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Aaron: Well Dave, thank you for taking the time. Tell us about yourself and your role with Cabrinha. Give us a brief introduction. Dave: I'm Dave Hastilow, brand manager at Cabrinha. I've been with Cabrinha in some form probably from the beginning, over 20 years. I'm based in Maui, and I oversee everything visual: what the brand is, the brand itself, and the direction. That comes from myself and the guys. Aaron: We're here in Cancun for dealer week and the 03 Cabrinha release. I have b …

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: ( …

Aaron at MACkite- let's talk about the Cabrinha dealer meeting in Mexico! We had an amazing trip down to Isla Blanca, Mexico, which is just north of Cancun. Our hopes were to ride and demo and give you guys some good insight into everything that is 03 Cabrinha. The weather was beautiful, but the wind was light and very onshore. There were lots of people foiling and winging, and some of the lighter riders were definitely getting out and winging on a regular basis. Cabrinha's got a little …

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 meter sizes, a …

Aaron from MACkite is on the beach at King of the Great Lakes with Ben from Duotone to find out what makes the Evo SLS such a popular kite. Aaron: Why is the Evo SLS Duotone's best-selling kite? What's the magic sauce there? Ben: The Evo has always been the all-rounder kite in our lineup. It does everything great. It's not spectacular at one specific thing, but you can do everything on it. You can unhook on it, it's great for jumping, it does boost--not as good as the Rebel--but it's us …

It’s finally here! We are excited to announce the newest Cabrinha Kiteboarding lineup for 2023. This latest offering includes the ever-popular Moto X, Switchblade, Drifter, Contra, Contra Aether, FX2, and Nitro. Each of these kites has been crafted with precision and special attention to performance, offering an unmatched experience on the water.  2023 Cabrinha Moto X The  Cabrinha Moto X is designed for power lovers who lik …

Credit to Damo, Gwen, and Evan for stoking everyone on the Cabrinha Logic! The  Cabrinha Logic is an amazing kite foilboard that offers riders great performance. It features a Dakine pad and a long track in the back, making it easy to adjust the placement of your foil. The board has various strap configurations, such as two straps in front or one centered strap for regular or goofy riding. It also comes in three different sizes: 3’7", which is great for beginners, 4'2", and 4' …

This is Aaron from MACkite with Ben from Duotone. I was asking Ben about some of the overlap within the Duotone kite product line. Aaron: I've been a fan of both the Neo and the Dice because of their surf characteristics, and I started thinking how, within the entire line of kites, there is some functional overlap between the different models. What are your thoughts on the design process behind that and how those design concepts come into play? Ben: We do have quite the lineup of kite …

This is Pat and Aaron with MACkiteboarding.com talking today about some kite and wing materials. We've got five different materials that have become the industry standard, and a bunch of different companies are using them. They are Dacron, Penta TX or SLS, Aluula, Ho'okipa, and N-Weave.DacronDacron's been the industry standard. It's a polyester weave with a melamine resin to cure it and give it strength and rigidity. It comes in around 160-170 grams per square meter. I found this info onli …

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 by pulling your backha …

"We finally did it. We came out with a split-board. It is going to be a toolless design. It's based on the Duotone Select shape, which is a twin tip that we've had in our line forever. The Duotone Voyage rides super smooth, super easy in the chop, and it feels fast and quick. And this thing is relatively lightweight as well when you're traveling with it. An important detail that was pointed out to me is that there are some countries, like, there are some islands in the Caribbean, …

"What's up, guys? Billy Ackerman here from F-one and Manera Brands. We're at the 2022 King of the Great Lakes Kite Fest in Michigan with MACkite. F-One has introduced a couple of new templates this year. In the higher aspect range, we have the Seven Seas, which everyone is really excited about. This is going to be in the 7.0 aspect range. It's going to be available in the 1000, 1200, and 1400 sizes. I know a lot of guys are really stoked on this in the 1400 for downwind, SUP foiling surf …

"What's up, guys? Billy Ackerman here from F-One and Manera Brands. We're at the 2022 King of the Great Lakes Kiteboarding and Wing Foil Test Fest in Michigan with MACkite. We have our F-One Carbon Phantom range. It's going to be available in everything from a 740 up to a 1780 size, and comes in 6.0 and 6.5 aspect ratios. It offers great roll stability, great roll control, really progressive kit to cover the whole basis. This is my personal set we have here. This is a 940 Phantom. This is w …

The 2022 Duotone Jaime SLS is one of those magic kiteboards that just about anyone who rides it, loves it. The Jaime SLS has a light and snappy feel that translates to performance freeride and freestyle kiting.   Weekly DEALS   Weekly VIDEOS   800.622.4655   Connect via EMAIL   Chat with Us LIVE …

The 2022 Cabrinha and Dakine Dealer Meeting in Colombia brought kiteboarders and wing foilers together from 26 different countries. It was one of the first of such gatherings in the past couple of seasons, and everyone was frothing. Check it out! …