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Fans of Dustin, rejoice! He's returned at long last from a back injury he sustained in October. It was a long road to recovery from a herniated L1-S5, but he's back in the saddle- er, harness, that is. He wasted no time getting out on the water and taking the new North Code Zero Pro for a spin with a foil. The white canopy with a black leading edge makes a good first impression with its clean and sharp look, so how does its performance stack up? What's New on the 2025 North Code Zero Pro? …

If you've been following our wakeboarding videos or blogs, then you probably already know Cole. No less passionate about the sport is his brother Caden, a junior at MSU who's joined the MACkite team for the summer. Caden's had a chance to try the Slingshot One-Lock system behind the boat and see how it feels. Is the Slingshot One-Lock Right for a Wake Boat? Before he even got in the water, Caden was loving the One-Lock system. Everything packed down flat into a small bag that fits in any …

David is staying in a Cometa Home in Egypt and has a new board-off tip for us. Doing a fin grab board-off is not that much harder than doing one from the handle, even though it feels more intimidating. Holding your board further away from your body looks even more impressive, and you can get some great POV shots from a camera mounted to your board. Smile! Step-by-Step Trick Breakdown: 1. Get a Grip As you approach the peak of your jump, reach your back hand down toward the back heelside cor …

The SABfoil Sea Devil is a wing that looks a bit like a B-2 bomber at first glance, which is pretty cool in and of itself. It's not the first monofoil to hit the market, but it's got a twist that makes this wing more accessible than others. Tucker and Jeff were able to get demos of the 840 and 1040, and they put them through their paces. What Is the Sea Devil? The Sea Devil is a monocoque foil design with an optional stabilizer. The idea is that it's two foils in one, as it has completely di …

Parawinging has quickly gained momentum in the wing foiling community, so Tucker has decided to address some questions people are having about using a harness with them. Do I really need a harness? Which type of harness line should I use? And how do I connect a harness line to my parawing? Should I Use a Harness with My Parawing? Unlike flying a kiteboarding kite, a harness is optional when parawinging. You can use the parawing perfectly well without a harness. However, parawings can develop …

Slingshot has a new stabilizer in its One-Lock lineup, and we'll be honest... it's not for everyone. But if it is for you, you are going to have a blast with it. This one is for the rippers, no doubt about it. Tucker took it for a spin to see who the new Flare tail is for, and who it is not for. What Is the Slingshot One-Lock Flare? The Flare is a stabilizer, or tail, for the One-Lock foil system. It's a monocoque design, so it's one piece with the fuselage, which is really quite short on th …

The amount of innovation we've seen lately in foilboarding makes our sport incredibly exciting. It wasn't too long ago that wings arrived as an alternate option to kites, and we're just starting to see parawings become popular for surf foiling. Lots of us love to explore new locations, but innovations like downwind and midi boards don't travel well, and we're forced to compromise with inflatables or smaller boards. Nigel Thompson has spent the last two years trying to solve this problem for …

Slingshot's Glide 1525 for the One Lock System is a fairly big wing, also known as the XXL Glide. It's the largest in the Glide lineup, and Tucker has been out playing on it. He thinks it is going to be a popular choice for a variety of riders, but will it be right for you? What Is the Slingshot Glide 1525? As you've probably gathered from its name, this wing is 1525cm2 in area. It has a 1169mm span and an aspect ratio of 9, which makes it a mid-high aspect foil. It's not a massive wing, bu …

You've got jumping down pat and can even style it out with a tail grab in your sleep. Then you mastered one-footers. Ready for your first board-off? Yep, completely bare-footed while you wave your board in the air like a trophy and somehow get it back on your feet before you go swimming. Sound fun? Of course it does! Thankfully, Dave has some tips to get you there with only minimal swimming. Practice Makes Perfect We'll start simple. This board-off involves grabbing your board's handle, rem …

Parawings are hitting the market at a fast and furious pace, and Tucker's doing his best to get out on every one so he can share the strengths and weaknesses of each. The Stash (not to be confused with Tucker's hallmark 'stache) is Duotone's first entry into the parawing market, yet it has a unique feature no other parawings use. Duotone is known for releasing innovative, quality products, so how does its new parawing stack up? Dual Skin Wingtips Let's get right into the new feature. Althou …

MACkite is now shipping the V2 Foil Drive cases, which are included with all Foil Drive Gen2 units, so it's time for us to give you an update on what you'll get when you order yours. Eli's got one open and is ready to go through it. There is no difference between the MAX and Slim versions of the case, so no matter which you ordered, this unboxing will apply to you. However, if you ordered the high-power motor, there is one small difference, and we'll cover that, too. The case itself is very …

Flysurfer has been making foil kites for years, so you'd expect their entry into the parawing market to be something special. The POW, or "Pop Open Wing" is available now, and Tucker's been checking it out on the water. It does have some unique features, but how does that translate into performance? Bar Flysurfer's parawing bar incorporates a pistol grip, giving it an "L" shape. It's ergonomic and gives you a lot of control. The bar is light and narrow, which also helps make it very comforta …

Whether you call them "hand kites" or "parawings", these soft foils are gaining a lot of momentum for their ability to get packed away and let you surf virtually hands-free without the drag of a wing floating behind you. Tucker and Jeff have been riding a lot of gear with various parawings over the past few months, and they're ready share which setups worked best for them as they transitioned from wing to parawing. If you are already a skilled winger, you've already got some gear and you ca …

Foil assist can be a real game-changer for your sessions. You'll catch more waves, have less fatiguing downwinders, and wing on lighter days. There are some great options out there, but they all mount to your foil and come with the tradeoff of added drag. Foil Drive has done a good job of addressing this by allowing you to mount the propulsion unit high on the mast so it's out of the water anytime you're on foil, but FLITELab is looking to take this a step further with the AMP Jet. What Is the …

Eli had a chance to get out with the Waydoo Evo Scooter Kit, and he was amazed at what a good time he had on something that seems a bit like training wheels. It can be used that way, and it's great for that, but it's also so much more and makes your Evo into something really versatile. What Is the Waydoo Scooter Kit? The Scooter Kit is a detachable handle for your Waydoo Evo. While it's not compatible with the Flyer One, it does work with any Evo setup. It comes standard with the Waydoo Max …