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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 …

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 …

Modern hydrofoil design has reached a point where "one foil does it all" is no longer the move. The best brands are building with intention, and F-One is one of the clearest examples of that shift in the current market. Their Sk8, Eagle, and Seven Seas front wings each carry a distinct personality, a clear purpose, and a specific type of rider in mind. Understanding those differences is not just useful knowledge. It is the difference between buying a foil you love and buying one that sits in th …

The Brazilian Brothers are back with a very special kite comparison: the Harlem Peak versus the F-One Trigger Brainchild. The Influence of the Harlem Peak and F-One Trigger The Harlem Peak is a massively hyped kite at the moment, largely thanks to the performances of Leonardo and Lorenzo Casati. Lorenzo has done the trilogy this year — winning a World Championship, the Megaloop Challenge, and King of the Air — showcasing just how much top-end performance the Peak has. In terms of g …

The Brazilian Brothers are back to bring an exciting review of the F-One Bandit Brainchild. The Bandit has been a legendary kite in the industry for many years, and they couldn't wait to pump up this 18th edition and get it in the air to see how it feels. The Brainchild Bag and Setup First and foremost, the Brainchild bags are a highlight. They're quite spacious, so you can fit any kite in there easily — a massive plus. Once the kite is out, you'll see a beautiful red color, ready to get …

The Brazilian Brothers are back for a special three-way kite comparison. Pro rider Mateus Oliveira has been testing three of the best big air kites on the market: the recently released MasterModel by Reedin, the Evo D/Lab by Duotone, and the Trigger Brainchild by F-One. They picked his brain to see how each performs and which one is his personal favorite. The Ozone Vortex Before diving into the comparison, Mateus shared that the kite he is currently using for big air and competitions is the Oz …

The F-One Seven Seas has been quietly doing its thing in the wing foil world for a few years now, and honestly, it doesn't get nearly enough credit. It's not flashy. It's not the foil that gets tagged in the big wave edits or the high-performance clips. But for a huge portion of wing foilers, from beginners still finding their sea legs to seasoned riders who just want to flow with the ocean on a mellow day, the Seven Seas might be the smartest foil in the quiver. Tucker and Jeff from MACkite …

Light wind days are where a lot of sessions die before they even start, and that can be hella frustrating. This is exactly where the F-One Strike CWC is built to deliver. This isn’t just a big wing. It’s a very specific tool designed to get you riding earlier and keep you riding longer. Why The Compact Wing Concept Matters The CWC, or Compact Wing Concept, is F-One’s approach to making large wings feel smaller and more manageable. Instead of simply scaling up a standard …

F-One Free Surf vs Free Downwind boards—what’s the difference, and which one is right for your riding style? From volume distribution to board shape and real-world practice, Tucker and Jeff dive deep into how these boards perform to help settle the debate between a one-board quiver or a two-board setup. TLDR; Mid-length boards have filled the gap between compact sinkers and full downwind shapes. They’re longer, more efficient, and far more versatile than traditional wing …

The latest F-One Strike V6 feels like a return to what made the Strike such a benchmark in the first place, but with a broader wind range and more refined handling. After time on the water in La Ventana and back home in the Great Lakes, Tucker and Jeff both landed in a similar spot. This is one of the most complete Strikes yet. What You Put Into It, You Get Out Of It From the first session, the Strike V6 showed its intent. This is not a passive wing — it rewards riders who engage it …

The 2026 F-One hydrofoil lineup introduces meaningful upgrades aimed at improving stiffness, efficiency, and ease of use across the entire system. Central to these improvements is the new Titan 2 (T2) connection, along with the introduction of Ultra High Modulus (UHM) mast options, the updated SK8 V3 front wing, and the long-awaited Eagle V2 redesign. These changes represent a thoughtful evolution of F-One’s hydrofoil ecosystem—refining the performance characteristics riders a …

When two kites share the same name, the same designer, and the same big air DNA, but are built on completely different platforms, it’s worth slowing down and taking a deeper look. After spending weeks riding both models in strong Brazilian conditions, the Brazilian Brothers set out to answer one key question: “Which version of the Trigger truly delivers when it comes to big air, hang time, and kite loop progression?” In this detailed breakdown, we’ll unpack the dif …

The Brazilian Brothers are back with a comparison that many riders have been waiting for—a direct breakdown of the Trigger Brainchild versus the Bandit Brainchild. While both kites share the same design lineage and manufacturing DNA, they deliver drastically different experiences on the water. This is not a subtle tuning difference. These are two kites built for different missions. If you are deciding between explosive big air performance and all-around versatility, this breakdown will …

F-One has officially introduced the biggest structural update to its foil system in six years. After a week of riding in La Ventana alongside the F-One crew, customers, and the MACkite team, one thing became clear — the new T2 connection is not a cosmetic tweak. It’s a foundational shift in how the front wing connects to the mast. If you’ve been riding F-One for years, you already know the Titan T1 system has been incredibly reliable. Many riders have put serious miles on i …

F-One sent the Brazilian Brothers a Trigger TEC to try out, so they headed down to the beach in Prea where Rubens geared up, pumped up, and launched, excited to see how it handled and whether he could get some good jumps in the 25 knot conditions. What Is the Trigger TEC? Available in sizes from 6-12m, the Trigger TEC is a 5-strut high-performance big air kite that shares its DNA with the Trigger Brainchild, but is more intuitive and forgiving. Its leading edge and struts use CODE-TEC, a …