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The Brazilian Brothers caught up with world-class pro rider Max Tullet at Kite Beach in Cape Town for a session that wasn't going to be subtle. With 35 knots of nuclear wind ripping through and two-to-three-meter waves stacking up offshore, the conditions were perfect for putting the brand-new Duotone Rebel D/Lab through its paces — and Max was the right rider to do it. The Rebel D/Lab Experience Heading into the lineup with proper wind and serious swell, Max couldn't have been more stok …

The Brazilian Brothers kicked off their long-awaited Cape Town trip with a check-in at Fortaleza International Airport, hauling enough gear through the oversized baggage line to cover anything Cape Town could throw at them. After years of dreaming about this trip, it was finally happening — and the brothers came packed for it. The Gear List The first kite bag carried the core quiver: 8m Master 12m Evo D/Lab 7m Nitro (for when conditions are absolutely nuking) The second bag rounded out …

If you've ever climbed onto a foilboard and thought, "Where am I even supposed to put my feet?" you're not alone. Stance is one of the biggest factors in how quickly you get up when wing foiling, how stable you feel, and how efficiently you ride. Jeff and Tucker had a chat to break it all down, from knee placement to foot positioning to subtle adjustments in your stance that can completely change how your foil feels. We've pulled out the best tidbits here, but feel free to give the video …

Riding a small board in the waves on your Foil Drive is a lot of fun: it unlocks a lot of the unit's potential, but it isn't as easy to get up on a small board as it is on something a little bit larger. Ryan and Hunter have broken it down into three of the most common mistakes or situations that cause riders to struggle getting up on their Foil Drive after downsizing to a smaller board. Tip #1: Board Angle When you first hop on your board in the water, you want that board angle to be level wit …

Ryan and Hunter get a lot of questions from people wanting to pick up a Foil Drive unit who aren't quite sure if the board they have might be a good one to start with, if their current foil will work, if they need to upgrade, or really just where to start sizing-wise. Here are the answers to a few of those questions, along with a good idea of what you may be looking at for your first time out there on the Foil Drive. Baseline Rider Weight Starting out, the guys want to note that this guide ref …

The Brazilian Brothers met up with freestyle legend Aaron Hadlow in Taiba, Brazil, for a special release from Aaron and Harlem. Harlem has just come out with the Hadlow Pro kite and the Descent board, and Aaron shares the inspiration and motivation behind these new products and what makes them stand out in the current freestyle market. Inspiration and Motivation Freestyle has given Aaron so much over the years. That's how he built his whole career — riding and progressing on C-kites earl …

Jeff gets asked a lot of questions about traveling with wing foil gear: What bag should you take? What are the airlines going to charge? What should you generally bring on a trip? Fortunately, he has had some experience packing his own gear over the last couple of years, and he's going to go over what he's learned through travel using the Manera 747 travel bag. Choosing the Right Bag: Manera 747 vs. Wing Foil Bag Manera makes two travel bags: the Manera 747 and the Manera Wing Foil Bag. Jeff h …

The Brazilian Brothers met up with the legend Kevin Langeree in Cape Town, South Africa. Pulling up in the Reedin mobile, Kevin brought out some magic from the back of the car: an 8m MasterModel, the weapon of choice for 30 knots and meter waves in Cape Town. He also brought out a special unicorn towel, just in case. Career Highlights and Proudest Moments Looking back at a very successful career in both freestyle and big air, Kevin was asked what he is most proud of accomplishing. He started k …

Tucker brings a long overdue review on the Ozone PowerPack. This has been a really fun wing for him this winter, as Tucker is a big fan of it for downwinding, bigger nastier swell, and any time there's some consequence if you can't redeploy accurately and easily. Overall, the PowerPack has been fantastic through a hectic winter season where conditions were all over the place. New Bar and Bridle Updates The PowerPack has a few things going on. First: a new bar. It's similar to the bar on the Po …

Tucker is stepping out of his comfort zone of talking about wing and kite foil gear to dive into foil assist mode. He has been absolutely stoked about this new product from Zip Pod — testing it over the winter, putting it through its paces, and comparing it against regular foil drive setups and integrated masts. The Zip Pod has some really compelling reasons to like it, which is why it's what Tucker uses when he goes Foil Driving. Unboxing the Zip Pod Kit Below is a quick rundown of what …

The Brazilian Brothers met up with Kaimar Halliste, an international team rider for Eleveight who has been pushing the limits of big air, at the Kite Beach in Blouberg, South Africa. Kaimar walks them through the brand new Stratos+ kite — Eleveight's 5-strut big air machine — and the brand new Stellar board. Kaimar's Journey with Eleveight Kaimar got involved with Eleveight when he was looking for good kites and testing out many different brands. He really liked the XS, which is a …

The Brazilian Brothers met up with kite designer legend, Damien Girardin, at the Kite Beach in Blouberg, South Africa. Here, the Brazilian Brothers pick Damien's brain about his background and years of experience, the foundation of Reedin Kiteboarding, and highlights of the new 2026 Reedin gear. How Did You Start Designing Kites? Damien grew up windsurfing in the South of France in a city called Montpellier, where all the very first kiteboarders started in the mid-90s. He saw guys like Raphael …

  Tucker and Jeff are no strangers to pushing the limits and giving their honest feedback, and the 2026 Duotone Float SLS is no exception. If you’ve ridden the previous Float, this version feels like it’s been put into “sport mode” — more responsive, more efficient, and more fun when you're not strictly riding waves. First Impressions on the Water When Jeff took the new Float SLS out in Florida flat water, the first takeaway is that it drives upwind a bit bett …

The session kicks off with the Tucker hopping on the 2026 Ozone PowerPack and Omen Flux Foilboard. In this no-talking, stoke-driven ride, you'll see Michigan's winter riding conditions, small swell, and the smooth flow of parawinging. Video Observations You can see how quickly the wing catches the wind, providing immediate tension and the pull needed to get the Omen Flux board up and moving. The power delivery is smooth and consistent, allowing navigation through the initial chop to gain enoug …

The Brazilian Brothers are back for the second part of their interview with Ralf Groesel to pick his brain about kite design. As one of the industry's leading designers, Ralf shares his insights on where the sport is headed and what is currently driving performance. What's Holding Kites Back: Materials or Design? According to Ralf, it is both in an equal way. You have to have the knowledge about kite design and the experience to be able to judge new materials. A new material changes the flight …