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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 …

Keahi De Aboitiz at Teahupoo (Cabrinha Kitesurfing) Keahi is no stranger to the well-known surf break Teahupoo, with it’s heavy, glassy waves offshore, it’s arguably the most dangerous surf breaks in the world. For those brave enough to face it, it’s one of the most intense session of their lives. The waves have a unique combination of size, power and speed. Enjoy this hypnotic show as Keahi’s smooth style with slow mo camera work make it look like a walk in the park. Sp …

Cabrinha Kite/Bar Compatibility Chart So, this post doesn't necessarily have any cool videos featuring women in bikinis or Nick Jacobsen running around in a flower thong, but it does have some valuable information for everyone looking for a Cabrinha control bar. We've heard your questions, and we've decided to post Cabrinha's Compatibility Chart here, along with some tidbits about the latest Cabrinha bars. (It's a very lengthy post, so bear with us as we try to give you as much information as po …

Summer Memories with Tucker Welcome to September! September brings the introduction to many things: the changing of the leaves, the cold morning wind, and all things pumpkin (spice, pies, bread...the list could go on). As we welcome fall and all of its wonders - KoGL Test Fest, anyone? - we also feel a little nostalgic of a summer gone by. While we're working hard to make your kiteboarding dreams come true, we try hard to fulfill ours as well. Enter Tucker, our Shipping Manager and all-around fo …

Damien LeRoy's Foil Freestyle with the Cabrinha Double Agent When it comes to foiling, we consider ourselves pretty proficient. Now, Damien LeRoy has taken foil freestyling to a whole new level, and we're impressed. The song "Cheerleader" is appropriate as the background music for this video because that is exactly what we're doing - cheering Damien on as he tumbles and flips over the water like a barrel of monkeys.  What is the Cabrinha Double Agent? "The Double Agent is a performanc …

Designer Notes - Cabrinha Double Agent The all-new Cabrinha Double Agent has taken the foilboarding industry by storm. Now, one of the most well-known kiteboarding companies has created a board that conveys two functions: a foilboard and a wave, directional board. While jargon may be shown throughout this video, no words can describe our utter fascination and excitement over the Double Agent. Why we're stoked about Cabrinha's Double Agent: The Double Agent has a twin tip constru …

Coming soon - Disguise the limit - Cabrinha 2016 In a world...where kiters reign...one company...sets out...to conquer...the world. (Okay, so, maybe we can't do a good version of the "movie guy voice" in a blog. I tried.) Join the masses in one of the most anticipated kite releases this season. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to be out in the water (and maybe you'll cry out in the water over how awesome this lineup is). Watch as your favorite riders team up and ride on in a vide …

Often times it's very easy to get set in your ways. You have a favorite restaurant, maybe a favorite musical genre. If you're really bad like me, you even have a favorite parking spot at all of your regular stops. Now imagine if you only ate Mexican and never experienced pizza in all its glory? Oh the horror!!!! Okay, all bad jokes aside, let me get to the point. In kiteboarding, like many sports, we often find a piece of equipment that we like and just stick with it, riding it out fo …

2015 Cabrinha FX Kite Review MACkite's Nathan has been riding the 2015 Cabrinha FX Kiteboarding Kite for a couple of weeks, and he's ready to unleash some knowledge to the masses. Cabrinha released the FX mid-season, making it the newest kite in their inventory. If you're looking for a "poppy" kite, take a look at what we have to say about the FX. (Also, if you're looking for a really fun afternoon, check out this video with the subtitles. It's a riot!) Preferred Riders: The FX is great …

The Road Down Under - Cabrinha Kiteboarding The 2015 Cabrinha FX Kite has definitely made a name for itself in the past few months it has been available. It's the kite that Cabrinha never had, but the industry had always wanted. The FX is the penultimate design for a poppy freestyle experience. Join James Boulding, Liam Whaley, Alec Sheather, Luke Smith, and Dan Sweeny on a journey through Australia's picturesque kiteboarding locales. The Missing Kite, a Review by MACkite's Nathan Patters …

Are you absolutely enamored with Cabrinha's new 2015 FX kite? We are! Cabrinha has been producing dependable kiteboarding kites, boards, and accessories for almost fifteen years. They're constantly improving their products, focusing on making each rider's experience better with each new item. Their freestyle/crossover FX kite lessens the gap between their freestyle competition and high-performance, freeride kites. With the FX kite, you're going to see more support in the trailing edges as …

Cabrinha Kites - Fly Me to the Moon with Nick Jacobsen Nick Jacobsen isn't what some people would call straight-laced. He's over-the-top, rowdy, and a little peculiar - that's why MACkite loves this outrageous rider! Join this crazy Dane as he rides South Africa on Cabrinha's new FX kiteboarding kite. Join Nick's band of photographers and his automaton narrator in performing some sick tricks, jumping dangerous piers, scaling buildings, and following his dreams to try and have his FX kite fly hi …

The new FX freestyle crossover kite from Cabrinha is coming soon. In anticipation of it going live on March 1, 2015, here's an action-packed snippet to tide you over. Come back for all the details March 1st! Until then this is all we can share! …

Brent, from Cabrinha, talks with Nathan about the new 2015 Cabrinha Overdrive 1X Control Bar. …

OK, you're gonna' want to get nice a comfy for this one from 2015 Cabrinha Kitesurfing! Join the Cab crew on an island-hopping campaign that beats all. Grab a cold one, hit play and be prepared to quit your dayjob;) Directed by Anders Kruger Written & Narrated by Pete Cabrinha …