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Omen SuperMarine | Flux DNA, Bigger Design, and a Mid-Length Board That Rips
There's an ice shelf along the beach on Lake Michigan, which makes it dangerous and difficult to get to open water to go ride right now, but thankfully Tucker has already had many opportunities to get out on the new Omen SuperMarine. This could be an interesting choice for your quiver, or it might even be a one-board quiver for the right type of rider.
What Is the SuperMarine?
The SuperMarine is essentially the big brother to the Omen Flux, a shop favorite high-performance mid-length board. T
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19th Feb 2025
2025 Duotone Float Review | Specialized for Surf Sessions
The Float is a brand new wing model from Duotone, and as you might guess from the name, it's designed to float unobtrusively behind you as you play in the waves. Tucker's had a chance to get out on it and is back to talk about its design and whether it actually works.
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Design Features
Luffing/Surf Handle
The leading edge handle is a new design that's optimized for wave riding. It may be the most important handle in the surf, so it's stiffer and wider. This lets you control
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14th Feb 2025
What Foil Works Best in Waves and Swells? | High-Aspect vs. Mid-Aspect
The MACkite Foil Crew sat down to talk about which foils they like best for waves and swells. As you can guess, there isn't one right answer to this question. In addition to personal preference, it depends on your skill level, the conditions that day, and what sort of wave riding you plan to do. However, they do hope to help you build the best quiver for yourself with these concepts and insights.
Waves... What's in a Name?
So you've been foiling for a little while now and are looking to get in
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13th Feb 2025
Why I Chose the Foil Drive Gen 2 Assist Max for Prone Foiling
Since Foil Drive is an accessory that can be fitted to virtually any foil setup, the options are nearly endless. If you're already a foiler and love your setup, adding a Foil Drive to that is a no-brainer, but what if you're starting from scratch or want to reboot your setup? Ryan from MACkite has been Foil Driving for a while with the shop's gear and is ready to share what he ultimately settled on and why.
1. Foil Drive Gen2 Assist Max
The Foil Drive Gen2 Assist Max gives you the most runtim
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6th Feb 2025
Ensis Roger Review | Is This the Ultimate Parawing for Your Kit?
Tucker just got off the water with the Ensis Roger parawing and... wait. Didn't we just have that Arctic blast? Wow, that's... dedication? Madness? A bit of both? Anyway, the pictures don't lie, and neither does Tucker. Here are his honest thoughts after a bit of a breezy, hectic session in the frigid Lake Michigan water.
Ensis Roger Features
The molded plastic bar is sturdy and has a nice oval-shaped grip that's very easy and comfortable to hold onto without sliding around. It gives you a go
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24th Jan 2025
The North Learn-to-Foil Program | Step 2: Tow Foiling
North Foils, in collaboration with North Sails, has designed an innovative program to help beginners master the art of wing foiling. In this session, led by North Foil Pro Instructor Jeremiah McDonald, participants will learn the essential skills for tow foiling—a crucial step in gaining confidence and control with a foil board.
Tow foiling introduces riders to the unique sensation of flying a foil above water. It helps them build foundational skills for balance, steering, and weight dis
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23rd Jan 2025
The North Learn-to-Foil Program | Step 1: Wing Handling Mastery
In collaboration with North Sails, North Foils has developed a comprehensive four-step program to guide beginners through the exciting journey of wing foiling. Step 1 focuses on learning how to handle the wing—a crucial skill that sets the foundation for a successful wing foiling experience. Jeremiah McDonald, North Foil Pro Instructor, breaks down the essential techniques in this introductory phase.
Mastering Wing Handling
1. Inflating the Wing
The first step in handling the wing is p
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21st Jan 2025
The Newest Wing Foil Boards from Omen | Introducing the Emissary and SuperMarine
Two new wing foilboards have just dropped from Omen. Tucker, Jeff, and the rest of the shop's wing foilers have really enjoyed riding the Omen Flux this past year, so they're excited to get out on the new SuperMarine and Emissary and bring back an in-depth review of them. In the meantime, we've got an overview of the two new boards to give you an idea of what you can expect if you decide to pick one up right away.What was the Flux, again?We'll start with a recap of the Flux so that we can b
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21st Jan 2025
Foil Drive Max vs. Slim | The Battery Breakdown For the Everyday Rider
Judging by the number of calls we get about the Gen2 Foil Drive, it's a popular choice for foilers wanting to get more out of their sessions, but the number of battery options can be a little overwhelming. There are two main units to choose from, each with two battery sizes (three if you count the travel batteries, though it's pretty obvious when to choose those). Ryan and Aaron are here to clear up the confusion and help you confidently choose the right combination for your Foil Drive needs.
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6th Jan 2025
Wing Foiling Innovations | Are Booms Really Better Than Handles?
All of a sudden, it seems like wings with booms are everywhere. Maybe you've been to a recent event and noticed that many of the best riders were using them. If they are, should you be? Well, it depends. Like so many gear choices in watersports, it comes down to things like your riding style, weight, experience, and personal preference, among other considerations. So what's the deal with booms, and should your next wing have one?Benefits of a BoomA lot of brands are now giving riders the c
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30th Dec 2024
Why Downsizing Your Foil Beats Switching to a Smaller Wing Foil Board
When you embark on your foiling journey, it's all about big, stable gear that'll get you up and riding. Falling and getting back on your board takes a lot of time and energy, and the less of that you do, the faster you'll be successful and begin to progress.Now you're on foil and cruising without too much trouble, and you're starting to think about that next step. Your buddies are on mid-size boards and downwind boards, so you're thinking it might be time for you to pick one up. We get it.
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30th Dec 2024
Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Foil Driver | 8 Accessories They'll Love!
Has a Foil Drive fan in your life been good this year and Santa needs to stuff their stocking with only the best? Or maybe they've got a birthday coming up and you want to surprise them with something they'll use every time they head out for a session. Ryan from MACkite has some easy gift ideas that will make sure they know they're special!Dielectric Battery GreaseFoil Drives ship with a little tube of this, but you need to reapply it to the battery terminals regularly. It's something that
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20th Dec 2024
The Ultimate Wing Foil Spare Parts Kit | Everything You Need for the Beach
They say experience is the best teacher and that necessity is the mother of invention. And after blowing a few sessions with forgotten, lost, loaned, broken, or dropped parts, we have learned that we needed to create a kit to cover every contingency that might keep us off the water. Behold: The Ultimate Wing Foil Spare Parts kit.Why Do I Need This?Ryan and Jeff have been there, and perhaps you have, too. You're at the beach, you pull out your wing, foil, and board, and then you realize your
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20th Dec 2024
Introducing a New Way to Wing Foil | Ensis Roger Parawing
The newest addition to the foil cornucopia... foil-copia... cornu-foila...? Whatever the metaphorical mashup, parawinging is injecting yet another dose of innovation and excitement to the windsport world. Ensis has smartly launched the Roger wing in anticipation of this hot new trend.
Parawings, a hybrid of single-skin kite and wingfoil design, offer easy, wind-driven fun and the ability to quickly pack and stow the wing for extended wave riding and downwind glides. After being stowed, they c
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13th Dec 2024
13 Wing Foiling Gift Ideas Under $150 USD for that Wind Guru in Your Life
Santa Ryan and his trusty elf Jeff have some gift ideas for the winger in your life. Winging can be a bit complicated with all the options to customize your foil, but these are gifts that any winger can appreciate. In fact, these are things the guys use themselves and, even better, they come in at a price point under $150.
CWS Wing Screw Set
"My favorite part of foiling is putting in all the track screws before a session," said no foiler ever. The
CWS Wing Screw Set makes that tas
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3rd Dec 2024