Latest News, Blog & Videos
2025 Duotone Unit SLS Review | Boom or Handles for Your Riding Style?
The Duotone Unit has been around for quite a few years now, and with good reason. It's easy to ride, it has a lot of grunt, it's intuitive, and it's easy to get up on foil with it. The larger sizes are effective in light wind. It's just a nice, all-around wing with very good performance, and it's a favorite of many.
This year Duotone added a third version of the Unit. The standard Unit has gotten a canopy material upgrade to reduce weight, and the D/LAB still has a full Aluula frame
…
30th Oct 2024
Kaohi INVIZ Hybrid Leash Explained | Features, Benefits, and Why It's a Must-Have
A wing guy must have an opinion about leashes, right? For sure- and Tucker's got some thoughts to share about one of his favorites, the Kaohi INVIZ Hybrid leash. It comes in different varieties and can be used as a board or wing leash.INVIZ Leash VarietiesThe difference between the leashes is how you'll attach them. The carabiner option, obviously, uses a carabiner to quickly and securely clip on and off. Since he usually attaches his leash to his harness, Tucker tends to prefer this sty
…
24th Oct 2024
2024 Reedin SuperNatural Wing vs. the HyperNatural Aluula Wing
Jeff and Ryan have had sessions on both the Reedin SuperNatural and its Aluula brother, the HyperNatural, and they're ready to share how the two compare. Does the Aluula make enough of a difference that it's worth the extra cost?
Jeff had a chance to get on the two back-to-back, while Ryan got out on them separately but in a wide variety of conditions for both. They agree that both are fantastic, well-designed wings. In fact, Ryan's had the SuperNatural in his car most of the summer
…
22nd Aug 2024
Slingshot PTM 799 and 999 Foils | Wing Foiling
Tucker's got a couple new front wings for the Slingshot Phantasm foil lineup. The PTM 799 and PTM 999 are an extension of the fantastic PTM 899. That wing has been so popular that Slingshot decided to expand on it with a smaller and larger version. Tucker's been a fan of the 899 himself for winging and surf foiling, so these were exciting additions for him.Slingshot PTM 999
The PTM is 1125 cm2, so just over 1100 cm in total surface area. The aspect ratio is almost 9, at 8.9. It's a
…
16th Aug 2024
Starboard Ace Air Inflatable Wing Foilboard Review
It's Wing Wednesday, and today Tucker's got an inflatable foilboard, the 2024 Starboard Ace Air. It's got some cool things going on that make it stand out in the inflatable foilboard crowd, and we'll go over those features and then follow up with a review of Tucker's time with it on the water. Even though the board is a downwind SUP shape, the review will focus on the board as a wingboard since Tucker is the first to admit he's not much of a paddleboarder, but the features will apply to
…
23rd Jul 2024
KT Ginxu Pro 2 Surf/Freestyle Wing Foil Board Review | The Perfect One-Board Quiver?
The KT Ginxu 2 Pro Carbon foilboard is up this week on Wing Wednesday, and Tucker's been riding and loving the 62L 5'3" x 22.25" for a while now. He thinks it's a huge improvement over the launch model last year, which he felt was a little hit or miss. It's an entirely new animal for 2024, so be sure to take another look if you passed on the 2023.
Tucker is a big fan of legendary shaper Keith Teboul's boards. His designs are innovative and use top quality materials. So what's specia
…
16th Jul 2024
Ozone Liteforce Wing Review | A Detailed Look at the 7.7m Model
It's time for another Wing Wednesdays with Tucker, and today he's looking at Ozone's light wind wing, the Liteforce. It's a brand new model for 2024 and comes in 6.6 and 7.7m sizes. Tucker is a larger rider and has been testing the 7.7m the past few weeks. Spoiler alert: He loves it. It captures what a lot of light wind riders are looking for. So what are those things, and is this the light wind wing for you?FeaturesSurf/Tow/Luff HandleThe surf handle is nice and large but still lightwei
…
14th Jun 2024
North Mode Ultra Wing Review | Innovative Design and Cutting-Edge Materials
In today's episode of Wing Wednesdays, Tucker has the all-new 2024 North Mode Ultra. You're probably familiar with the Mode, North's speedy race wing, as well as the Mode Pro that was introduced last year as an upgraded construction model, but the Ultra is on a whole other level. What makes this new entry to the Mode lineup so special?
What is the Ultra?
The Mode Ultra is North's top-tier, no-compromises wing construction. It delivers with a level of performance that hasn't been s
…
14th Jun 2024
Slingshot Slingwing NXT V1 Wing Review | The Every Rider's Aluula Wing
In this episode of Wing Wednesdays, Tucker has an Aluula wing from Slingshot, the Slingwing NXT. This is the first version of this wing, so did Slingshot get it right? Is it worth the premium for the advantages we expect from the Aluula upgrade?We've already done a live Q & A on the NXT, and you can check that out here. We also went over the details of the wing, but as a quick review, here are the main features of the wing.NXT FeaturesHandlesThe surf handle is a stiff, lightweight, r
…
12th Jun 2024
Fanttik NEX L1 Pro 3.7V Driver | The Ultimate Tool for Easy Hydrofoil Assembly?
Aaron from MACkite has picked up a tool that he hopes will cut a little time to get his hydrofoil from the car to the water. It's the Fanttik NEX L1 Pro 3.7V cordless driver. Time to unbox it and see whether it lives up to his expectations...What's in the Box?It's a nice-looking kit. It comes in a hard shell case and, in addition to the driver itself, has a USB to USB-C charging cable and a nice variety of driver bits that should cover your foil hardware.FeaturesThe driver has a comforta
…
3rd Jun 2024
2024 Reedin SuperNatural Wing | Effortless Handling and Unexpected Excellence
Ryan and Jeff from MACkite got out on the 2024 Reedin SuperNatural wing. Jeff has had a couple sessions on the 5m, and Ryan just came in from a half hour session. Ryan is stoked on it already; it's in his top three for the year. Will Jeff agree?Design CharacteristicsOn top of being a very beautiful wing that turned heads at the beach, it's lightweight and well-balanced. It's a dream handling it in the waves. When you're riding downwind at your wing and switching hands, it has a tendenc
…
29th May 2024
Wing Wednesdays: 2024 F-One Strike CWC V4 Aluula Wing Review
Tucker's back with another Wing Wednesdays review. Today he's got the F-One Strike CWC V4 Aluula, which is one of the most anticipated wings for the summer. In a lot of areas, including along the shores of the Great Lakes, summer brings beautiful weather, but also light wind. Will this year's Strike CWC let you get out on those lovely but light days?Year after year, the Strike CWC has been regarded as one of the best light wind wings on the market. This year, rather than going with the
…
27th May 2024
Reviewing the Appletree Appleslice V3 and Skipper Prone DW Wing and Surf Foil Boards
In this edition of Wing Wednesdays, Tucker and Jeff are taking a look at a couple of Appletree boards, the Appleslice V3 and the Skipper Prone. What did they think of these boards when they rode them, and where do they fit in their quivers? Which one might be right for you?Appleslice V3The Appleslice has been the go-to board in the Appletree lineup. The construction and thoughtful design have made them a shop favorite. The sizing is always on point, and the quality makes them a standou
…
24th May 2024
Slingshot NXT Wing Release and Q&A - LIVE May 22 at 2:00 PM
Tucker will be walking you through the new 2024 Slingshot NXT Aluula Wing. Feel free to engage with us in the chat section, as we'll be addressing your questions LIVE with Tucker. Hope to see you soon!
MACkite Subscription Links:
YouTube | Instagram
| Spotify Oddcasts
Contact MACkite Below:
800.622.4655 | Kiteboarder@MACkite.com | LIVE Chat Messenger
…
22nd May 2024
AFS Whitebird DW Wing Board - New Sizes Available
Live Stream Q&A with Tucker, originally streamed live on May 15, 2024
Tucker from MACkiteboarding introduces the AFS Whitebird Downwind Foil Board and the AFS Wing Board, highlighting their features and the benefits of wing foiling and wing surfing. He starts with a brief introduction, mentioning the AFS Whitebird 82, a newly released board with larger sizes, aimed at enhancing stability and ease of use for beginners.
Key points discussed include:
AFS Brand Introduction
…
21st May 2024