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Exploring a Wing Foiling Paradise | "Magical Tahiti"
Introduction
Tahiti, an island paradise, beckons travelers with its breathtaking scenery and vibrant culture. This tropical oasis, renowned for its stunning landscapes and thrilling water sports, offers an unforgettable experience for anyone seeking adventure and natural beauty.
The Majestic Beauty of TahitiThe Lush Landscapes and Crystal-Clear Waters
Tahiti is a visual feast, boasting towering mountains draped in lush greenery and surrounded by the clearest waters imaginable. Whe
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1st Dec 2023
2024 Duotone Unit D/Lab Wing | Worth the Upgrade to Aluula?
The Duotone Unit is now available in the Aluula construction, known as D/LAB. How is it different from the standard Dacron construction, and is it worth it?Benefits of Aluula
If you compare a 5m standard Unit with a 6.5m D/LAB Unit, one of the first things you'll notice is that the leading edges are very similar in diameter. This isn't because they stay the same across the range; the D/LAB material is so strong and stiff that it becomes possible to reduce the diameter of the leadi
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22nd Nov 2023
2024 Starboard Take Off | A Unique Design for Wing Foilers of All Abilities
The 2024 Take Off is a fresh design that applies what Starboard has learned from past versions. What's new, and how does that translate to the real world? Tucker has ridden it and has some insights to share.IntroductionThis board has kind of an alien shape. Starboard wanted to make the experience better without going with a standard shape. They're pushing the limits of design and construction to give you a unique model, and there are some cool advantages to this unique shape and some of
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20th Nov 2023
Wing Foiling | Pick 5 Challenge with Tucker
It's Tucker's turn in the "Pick 5 Challenge" hotseat! Tucker rides any and all wings and foils that come through the doors at MACkite... can he really pick just five??Jeff: Tucker, if you had to just pick five pieces for winging and ride it for a year here in Michigan with the conditions that we have, what would you pick?Tucker: I'm an oddball sometimes, and I like versatility in my gear, especially if I can only pick five things. I'm not even going to limit myself to one sport like wing
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14th Nov 2023
3 Key Benefits of Foil Drive V2 That Will Transform Your Wing Foiling
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Join Jeff, a seasoned foil enthusiast at MACkite, as he explores the game-changing potential of the Foil Drive V2 and delves into three compelling reasons why Foil Drive is not just an accessory, but a revolution in wing foiling, particularly in light wind conditions.
Does a Foil Drive have a place in winging? I believe it does. I've been in high winds to light winds, and the Foil Drive can certainly assist you to get on the water more in the ligh
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3rd Nov 2023
2024 Duotone Ventis Vs 2024 North Loft Pro | Which Light Wind Wing is Better?
Getting Up and Riding | Ease of Use
The primary purpose of a light wind wing is to get you up and riding with ease. Jeff and Ryan both agree that when it comes to “get up and go,” the North Loft Pro takes the win. It's easier to handle and builds speed effortlessly. The Loft Pro offers excellent stability and doesn't require aggressive pumping to get moving, even in sub 10 knots conditions.
The Duotone Ventis, on the other hand, isn't far behind. It may require a bit more technical h
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1st Nov 2023
2024 Slingshot Slingwing V4 Overview
Pat is at King of the Great Lakes Test Fest with Ty from Slingshot. They're checking out the new V4 Slingwing for 2024.
Pat: Ty, what's new this year? Has there been a bit of redesign?
Ty: I love the Slingwing V3 and think it's an amazing wing, but for V4 we narrowed the profile down a little bit, which tightened up the canopy. The marketing term we use is "high tension high performance", and you feel it when you pump because there's so much more efficiency in this tight canopy. However,
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1st Nov 2023
F-One Strike CWC 9m Wing | Light Wind Tested!
Tucker meets up with Billy from Manera and F-One at KoGL to chat about the new 9m Strike CWC. Wait... a 9m wing? Why not!
Tucker: This is the behemoth, the big lady, of the range.
Billy: Yes, we have here the 9m CWC.
Tucker: 9 meters of goodness... that is a lot of wing!
Billy: We've brought it to the right place to test the low end, and we've actually been quite successful here.
Tucker: It's pretty sick. It doesn't look like a 9m.
Billy: It definitely has the low en
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20th Oct 2023
2024 Duotone Unit | Tucker's Top Two Features
Longer Front Handle Design
The 2024 Duotone Unit Wing has a new, unique design feature. It still has the rigid handles, but now the front handle is a lot longer than the back handle. Although you don't necessarily need all the real estate in the middle, it allows you to fly one-handed, almost like it's a boom. In fact, there is only a very small gap between the front and back handles.
Duotone has positioned the front handle in just the right spot to really choke up on it and get a bi
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18th Oct 2023
Cabrinha Fusion X-Series Vs. H-Series Foils | Versatility and Performance
Cabrinha Fusion X-Series | The All-RounderThe X-Series MkII hydrofoil offers enhanced maneuverability with refined profiles, a moderate aspect ratio, and a redesigned wingtip shape, making it suitable for various board sports. While maintaining its forgiving low-end performance, the all-around lean profile now provides an extended speed range. The new tip design allows for freeing the tips during turns without worrying about cavitation, a result of research conducted at the SINTEF facility.
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18th Oct 2023
Top Questions Answered About Cabrinha's Fusion X-Series and H-Series Hydrofoils
Cabrinha's Daniel Ware chats with Aaron from MACkite at King of the Great Lakes Test Fest. Together, they tackle the most common questions about the Fusion Foil System.
Daniel: Thanks for having me, Aaron.
Aaron: Yeah dude, welcome. It's always good to see you.
Daniel: It's flat and straight offshore, but we had some fun winging yesterday and got some pumping around behind skis today.
Aaron: You milked every little bit out of that. It's nice to be able to show people what i
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16th Oct 2023
2024 Eleveight GT1 Plus Wing Overview with Kevin Wade
Pat is with Kevin Wade at King of the Great Lakes Test Fest, checking out the new 2024 GT1+ Wing from Eleveight. What does the "Plus" mean, and is it right for you?
Kevin: We have the Plus Series now, including the RS+ kite and the Process and Master C+ twintips. We're building out a comprehensive upper echelon line to highlight which products have a little bit of extra special sauce and higher quality materials. If you're looking for the top of the top in terms of performance, the
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13th Oct 2023
Wing Foiling | Are the Wind Conditions Holding You Back?
You're learning to wing foil... at least, you're trying. Other people are out, cruising around and having a blast, but you just can't seem to even get up. What are you doing wrong? Tucker and Jeff have good news- it might not be you.
Tucker: It's important to learn that there are a lot of variables at play. As a new rider, you're pretty disadvantaged compared to someone who's really efficient or has specialized gear.
Jeff: That is a very good point. As in any sport, there is a
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9th Oct 2023
Ozone Flux Vs Ozone Fly | Wing Design Differences With Dave Tyburski
Tucker from MACkite is at KoGL Test Fest with Dave Tyburski from Ozone. They chat about two new wings in the lineup: the Flux and the Fly.
Tucker: With these two wings, you cover the whole gamut for anybody that might be into winging right, Dave?Ozone Flux V1
Dave: Absolutely. You've spent a lot of time on the Flux, Tucker. The Flux is a high-performance wing with nice, high lift. It has rigid carbon handles and it's got the lightweight Dacron, so it's a very lightweight, stiff wi
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5th Oct 2023
2024 F-One Rocket SUP Downwind Pro Meets the NEW Jam Series Pump Foil
Tucker from MACkite is with Billy of F-One and Manera at the 2023 King of the Great Lakes Test Fest checking out some hot new gear for foiling. What is it? Is it for you?F-One Rocket SUP Downwind Series FoilboardBilly: We have our new Rocket Downwind Series board, available in a few different constructions and different widths. We already have the CNC custom boards, handmade, vacuum-bagged, and full carbon. We also are going to offer a bamboo collection, coming soon.We've got three diffe
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4th Oct 2023