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If the calendar says you're past your "expiration date", but you're still feeling a bit spry, maybe you should try some basic unhooked tricks! What is riding unhooked?  This means that you disconnect (or unhook) your control bar from your harness. Don't freak out—it's all about technique. Yes, you will be getting out of your comfort zone. Yes, you will be crashing more. Yes, it is totally worth it! If you're a wakeboarder or a snowboarder, then riding unhooked is an obvious choice fo …

This week, we’re going to break down the difference between flat boards and rockered kiteboards. Last week, we got started with our first kiteboard comparison. We broke down small boards vs large boards, as well as choosing the right size. This week, we’re going to get a little more tech and break down the difference between flat boards and rockered boards. We’ll also finish up this series next week by breaking down construction materials like wood boards vs carbon boards. Le …

Jake on the 2017 North Dice The Firecracker! or as you might know it. The 2017 North Dice. What's new, and what kind of rider will benefit from this kite. What is great about the Dice is it really has something to offer anyone. Whether you are into unhooked wakestyle/freestyle. Hooked in riding with some serious flair, waves or kite loops. This kite loops especially well! The Dice is North's answer to riders willing to sacrifice a little wind range for an exceptionally high performance all …

MACkite's newest team rider Crystal Veness takes to the cable park to show you kiters what you're really missing out on - getting to score a session without the wind and setup necessary when you're kiting and the ability to practice your tricks in an easy, adaptable environment.  Check out Crystal and the gang taking the park by storm and getting taught a few pointers by the locals. Side note: ALWAYS wear your helmet at the cable park. Safety first, kids - you only get like six free conc …

Thunder From Down Under  Ayy mate, Slingshot’s got a new rider! Comin at ya from down under, this current Wake Park World Champion is now on Slingshot’s team. At just 20 years young, he’s got more bounce than an Aussie kangaroo. Aaron Gunn of Sydney showcases his cable skills at his home park with out-of-this-world tricks. Wake parks are spreading like wildfire and have been growing in popularity over the past couple years. Who needs a boat when you’ve got a cable? …

Sam Light on the Slingshot Refraction: Sam Light Model Sam Light, team rider for Slingshot, offers his expertise on the 2016 Refraction Sam Light Model. We love seeing riders give their opinion, especially one that lets us sit back and think, "man, we've got a good board on the shelves".  Opinions from Sam Light on the Refraction: Incredible graphic, a tribute to Sam Light The board slices through the water smoothly while offering loads of pop Durable and tested for ultimate balance …

Craig Cunningham - The B:Roll Craig Cunningham has been on the scene for a few years now. Without a doubt he has emerged as one of the top north American riders. On top of that he has been on the forefront of the wakestyle movement in kiteboarding. It’s safe to say he did not get there by resting on his laurels. Craig puts in a lot of work behind the kite and behind the camera. Knocking out edits on a regular basis takes a lot of time and energy. On that note, we salut …

Summer Memories With RyGo Update about September - Pumpkin Spice Latte is now available! While one of us (read: me) is excited for this season, all of us around the shop are rather nostalgic of the summer days gone away. RyGo's summer was one of trying new things, enjoying MACkite as a full time employee, and experiencing cable riding. Read through as he reflects on his Michigan Summer. RyGo's Michigan Summer "This was my first summer as a full timer at MACkite. I have been instructing here for …

Red Bull Harbour Reach 2015 Highlights Mystic shows off some of the best cable riders from around the world: Dom Hernler, Daniel Grant, Aaron Gunn, Nico Von Lerchenfeld, Yonel Cohen, James Windsor and many others as they duke it out for wakestyle supremacy. The competition was located in Liverpool's Albert Dock and was free for the public to attend. (Next year, maybe you'll catch some of the MACkite crew on the sidelines? Well, one can dream.) The winners of the 2015 Harbour Reach were: 1st - D …

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 …

Nathan's 2015 Airush Livewire Review Nathan is polished, prepped, and prepared to chat it up about the 2015 Airush Livewire, a kiteboard that has everyone talking (even Alex Pastor)! If you've been clicking through our site trying to find some awesome deals for your money, it may be time to float your mouse on over to Airush's kiteboarding page. Recommended riders for the 2015 Airush Livewire: Beginners to advanced riders can enjoy the Livewire. This thing rips and is crazy comfortab …

Tucker Reviews: 2015 Airush Razor Kiteboarding Kite MACkite's Airush-lover and all-around riding extraordinaire Tucker gives his review for the 2015 Airush Razor, a powerful C-kite that acts like a freestyle/wakestyle machine. What Tucker likes: Gives a pure "C-kite" feel The Razor slacks like no other kite The feeling is perfect for wakestyle, unhooked, and freestyle tricks It's a stable, predictable kite Great for progression and performance riding What Tucker would improve: The kite …

Ben Leclair and the 2015 Terrian While Ben Leclair may not be one of the oldest kiteboarders in the industry, he certainly shows that he is a force to be reckoned with. Riding in Texas, we see him in Shredtown and in Quest Cable Park sporting his 2014 Slingshot RAD Kiteboarding Boots.  2014 Slingshot RAD Kiteboarding Boots Bold. Smooth. Simple. Rad. The Slingshot RAD Boots features a simplistic design while maintaining the comfort and performance that has been seen in previous models. The …

Victoria Soloveykina - All That She Wants Victoria Soloveykina in her latest video "All that she wants" shows that all she wants is some wind, some water, and some kiteboarding. Representing Best Kiteboarding, Soloveykina rocks the freestyle/wakestyle scene with the  2015 GP Kiteboarding Kite and Best Armada 135cm Kiteboard. 2015 Best GP Kiteboarding Kite The Best GP is like a power-hungry machine, munching and clawing for the power driven by the wind window. The GP is the ultim …