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At MACkite, we're grateful to be part of the amazing watersports community. Sometimes we learn about a customer that we think other watersports enthusiasts might be interested in hearing about. Tyler and Valentina are a perfect example. They're living the dream, and they're making it possible for others to experience it as well.We asked Tyler and Valentina to tell us a little bit about themselves and their company, Vive L'Amour (Long Live Love), and how they can take your watersports adventure t …

Introduction Traveling with kiteboarding and wing foiling gear can be an exciting and rewarding experience for water sports enthusiasts. However, it also requires careful planning and preparation to ensure a smooth journey and protect your equipment. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore everything you need to know about traveling with kiteboarding and wing foiling gear, from choosing the right travel bag to packing tips and essential precautions. Choosing the Right Travel Bag When it c …

Hey, what's up guys? Blake from MACkite here, headed to Half Moon Bay in Antigua to go link up with Tiger Tyson, an amazing guy. He's a young 20-year-old Olympic athlete. He's training to go to the Worlds, and we're going to go kite together and have some fun at his house in his backyard at Half Moon Bay. I'm here at Half Moon Bay in Antigua with Tiger and his dad. They're out there right now. His dad's towing him behind him on a foil and having a good time, so I'm going to go out and follow …

Kristen here! Ryan and I are on our way down to the Keys. We just left St. Pete, where we've been having a blast riding with the local crew and hanging out with our friends there. But this week they're not predicting any wind, so we checked the forecast for the Keys and it looks epic there. So we're hitting the road and are going to go hang out with the crew down there and get some kiting in, and we're so stoked for that. It's been a year since we've been there, so we're super excited to …

What's up, guys? I'm Rygo. I'm Kristen. And we're back in Michigan. We've been on tour in the RV for a while now, and then we've been kiting down south in West Michigan, getting so many good freestyle sessions. We've had the most ridiculously smooth south winds here, like 16.7 to 17.7, just perfect big kite freestyle. We've got some stronger days lining up, but about three hours north in northwest Michigan. It's kind of like going to another world up there. Yeah, the water up there is …

Prepping for a Colombian Kite Trip Monday, March 7 Worked a full day… Well, I should probably say that I worked half the day and packed the other half. I was mentally preparing, running all the checks through my head… Jeff and I were both frothing to get out of Michigan; it’s been a long, cold winter. We left and it was 23°F and after a week of eying the forecast of 80°F+ weather, we were ready for an easy flight and some sand between our toes.Missing Flights and Losing Our Minds Tuesday, M …

Looking for a great Spring Break spot on the East Coast that is temperate, has decent wind and swell potential, isn’t crowded, and is easily accessible? Check out North Topsail Beach, NC. This southeast-facing beach usually offers up several good days on the water during our weeklong stay and is just a short drive North to Emerald Isle if you need more wind options. Wilmington, NC is just under an hour to the South for other beach and entertainment options. During early April, the vacation …

To say I'm lucky to work where I do is an understatement.  Not many places will allow you to take a week and a half off to travel to two weddings and work remotely in the in between. My trip started off with a weekend wedding and some hiking in Asheville, NC. From there I got the opportunity to work out of the Action Sports Logistics warehouse for a few days. It is always such a pleasure to get the opportunity to hang out with Kevin and his crew. Kevin was also awesome enough to tour me …

When I first came across kite compression bags, I didn't immediately see the value in them. After several years of using them as my daily driver, I have a whole new respect for how they improve my kiteboarding and wing foiling experience. Compression bags offer upwards of a 50% savings in your gear space, deter would-be thieves, and keep the "Accounting Department" at bay. I'll explain. Kite and wing compression bags are typically made of lightweight nylon with a draw-cord closure and …

Five mantras you can use to optimize your time where it matters most. I woke up this morning and made a hot cup of coffee. While sipping it slowly in the warm glow of my sunroom, I began to reflect on question I get regularly from my good friends, ““How do you continue to balance your time between family and work, and still ride as much as you do?” The idea of balancing my work passions with my life passions is something I work hard to achieve. To give you a little context, I am a ADHD Gen. X …

Spot at a Glance Quick Contacts  Elevation Kiteboarding:  Elevation Kiteboarding Strong Kiteboarding :  Strong Kiteboarding. Spot Guide  Deep in the forest of Vancouver Island is a kite spot that is that magical combination of windy and wild. Few kite Destinations take so much planning and work just to score a session, but this Canadian gem is well worth the effort.  On this edition of Destinations, we're taking you to Nitinat Lake. After flying to Vancouver Isl …

There's a spot down in South America where it's summer every day and the waves break with the consistency of a perfectly timed clock. This is a spot that wave riders and kiteboarders who dream of quiet kite beaches should have at the top of their 'must do destinations list'. On this edition of Destinations, we're visiting Mancora, Peru. Peru has recently sprung onto the radar of the world kitesurf community. If you've seen magazine covers of picture perfect barrels and videos of endless l …

Last time on Sessions, we were in Portugal catching up with Christophe Tack in his home lagoon. It's been a busy summer since then. Blake and I were able to check out the 2020 Cabrinha products in the Florida Keys. From there we made our way to Spain with Duotone and eventually Morocco for the new North product release. Normally I'd release our Sessions chronologically but I wanted to introduce a couple of new faces to the team. This week we're visiting the heart of North American kiteboardi …

Spot at a Glance  QUICK CONTACTS Calikites (Gear) - https://www.calikites.com/ Wind Over Water (Lessons at 3rd Ave) https://wowkiteboarding.com/kiteboarding-lessons/ Kite The Bay (Boat Lessons in SF) https://www.kitethebay.com/ Boardsports California (lessons in Alameda) https://boardsportscalifornia.com/kiteboarding/lessons-2/ Sherman Island Kite Spot Guide https://www.mackiteboarding.com/news/-kiteboarding-travel-guide-sherman-island-california-usa-destinations-ep-15/ WIND BY SEA …

Welcome to Destinations, your one-stop kiteboarding video travel guide. If you have any questions when planning your trip, don't hesitate to reach out. Spot at a Glance  Quick Contacts  Prokite Kite Lessons & Gear Rental  Prokite Spot Map  South Padre Tourism  Air Padre Lessons & Gear Wind By Season  The wind blows year round at South padre Island, and if you've got the right equipment you can get a session in almost every day of the year. The winte …