kites are designed for riders who want serious airtime, fast handling, and progression potential, but they approach those goals in very different ways. This breakdown …

A Lightweight, Stable, and Rider-Friendly Step Forward in Parawinging Parawinging continues to evolve rapidly, and with that growth comes a wave of new designs aimed at making the sport more accessible, more stable, and more enjoyable across a wider range of riders and conditions. In this review, Tucker from MACkiteboarding.com takes a deep dive into the Triple Seven P.T. Skin Parawing, a wing that stood out enough to earn a spot in the shop’s lineup despite being a brand they had not …

Code has just released its biggest front wing yet: the 1725S. While it's a great choice for beginners, it's so much more than that, and there just might be a spot for it in your quiver. What Is the Code 1725S? Code's S Series is their all-around front foil wing lineup. If you don't want to lock yourself into a specific discipline, these are a great choice. All S-Series wings have an aspect ratio of 9.5 and are named for their area in cm2. The 1725S has a thin profile with a mustache shap …