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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 2026 lineup from F-One tightened the gap between the Eagle and the SK8 in a big way. What used to be a clearer split now comes down to how and where you ride most. Tucker and Jeff spent a lot of time on both, and what follows is a cleaned-up, real-world breakdown of how these foils actually behave on the water, not just what the specs say. The SK8: When Turning Is the Whole Point The SK8 is the foil you grab when you want to turn first and think later. What stands out right away is ho …

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 …

If you've spent any time around the shop listening to the crew or watching our videos, you already know how much time Jeff and Tucker have logged on the Flux platform. The original was a go-to for years. The kind of board you grab without thinking because you know it's going to work. With the Flux V2, the vibe is pretty simple: same DNA, but now it gets up easier, rides smaller, and feels even more dialed once you’re flying. And after hearing Jeff come back from La Ventana and getti …

If you've been searching for a single board that can handle light-wind winging, parawinging, prone foiling, and even Foil Drive sessions, the Omen Emissary deserves a serious look. We've been putting it through its paces in a range of conditions, from glassy 9-knot summer sessions to overhead waves with 20-plus knots of breeze, and the results have been impressive enough to warrant a full breakdown. What Is the Omen Emissary? The Omen Emissary is a multi-discipline foil board built with …

At the 2025 King of the Great Lakes event on Lake Michigan, the MACkiteboarding crew got an early look at one of the most interesting new concepts to hit kiteboarding in a while—the Reedin SnackPack. On paper, it sounds almost too simple to be compelling—combine a surfboard and a twin tip into one board. But once you start digging into the “why” behind it, and more importantly, how it rides, it becomes clear this is something different. The SnackPack isn’t tr …

The Ultra Team V5 from Airush takes the concept of kite foiling efficiency further, introducing a design change that directly targets airflow, stability, and drive. Jeff spent some time with Will during MACkite's King of the Great Lakes festival, which had pretty marginal conditions. Based on what Jeff saw, it's clear the way this kite flies is noticeably different. A Double Surface Design That Changes Airflow The defining feature of the Ultra Team V5 is its double surface leading edge. A …

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 …

The North Nova has built a strong reputation over the last few seasons. It’s one of those wings that almost everyone who tries ends up liking. It’s easy to ride, balanced, and works across a pretty wide range of conditions and skill levels. We recently had both wings with us in La Ventana, Mexico, and spent some time riding them back to back. The question a lot of riders are asking is pretty simple: if the Nova is already so good, what does the third generation Nova Pro actual …

North made a notable update to the Seek lineup for 2026. Instead of one model covering the entire size range, the Seek is now split into two versions: the Seek and the Seek Pro. At first glance they look similar, but they serve slightly different purposes. We spent some time going through the new boards with our North rep and getting a few sessions on them ourselves. The updates focus on lighter construction, improved takeoff efficiency, and giving riders clearer options depending on skil …

The 2026 North Nova Wing 2026 sits right in the heart of North’s wing lineup. It’s the wing many riders start with, but after spending real water time on it in La Ventana, it’s clear the Nova isn’t just for beginners. It’s a balanced freeride wing with impressive wind range, solid upwind drive, and a smooth feel that makes sessions easier whether you're learning your first jibes or chasing swell downwind. North didn’t reinvent the Nova for 2026. Instead …

For most of the year, if you want to be on the water, you’re zipped into something thick. And once fall rolls into winter, that suit better be legit. Ryan and Jeff been riding the 6/5/4 hooded suit from Soöruz through real Great Lakes conditions. Not just quick sessions. Not “kind of cold.” We’re talking high 40s water, air temps in the 30s, wind in your face while you’re rigging. After a bunch of sessions in it, here’s what Ryan and Jeff have foun …

When riders ask us about flotation, the first thing we usually have to do is slow the conversation down. Not all vests are built for the same purpose. And if you kiteboard or wing foil, what you need on the water looks very different than what a boater might need. The Ride Engine Empax Vest has become one of our go-to recommendations because it strikes a balance that actually works in real riding conditions. We’ve used it kiting in powered summer sessions, winging in choppy Lake Mic …