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Jeff and Tucker are excited to break down Cabrinha's new Swift V3. This is the third version of the Swift, and they dive into what has changed, what this board is used for, the ideal buyer in the market, and their impressions after riding it. Construction and Features The Swift is a certified mid-length board from Cabrinha featuring their new construction. It's quite solid and fairly lightweight: lighter than average, but not so feather-light that you'd worry about breaking it on any given day …

KT Foiling Kit Overview Tucker brings a review of a new foil setup that turned out to be surprisingly good and is now close to his heart: the KT Solus front wing, Atom tail, and Apex mast. If you're interested in a downwind or a glider foil with a great speed range and efficiency, this kit fits the bill perfectly. The KT Apex Mast Starting with the mast, Tucker looks at the 85cm KT Apex. It's a new addition for this year and is a phenomenal, stiff, incredibly streamlined, and efficient mast. …

Jeff and Tucker dive into what's been the biggest wind sport growth over the last four to five years: winging. It's booming everywhere. Whether you're at Hood River, La Ventana, the East Coast, or local lakes, rivers, bayous, and reservoirs, you're starting to see these "butterflies on the water." Winging is bringing wind sports to the masses and to every puddle in the world. Jeff notes that kiteboarding really took off across North America around 1999 and 2000. MACkite started lessons in '99 …

Jeff and Tucker got their hands on the highly anticipated Slingshot Project Drag board, bringing a little Christmas in August to the shop. The designers, including Ken Adgate, have been working on this shape for a few years. We've seen this board under Ken's feet in a custom capacity for a long time, and it's great to finally see it available in a production model with a palatable price and durable construction. The first thing the rest of the industry needs to take note of is the bag. The Pro …

Tucker and Ryan are here to bring you a quick summary of their top three tips for learning to dock start. Keeping it simple is key when you're first getting into this part of the sport. Find a Proper Dock The first tip is to make sure you have a proper dock. The better your dock is, the easier the learning process is going to be. A few specific things about a dock can make your life a lot easier or much more difficult when you're learning to dock start. A big factor is whether the dock allows …

Tucker brings us a review on a highly anticipated new board from Appletree: the 2026 Appletree Mid Length V2 — the refined evolution of the original Skipper Midlength, now optimized for parawing and light-wind wing conditions. This specific review focuses on the 77L (6'1") model built in Appletree's new Hollow construction, breaking down the shape, features, and how it compares to their classic foam core build. Construction Options: Hollow vs. High-Density Foam This board is available in …

Parawinging West Michigan looks like pure freedom in this B-roll, shot entirely from behind on Tucker's Insta360 X5 mounted to a pole off the back of his harness. No talking, no breakdown — just five minutes of unfiltered POV riding straight from one of his recent sessions on the water. The angle puts you right in the action, following the wing, the board, and the wave from a perspective you rarely see in parawing content. Watch for the behind the back jibes, where the control bar passes …

Jeff and Tucker dive into a one-year review of the Slingshot One Lock system. Officially, the system has been out for at least a year, but counting pre-production samples, the guys have been riding it for closer to two years. After getting plenty of traction with customers over the past year, they wanted to recap their thoughts, share customer feedback, and discuss how Slingshot backs their product now that it's officially here to stay. Durability and Maintenance: Is It a Gimmick? When it come …

If you aren't familiar with Omen's foils, you might know their boards, which feature exceptional design and top-quality construction. The Agent is their second foil release, designed specifically for glide, speed range, and a good low end. It works awesome for parawinging, winging, and even surf foiling when you're looking for that extra bit of glide and pumpability. For this review, Tucker tested the Agent 900. The Agent vs. The Operator Compared to Omen's first release, the Operator (their s …

Tucker and Jeff are breaking down the skills you should focus on after you learn the basics of getting up on foil. You've finally moved past taxiing around on the board, almost getting up and ejecting, and only riding for a few feet before you fall in. Now you're getting up and riding on foil. You aren't making turns yet; you either fall in or drop down to switch your feet, and then you go back the other way, and that's ok. That's also a step in the progression of learning to wing. But you are …

Tucker is here with a look at a brand new product: the Code Aluminum Mast. In the past, Code has only offered carbon fiber and high-modulus carbon fiber options. With this new release, they're reaching down to make their kits more affordable, accessible, and durable for riders who are hard on their gear. We've been hoping for this one for a long time, and Tucker walks through all the finer points of the mast, plus why you might want to choose it over shelling out the cash for carbon. Stiffness …

Tucker and Jeff dive into a parawing tip video focusing on the easiest ways to handle your parawing during a jibe. Once you get up and learn to ride, the first major obstacle is going the other direction. A jibe is a downwind turn, and many riders don't put the forethought into practicing on the beach before hitting the water. Jeff, still a newbie to parawing, notes the frustration of finally getting up and riding, feeling at home ripping upwind, only to realize you have to make your first tur …

Tucker from MACkiteboarding has been riding the 4.5m AFS Stow Parawing for a number of hours and sessions, and he's ready to give a quick rundown on how it performs. The AFS Stow is a notable parawing in the market today. While it might not necessarily be the absolute highest performance choice or the 100% easiest to use, it hits a really nice blend of performance, value, and ease of use. For a lot of people looking to get into wings like this, the Stow is definitely worth a good look. The Ba …

With the massive boom in wing foiling over the last three years, a lot of riders now have a couple of years under their belts riding the exact same gear they learned on. If you've been putting in the time on the water, you might be reaching a point where your progression is actually being limited by the equipment you're riding. Tucker and Jeff from MACkite recently sat down to discuss the top three upgrades you can make to your quiver to help you become a better wing foiler. While you can cert …

Jeff and Tucker from MACkite dive into the questions they get asked every single day by riders looking to buy a new wing. There's so much on the market right now... countless brands, and often up to three or more different models per brand, and it can get overwhelming. To help you make the right decision on your next wing, they break down exactly what is important to consider. What Information to Bring to the Table You could walk up to a pro or someone at the shop and simply ask, "What wing s …