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The Foil Drive Universal Mini Pod is designed to be a tool-free, low-drag, and faster way to install your motor onto your foil mast. It features a streamlined design that minimizes resistance in the water while providing a secure connection for your drive system. Design and Components The Mini Pod is built around two main parts: a main outer shell and an internal mounting frame. The key feature of the universal system is the flexible strap mechanism. To accommodate various mast profiles and th …

Jeff and Tucker are jumping into the intermediate zone of a foiler. When you hit that intermediate stage, you might think you're a pro now, able to handle any conditions. You've made it past the beginner stage and feel really good about your riding. It's a big zone where you get a lot of confidence — which is a good thing — but you can also get yourself hurt or become a bit overzealous about your skill set. As an intermediate, you can go out, not be overly stressed, ride on the foi …

The Brazilian Brothers are back on the beach in Mykonos, Greece, for the GKA Big Air Kite World Cup. They caught up with some of the biggest legends in the sport to talk about the local conditions, their gear setups, and their mindset going into the competition. Jeremy Burlando on the Slingshot NXT V2 First up is Jeremy Burlando, a Slingshot pro rider who helped develop the NXT — a dedicated big air machine. The V2 has just come out, and Jeremy is excited about how it suits the local con …

Are we seeing double? Two Ryans...in one building? That's right! Ryan from MACkite and Ryan from Foil Drive took the time to discuss an exciting new product: the Foil Drive Universal Mini Pod. This has been a long time coming with a lot of chatter surrounding it, and it's absolutely worth the wait. It's a slick system that makes it incredibly easy to get your motor on and off, converting a single foil for multiple disciplines with ease. The Evolution of Foil Drive Pods Ryan from Foil Drive exp …

The Brazilian Brothers are back on the beach, running into absolute legends ahead of the heats at the GKA Kite World Cup Big Air in Mykonos, Greece. With the commencement ceremony wrapping up and the flags flying high, the stoke is unreal. Following up on part one, where the brothers caught up with Andrea Principi, Jamie Overbeek, and the British squad, here's what more of the riders and organizers have to say before hitting the water. Josue San (Baby Shark) and Coach Michael First up is Brazi …

The Brazilian Brothers have touched down in beautiful Mykonos, Greece. Known for its massive parties, Mykonos is also home to some epic kitesurfing. This is where the GKA World Championship is coming to an end, and the guys are taking you behind the scenes to vlog the whole experience. Right now, it's the calm before the storm with zero wind on the beach, but the forecast is looking absolutely nuking. Thursday and Friday are expected to deliver 40 knots of wind, setting the stage for the highe …

Parawing has officially hit the market, offering an exciting new way to engage with your foil and the wind. A lot of wingers are seeing these parawings and deciding they want to give it a try. Jeff and Tucker have put together some essential tips to help you learn how to parawing. These tips are predominantly geared toward riders who are already foiling — whether you're coming from a SUP or winging background, having that baseline foil experience makes the progression much more natural. …

Ryan and Hunter have been riding the Foil Drive Fusion for a while now. Recently, they put it in their cars full-time, throwing it into the quiver to dedicate solid time to figuring out exactly where it shines and where it fits in compared to the Max unit. After months of testing, they have some solid thoughts to help you decide if the Fusion is the right choice for your setup. Unmatched Run Time and Battery Life The most obvious benefit of the Fusion is the run time. Because it's more powerfu …

Welcome to episode three of the Brazilian Brothers and MACkite Kite Academy. The Brazilian Brothers are back with Nikki for what might be the most important video in the entire series. Today, they're covering everything about rigging the kite when it comes to the bar, along with the essential safety mechanisms of kiteboarding. Unwinding and Walking the Lines With the kite already secured with sand, the first step is to remove the latches from the bar and secure all four lines simultaneously. D …

The Brazilian Brothers caught up with Alessa Mensch right next to the action in Big Bay for a very special interview. From taking her first lessons in Ecuador and becoming an instructor, to entering her first Big Air competition and becoming an established rider for Naish, Alessa shares the details of her incredible kiteboarding journey. If you haven't read part one yet, here is the first Brazilian Brothers interview with Alessa. The First Female Big Air Competition at Lords of Tram Alessa and …

The Brazilian Brothers sat down with South African big air rider Josh Gillitt, diving into everything about Cape Town — the local kiteboarding scene, the best spots, and what it's like growing up in the mother city. Growing Up in Cape Town Josh considers Cape Town his favorite place in the world. Despite traveling globally to various kite spots, coming home is always a special experience. It offers the best conditions, lifestyle, culture, and people. The locals are incredibly friendly an …

Ryan and Hunter have been riding the Omen Capacitor for a while now, putting it through the ringer in a lot of different conditions. This is a dedicated Foil Drive trench board that has been long-awaited, and the team is ready to share their first impressions. Sizes and Construction The Omen Capacitor comes in three sizes to suit various riders and needs. The size featured in this review is the 35-liter, which measures 4'11". It also comes in a 45-liter at 5'4" and a 56-liter at 5'8". These ar …

Tucker has spent some time testing the Duotone Paradox SLS: Duotone's latest mid-length offering. It's most pointed at parawing, but it also serves as a highly efficient winging option. If you're looking for a more efficient board for light wind, faster takeoffs on fast foils, or just a one-board quiver, this shape has a lot of application. You could even throw a Foil Drive or a prone setup on it if you want something stretched out and speedy. Primarily, though, it's designed for the crossover …

Tucker took a break from his normal wing and parawing foil testing to talk about some new apparel with cool applications for foilers: the new ION Surf Shield Wetshirt, also referred to as the Fearless Fiber jacket or sweater. Fearless Fiber Protection The standout feature of this water shirt is the special material called Fearless Fiber. It's cut-resistant to level 4, tested according to the European standard 388:2016. The material is designed to protect you from a sharp foil, a prop blade on …

How to Figure Out Which Screw You Need You just dropped a screw. Well, technically that perfect session wind caught it and sent it tumbling, because you're definitely not that clumsy. And then, even though your lightning reflexes should've caught it, it phased through your hand and wriggled itself deep into the sand. You know it's right there, yet somehow it just isn't. Now there's one tiny screw keeping you from joining your buddies on the water. But which one do you need? You've still got its …