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At MACkite, the only thing we love as much as getting out on the water is helping others to get out there, too. So we're stoked to announce a new content partnership with a couple guys who are just as committed to making kiteboarding accessible to everyone. This is just a quick introduction, but you'll be able to find more by clicking the "Brazilian Brothers" tag. Who Are the Brazilian Brothers? Arthur: What's up, guys? You guys might be wondering, who are these two random dudes? My name …

So, you're nailing your board-offs from the handle. The next step is learning how to grab the fin and tic-tac the board into your hand. This move adds flow and control to your riding while setting you up for cleaner, more advanced board-offs. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you progress in your board-offs: Step 1: Set Up Like a Normal Board-Off Go into this trick just like you would with a standard handle grab board-off. Keep your kite steady overhead, get a solid pop, and prepare t …

If you're reading this, chances are you already know how to ride upwind. But, do you know how to do it as efficiently as possible? In this latest video, the Brazilian Brothers break down common mistakes and give pro tips on improving your upwind riding ability. By refining your techniques, you'll be able to drive upwind with less energy, so you can save it for those coveted jumps and loops. To the Brazilian Brothers, the most common mistakes fall into three key areas: Kite position …

David is staying in a Cometa Home in Egypt and has a new board-off tip for us. Doing a fin grab board-off is not that much harder than doing one from the handle, even though it feels more intimidating. Holding your board further away from your body looks even more impressive, and you can get some great POV shots from a camera mounted to your board. Smile! Step-by-Step Trick Breakdown: 1. Get a Grip As you approach the peak of your jump, reach your back hand down toward the back heelside cor …

You've got jumping down pat and can even style it out with a tail grab in your sleep. Then you mastered one-footers. Ready for your first board-off? Yep, completely bare-footed while you wave your board in the air like a trophy and somehow get it back on your feet before you go swimming. Sound fun? Of course it does! Thankfully, Dave has some tips to get you there with only minimal swimming. Practice Makes Perfect We'll start simple. This board-off involves grabbing your board's handle, rem …

We all know about the basic gear you need to get out for your session: a kite, a board, a harness, and a wetsuit if it's chilly, but what else might you want out there, and how essential is it? Dave is here to share his top 5 items that he uses for most, if not all, sessions.Sunscreen This one is a must. Even if you're in a full wetty, you'll still want to protect your face, as well as your hands and feet if you're not using gloves and boots. Some people like the zinc ones because of the …

MACkite's Dave has been spending some time in Brazil working on one of his favorite transition tricks, the Front Roll Hand Drag. It's a slide type trick that's a play on the Back Roll Hand Drag. While nearly identical to that in terms of the kite movement and steering, it's very different when it comes to body movement and positioning, so he's put together a guide to walk you through nailing your own Front Roll Hand Drags.Prerequisites You'll want to have your Back Roll Hand Drags d …

David is back with the sequel to his How to Do One-Footed Airs video. Here, you can learn some variations on your one-footers. Remember that you can add these into tricks like Frontrolls or other rotations!Standard One-FooterWith the standard one-footer, which we covered in the previous video, you're pointing your leg straight down. You're not going too wide, though you can tweak the board itself a bit to make it look a little nicer.For example, you can extend both legs, and then the b …

David is in Brazil for the rest of the 2024 season, but that doesn't mean the trick tips are going to stop coming! Up today is an intro to One-Footed Airs. This is a great trick you can perform fairly early on, and it's worth learning because you can not only add on things like rotations or grabs to it, but you can also add it into other tricks to make them a bit more stylish.Prerequisites You will need to be comfortable doing some other things before you're ready to start practic …

You can use a little creativity to switch up even the more basic tricks and add a little flair and style. David has a couple simple tips for your Backroll Hand Drag... and one involves your favorite beverage!The Backroll Hat Drag is a natural addition to the Backroll Hand Drag. You won't really change how you do the trick, but it'll look that much more impressive.First, make sure you've got your Backroll Hand Drag locked in. Next, wear a hat you can take off and put back on.As you come i …

Crashing is an inevitable part of big air, but the good news is that there's a way to get back up in style after you find yourself floating on your belly in that scorpion position. Sure, you can simply send the kite up, sheet in, and pop up and out of the water, but why do that when you can add some flair and turn it into a trick? David has a tip on how to do exactly that. Add a Front Roll Rotation to Your Waterstart 1. You're in the water, on your belly, with your board attache …

Are you looking to add more style and more inversion to your front rolls? David is back with another guide on how to progress your kiteboarding skills, and here he presents two different ways for you to have a more stylish front roll to show off. Plus, it's just more fun this way! First, you'll need to already be able to do a front roll smoothly and consistently. Once you're ready to take it to the next step, try these methods:The Cartwheel Method 1. Come in with speed and th …

Introduction to Strapless Airs Strapless kitesurfing offers a unique challenge compared to traditional strapped methods. It involves more balance, control, and technique, making it a rewarding experience for those who master it. According to Evan, performing a two-foot air on a surfboard can be as thrilling and rewarding as a 25-foot air on a twin tip.Choosing the Right GearLightweight Surfboards A lighter board is crucial for strapless airs, especially in light wind conditions. Here are …

David is kicking off a new series focusing on big air. He's not an expert in big air, but rather an experienced kiteboarder who's ready to progress his skills. If you're ready to delve into big air yourself, come along for the ride as David shares any tricks, tips, and lessons learned along the way.Kiteloops: The Foundation of Big AirBig air builds on your kiteloops. If you're just getting into kiteloops, Blake has a great intro. Here, I'm going to share what I've learned about kiteloo …

Tips for making your landing safter   Releasing your back hand when jumping makes the control bar/handle pull on your front arm, keeping your board and body position lined up straight for a smooth landing.  Release your back hand and stretch the arm behind you over the tail of the board, or better yet, grab the tail.  Tail Grabs compact your body making it easier to control yourself flying through the air, they also add style points, but the best style is a smooth l …