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2023 Cabrinha Dealer Meeting in Cancun Event Recap
Aaron at MACkite- let's talk about the Cabrinha dealer meeting in Mexico!
We had an amazing trip down to Isla Blanca, Mexico, which is just north of Cancun. Our hopes were to ride and demo and give you guys some good insight into everything that is 03 Cabrinha. The weather was beautiful, but the wind was light and very onshore. There were lots of people foiling and winging, and some of the lighter riders were definitely getting out and winging on a regular basis. Cabrinha's got a
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28th Feb 2023
2023 Cabrinha Mantis and Vision Wings Review
Today we're going to have a look at the new Cabrinha Mantis v3 and Vision v1. These are two of the wings from Cabrinha for 2023, so there's some exciting stuff out there with the Vision being a new model in their lineup and the Mantis continuing its legacy as their standout wave freeride wing. I'm going to give you a quick review on these, how they differ, how they're the same, and which one might be right for you.
Wing Features
The outlines are very similar. They're both 5
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23rd Feb 2023
Is the 2023 Duotone Evo or Evo SLS the Best Kite for Every Wind Condition?
Aaron from MACkite is on the beach at King of the Great Lakes with Ben from Duotone to find out what makes the Evo SLS such a popular kite.
Aaron: Why is the Evo SLS Duotone's best-selling kite? What's the magic sauce there?
Ben: The Evo has always been the all-rounder kite in our lineup. It does everything great. It's not spectacular at one specific thing, but you can do everything on it. You can unhook on it, it's great for jumping, it does boost--not as good as the Rebel--but
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21st Feb 2023
2023 Cabrinha 03 Kite Lineup!
It’s finally here! We are excited to announce the newest Cabrinha Kiteboarding lineup for 2023. This latest offering includes the ever-popular Moto X, Switchblade, Drifter, Contra, Contra Aether, FX2, and Nitro. Each of these kites has been crafted with precision and special attention to performance, offering an unmatched experience on the water.
2023 Cabrinha Moto X
The
Cabrinha Moto X is designed for power lovers who lik
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18th Jan 2023
The Cabrinha Logic Kite Foilboard | Experience the Amazing Performance
Credit to Damo, Gwen, and Evan for stoking everyone on the Cabrinha Logic!
The
Cabrinha Logic is an amazing kite foilboard that offers riders great performance. It features a Dakine pad and a long track in the back, making it easy to adjust the placement of your foil. The board has various strap configurations, such as two straps in front or one centered strap for regular or goofy riding. It also comes in three different sizes: 3’7", which is great for beginners
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28th Dec 2022
Duotone Kite Model Overlap
This is Aaron from MACkite with Ben from Duotone. I was asking Ben about some of the overlap within the Duotone kite product line.
Aaron: I've been a fan of both the Neo and the Dice because of their surf characteristics, and I started thinking how, within the entire line of kites, there is some functional overlap between the different models. What are your thoughts on the design process behind that and how those design concepts come into play?
Ben: We do have quite
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14th Dec 2022
2023 North Mode Wing Review
The 2023 North Mode wing is quickly becoming a shop favorite with our wing crew. Check out the VIDEO above or the TRANSCRIPT below to get some solid insight from Tucker, Jeff, and Ryan.
Check out the 2023 North Mode Wing HERE!
2023 North Mode Wing Features, With Tucker
Hey, Everybody. Welcome back to MACKiteboarding Wing Wednesdays, today. I'm Tucker. This is Jeff and Ryan. We're going to talk to you about the new North Mode Wing for 2023.
This is a real
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27th Sep 2022
Spring Break Spot Check | North Topsail Beach, NC
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 vaca
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29th Mar 2022
Compression Bags for Your Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling Gear
When I first came across kite
compression bags, I didn't immediately see the value in them. After several years of using them as my daily driver, I have a whole new respect for how they improve my kiteboarding and wing foiling experience.
Compression bags offer upwards of a 50% savings in your gear space, deter would-be thieves, and keep the "Accounting Department" at bay. I'll explain.
Kite and wing
compression bags are typically made of lightweight nylon
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22nd Feb 2022
2022 Manera Halo Kiteboarding Harness
Is the Manera Halo the future of kitesurfing / kiteboarding harnesses? We think so. It's modular, serviceable, and combines the benefits of hard shell and soft harnesses into one supportive, flexible, and comfortable kiteboarding harness. In this video we discuss the construction and benefits of this unique and forward thinking design.
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15th Feb 2022
Kiteboarding Quivers | How to Choose the Best Kite Sizes for You
Kiteboarding kites come in a wide variety of sizes. Which size kites are best for you? Let's take a look at your riding style, your gear budget, and find out how many kites you'll want to have in your quiver.
Step 1 | What Kind of Kiteboarder are You?
First, let's figure out what kind of kites you'll want to invest in. Are you an all-around,
freeride kiteboarder who likes a little bit of everything? Do you want to focus on kitesurfing in waves with a surfbo
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21st Jan 2022
Board Report: 2018 North Pro Whip CSC
OK, I’ve officially found my favorite kite-surfboard of all time, and it only took me 18 years. Ha!Nah—seriously though, you’ve got to have a look at the NEW 2018 North Pro Whip CSC. This little blaster will have you grinning from ear to ear the first time out. I’ve spent a bit of time on the North Nugget and the North WAM, but the Pro Whip is my jam!The first thing you’ll notice is how light the board is. North utilized bamboo and carbon in this board and it really shows. The next thing yo
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11th May 2018
Kiteboarding: Becoming Part of the Local Crew
I used to profess this simple concept back when I was a kiteboarding instructor and I know it to be true today. Kiteboarders are simple creatures. We like windy days, good people to share the stoke with, and a good feast afterward. Easy enough. Hey, new guy—just show up with some pizza, introduce your self, and be humble—it'll be all good!"Seriously though—here's how you break into your local kiteboarding scene and be welcomed into the fold.Decide which beach/area you
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23rd Apr 2018
Yes, You Should Be Getting Your Kite Wet
Many years ago, pro rider Chris Bobryk and I were kiteboard instructors here at MACkite. Our lesson center was right on the sugar-sand beach of Pere Marquette Park, in Muskegon, Michigan.We would ride as much as we possibly could before and after our lessons and I can remember Chris just hucking himself constantly. He was sending it on every tack. He was absolutely consumed with progressing his kiteboarding ability and it paid off for him in his pro career. I, on the other hand, did not have pro
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27th Mar 2018
Kiteboarding Travel Bags Explained: North and ION
There are a lot of different travel bags out there for kiteboarding and kitesurfing. North offers the "Combi Bag" and "Team Bag Surf", while ION has the "Gearbag TEC". Here's the breakdown from Ben Skaggs, our North and ION Kiteboarding rep from Hood River, Oregon.
North Combi BagColors: Black and BlueAvailable sizes:
140cm155cmSurfboards up to 5'6"Surfboards up to 6'2""This is a lightweight travel bag that uses the method of “use your gear and clothing as padding to save weight” for protecti
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20th Mar 2018