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Brunotti Discovery Kiteboard Unboxing and Assembly
Board OverviewThis is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com, and today we're going be checking out the Brunotti Discovery that we are offering in our complete kiteboarding packages. It is the upgrade board from the PKG, and the biggest advantages to this board are that you get a solid wood core, better fit and finish, and it's going to last you a lot longer down the road.The PKG is a great board for getting into the sport, but you're going to outgrow it quickly. The Brunotti Discovery is still
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23rd Mar 2023
Reedin SuperModel HTF | The Ultimate Kite for All Disciplines
Are you an avid kiter looking for a kite that can do it all? Look no further than the Reedin SuperModel HTF, designed by Damien Jordan, co-founder and head of design at Reedin Kiteboarding.
In this blog post, we'll explore the features that make this kite the ultimate choice for all kiteboarding disciplines and conditions.
Versatility and Performance
The primary goal of the SuperModel HTF is to provide riders with the ability to have as much fun as possible on the w
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21st Mar 2023
Is the 2023 Duotone Evo or Evo SLS the Best Kite for Every Wind Condition?
Aaron from MACkite is on the beach at King of the Great Lakes with Ben from Duotone to find out what makes the Evo SLS such a popular kite.
Aaron: Why is the Evo SLS Duotone's best-selling kite? What's the magic sauce there?
Ben: The Evo has always been the all-rounder kite in our lineup. It does everything great. It's not spectacular at one specific thing, but you can do everything on it. You can unhook on it, it's great for jumping, it does boost--not as good as the Rebel--but
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21st Feb 2023
2023 North Flex LX Footstraps Overview
Hello, everybody. Welcome back to MACkiteboarding. This is Jake, and today I have the new 2023 North Flex LX footpads.Another footpad review, you might be asking? Yes, but these are super, super cool. It goes without saying that I really like the two strap zonal adjustment footstraps. I'm kind of a simp for the Duotone Entity straps. The issue with those is that the hole spacing leaves them incompatible with most boards on the market. They're sized to have a seven-inch spacing, while mos
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15th Feb 2023
2023 Duotone Rebel SLS Kite Review With Dustin & Pat
This is Dustin and Pat, and we're here to review the Duotone Rebel SLS.Dustin: So right off the bat, the Rebel SLS is the ultimate jumping kite. For loops or anything in the air, this is the kite. I got hooked on it this year.Pat: Yeah, it's super boosty, lofty, and has surprisingly good loops, which was not expected from my past experience with the Rebel I'm used to. I still have the old five-line Rebel with the weird geo-shaped leading edge stuck in my mind, so that's what I think of
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15th Feb 2023
2023 Duotone Entity Ergo Footstraps | Unboxing and Assembly
Welcome back to MACkite. This is Jake, and today I have the 2023 Duotone Entity straps. These have been a favorite of mine, so let's crack them open and see what is new.What's in the BoxLike most straps, they come disassembled, so we have the straps, the footpads, a couple extra heel pad stiffness options, a board handle, a little manual, and individually bagged hardware.Right off the bat, you'll notice a couple different screws. These are the handle screws and they go with your Duoton
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8th Feb 2023
2023 Duotone Jaime SLS Review | All New Shape—All New Ride!
This is Dustin and Pat, and we're here today with the all-new Jaime. We're going to talk about the differences between the 2022 and the 2023 versions. We'll get into some of the design changes, why they made them, and whether the new version is right for you or if you should pick up an old version or hop over to a different model in the Duotone line.New Canted FinsDustin: One new key feature is the canted fins. They've adjusted them 10 degrees to face the outside of the rails. My first
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8th Feb 2023
2023 Cabrinha 03 Moto X First Impressions
This is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com, and I'm checking out the new Moto X kite from Cabrinha.Launching at the BeachIt's 24 degrees air temp at the beach, blowing about mid-20s, so it feels like it's 10 degrees, and we are on the new Moto X 9 meter. My initial impression on the launch of the kite is that it doesn't feel like a Cabrinha kite. It's a lot lighter in the bar than I'm used to with Cabrinha, which I think is a big plus. It feels a lot more akin to the Eleveight RS, the North Re
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31st Jan 2023
2023 Cabrinha 03 Kite Lineup!
It’s finally here! We are excited to announce the newest Cabrinha Kiteboarding lineup for 2023. This latest offering includes the ever-popular Moto X, Switchblade, Drifter, Contra, Contra Aether, FX2, and Nitro. Each of these kites has been crafted with precision and special attention to performance, offering an unmatched experience on the water.
2023 Cabrinha Moto X
The
Cabrinha Moto X is designed for power lovers who lik
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18th Jan 2023
The Cabrinha Logic Kite Foilboard | Experience the Amazing Performance
Credit to Damo, Gwen, and Evan for stoking everyone on the Cabrinha Logic!
The
Cabrinha Logic is an amazing kite foilboard that offers riders great performance. It features a Dakine pad and a long track in the back, making it easy to adjust the placement of your foil. The board has various strap configurations, such as two straps in front or one centered strap for regular or goofy riding. It also comes in three different sizes: 3’7", which is great for beginners
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28th Dec 2022
Duotone Kite Model Overlap
This is Aaron from MACkite with Ben from Duotone. I was asking Ben about some of the overlap within the Duotone kite product line.
Aaron: I've been a fan of both the Neo and the Dice because of their surf characteristics, and I started thinking how, within the entire line of kites, there is some functional overlap between the different models. What are your thoughts on the design process behind that and how those design concepts come into play?
Ben: We do have quite
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13th Dec 2022
Slingshot Machine V2 Kite and Machine V2 LW Review
Hello
guys. This is Pat and Dustin from MACkite. Today we will review the Slingshot
Machine V2 and the Machine V2 Light Wind.
We
recently had a session with the V2s. They are super stellar, lofty, big boosty
kites. They have a perfect low-power end, are grunty, and have decent bar
pressure. If you're looking for a lighter bar feel, the V2 might not be the kite
for you. But if you like a direct feel and nice power in the bar, then the V2 is
perfect for you. You will feel
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1st Nov 2022
Slingshot Code V1 Review
How’s
it going guys? Dustin and Pat from MACkiteboarding.com are here to talk to you
about the new Code V1 from Slingshot. We're excited about this one.
Slingshot’s
Code V1 is a super stellar kite. It’s been a while since I've gotten on a Slingshot
kite and just immediately fell in tune with it. The Code V1 is a three-stretch
superstar that will be awesome for every kiting genre. It is some all-around
kite but a master of none.
It
is a three-strut, fast-flying, and sup
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1st Nov 2022
2022 Duotone Click Bar - Session Impression with Mr. Jeff
Hey, Aaron and Jeff here at MACkite. We just got off the water and we had a good session this morning. Jeff experienced his first go with the Duotone Click bar, and I just wanted to get his unscripted feedback on that bar. What are your thoughts?
I'm not a fan, but I've never ridden it until this morning. I thought the Click was just a gadget, and I'm used to above-the-bar tuning.
Yeah, you know, way back during the development on the Click bar when we were first get
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19th Jul 2022
2022 North Atmos vs. Astra Kiteboard Review
Hey guys, Kristen here with MACkite, and today I want to cover the North Atmos vs. the Astra board.North Atmos Kiteboard
If you've been looking at North boards, you might have heard of, or you might even be familiar with, the Atmos. It's their big air freeride board, and it's pretty popular. It's a little bit stiffer, so it really allows you to cut through the chop and hold down the edge you need to have explosive pop off the water, which is what you want for big air and to g
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15th Jul 2022