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Kiteboarding Video: Tom's Kitchen V
North Kiteboarding - Tom's Kitchen V
Guess who's back (back, back), back again? Tom Herbert's back, tell a friend!
If you've been keeping up on Tom's videos, you'll know that they're an eclectic, fun, mash-up of kiteboarding in epic proportions.
Tom harvests, preps, and cooks up some amazing freestyle and freeride tricks using the
North Evo and North Jaime for us to enjoy.
Each piece is a tribute to the old and new flavors of kiting. So, sit back
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14th Sep 2016
How To: Maintain Your 2017 North Click Bar
Keeping Your Click Bar Fresh: How-To Videos
We've compiled the latest information about the North Click Bar, and have been able to now provide you with information on how to maintain your coveted bar. Not only will this allow you to become more intuitive to your bar, but maintenance and routine checks will continue your bar's life further. Here is a list of the North maintenance videos that we found would be helpful for you to keep riding, longer, with the safest bar available.
Adjusting
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26th Aug 2016
How to Replace the Covers on the 2017 North Click Bar
Replacing the Covers on the All-New Click Bar
Replacing the Left CoverTake an Allen Key, find the two screws at the end of the bar, and twist the key to release the screws.Pop the cover off slowly.Grab your replacement cover. Take a look at the inside of the bar and make sure that the leader line is running through the middle two screws that attach your cover. Replace your cover, insert the two new screws, and use your Allen Key to tighten them.
Replacing the Right Cover
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26th Aug 2016
2017 North Click Bar Overview
Hey guys this is Jake for MACkite and today I’m going to talk to you about the new 2017 North Click Bar. We’re going to talk about all the cool new features on this bar and figure out if it’s the right control bar for you.
Over the past few years that have been all sorts of innovations in the kiteboarding world, some of them albeit a bit gimmicky. When we first heard about this click bar most of us here at the shop or rather skeptical; however, after getting our hands on it we really beli
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26th Aug 2016
Let's Chat: The Hype Behind the 2017 North Click Bar
The 2017 North Click Bar...The "Game Changer"?
There have been a lot of new innovations coming out in the past couple years in the kiteboarding industry. And to tell you the truth, at first we were skeptical
when we first got word of the Click Bar. After seeing how simple, clean, and functional it is, however, we are absolutely sold. Of all the latest innovations, this might be our favorite to date. With 6 years of development and testing in secret, North is bringing an insanel
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26th Aug 2016
Kiteboarding Video: This is Watamu
Craig Cunningham - This is Watamu
Craig Cunningham is back at it again, finding some of the most gorgeous locations across the globe to kite. "This is Watamu" showcases Kenya in a new light.
Picturesque spots, friendly locals, gorgeous wildlife, and excellent kiting sport this unique video.
Video Synopsis
We had no expectations for Kenya, all we knew is we wanted to go on
Safari but the adventure that unfolded was one we'll never forget! Our
10 day trip to Watamu was p
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20th Aug 2016
Kiteboarding Video: How to Walk on Water With Jeremie Tronet
Learning the "Jesus Walk"
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to walk on water? Have you spent hours pondering how Jesus did it? Well, now is your chance to experience firsthand what it feels like to traipse over the blue abyss you once thought was only swimmable. All you need is a kite, a board, and just a little bit of ambition.
Join Jeremie Tronet as he walks (too punny) viewers through the steps of learning his favorite trick: the “Jesus Walk.” He guides you through the step-by-st
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9th Aug 2016
Kiteboarding Video: North Kiteboarding "Rolling in Paradise"
North Kiteboarding: Rolling in Paradise
Warm waters, good friends, and kiteboarding. What could be better?
North Kiteboarding has just made it better by taking some of its team riders and putting them in some of the most picturesque waters in the word. Follow along as they grace St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Watching this video will want to make you jump out of your chair and find the nearest catamaran to take you to paradise. Video Credits
Watch as team riders take to the stunn
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20th Apr 2016
Kiteboarding Video: Colleen Carroll & Bruna Kajiya in Rendez-Vous
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 with you my
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23rd Mar 2016
Kiteboarding Video: Craig Cunningham's "Habitual"
Craig Cunningham - "Habitual" in Taiba, Brazil
When you're traveling, the rush of being out from your office and into the world can have your vacation missing out on the little things, like fishing villages. These little villages and pit-stops may look run-down or abandoned, but they may be some of the best areas to stop (especially for kiteboarding). Every year, Craig Cunningham jumps down to Taiba, Brazil (a little fishing town) to grab some wind. Watch as North's rider Craig Cunningham show
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12th Mar 2016
New to North Kiteboarding's Fleet: 2016 Mono Kite
2016 North Mono Kiteboarding KiteNew for 2016, North Kiteboarding is debuting the Mono, a one strut kite that finds itself in the company of the Airush Lithium One and Liquid Force Solo. Able to be flown on both a 4-line and 5-line control bar, you can expect a light-weight, quick turning kite that’s perfectly suited for light to medium winds. With one strut, expect some canopy flutter. This will make the kite slightly more difficult to handle in heavy winds that require consistent depowering.
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10th Mar 2016
MACkite Travels: RyGo's Brazilian Trip With Best Kiteboarding
Brazil Through RyGo's Eyes About 5 years ago I discovered the sport of kiteboarding through a lesson at MACkite no less. I took a lesson with a young kid named Chris Bobryk. We formed a solid friendship chasing the wind over the next year. Eventually, Chris moved to Hatteras, North Carolina to pursue kiteboarding. While I spent my days working my 9 to 5 (that more often than not was a 7 to 7 kind of job), I started dreaming of a better life - by a better life I mean one where I could spen
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26th Feb 2016
Kite Video: North Kiteboarding | "Finding shade in Indo"
North Kiteboarding - Finding shade in Indo
Team riders travel all over the world. In our previous blog post, we traveled with North's riders to windy Brazil. This time, it's Indonesia. Airton Cozzolino, Patri McLaughlin, Sebastian Ribeiro, and Sky Solbach kitesurf and enjoy the many pleasures of Indo. Ready to travel but can't take the time off of work? (Me too.) So, enjoy North's travel-bug video and feel free to daydream for 6 minutes of warm waters and plenty of surf.Video Synopsis
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27th Jan 2016
Kiteboarding Video: Tom Court | "That Time of the Year"
Tom Court - North's Team Riders in Brazil
Our favorite team riders aren't just born great. They work hard, and that shows in every video, contest, and promotion they attend. Where do they practice? In Brazil, of course! The wind is warm, consistent, and perfect for learning and bonding.Video Synopsis
Brazil is one of those destinations in the Kiteboarding season, from October to December it has some of the steadiest trade winds, perfect flat water lagoons and a great scene of kiteboarder's f
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22nd Jan 2016
Kiteboarding Video: How to Make a Kiteboarding Movie
How to Make a Kiteboarding Movie
You want to film with the greats? Alright, then. But first you'll have to show your stuff on the cinematic runway (and you're going to have to work for it just as much as Derek Zoolander worked on his Malaysian-Prime-Minister-saving signature look Magnum). Prepare to be judged by thousands of viewers who all claim to know better about your work than you. Ready to get started? Thankfully North Kiteboarding and Best have a nice video outlining every single detail
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2nd Dec 2015