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Yeah, what's up guys? I'm Rygo. I'm Ewan. And we're going to do another quick at-a-glance video. We're going to check out some of the Naish footstraps here. So, yeah. We've got the Apex binding here. This has been one of the most popular and everyone's favorite binding on the market for the last few years, and I think that's mainly due to its comfort, its fit, and the adjustability is massive. These footstraps can adjust so much to your liking. I'll go through a little bit of how you ca …

Hey there. I bought and finally got to ride my new Naish 135L inflatable this weekend and thought I'd offer a review. POINT ONE: The thing actually works and generally speaking I was impressed...This is my 10th wing board this season and so the reviews will be against those (10' sup, fanatic 6'7", fanatic 5'4", custom carbon 5'4", F-one 6'0, fone 5'4", fone 5,0", Naish 4'8"). My current ride is the Naish 4'8" 50L and had the most influence in my comparison.Setup: I left the board partially …

The Naish Ultra Carbon Wing/ SUP board started off as a SUP board in previous years. However, it became far more popular with wing foilers. So, for 2021 Naish made some modifications to adapt to this new sport. Including new sizes from 40 liters to 140 liters! I’ve been using the 85L myself. At 195 lbs this is the perfect do it all board for me on. This would be ideal for someone around my weight that wants an intermediate to advance do-it-all wingsurf board. It worlds well for me in a v …

The Best Kites for Learning Freestyle Hey guys! As I promised I'm going to write about my current three favorite kites for learning freestyle. Now, just because I favor these kites doesn't mean there aren't a lot of other great kites that offer similar benefits. I’m going to write about these as well. As I said, these are the best kites for learning freestyle. I know some of you are going to start shouting about C-kites and I’ve addressed this before. Check out my video on the top …

Working at MACkite has some unique benefits. Working with friends in an industry that we are passionate about makes most days feel less like “work”. The huge amount of demo gear available is also well appreciated by our staff. However, it is hard to monetize the value of our “Board Meetings”. Our "Board Meetings" are not the typical drudgery that is associated in most workplaces. Rather, it is a meeting of employees where we can go play and test gear during work hours. …

So you’re looking to go big! One of the most fun aspects of kiteboarding is going all out at full speed and just sending it. On those days where the wind is so strong that the beach is empty except for a hand full of wind junkies. Your heart is pounding, all you hear is the constant hum of the wind in your ears and the shouting of your friends as you set up. Cars line up to watch the show, people venture out to the pier to see what's going on. It’s one of the most exciting and eye- …

Kiteboarding has come a long way since the early days. What was once an extreme sport is now only as intense as you’d like it to be. Whether you want to experience the freedom of sailing and exploring, you want to wakeboard without a boat. Maybe you want surf in any conditions or you want to get 40 feet of air and push the limits. Best of all it’s an all season, all terrain sport. Basically, kiteboarding is freedom. It’s gravity, it’s your lift pass for life. All the hy …

An Interview with Nils Rosenblad from Naish Kiteboarding So Naish has been in the game for a long time. When did Naish start making gear? When did you join their design team? Robby has been making his own boards since forever - thinking late 80s - under the Naish name, but Naish as a standalone brand really started in the mid 90s with their windsurfing sails. I've been with them since 2005. And when did you guys start to develop your hydrofoil program? We started experimenting with them when Kai …

Robby Naish & Damien Girardin Talk Naish Kite Tech With all the kites on the market and so many kites be marketed as fast turning, easy relaunch, good power, it can get confusing as to why one kite is actually different than another. Most of us don’t truly understand the differences that go into making a freestyle kite great for that particular discipline or a wave kite great for wave riding. Thanks to Robby and Damien for sitting down and walking through some of these specific differe …

2017 Naish Kites Unleashed Like kids in a candy store, the MACkite crew clings to the windows of the latest kiteboarding gear. This year, we're impressed with Naish and their ability to transcend the industry.  Innovations abound, Naish has been able to introduce Quad-Tex, the strongest canopy available on the market.  Not only that, but we've also become intrigued with the new Torque control system that are filled with function. If you're looking for some new gear, perhaps it's tim …

2016/17 Naish Kite Collection Naish has unleashed their kite collection for this year and color us impressed. Subtle changes grace these kites, with an emphasis of creating the perfect balance. What's new? Let's break it down: Naish Ride The Naish Ride is considered a favorite for a majority of riders. There's no specified level of riding necessary for this all-around freeride kite. The ride offers easy water relaunch and a flattened arc for slightly more lift and easy jumping. New to this …

Often times it's very easy to get set in your ways. You have a favorite restaurant, maybe a favorite musical genre. If you're really bad like me, you even have a favorite parking spot at all of your regular stops. Now imagine if you only ate Mexican and never experienced pizza in all its glory? Oh the horror!!!! Okay, all bad jokes aside, let me get to the point. In kiteboarding, like many sports, we often find a piece of equipment that we like and just stick with it, riding it out fo …

UP YOUR GAME with the 2015/16 Naish Kite Collection Whether you're looking to fly higher, travel further, cruise more comfortably, or cut harder, the newest additions to the Naish lineup will take your riding to new heights. With 4 new kites, ergonomic harnesses, a sporty board, and a refined control system, Naish has plenty of gear to help you up your game. Thoughtfully designed with heightened durability, performance, and convenience in mind, the Naish's newly refined shapes are a must try for …

Win a new 2015 Pivot from Naish International Check out the Pure Energy video, showcasing the 2015 Naish kiteboarding lineup, and spot #TeamNaish Rider—and 2014 “King of the Air” champ—Kevin Langeree for a chance to win a brand new Pivot. Built to turn on a dime, the Pivot’s intuitive steering and predictable power development allow you to take your riding to the next level. Whether your style is wave-riding, or freeride, this all-around kite has got your back. Fee …

The 2015 Naish Pivot kite will have you shred-ready in the waves or chillaxin the freeride scene. This 3-strut, medium aspect machine drives down the line with tight, pivotal turns that help to keep your feet on your board as you race around sections and prep to get your slash on.  …