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Tucker and Ryan introduce a new series that finds them making some hard decisions on what gear they would ride for the ultimate quiver. The catch? They can only choose five items. Tucker: We understand that everybody's making tough decisions. Not everyone has fifty thousand dollars to spend on a quiver of gear. We all wish we could do that, but realistically, we may not have the space to store it, the money, or our priorities are elsewhere with some of that cash. So we're going to …

  Wing foiling, a popular sport that combines elements of windsurfing, kitesurfing, and stand-up paddleboarding, has taken the world of water sports by storm. In this exhilarating sport, a rider stands on a board equipped with a hydrofoil and uses a hand-held wing to harness the wind's power. One of the essential components of a wing foil setup is the mast. Let's explore how to choose the perfect mast size for your wing foiling adventure. Understanding the Role of the Mast in Wing Foilin …

This is Jeff and Ryan at MACkite, and we're here to give you a breakdown of wingboard leashes.Ankle LeashesRyan: The most prevalent one that we're seeing out there is the ankle leash. Within the ankle leash category, you have the option to go with either a straight leash or a coiled leash. When I was riding the ankle leash, I started with the coil leash, as most people do, but eventually I transitioned over to a straight leash. That's because I liked how easy it was to bring the board ba …

Shop Anchorman Wing Leash. Welcome back to Wing Wednesdays with Tucker. Today I have an exciting new product I want to tell you about, the Cloud 9 Anchorman leash system. At first glance, it looks like your basic wing waist leash, but it's more than that.A Quick Release for Your Wing It has a quick release that works just like a kiteboarding safety leash where you just grab it and push away from your body, and it pops loose. To re-engage it, you put the finger back through the lo …

<hr< p=""> Video Summary Tucker, Jeff, and Ryan are discussing the benefits of downwind style foilboards for winging in light wind. These boards tend to be a little longer and narrower than traditional wingboards, allowing for less drag, better planing, and a higher top speed. This benefits most riders with better lift-off and lower light wind range. The boards are compared to 17-meter kites for kiteboarding in light wind, providing the power necessary to ride when other riders c …

Straight to the Sinker?with Matt Aiken from North Kiteboarding Jake: What size board did you get started with, and what size are you on now? Matt: I haven't changed too much there. I've dabbled in some smaller boards. I learned on 135 liters, and I'm about 215 pounds. I learned in flat water and some pretty strong winds in Cape Hatteras. Jake: Lucky you! I'm not knocking our spot; we love it here, but flat water it is not. Matt: That definitely helps. Strong winds and fla …

Today I'm going to talk with you about what you need to go wingboard. Maybe you just got your gear and you're making a little checklist to make sure you have everything you need when you go to the beach. We want to help you figure out what you need to go wing successfully, that you got everything you need from the store, and you're not leaving anything at home. Wing & Wing Leash Obviously, you've got your inflatable wing. Is that everything you need for the wing? No, it's not. Some wings d …

This is Jeff and Ryan with MACkite, and we're here to help you make the decision between a wrist leash and a waist leash for your wing. Waist Leash Pros & Cons Jeff: I prefer the waist leash. I've ridden a lot of different leashes, and what I like about the waist leash is that it is around your waist. When you're trying to get out into the water, you have both your arms free so that you can paddle through the break, which is important when you start to get into a big break. It definitely …

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's not …

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 for …

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 Phone: ( …

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 Wing When 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 the w …

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 …

Tucker and Jeff Buy a Wing On Walmart Marketplace - Part 1Hey everybody, welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. Today we have a real fun one for you. We found what is probably one of the cheapest wings, not considering closeout prices. It's a wing that we bought from a Walmart.com Marketplace seller. I think they actually get it from Alibaba or something like that. It's some random Chinese knockoff sort of thing, but we figured we'd buy it, test it, review it, and give you guys t …

Tucker and Jeff Buy a Wing On Walmart Marketplace - Part 2 All right, here we are at the beach. This is Jeff at MACkite. It's not the nicest day in the world as it's raining, but it's January 17th, if you can believe that. So we'll take it here in Michigan. We've got a little breeze. It's a little light, but I'm going to try out the Walmart wing. This is Part 2.  Surprisingly, it looks like the wing does have a little coating on it because the rain is beading up on it. It's blowi …