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For decades, wearing a helmet in the surf or on the water carried a certain stigma. It looked awkward, felt bulky, and often interfered with the natural flow of riding waves. But the level of performance and risk in modern water sports has evolved—along with the understanding that protecting your head just makes sense. Recognizing this shift, Mystic set out to design a helmet that riders would actually want to wear. The result: the Legacy Helmet, a breakthrough in comfort, function, an …

Skip recently spent a few days riding the Mystic Stage Wing Harness, and he came back with plenty of insight on how it stacks up against other harnesses from Mystic's line, especially the Carbon X and Wingman. If you're weighing your options in Mystic's lineup, his detailed ride notes and comparisons should help you figure out if the Stage is the right fit. Skip's First Impressions of the Stage Key Features Immediately, Skip noticed that the Stage is thinner compared to similar models. It …

In this video, Jeff breaks down one of his go-to harnesses for winging: the Mystic Majestic Wing Harness. It's not only one of his personal favorites, but also a shop favorite for good reason. When you're learning how to wing, you don't really need a waist harness. But, once you start progressing and can ride longer sessions, you're probably ready to step into one. Your arms and shoulders will thank you for the extra support! Why Ride With a Waist Harness? There are different schools of t …

When it comes to kiteboarding Harnesses Ride Engine really shook things up when the came out with their first hard shell harness. It wasn't long before every brand had some form of hard shell or another. There really are a lot of  great options out there but currently there are two favorites among the staff here at MACkite.  The  Classic Ride Engine, and the Mystic Majestic X. We're divided pretty evenly here and rightly so as there is no right answer here. When it comes to …

The Mystic Majestic X Wave Harness - A Review There’s a lot of hype in the market about hard-shell kiteboarding harnesses. And for good reason—they work amazingly well. This morning I had a go on the 2017 Mystic Majestic X Wave Harness while kiteboarding. Normally, I wouldn’t have strayed from my previously favorite harness brand, but one of the guys here at the shop talked me into it. I wear a size 34 in pants and shorts and would have normally opted for a size large har …

In this Vlog, we’re going to be covering how to pack your kiteboarding bag. The first thing to talk about when packing a kite bag is what kind of bag do you have or do you want. Why a golf bag?  A lot of people who are kiting will go with a golf bag or a bag that can be disguised as a golf bag. Namely, because airlines don't charge for those. Some airlines charge $200 for kiteboarding equipment, which seems very unreasonable. So the bag I chose is pretty simple,  …

Let's Chat w/ Matt Aiken, founder of WMFG Nathan, our resident tweaker for all-things WMFG, was able to grab a snap into the life of Matt Aiken, founder of WMFG. You might have noticed the WMFG pumps that we've added to our packages. As a staff, we love what Matt and his crew have produced, and it is a great honor to be involved with people who love what they do and do it with passion and purpose. Kite pumps have been around for ages, and for the most part to the job quite well. When we first …

Hi guys, it’s Tucker from MACkiteboarding.com and today I’m going to show you how to connect a 2017 Cabrinha Fireball spreader bar to a Mystic Warrior harness.  First thing you’ll want to do is take your quickloop clip and connect it to the harness.  Find the right side of the harness - this HAS to go on the right side of the harness - and we have a fat strap and thin strap there, fat strap first.  We’re going to go up through the big slot on the clip and …

Colleen Carroll & Bruna Kajiya - "Rendez-Vous" Colleen Carroll & Bruna Kajiya are not only two influential kiteboarders, but they are also huge advocates for having fun (no matter your gender). What was once considered a "gentleman's" sport is now available for everyone, and we're excited to see Bruna & Colleen team up and create an edit that shows that when you say "ride like a girl" it actually means "ride tough".  From our friend, Colleen:  "I am very happy to share wi …

Mystic's Welcome to 2016 We've carried Mystic for a number of years. We love their dramatic styles and their user-friendly gear. In this stunning video, Mystic showcases their 2016 gear and gives a, "hello" (not quite Adele style) to the new year (even though it's February). Enjoy calming waters, sunny beaches, and a soothing voiceover to give your dreams new meaning. Mystic has accelerated kiteboarding to a new level, and we are excited what they will bring in the following years to the indust …

Red Bull Harbour Reach 2015 Highlights Mystic shows off some of the best cable riders from around the world: Dom Hernler, Daniel Grant, Aaron Gunn, Nico Von Lerchenfeld, Yonel Cohen, James Windsor and many others as they duke it out for wakestyle supremacy. The competition was located in Liverpool's Albert Dock and was free for the public to attend. (Next year, maybe you'll catch some of the MACkite crew on the sidelines? Well, one can dream.) The winners of the 2015 Harbour Reach were: 1st - D …

Sean Buell's Riding Sessions In Michigan's cold winter months, we love watching videos of riders heating up their tricks in sunny, warm locales. Rocking Best Kiteboarding's 2015 Profanity Twin Tip and Best's GP kite, Buell shows us that there's nothing quite enjoying those sweet sessions on that crystal blue water. It makes us look forward to the months ahead when we can pull out our quiver and fire off our own sick tricks. …