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2024 F-One Wings Sneak Peek | What's Hot in the Latest Lineup!
Christmas came early (or was it late?) for Tucker, Ryan and Jeff with a delivery of brand new 2024 F-One wings. They couldn't wait to share what the lineup looks like for this year, so this is a quick feature overview rather than a review for returning favorites, the Swing and Strike, and the all-new Origin.Swappable HandlesAll three wings now feature the option to swap out the handles to fit your preference and riding style. F-One's familiar semi-rigid handle is included. Other options
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28th Feb 2024
Wing Foiling | How to Correctly Downsize to Your Next Wing Board
So you've gotten the basics of wing foiling down and are ready to get your next board. What sizes should you look at? Do you need a light and high wind board, or can you get away with just one? Jeff and Ryan are here to help you sort through all the options and get an idea of where you might want to go.A lot of people learn on a board that's around 120 liters, then sell it to put the money towards their next board. They aren't a brand ambassador and don't work at a shop, so a single dail
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23rd Feb 2024
Wing Foiling | Top Gear Trends That Will Shape Your 2024 Season
Jeff and Tucker take some time out to have a conversation about the trends they're seeing for winging. What can we expect for 2024? What seems to be on the way out? Here are their thoughts- see if you agree.Jeff: Are we about four or five years into wing foiling from its start now?Tucker: Yeah, a little more than that, depending on when you want to say it started.Board DesignsJeff: So now we're starting to see some trends that are sticking and others that might be trending out. One that
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21st Feb 2024
Unboxing the 2024 Cabrinha Mantis Wing | NEW Rigid LE Surf Handle
Jeff and Tucker have just unboxed the new 2024 Cabrinha Mantis. The Mantis has consistently received high marks from the team, and they're excited to see what this year's model brings to the table. What's new for 2024, and what are their first impressions?How Does It Look?First off, the color scheme catches the guys' eyes. The yellow, white, and dark blue bands on the one they received look sharp, and as University of Michigan fans, they're in love. The Cabrinha name is prominently displ
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19th Feb 2024
2023 Wing Foiling Accessory Awards | MACkite's Top Picks
Jeff and Tucker have presented awards to their top 2023 picks for wings, wingboards, and hydrofoils, but they'd be remiss if they left out those unsung winging heroes that make our sessions better in so many small but important ways, the accessories. So without further ado, we present our top wing foiling accessory picks.1. Best LeashThe Kaohi Double Coil harness leash is our favorite. This is not the calf or ankle connection, but rather a MACkite exclusive harness connection that we w
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22nd Jan 2024
2023 Hydrofoil Awards | See Which Foils Topped Our List
Jeff and Tucker are excited to announce their top foils for 2023. Hydrofoil is one of their favorite categories because of how it allows you to take your winging to the next level, and they've ridden every foil they could get their hands on.1. Best Foil for Beginners
This was a close one, but we've agreed on the
Cabrina Fusion as the best beginner foil in our shop right now. It's a quality design and it's easy to learn on, but it also offers quite a bit of progression. With regar
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19th Jan 2024
Ride Engine Air Box Electric Pump for Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling
Jeff and Tucker are excited to share one of their favorite accessories: the Ride Engine Air Box, an electric pump.
...Wait. They're excited about an electric pump? Are they really that old?? Perhaps, but that's not why they're willing to forego the traditional pre-session warm-up. Here's what's great about this magic box and why you might want one, too.
Accessories
Let's first dive in to what you get with your pump. Tucker's favorite accessory that comes with the pump is the c
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18th Jan 2024
2023 Wing Foiling Wing Awards | MACkite's Top Picks
Tucker and Jeff have gotten all dressed up for the 2023 MACkite "Best Of" Awards. ...Okay, well, one of them did. The other got dressed.Any product released in 2023 is eligible for nomination. MACkite crew who have ridden the gear vote for their top pick, and then Tucker and Jeff announce the winners in each category. Let's get started!1. Best Light Wind WingThis award goes to the North Loft Pro. We've talked about this a lot in some of our recent videos and blogs, and it's such a grea
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11th Jan 2024
2023 Wing Foilboard Awards | See Which Boards Topped Our List
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
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8th Jan 2024
Exploring the PPC M1 Wing | Unique Materials and Unmatched Speed
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
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5th Dec 2023
Wing Foiling | How to Attach Your Harness Line to Your Boom
A lot of wing riders appreciate a boom for the fine control it gives you over the wing. But how do you attach a harness line to it so that it's secure?1. One end of your harness line has a loop. Push the line through that loop to create an adjustable loop.2. Slide your new loop over one end of the boom and into the position where you want it and tighten it up.3. Take your small connector piece and create a loop with it by pushing the end with the black tab through the loop at the other e
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1st Dec 2023
Exploring a Wing Foiling Paradise | "Magical Tahiti"
Introduction
Tahiti, an island paradise, beckons travelers with its breathtaking scenery and vibrant culture. This tropical oasis, renowned for its stunning landscapes and thrilling water sports, offers an unforgettable experience for anyone seeking adventure and natural beauty.
The Majestic Beauty of TahitiThe Lush Landscapes and Crystal-Clear Waters
Tahiti is a visual feast, boasting towering mountains draped in lush greenery and surrounded by the clearest waters imaginable. Whe
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1st Dec 2023
2024 Duotone Unit D/Lab Wing | Worth the Upgrade to Aluula?
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 leadi
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22nd Nov 2023
2024 Starboard Take Off | A Unique Design for Wing Foilers of All Abilities
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
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20th Nov 2023
Wing Foiling | Pick 5 Challenge with Tucker
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
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14th Nov 2023