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Lightwind Kiteboarding in Key West with Kristen and RyGo | MACkite x Airush
Kristen and Rygo are headed down to Key West in the RV, where they'll hook up with the crew from Light Wind Watersports. They'll camp along the water at Curry Hammock in Marathon along the way to test out some fresh Airush gear.
The wind was fairly light the next morning, so Kristen took out the 14m Lift and had a great session. That evening, Rygo got a turn as well for a fantastic sunset session.
The next morning Rygo and Kristen completed their trip and met up with Bronza
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15th Apr 2024
Airush's Latest Innovations | An Exclusive Interview with Sam Medysky
Jake Mitchell from MACkite is with Sam Medysky of Airush at the 2023 King of the Great Lakes Test Fest. Sam's been a name in the kiteboarding world for many years and has some insights into the Airush lineup and wind sports in general to share.
Jake: We've got the man, the myth, the legend, Sam with Airush here. Sam, how long have you been working with Airush?
Sam: I've been with Airush since 2017. I've been kiting since 1998, 25 years, and I've been coming to this event since 200
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28th Sep 2023
Where in the World Did RyGo???
Aaron: Thanks for joining us. We are catching up with RyGo, who is currently located in southern Florida. Where are you at right now, buddy?
RyGo: I'm in St. Petersburg right now, but I'm actually just getting the rig ready and we're gonna be heading to the Keys, probably later today.
Aaron: Awesome. Well, on this quick segment today I was wanting to catch up with you, talk about your new gig with Airush, and talk about what you and Kristen have been doing in the off-seaso
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8th Mar 2023
Sam Medysky Interview | Airush and the Early Days of Kiteboarding
Pat: This is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com and we're with Sam Medysky today. We're going to catch up and get a little bit of background about him.Sam: How's it going, guys?Pat: All right, Sam. So you grew up on Lake Huron, right? How was that growing up? I know you were influenced a lot by your dad being a windsurfer back in the day, so wind sports are kind of second nature to you.Sam: Yeah, when I was growing up my parents had a summer cottage on Lake Huron in Sauble Beach, so I'd spend
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15th Feb 2023
Airush FreeWing V2 Overview
This is Tucker from MACkiteboarding with Mr. Jeff, and today we're going to talk to you about the Airush Freewing V2. We'll start with an overview, and then we will do a quick review.
Overview
Tucker: The Freewing V2 from Airush and Starboard is a very nice do-it-all wing. It's really compact, and the frame itself is quite thick and stiff, so even as a heavier rider, I can ride with more power and it's going to hold its shape, which is really nice. When you're pumping, es
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19th Oct 2022
Kiteboarding Trends and Random Predictions for 2022
It’s a question we get quite often: what’s new for this model year? Well, color, obviously. Maybe some new canopy material, and there’s probably a bridle tweak somewhere in there. What else? Well, you see… errr…We look forward to 2022 to the trends we expect to see in the kiteboarding industry.
1) Lighter Canopy Materials for Kites and WingsThe biggest innovations in recent years have come in lighter materials – first with the Ocean Rodeo Aluula and then the Duotone SLS. We expect this to conti
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18th Mar 2022
Kiteboarding Video: Julien Leleu, the Comeback Kid
Julien Leleu Returns
After being out of the kiting scene for seven months due to an injury, Airush team rider, Julien Leleu, is back with a vengeance. To celebrate his return, Leleu decides to take a trip down to Southeast Asia, where he is greeted with the beautiful Islands of the Philippines. It’s here that he encounters not only breathtaking scenery, but also some of the most ideal kiting conditions in the world.
Join Julien as he soaks up the hot Southern Hemisphere rays,
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18th Jun 2016
Kiteboarding Video: Colleen Carroll & Bruna Kajiya in Rendez-Vous
Colleen Carroll & Bruna Kajiya - "Rendez-Vous" Colleen Carroll & Bruna Kajiya are not only two influential kiteboarders, but they are also huge advocates for having fun (no matter your gender). What was once considered a "gentleman's" sport is now available for everyone, and we're excited to see Bruna & Colleen team up and create an edit that shows that when you say "ride like a girl" it actually means "ride tough". From our friend, Colleen: "I am very happy to share with you my
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23rd Mar 2016
MACkite Package Kiteboard Comparison w/ Nathan
MACkiteboarding Package Kiteboard Comparison
So, you're a first-time rider or buyer looking for the best deal possible, right? Well, we don't blame you. Like you, the crew at MACkite is all about getting the most bang for their buck. Bearing that in mind, we've crafted our packages to maximize performance while being budget-conscious. Nathan breaks down the package boards featured in the Learn 2 Ride, Instructor's Choice, and Performance Plus packages. Not sure which to choose? Enjoy Nathan's
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3rd Nov 2015
Airush’s Reider Decker Slays With His Varial X in La Ventana
A Ways to Kite - Reider DeckerWhoa! Our kiteboarding minds are blown by Reider Decker's video in La Ventana. We see him destroying the waters on his 2015 Slayer V3 and 2015 Varial X. Decker has decided to completely change strapless freestyle kitesurfing. To us, it almost looks like he's performing an Irish Jig on his board. Decker shows us that there's more than one way to kitesurf, and we're completely stoked!
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23rd Mar 2015
Riding Style Doesn’t Matter for Airush’s Julien Kerneur
Julien Kerneur: Doesn't MatterMost riders like having a specific style of riding that they can improve upon over time and truly perfect. For Airush's Team Rider Julien Kerneur, he tries to perfect every style of kiteboarding. From foilboarding to freestyle to racing, if there's a chance to try something new or to improve, Kerneur is there with board in hand. Check out Kerneur's latest video by Airush, Julien Kerneur: Doesn't Matter. It'll make you want to go out and try a new riding style of you
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6th Mar 2015