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For decades, wearing a helmet in the surf or on the water carried a certain stigma. It looked awkward, felt bulky, and often interfered with the natural flow of riding waves. But the level of performance and risk in modern water sports has evolved—along with the understanding that protecting your head just makes sense. Recognizing this shift, Mystic set out to design a helmet that riders would actually want to wear. The result: the Legacy Helmet, a breakthrough in comfort, function, an …

Skip recently spent a few days riding the Mystic Stage Wing Harness, and he came back with plenty of insight on how it stacks up against other harnesses from Mystic's line, especially the Carbon X and Wingman. If you're weighing your options in Mystic's lineup, his detailed ride notes and comparisons should help you figure out if the Stage is the right fit. Skip's First Impressions of the Stage Key Features Immediately, Skip noticed that the Stage is thinner compared to similar models. It …

In this video, Jeff breaks down one of his go-to harnesses for winging: the Mystic Majestic Wing Harness. It's not only one of his personal favorites, but also a shop favorite for good reason. When you're learning how to wing, you don't really need a waist harness. But, once you start progressing and can ride longer sessions, you're probably ready to step into one. Your arms and shoulders will thank you for the extra support! Why Ride With a Waist Harness? There are different schools of t …

When it comes to kiteboarding Harnesses Ride Engine really shook things up when the came out with their first hard shell harness. It wasn't long before every brand had some form of hard shell or another. There really are a lot of  great options out there but currently there are two favorites among the staff here at MACkite.  The  Classic Ride Engine, and the Mystic Majestic X. We're divided pretty evenly here and rightly so as there is no right answer here. When it comes to …

Hi guys, it’s Tucker from MACkiteboarding.com and today I’m going to show you how to connect a 2017 Cabrinha Fireball spreader bar to a Mystic Warrior harness.  First thing you’ll want to do is take your quickloop clip and connect it to the harness.  Find the right side of the harness - this HAS to go on the right side of the harness - and we have a fat strap and thin strap there, fat strap first.  We’re going to go up through the big slot on the clip and …

Colleen Carroll & Bruna Kajiya - "Rendez-Vous" Colleen Carroll & Bruna Kajiya are not only two influential kiteboarders, but they are also huge advocates for having fun (no matter your gender). What was once considered a "gentleman's" sport is now available for everyone, and we're excited to see Bruna & Colleen team up and create an edit that shows that when you say "ride like a girl" it actually means "ride tough". From our friend, Colleen: "I am very happy to share with you my  …

Mystic's Welcome to 2016 We've carried Mystic for a number of years. We love their dramatic styles and their user-friendly gear. In this stunning video, Mystic showcases their 2016 gear and gives a, "hello" (not quite Adele style) to the new year (even though it's February). Enjoy calming waters, sunny beaches, and a soothing voiceover to give your dreams new meaning. Mystic has accelerated kiteboarding to a new level, and we are excited what they will bring in the following years to the indust …