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The Code Zero is back again with a little bit of a redesign for 2024, and it's actually quite nice. It feels fairly similar to the Slingshot UFO, but with a single strut.How Does the 2024 Code Zero Fly?It's a bit lower aspect shape compared to the 2023. That makes it a little sharper and quicker in the turning radius.I also feel like it drifts quite a bit better. They definitely made it more of a dedicated foil shape this year. Last year's worked pretty well as a foil/surf crossover. I …

The art of kitesurfing waves demands a perfect synergy between the rider and the board. To maximize this synchronization, kite surfboards must have a tailored design that caters to the conditions they will face, and to the kiters who will ride them. Today, we'll examine the all NEW Cabrinha Phantom—a kite surfboard that pushes performance boundaries and provides a unique blend of speed, control, and maneuverability. Let's rip! Progressive Outline The Phantom doesn't just stand out be …

What's Old Is NewWe have the 2024 North Orbit here. North is going in a new direction with their branding, and I am excited about it because they're bringing back the old school North Sails. A lot of you who have been in the sailing industry for a while know that North Sails goes way back. I'm dating myself, but when I got into the sport in '82, North Sails was prominent. So that's something new you're going to see on the North lineup for 2024, and all of their North Sails gear is going to …

This is Jeff at MACkiteboarding.com, and we've gotten our hands on the brand new 2024 Code Zero V2 from North. I was able to take it out in very light winds on three days now.The New North As a brief aside, I'm excited about what North is doing this year. They're rebranding back to their North Sails (NS) roots, and I love that. It reminds me of when I was windsurfing back in the day. North's products have always been high class and well-thought-out.First Impressions While I'm on the Win …

What Is the North Reach? Today I have the all-new 2024 North Reach. This is a kite that I was fortunate enough to test at the North dealer meeting in Portugal, and I ended up falling in love with it. Granted, it is my kind of kite: a three strut, all-around, do-everything canopy. It's going to be similar to kites like the Duotone Evo, the Slingshot Code, the Reedin Supermodel, the Cabrina Moto, and the Naish Pivot. They're all in that three strut, "do everything a little faster wit …

Kiteboarding is an exhilarating sport that combines aspects of wakeboarding, snowboarding, windsurfing, surfing, paragliding, skateboarding, and sailing into one high-octane activity. One key skill that every kiteboarder needs to master is the ability to go upwind. While going downwind is straightforward, moving against the wind presents a unique challenge. This blog will guide you through the fundamental steps to successfully kiteboarding upwind. Understanding the Concept of Upwind Upwind r …

Introduction When it comes to big air kites, the Cabrinha Nitro is a game-changer in the world of kiteboarding. Designed specifically for boosting and delivering impressive hang time, the 2023 Cabrinha Nitro is a performance freeride kite that combines innovative features to take your kiteboarding experience to new heights.The Perfect Combination for High Performance The Cabrinha Nitro stands out due to its unique combination of features that make it a top choice for big air enthusiasts. …

Introduction Traveling with kiteboarding and wing foiling gear can be an exciting and rewarding experience for water sports enthusiasts. However, it also requires careful planning and preparation to ensure a smooth journey and protect your equipment. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore everything you need to know about traveling with kiteboarding and wing foiling gear, from choosing the right travel bag to packing tips and essential precautions. Choosing the Right Travel Bag When it c …

Shop Reedin Kite, Wing & Foil Gear. Today, Pat and Aaron chat about the new Reedin Supermodel V4 HTF kite. Read on to find out what's new, what's great or not-so-great, and who this kite is for. Pat: I've got the brand new Reedin supermodel HTF 9 meter. A big shout-out to Nick Baines for getting this sent up here. I've had one really good session on it so far. I was powered up on the 9 meter, but it was a little gusty so I was a bit all over the place with the kite. But it's …

Hey, what's up guys? Blake from MACkiteboarding here, and today we're learning a super fun trick, which is the backroll. This is a game-changer once you can ride upwind and have your jumps down. This is the next step, where you're doing a sort of back flip. From there the possibilities are endless, so I'm really excited to teach you this. Step One: Kite Position The first step in a backroll is understanding the kite's position as you're going into it. There are many ways you can do a backrol …

What's up guys? This is Blake from MACkite here in Key West, Florida with Cole from MACkite. He just got in today and he's going to get out kiting. I can't with my torn ACL, so he's going to go do the kiting for me and we'll teach him some tricks! Cole Gets His Groove Back Cole: This morning, I was in Michigan and I had no idea I'd be kiting today, but here we are! Blake was nice enough to let me use his stuff, and now I'm getting a little session here in Key West. I don't know what else I cou …

Today we have a 28 trick list, from beginner to intermediate, so you can get an idea in your head of different things to go out and try in your next session, and just go have fun. Enjoy! Jumping Beach Start Straight Air Jump with Grab Heelside to Toeside Pop Toeside to Heelside Pop Butterslide Downloop Transition One-footed Start Sent Backroll Sent Backroll with Grab Powered Backroll Powered Backroll to Toeside with Grab Powered Frontroll Powered Frontroll with Grab Sent Frontroll Sent Fron …

Yeah, what's up guys? I'm Rygo. I'm Ewan. And we're down here in Brazil. We got some clips when we were in Hood River. I didn't film these, Brad Strom--thank you, Brad--filmed these, and we've had a lot of you asking about the pre-load and pop, and Ewan's a big air guy, so I was hoping you could explain this trick for everybody out there and your thoughts on it. Yeah, so it's something that I used to do a lot more in my freestyle, especially in light wind. For those of you who don't kn …

In this interview:   Kevin, who grew up in St. Martin, got introduced to watersports like sailing and kiteboarding at a young age. He discovered kiteboarding after moving back to the Netherlands and was thrilled by the combination of surfing and flying kites. He became part of the competitive kiteboarding scene during the PKRA era, alongside notable names like Aaron and Sam. The competitive side of the sport has since declined in terms of prize money and support from organiz …

Aaron: Do you want to learn more about the Duotone Rebel SLS? Let's join Ben from Duotone and find out what the magic sauce is. Ben: You know the history of the Rebel: it is one of the world's best-known kites, and every single year we somehow improve it. Last year when we came out with the Rebel SLS, everything went to a whole new level for that particular kite. It used to be the best-selling kite for a number of years, but then the Neo took over because everybody starte …