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Jeff and Tucker are kicking off a three-part video series dedicated to light wind riding. If you live somewhere in North America — or anywhere else — where there isn't always a lot of wind, you still want to get out on the water, enjoy the sunshine, and make the most of those light breezes. This first discussion is all about the boards that make light wind wing foiling possible. The Evolution of Light Wind Wing Boards When wing foiling first came out, light wind riding wasn't reall …

Ready to start building your own wing foil quiver? The Reedin Wing Pack was designed from the ground up for exactly that moment. Wing foiling has a reputation for being a gear-heavy sport with a steep learning curve and an expensive entry ticket. Reedin's new Wing Pack is a direct response to both of those concerns. Built around three purpose-built components, it bundles a wing, a foil, and a board into a single, thoughtfully priced package aimed squarely at riders coming out of lessons a …

The Brazilian Brothers sat down with F-One pro rider Josh Gillitt, an international rider who has been pushing the boundaries of big air kiteboarding on the world stage for the past couple of years. Known for his aggressive style and massive sends, he shares the details of his progression, his competitive mindset, and what it takes to ride at the highest level of the sport. Starting Young and Moving to Cape Town Josh's kitesurfing journey started when he was just seven years old. His dad had s …

If you're riding an Appletree board, you already know the quality is there. The construction is dialed, the shapes are refined, and the finish is clean. But even the best gear needs a little love to stay that way. Appletree co-founder Wieger Buurma recently broke down his top board maintenance tips—and they're straightforward enough that there's no excuse for letting your board go to hell. Here's what you need to know. Shop Appletree Understanding the Coat 25 Finish Appletree boar …

The Brazilian Brothers are back for episode two of the Kite Academy. In the first episode, they walked through all the gear you need to get going: a helmet, an impact vest, a harness, a kite, and a board. Today, they're getting into the fun stuff: pumping up the kite, walking through its different nuances, and learning how to handle it, all of which is incredibly important for anyone who wants to be an independent rider. Where Is the Wind Coming From? Before you even pump up the kite, you have …

Whether you've been watching dock start videos on repeat or you've already face-planted into the water a few times, this guide is for you. Dockstarting a foil is one of those skills that looks deceptively simple from the shore, and then humbles you fast once you're actually standing on the dock. The good news? It's highly learnable, and the progression curve gets a lot friendlier once you understand what actually matters. Here's everything you need, from dialing in your gear to the pumpin …

The Brazilian Brothers sat down with kite designer legend and Brainchild founder, Ralf Groesel. In this highly specific breakdown, they ask Ralf some of the most important questions about kiteboarding bars, line setups, and everything in between. Low V vs. High V Kite Bars When testing kites, it becomes very clear that a kite performs drastically differently depending on whether you're using a Low V or a High V bar setting. Ralf explains that he uses High V on his kite designs simply because h …

The Brazilian Brothers are reporting from a windy beach in Brazil to kick off a brand-new mini-series: the Kite Academy. The goal of this series is to walk anyone who has never been in touch with kiteboarding through the very basics of the sport. While you should still take lessons from a qualified instructor, this series is designed to get people involved and stoked about kiteboarding. To help demonstrate the basics, they're joined by Nicky, an aspiring kiteboarder from the Netherlands with a …

The Brazilian Brothers are back to compare two heavy hitters in the Cabrinha lineup: the 2026 Switchblade and the 2026 Nitro. Both are five-strut designs, and both feature the high-performance Apex series material. They share some DNA, but they're built for very different riding styles and conditions. The Swiss Army Knife vs. The Big Air Machine The Cabrinha Switchblade requires almost no introduction. It's arguably the most-sold kite of all time, backed by over 20 years of development. With P …

Ryan and Hunter have spent a lot of time on the Foil Drive, and they absolutely love it. After traveling and flying with it recently, they noticed there isn't a lot of great information out there on what a Foil Drive travel kit should actually look like. While kiteboarding and wing foiling setups are covered everywhere online, the Foil Drive-specific details are a bit lacking. Here's a full breakdown of how to pack your gear, handle your batteries, and navigate the airport. Handling Foil Drive …

If you've ever stared at your wind app, watched the forecast hover around 8–10 knots, and talked yourself out of a session—this kite was built specifically for you. The Harlem Thrive LiteX is a purpose-engineered light wind kite designed to get riders on the water in conditions most people write off entirely. It's not just a bigger kite with a lighter touch. It's a ground-up rethink of what a light wind kite can do, and Harlem has backed it up with some genuinely impressive ma …

If you've ever grabbed a bar and just felt instantly comfortable, like it was designed for your hands, you'll understand what the team at Harlem was going for with the Lead Bar. This isn't just another piece of kit. It's a highly engineered control system built around one clear philosophy: the connection between you and the kite should be exact, predictable, and completely trustworthy. We sat down with the Harlem team to break down exactly what goes into the Lead Bar, from the line constr …

The 2026 Cabrinha kite lineup rolls out a refreshed airframe system, and one of the most practical things you can know is how to work with the new clips. Whether you're doing a field repair, swapping out a sprint tube, or just getting familiar with how your kite is put together, this walkthrough has you covered. The good news? You don't need any special tools. A standard butter knife does the job. Shop Cabrinha What Is the Cabrinha 2026 Airframe System? Cabrinha's 2026 airframe system is …

The e-assist market has exploded over the last few years. What was once using motorized assistance to get into waves and swell has transformed to foiling without resistance. Now, Waydoo has a solution for the foil assist market. Waydoo has been around for a while producing eFoils, and we've been using them for quite some time — they make a great eFoil. The Foil Boost is the brand's entry into e-assist, with a motor mounted up closer to the board so you can power into a wave, ride around …

2026 Switchblade Apex When it comes to Cabrinha's 2026 freeride kite lineup, two models stand out as the flagship options for performance-minded riders: the Switchblade Apex and the Moto Apex. Both carry the Apex construction package, which includes Ultra HT leading edges, Teijin D2 ripstop canopies, and refined Apex bridle systems, but they take fundamentally different approaches to how power is delivered, how the kite moves through the wind window, and who belongs on each one. Shop Switchb …