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Tucker and Jeff have ridden a lot of wing foilboards throughout the year, and they're ready to announce their top picks in several categories for 2023.1. 2023 Best All-Rounder We weren't able to agree 100 percent in this category, so we had two: the F-One Wing-S and the Omen Flux. They have a similar concept with a lot of crossover. This kind of design may be the future of winging. A lot of brands are moving in this direction in their design, so these guys were just a little ahead …

Tucker and Ryan share some tips that they wish they'd known when they first started foil driving so you can get on the water faster without accidentally causing any damage to your new Foil Drive unit. While the tips are primarily for the Foil Drive Generation 2, many also apply to the Assist Plus. Have Patience We know, we know. Your Foil Drive has just been delivered and your excitement is at level 11. You're ready to head to the beach, throw it together, and get in the water. Trust us- that …

Check out Tucker's "Stoking Stuffer" ideas for the kiteboarder or wingboarder in your life!1. Ride Engine Air Box Pump This is something I've been really excited about. The Air Box is a small pump that will pump up your kite or wing for you without having to bend over and tire yourself out before you even get to the water. It gets you the water really fast and efficiently. You just plug it in, set the PSI for whatever you need to pump up your wing or kite, set the box on top of the canop …

Pacific Performance Company (PPC) has released a fresh new wing, the M1. Tucker and Ryan have had a chance to ride it, and they're pretty excited about it. Here, they chat about what makes it special and how it handled for them. Tucker: The PPC M1 uses some unique materials, which we're always stoked about. After riding it a few times, we're ready to tell you what we like about it and what we don't like about it. A lot of people have been coming to us with questions about this wing …

The Duotone Unit is now available in the Aluula construction, known as D/LAB. How is it different from the standard Dacron construction, and is it worth it?Benefits of Aluula If you compare a 5m standard Unit with a 6.5m D/LAB Unit, one of the first things you'll notice is that the leading edges are very similar in diameter. This isn't because they stay the same across the range; the D/LAB material is so strong and stiff that it becomes possible to reduce the diameter of the leading edge …

The 2024 Take Off is a fresh design that applies what Starboard has learned from past versions. What's new, and how does that translate to the real world? Tucker has ridden it and has some insights to share.IntroductionThis board has kind of an alien shape. Starboard wanted to make the experience better without going with a standard shape. They're pushing the limits of design and construction to give you a unique model, and there are some cool advantages to this unique shape and some of th …

It's Tucker's turn in the "Pick 5 Challenge" hotseat! Tucker rides any and all wings and foils that come through the doors at MACkite... can he really pick just five??Jeff: Tucker, if you had to just pick five pieces for winging and ride it for a year here in Michigan with the conditions that we have, what would you pick?Tucker: I'm an oddball sometimes, and I like versatility in my gear, especially if I can only pick five things. I'm not even going to limit myself to one sport like wing …

Tucker meets up with Billy from Manera and F-One at KoGL to chat about the new 9m Strike CWC. Wait... a 9m wing? Why not! Tucker: This is the behemoth, the big lady, of the range. Billy: Yes, we have here the 9m CWC. Tucker: 9 meters of goodness... that is a lot of wing! Billy: We've brought it to the right place to test the low end, and we've actually been quite successful here. Tucker: It's pretty sick. It doesn't look like a 9m. Billy: It definitely has the low end power, bu …

Longer Front Handle Design The 2024 Duotone Unit Wing has a new, unique design feature. It still has the rigid handles, but now the front handle is a lot longer than the back handle. Although you don't necessarily need all the real estate in the middle, it allows you to fly one-handed, almost like it's a boom. In fact, there is only a very small gap between the front and back handles. Duotone has positioned the front handle in just the right spot to really choke up on it and get a bit of …

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Foil Fridays with Tucker. Today I'm going to talk about two exciting new stabilizers for the Slingshot Phantasm carbon foil system. The Jet and the V are smaller stabilizers for the lineup.They've had the 400 as a standard stabilizer for quite a long time. It's a bit larger and more stable to provide ease-of-use. At the other end of the spectrum is the 325, which is small and has winglets to help with tracking ability at high speeds. In the middle has been a …

You're learning to wing foil... at least, you're trying. Other people are out, cruising around and having a blast, but you just can't seem to even get up. What are you doing wrong? Tucker and Jeff have good news- it might not be you. Tucker: It's important to learn that there are a lot of variables at play. As a new rider, you're pretty disadvantaged compared to someone who's really efficient or has specialized gear. Jeff: That is a very good point. As in any sport, there is a bell curve. The …

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Foil Fridays with Tucker. Today we're going to look at a fun new release, the Slingshot Phantasm 899 PTM Front Wing. It is a high-aspect wing, and it's very thin and sleek with a lot of anhedral and wingtips that curl back up. What is the PTM 899? It is a very special wing in Slingshot's line. I expect it to be a bestseller for intermediate-plus wing foilers because it has a massive range. The aspect ratio and foil section gives it great low-speed lift, …

Tucker from MACkite is at KoGL Test Fest with Dave Tyburski from Ozone. They chat about two new wings in the lineup: the Flux and the Fly. Tucker: With these two wings, you cover the whole gamut for anybody that might be into winging right, Dave?Ozone Flux V1 Dave: Absolutely. You've spent a lot of time on the Flux, Tucker. The Flux is a high-performance wing with nice, high lift. It has rigid carbon handles and it's got the lightweight Dacron, so it's a very lightweight, stiff wing wi …

Tucker from MACkite is with Billy of F-One and Manera at the 2023 King of the Great Lakes Test Fest checking out some hot new gear for foiling. What is it? Is it for you?F-One Rocket SUP Downwind Series FoilboardBilly: We have our new Rocket Downwind Series board, available in a few different constructions and different widths. We already have the CNC custom boards, handmade, vacuum-bagged, and full carbon. We also are going to offer a bamboo collection, coming soon.We've got three differe …

Performance The 2024 Duotone Unit Wing retains the essence of its predecessors but with enhanced top-end speed and efficiency. It's versatile, suitable for jumps, waves, and especially for new riders. Its lift and grunt make it forgiving for those still refining their technique. For the best wind range, you should consider building your Unit Wing quiver to allow for 1m to 1.5m between sizes.Features and DesignLeading Edge Starting at the leading edge, the surf handle remains minimalist, l …