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The Best Light Wind Wings For 2023 | Tested and Compared
Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. This is Tucker and Jeff, and today we're going to talk about our favorite light wind wings for 2023. We've finally gotten the chance to spend a lot of time on these wings, and there's some exciting new stuff coming this year for light wind. There's been an increased focus on that segment from a lot of brands, so we're going to talk through some of our favorites and some reasons why you might make those choices or which one might be right f
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9th Mar 2023
2023 Duotone Unit V3 Review | Worth the Upgrade?
Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. I'm Tucker, and today I'm going to bring you a review on one of the most hotly anticipated wings this year, the 2023 Duotone Unit. This is the version 3, so they've really done a lot of refining over the past couple of years. There are some notable changes this year, but they didn't get away too much from the Unit DNA.I rode the "standard" construction, not the D/Lab with Aluula, but that's not to say that this is a lesser wing. It's act
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9th Mar 2023
Kiteboarder's Perspective on How to Choose the Right Wing Foiling Wing
Aaron: I had a question for Tucker, for those of us who both kite and wing. On a kite, there's a certain set of things that I want to know when we're looking at a kite review, like power, upwind ability, and relaunch. How does that translate to wing? What are the elements that you're looking at? Obviously, relaunch isn't a factor.Tucker: Well sort of. When you drop the wing in the water, you have to get it back in your hands and into the air, so that is kind of a relaunch, but yeah, it
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9th Mar 2023
Which Complete Wing Foil Package is Right for Me?
If you're thinking about learning to wing foil, you may be wondering which foil package is right for you. In this blog post, we'll help you understand the key factors to consider when making your decision. We'll also provide some recommendations based on common scenarios. So whether you're a beginner or an experienced foiler, read on to find out which wing foil package is right for you.
When in doubt—give us a shout. We're always happy to help!
Email: Kiteboarder@MACkite.com
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1st Mar 2023
2023 Sabfoil Hydrofoil Lineup
For 2023 Sabfoil (previously Moses foils) has cut through the confusion of their massive lineup of foils and parts. Most notably, their front wing selection. Rather than reading spec sheets until your eyes are bloodshot you can simply choose a “model” and then your appropriate size. Love a wing but want a smaller/larger size? No problem, just size up/down within the same model for comparable performance. Many existing wings fit into these model categories so if you have an old favo
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1st Mar 2023
2023 Cabrinha Mantis and Vision Wings Review
Today we're going to have a look at the new Cabrinha Mantis v3 and Vision v1. These are two of the wings from Cabrinha for 2023, so there's some exciting stuff out there with the Vision being a new model in their lineup and the Mantis continuing its legacy as their standout wave freeride wing. I'm going to give you a quick review on these, how they differ, how they're the same, and which one might be right for you.
Wing Features
The outlines are very similar. They're both 5
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23rd Feb 2023
2023 North Nova v3 Review
Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. I'm Tucker, and today I'm going to give you a quick review on the new North Nova version 3 for 2023. I've been riding this wing for a few weeks now and getting a good feel for it, so I'll go over it and compare it to some similar wings out there on the market to see how it stacks up.
What Is the Nova v3?
The North Nova v3 is a complete redesign of the Nova, and they did an excellent job of bringing it into 2023, in terms of where wings
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15th Feb 2023
What Size Wings Do You Need? Building the perfect Wing Foil Quiver
Which Size Wing Is Right for Me?This is Ryan from MACkite, and today I am going to talk about how to select your inflatable wing size. Now, keep in mind that most people end up with two to three wings at some point, so we're going to go through what size you should select for your first wing, your second wing, and your third wing.Your First WingWhen selecting that first wing, I would go with your medium-sized wing. This wing is going to be used in average wind speeds: above 15 mph all th
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15th Feb 2023
Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling | Cold Weather Riding Tips for 2023
Welcome back to MACkiteboarding. This is Tucker, and today we're going to talk about some tips that we have for you if you're riding in frigid temperatures. We're up here in the Great White North, so when we talk to people about riding in the winter, they're always like, "What? You guys are crazy! Why would you do that? You must get frostbitten every time you go out. I could never do that." But in reality, it's not too bad. A lot of times, I'm actually just as warm when it's cold out a
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9th Feb 2023
Debunking the Top 5 Misconceptions About Wing Foiling
Is Winging Too Hard? Top 5 Wing Foil Misconceptions
This is Tucker and Jeff from MACkiteboarding.com, and it's Wing Wednesday. Today we're going to look at our top five misconceptions about wing foiling. We're going to try to clear up any misconceptions and find out when there's a shred of truth to some of it, depending on your perspective. Some of these are a bit subjective, but we're speaking from the perspective of people who have been into all different kinds of adventure sport
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9th Feb 2023
3 Wing Foil Accessories We Think You’ll Be Stoked About in 2023
Ryan from MACkite here, and today I'm talking about my top three wing foil accessories.1. Board BagThe first one is a board bag. I think a board bag is often overlooked by a lot of people. It's probably by far the easiest way to keep your board in good shape. It allows you to prevent a lot of dings and damage to your board that would otherwise be happening from putting it in your vehicle, taking it out of your vehicle, and setting it down in the sand.One thing that takes these wing foi
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8th Feb 2023
Load Testing Aluula and Dacron Kite and Wing Materials | Reece's Shred Lab
"And so I'm here at the Ocean Rodeo headquarters where Aluula is being tested, and I am going to be doing some load-testing on some Aluula that I have here, and I'm going to compare it to some standard Dacron that is normally used on the leading edge of kites.
Alright, so the Aluula weighed in at 78 GSM, and the Dimension Polyne Dacron weighed in at 157 GSM. And so when we go into this tear test, which is going to happen next, keep in mind that the Aluula is basically half the weigh
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8th Nov 2022
Slingshot Phantasm PTM 825 and 930 Front Wings
I
got a big treat for you guys today. I will introduce you to the new PTM sizes
in the slingshot Phantasm carbon foil lineup. I've been waiting for these
anxiously for quite some time. After riding them for a long time, I can
confidently tell you that they are really good, and you should be interested if
you're looking for a new foil, especially if you already got the slingshot
Phantasm, because these things are the best yet.The
Phantasm 825
These
are loosely based on the
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1st Nov 2022
Duotone Wing Academy | Powering and Depowering Your Wing
Powering Your Wing
Flip your wing and pull it into the wind to get into riding position. To power your wing, pull the back hand towards you. Now the wing will generate power and lift, which you will have to counter with your body weight. Do this by slightly bending your knees and leaning back with your upper body. The stronger the wind, the more you will have to lean back.
Focus on keeping your front hand in place while pulling your backhand towards you. Powering your wing
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24th Oct 2022
Duotone Wing Academy | Wind and Courses
Understanding Windward and Leeward
This clip is all about the wind. Using it wisely will guarantee fast and safe progression in wing foiling. In all wind-related sports, we call the side which is facing toward the wind, the windward side, or upwind. Everything which is facing away from the wind, we call the leeward side, or downwind.Handling Your Wing
Whenever you carry your wing or place it on the ground, the leading edge should be facing into the wind at an angle of 90 degrees.Wing
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24th Oct 2022