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Hey everybody, welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. I'm Tucker and today I'm going to talk to you about the Reedin Super Wing X.X-Ply Canopy Material So here it is: the long-awaited Reedin Super Wing X, using that fancy new X-ply canopy material. Real neat stuff. Let me give you a close-up view so you can see that cross-hatch pattern in the canopy material here. That's the exciting new part about this wing compared to, say, the Reedin v2 Super Wing or some similar wings on …

Hey, what's up guys? Rygo here from MACkite. Over the years we've done a few videos on fitness and we had some requests for a kiteboarding-specific workout routine, so I thought I would share my exact routine, why I'm doing the moves that I'm doing, and how they supplement kiteboarding, so let's dive into this one.Calisthenics RoutineWhen it comes to working out, I've done a ton of routines over the past, and I've always made a point to follow something specific and written out by a coach …

Looking at all the fun new eFoils on the market? There’s a lot going on, especially when you’re in the market to get one yourself. Luckily for you, our staff has had the opportunity to have experience on most major eFoils on the market. A few basic questions are always important: Which eFoil is best suited for me? What’s my skill level on foil? What kind of performance do I want from the board? What’s my price range? Which size board and foil are an appropriate size for …

When the family made plans to head to Florida for Spring Break, the first thing that popped into my head was "winging!!!!". This past Michigan winter was especially brutal and it had been since the Fall that I had been on foil with my wing. This Spring Break however, I had a new set of challenges. In previous years we drove and I could finagle a board in the car somehow. This year we chose to fly and I knew getting a board down there was going to be almost impossible. This is where the amaz …

Dreamstick V2 The Reedin Dreamstick V2 is simplicity supercharged. Everyone here at MACkite gravitates towards this bar for a plethora of reasons. Auto untwist technology for the super loopers, so you never have to spend half of your tack untwisting those pesky center lines. Coming in at 21mm in diameter, the skinny bar feels like you’re cupping a butterfly. Every once in a while you need to untwist the flag line in the auto swivel. The ease of use with this bar is incredible, all the way …

Dustin and Jake headed out to our local beach to do some eFoiling and yes, there was still ice in the water. Icebergs + eFoiling = eBergin' Enjoy Subscription Links: Weekly Deals Newsletter  |  YouTube  |   Instagram Contact Us Below: 800.622.4655  |   Kiteboarder@MACkite.com  |   LIVE Chat Messenger …

Designer Notes: By Damien Girardin Damien Girardin will tell you everything that went into designing SuperModel 3. From its general shape and construction, to SuperModels unique features that make it the favourite kite for so many riders all around the world. 'SuperModel is really a kite that reflects the real essence of kiting in my eyes: have as much fun as possible when we go out kiting no matter the conditions, being, gusty or steady, flat or choppy, waves or kickers, light or strong' …

“Is that foam?” “That won’t last very long.” “Six grand for a foam deck? No way.” “It’s probably made of foam to keep it cheap.” These are the regular comments we receive from people when they see the Waydoo Flyer One eFoil. As a result, many of our potential Waydoo customers quickly focus on the Waydoo Flyer One Carbon for its high-end appeal and finish. The old adage about judging a book by its cover definitely applies in the Wayd …

The North Reach is the do-it-all kite from North's range. Now, considering that almost all kitesurfing kites, to a fault, are do-it-all these days, what does that even mean? It means the 2022 North Reach is balanced perfectly for all disciplines while other kiteboarding kites tend to favor a specific niche. The Reach is a bit lighter than, say, the North Orbit, which was built for extreme and overpowered conditions. Now this doesn't mean the Reach isn't durable. It means it' …

We're super excited to kick off the spring season with a brand new product from Mystic, and one that in our opinion comes not a moment too soon. In response to the recent inflationary challenges that many consumers are experiencing, the new Mystic Travel Bag +1 is the perfect solution to still take that epic spring break trip with your mates while minimizing the impact on your wallet.  Designed to fit all of your favorite kite and foil gear plus one person, this new bag allows you to s …

  Yeah, what's up guys? Rygo here. For this week's video we are going to talk about wing foiling, and I am very clearly a new wing foiler. Last year I thought I was going to learn and arrogantly made my own gear choices, brought all the wrong equipment, had the worst time learning. So I finally humbled myself and had a sit-down with Tucker. I let him pick out all my gear, and that's what this video is going to be about: learning and choosing the right gear for wing foiling. I'm going to k …

Yo, what's up guys? Rygo here. So, Round Two. It's a bit more brisk today. Wind's a little bit up and down, kind of on the lighter side, but there is some wind so I want to see if I can get up on the foil. Kristen's going to join me and we're going to see if we can make some action happen. I have no expectations for this session; I just want to go back and forth, get a feel for the wing, get a feel for everything, and then I think in a session or two we'll be up on foil and hopefully have some …

Hey guys, Kristen here with MACkite. I'm currently in Arizona picking up a new-to-us RV. I'm really enjoying it here, enjoying the desert scenery, the mountains, getting some good hiking in, and we're about to head to Florida. We want to get some videos out, and a good one that we wanted to touch base on is how to choose a board for the ladies or for your girlfriend. Let's get to it! Oftentimes I see ladies put on really, really small boards, and I think that we could benefit from riding the …

Prepping for a Colombian Kite Trip Monday, March 7 Worked a full day… Well, I should probably say that I worked half the day and packed the other half. I was mentally preparing, running all the checks through my head… Jeff and I were both frothing to get out of Michigan; it’s been a long, cold winter. We left and it was 23°F and after a week of eying the forecast of 80°F+ weather, we were ready for an easy flight and some sand between our toes.Missing Flights and Losing Our Minds Tuesday, M …

Looking for a great Spring Break spot on the East Coast that is temperate, has decent wind and swell potential, isn’t crowded, and is easily accessible? Check out North Topsail Beach, NC. This southeast-facing beach usually offers up several good days on the water during our weeklong stay and is just a short drive North to Emerald Isle if you need more wind options. Wilmington, NC is just under an hour to the South for other beach and entertainment options. During early April, the vacation …