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Chances are, if you clicked on this blog, you are interested in learning to Wing Surf or Wing Foil. SUP, Foil, Surfboard, Snowboard, Skateboard... whatever you decide to put on your feet, Wing Boarding is the hottest new wind sport. It combines a kiteboard kite-like sail, handheld similar to a windsurf sail, only not attached to the board, to propel you. It requires only basic board skills to start and minimal equipment. In addition, it is simpler and safer to learn, so everyone can have a blas …

Our Favorite Kite-Mobiles Here at MACkite we are used to talking shop about kiteboarding, paddleboarding, e-transport, snowboarding, and skiing. We are the experts after all. ;) However, there is another often overlooked subject that is common to conversations here. We do not sell it and we are certainly not the experts. The subject is how we get to the beach, our kite-mobiles if you will. From chartered yacht to skateboard, it seems that everyone has their own idea about what is the ultima …

Thought this would be a good one to share with it being the start of 2015. His advice is really simple and fitting when you take on new goals and project with the start of the new year. And when you are feeling like you may have bitten off more that you can chew we hope you remember this talk and do not simply give up. Thanks Dave for Sharing your experience with us! From YouTube: "This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Pioneering waterman Dav …

With roots in ancient Hawaiian tradition, stand up paddleboarding, or SUPing, has gained incredible traction over the past few years. Its appeal is almost universal, with different boards allowing for a wide range of uses, including surfing, flat water touring, yoga, racing, and exercise. Oftentimes, those new to SUPing will want to opt for an all-around board, which will function in a variety of conditions, allowing you to really experience the sport to its fullest potential! Still, with an alm …

Now that you are finally giving this Stand Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, thing a try, you are inevitably facing the tough choice of determining the right gear in an oversaturated market. If picking a board wasn't enough, there is also a smorgasbord of different accessories to sift through, all complicating the decision of what to get. By understanding the core differences between different options however, selecting the right equipment to meet your needs becomes far easier. In this section, we will …

So you now have your board, paddle, PFD, and leash. Now what? It is time to get that stand up paddleboard on the water and begin enjoying the fun sport of SUPing! Since you are new to the sport, take your board to a body of water that is calm so that you can get accustomed to being on the board without having to worry about big waves or current. But be prepared to spend a bit of time IN the water as well!Read more... …

Getting Started In Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) It is summertime and you have been watching people out on stand up paddle boards, perhaps taken a lesson, and are ready to purchase the equipment needed to be out on the water. The question you then ask yourself is, what do you need to get started? The good news is: not much. To get out paddling right away you only need four things; a board, a paddle, a personal flotation device (PFD), and a board leash. Let's break it down. Read more... …