MACkite Team Rider Interview with Chris Bobryk

Chris Bobryk is a Slingshot Rider and a former member of the NA Blend, the 2nd wave of wakestyle riders in the USA. In 2019 he's joining the MACkite team moving forward. You'll be seeing a lot more of him in future episodes. Follow the adventure on social: #ChrisBobryk

Sponsors: Slingshot, Soflo, Brunati, MACkite

Check out Chris' gear

Gear Talk

Chris's Kites:

The RPM

The RPM is one of the most unique kites available. Technically, it's an all-around kite. It has a good wind range and the relaunches are effortless. The kite since 2019 has great low end and jumps much easier than the 2018 and earlier models. Yet, of all the all-around kites, it's still the best performer when it comes to unhooked riding. Not quite a true cross-over kite and not quite a true all-around kite, the RPM stands in a category of its own. If you're an all-around rider who likes to unhook, you will be amped on the RPM.

Chris rides his RPM with the out-of-the-box settings. The main bridle is set to freestyle. The steering lines are set to the middle setting and he prefers the standard knot furthest from the kite on the steering lines.

The Raptor

When the wind goes off, Chris switches things up and gets sendy with the Raptor, a fast-turning kite that feels at home throwing kiteloops. It's made to ride powered up and is a top notch big air kite if you like to go big.

Chris's Boards

The Refraction

The 147 Refraction sounds like it would be a light wind board, yet it's anything but. We've seen the trend for years; as kites can now depower adequately, boards are getting bigger. So is bigger better? It depends who you ask! If you like to hit features or practice unhooked freestyle, yes, absolutely. Bigger boards are more functional and they actually look better for style. They get you through the lulls in the wind, have softer landings and give you more pop.

The Refraction is playful, yet if you apply pressure to the nose or tail, it locks in for a solid load or landing.

Now if you're just into big air or you want something light and poppy, the Refraction probably isn't the best choice for you. The Refraction is one of the best cross-over boards available. In 2020, they have reduced some of the rocker making for a faster board that rides upwind better. Suited for powered riders, kiteboarders who are rough on their gear, or anyone who wants one board for kiteboarding that they can also use at the cable park, this is the board.

The Misfit

When conditions call for footstraps, this is Chris' board of choice. Fast, efficient, stiff and loaded with a ridiculous amount of pop, the new Misfit is a solid choice for big air riders. Paired with footstraps, Chris rides the 143 as he doesn't need any more board with this outline.

Joining the MACkite team.

We're stoked to welcome Chris back onto our team. We're cooking up some new projects for the channel and planning out some trips for the near future. Stand by for some fresh tutorials, Sessions videos and adventures to come.

 Chris Bobryk is a Slingshot Rider and a former member of the NA Blend, The 2nd wave of wakestyle riders in the USA. In 2019 he's joining the MACkite team moving forward. You'll be seeing a lot more of him in future episodes. Follow the adventure on social: #ChrisBobryk  

 Sponsors: Slingshot, Soflo, Brunati, MACkite

  Ryan (Rygo) Goloversic

 Many people dream of quitting their job, traveling the world and pursuing their passions. Rygo is one of those people who pulled the trigger. A few years into a postal career, he decided to change everything and travel as a kiteboarder, freelance videographer & writer. His mission is to help people and share the stoke. Get out there and kite!

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