Latest News, Blog & Videos

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 …

Rubens of the Brazilian Brothers had a chance to meet up with strapless wave legend, Gray Foster. Gray's been on the Duotone Neo wave kite almost exclusively for the past five years, and Rubens thought it'd be fun to put him on some three-strut freeride kites to see what he thought. Normally Gray looks for a fast, responsive kite for wave riding and a lifty kite with good catch for freestyle, so it was going to be an interesting test to see how the freeride kites stacked up. The Conditions fo …

Sitting right next to the action with some awesome kiting taking place in Big Bay, Capetown, the Brazilian Brothers caught up with Naish pro rider Alessa Sophia Mensch to talk about her progression through the sport and how she turned kiteboarding into a full-blown career. How Did Your Kitesurfing Journey Start? Alessa's entry into the sport is a long, wild story. Originally from the south of Germany, she grew up in a small vineyard village. Up until she was 18 years old, she had never even he …

The Brazilian Brothers sat down with F-One pro rider Josh Gillitt, an international rider who has been pushing the boundaries of big air kiteboarding on the world stage for the past couple of years. Known for his aggressive style and massive sends, he shares the details of his progression, his competitive mindset, and what it takes to ride at the highest level of the sport. Starting Young and Moving to Cape Town Josh's kitesurfing journey started when he was just seven years old. His dad had s …

The Brazilian Brothers are back for episode two of the Kite Academy. In the first episode, they walked through all the gear you need to get going: a helmet, an impact vest, a harness, a kite, and a board. Today, they're getting into the fun stuff: pumping up the kite, walking through its different nuances, and learning how to handle it, all of which is incredibly important for anyone who wants to be an independent rider. Where Is the Wind Coming From? Before you even pump up the kite, you have …

The Brazilian Brothers sat down with kite designer legend and Brainchild founder, Ralf Groesel. In this highly specific breakdown, they ask Ralf some of the most important questions about kiteboarding bars, line setups, and everything in between. Low V vs. High V Kite Bars When testing kites, it becomes very clear that a kite performs drastically differently depending on whether you're using a Low V or a High V bar setting. Ralf explains that he uses High V on his kite designs simply because h …

The Brazilian Brothers are reporting from a windy beach in Brazil to kick off a brand-new mini-series: the Kite Academy. The goal of this series is to walk anyone who has never been in touch with kiteboarding through the very basics of the sport. While you should still take lessons from a qualified instructor, this series is designed to get people involved and stoked about kiteboarding. To help demonstrate the basics, they're joined by Nicky, an aspiring kiteboarder from the Netherlands with a …

The Brazilian Brothers are back to compare two heavy hitters in the Cabrinha lineup: the 2026 Switchblade and the 2026 Nitro. Both are five-strut designs, and both feature the high-performance Apex series material. They share some DNA, but they're built for very different riding styles and conditions. The Swiss Army Knife vs. The Big Air Machine The Cabrinha Switchblade requires almost no introduction. It's arguably the most-sold kite of all time, backed by over 20 years of development. With P …

Cape Town's Blouberg launches kiters 30 meters into the sky on dense, lifty wind with Table Mountain looming behind them. Brazil's Prea delivers bullet-consistent 25-knot trade winds for five months straight, with open ocean and friendlier conditions for pushing your tricks. After spending recently spending a month in Cape Town, the Brazilian Brothers share their opinion on which destination deserves your next kiteboarding vacation. Overall Conditions and Friendliness Northeast Brazil (Prea ar …

The Brazilian Brothers are back to talk about a common issue for many kite surfers: elbow pain. Unfortunately, it's a type of injury that afflicts a lot of riders. While they aren't medical professionals and aren't giving medical advice, but they are sharing four things they personally do to prevent tennis elbow, similar injuries, and stay on the water longer without pain. Tip 1: Go for Kites with Light Bar Pressure The first thing to do to avoid tennis elbow and elbow pain is choose kites wit …

The Brazilian Brothers sat down with special guest Lana Herman in Hermanus, South Africa. Fresh off an amazing session on the water, they dive into her journey. Lana is an international rider representing Harlem who recently secured a podium finish on kiteboarding's biggest stage: King of the Air. From Slovenia to Kiteboarding Lana is originally from Slovenia. Her kiteboarding journey started when her parents divorced and her mom began dating a kite surfer and windsurfer with over 20 years of …

The Brazilian Brothers are back with a very special guest: Kauan Grubert, the 14-year-old Brazilian prodigy. With the wind is absolutely nuking, and they tested a very special kite to test — the 2026 Nitro from Cabrinha. Intense Conditions and Big News At the time of testing, gusts were already pushing 40 knots. Kauan only had a 9m Nitro that day, and at around 50kg, he was looking at a seriously overpowered session. While he was on the water, the team also got some big news from his fam …

The Brazilian Brothers are back for the full-length review of the Reedin MasterModel. This is Reedin's first five-strut kite, and after spending several hours on it in Brazil over the past couple of weeks, the team is finally ready to give the final verdict and let you know whether you're actually going to catch a cold up there, or whether it's all marketing. The Brainchild Bag and Kite Design As longtime fans of the Brainchild bag, the Brazilian Brothers were happy to see that Reedin's versio …