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First Impressions: A New Name with Serious Cred This is Jeff at MACkite, and I just got my first session on a brand new kite in the shop: the Jacobsen "Yes." Nick Jacobsen is no stranger to kiteboarding. Most people know him for big air, creative riding, and using just about anything that's on the water or near the water to have fun. So it's pretty cool to see him step into the kite design world with his own brand. And honestly, I'm into the branding: "Yes." Simple. "Say yes" to getting out th …

With no wind in Blouberg yet again, the Brazilian Brothers loaded up for another strike mission — this time to Hermanus, where the forecast was calling for rain and 40-knot gusts. As always, the brothers brought the camera along to capture every bit of the chaos. Nuclear Conditions and 40-Knot Gusts The drive into Hermanus had its own moments. Halfway there, the brothers had to pull over on the side of a mountain just to get the drone up — the scenery was too good to pass. From the …

Introduction In this review, the Brazilian Brothers share their long-term impressions of the Jacobsen Project YES Kite after months of testing in Brazil. The focus is on the things riders actually care about—jumping, looping behavior, stability, ease of use, and overall value—so readers can quickly decide whether this kite fits their riding style and goals. Who This Kite Is For The YES Kite is positioned as a versatile, confidence-building freeride kite that punches above its wei …

The YES Kite is the first freeride model from the Jacobsen Project, Nick Jacobsen's own brand. Known for sending himself off cranes, buildings, and just about anything tall, Nick has spent decades pushing kites to their limits. His experience shows in the clean, straightforward design of the YES. The Brazilian Brothers recently spent time putting this kite into their sessions, and they've shared their honest first impressions. YES Kite Design Characteristics The YES Kite is a three-strut, …