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Reedin Space Agency with Nick and Pat
Pat Taylor from MACkite is with Nick Baines of Reedin at the 2023 King of the Great Lakes Test Fest checking out the new Space Agency. What is it? Who's it for?Nick: We're really excited to launch this board this year. In the past, we've only had two twintips: the Kev Pro and the Super E. The Kev Pro is for those guys that like to ride fast and boost huge, and then the Super E is for your more beginner/intermediate rider. It has a softer ride and cruises through chop easily.But now we h
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12th Oct 2023
2024 Reedin DreamStick X V2 Control Bar | Overview With Nick Baines
Pat and Nick Baines from Reedin are at King of the Great Lakes Test Fest, and they're taking a few minutes to chat about the new 2024 Dreamstick X V2 control bar. What's new? Is it the right bar for you?Quick Release
Nick: The Dreamstick X V2 is by far our best-selling product worldwide, and we have some good improvements for this year. We're sticking with the same seat belt quick release since it works extremely well.Autoswivel Solution
Nick: I think we have one of the best sel
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28th Sep 2023
2024 Duotone Rebel SLS | An On-Water Review with Pat and Dustin
On-the-water review with the MACkite boys, Pat and Dustin, after their Grand Haven session on the new 2024 Rebel SLS from Duotone Kiteboarding.On-the-Water Impressions
Pat: The kite feels like a Rebel. It's a five-strut, higher-aspect design with pretty good low end power. It's probably about 20, gusting to 22. I'm on a 12 meter and I'm about 200 pounds. I'm pretty happy with the kite so far in the first couple tacks on it. The kite looks phenomenal in the sky. The new colorway is
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6th Sep 2023
2024 North Code Zero | On-Water Review
The Code Zero is back again with a little bit of a redesign for 2024, and it's actually quite nice. It feels fairly similar to the Slingshot UFO, but with a single strut.How Does the 2024 Code Zero Fly?It's a bit lower aspect shape compared to the 2023. That makes it a little sharper and quicker in the turning radius.I also feel like it drifts quite a bit better. They definitely made it more of a dedicated foil shape this year. Last year's worked pretty well as a foil/surf crossover. I
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28th Jul 2023
Exploring the 2023 Cabrinha Nitro | The Ultimate Big Air Kite
Introduction
When it comes to big air kites, the Cabrinha Nitro is a game-changer in the world of kiteboarding. Designed specifically for boosting and delivering impressive hang time, the 2023 Cabrinha Nitro is a performance freeride kite that combines innovative features to take your kiteboarding experience to new heights.
The Perfect Combination for High Performance
The Cabrinha Nitro stands out due to its unique combination of features that make it a top c
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9th Jun 2023
Waydoo eFoils | Swapping Your Remote Trigger
This is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com, and today we're going to go over how to replace your Waydoo remote trigger. From time to time, sand can get jammed in the trigger, or the spring on the trigger itself might corrode after a while. It's a pretty simple process to replace the trigger with easy step-by-step instructions.What You Need
Your Waydoo remote controller
A replacement trigger that you will find in your tool kit
A number 2 Allen key
What to Do
You'll nee
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6th Jun 2023
2023 Reedin Supermodel HTF Review
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Today, Pat and Aaron chat about the new Reedin Supermodel V4 HTF kite. Read on to find out what's new, what's great or not-so-great, and who this kite is for.
Pat: I've got the brand new Reedin supermodel HTF 9 meter. A big shout-out to Nick Baines for getting this sent up here. I've had one really good session on it so far. I was powered up on the 9 meter, but it was a little gusty so I was a bit all over the place with the kite. But it's
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17th May 2023
Inside the Mind of Kiteboarding Legend Kevin Langeree
In this interview:
Kevin, who grew up in St. Martin, got introduced to watersports like sailing and kiteboarding at a young age. He discovered kiteboarding after moving back to the Netherlands and was thrilled by the combination of surfing and flying kites. He became part of the competitive kiteboarding scene during the PKRA era, alongside notable names like Aaron and Sam. The competitive side of the sport has since declined in terms of prize money and support from orga
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17th May 2023
Efoiling Land Simulation Drill
Hi everybody. I'm Erik.And I'm Pat.We're instructors for MACkiteboarding, and we're doing some videos on how to hydrofoil, whether it's with eFoils, wakefoils, or wing foiling.Yes, we're going to cover some safety stuff to get you started out with. We want to do some basic boater safety stuff: know your surroundings, be aware of where you're at in the water, obstacles around you, as well as people on the water. You're also going to need a PFD--a life jacket for personal use--and we also
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11th May 2023
Stringfellow Moses and SABfoil Adapter for Waydoo eFoils
Hey guys, this is Pat from MACkiteboarding.com here today to talk about the new Stringfellow Moses adapter for the Waydoo eFoils. We're going to check it out, I'll show you how to assemble it all, and give you an idea what comes in the package.
What comes in the package is the Stringfellow Moses/SABfoil adapter for your Waydoo efoil. It also includes two bolts to mount this up to your Waydoo. They are M6 by 20mm, so just in case you misplace them, you can pick them up at any hardwar
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11th May 2023
2023 Slingshot Code V1 Kite - A Second Look with Pat
Pat talks to Aaron about his latest experiences with the 2023 Slingshot Code V1, a three-strut all-around kite that aims to compete with other kites in this category. The Code V1 is a great boosting kite that is fun to use in any condition, and it has surprisingly good hangtime. He thinks it's one of the better big air kites in this category, as it was developed with their big air team. The Code is a great all-around, freeride kite that is on par with the other kites in its catego
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9th May 2023
2023 Slingshot Misfit V11 Carbon Review
This is Dustin and Pat from MACkiteboarding.com here to talk about the brand new Misfit v11 Carbon from Slingshot.
Misfit Carbon Characteristics
Dustin: It's a stellar board. Super lightweight, oh my gosh.
Pat: Yeah, this has to be the lightest board Slingshot has ever made.
Dustin: It definitely has a flatter profile. There's not a crazy amount of rocker.
Pat: No, pretty flat rocker, but it has enough flex, even with it being a carbon board. It's not a super stiff carbon.
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9th May 2023
Slingshot Asylum V6 kiteboard
This is Dustin and Pat from MACkiteboarding.com here to talk about the brand new Slingshot Asylum V6. Let's get into it.Slingshot Asylum v6 CharacteristicsPat: We both rode this board yesterday.Dustin: It's absolutely stellar. There's nothing crazy new with it, other than some pretty sweet new graphics.Pat: Yeah, this is the tried-and-true Asylum. If you've ridden any of the previous versions, it's more or less been unchanged. It's got a high rocker line, is more of a freestyle board,
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9th May 2023
Phil Sobolev Interview - Cabrinha's Product Test Manager
In this interview, Pat speaks with Phil Sobolev, the Product Test Manager at Cabrinha, who oversees the testing of all the company's products. Phil explains that he works with the design team and the R&D team to come up with ideas and develop prototypes. He then tests the products, including 3D printed or board samples or kite prototypes, in real-world conditions. Phil also oversees the team of riders who help him test the products. He has been with Cabrinha for almost 10 years
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3rd May 2023
2023 Cabrinha Nitro Review
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This is Pat from MACkiteboarding.com, and I'm going to give you my review of the Cabrinha 03 Nitro. I've had a couple sessions on it now, and I've really been enjoying this kite.What Is the Cabrinha Nitro?
The Nitro is Cabinha's all-new big air kite. It's a 5-strut, higher-aspect kite made for boosting really high and doing kiteloops.
So far, I've been really impressed with this kite. I felt at home as soon as I got on it. It falls right in line with the othe
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27th Mar 2023