299 results for 'tech'

Complete Tech Guide to 2026 Duotone Unit Wings(Post)

The Duotone Unit has cemented itself as one of the industry's most popular wings, and for good reason. Now in its sixth generation, the 2026 line shows just how much design needs can change in ...

2026 Duotone Stash Parawing Tech Talk | What Changed and Why?(Post)

In this episode of Duotone Wing & Foiling Tech Talks, the design team takes a deep dive into the 2026 Stash, Duotone’s second-generation parawing. Standing on Maui, Klaas is joined by J ...

The Specs & Tech Behind F-One's FRIGATE Parawing(Post)

The FRIGATE is one of the latest pocket wings on the market, and it's definitely got the shop excited for the future of downwind foiling. For such a small wing, it's packed with plenty of feat ...

Duotone Tech Talk: 2026 Evo D/LAB Kite(Post)

For two years, Duotone has developed and refined the new Evo D/LAB, one of the most anticipated kites in the industry. While a predecessor of it's former design with a 3-strut Aluula construct ...

Foil Drive Tech Talk: High Power Battery and Motor Upgrades(Post)

Foil Drive has not one, but two exciting upgrades to announce. If you've been wishing you could get just a little more power and runtime from your Foil Drive sessions, these may scratch that itch.

Tech Talk: Code Foils 810X X-Series Front Wing(Post)

It's been a long-time coming, but Code's new X Series is finally here. The 810X is the first wing in the lineup, designed for radial turns, aggressive maneuvers, and control at high speeds. If ...

Tech Talk: North Sonar Carbon Foil Set With Matt Aiken(Post)

Why Choose Carbon? The Sonar foil system comes in a full carbon version in addition to the full alloy setup. North is one of the few brands that has a full carbon fuselage, not just a carbon mas ...

Triple Seven P.T. Skin Parawing | Paragliding Tech Meets Foiling!(Post)

A Lightweight, Stable, and Rider-Friendly Step Forward in Parawinging Parawinging continues to evolve rapidly, and with that growth comes a wave of new designs aimed at making the sport more acce ...

Appletree Tech Talk | When Is the Right Time to Downsize Your Wing Foil Gear?(Post)

When is the right time to size down your wing foil board or hydrofoil? This decision can significantly impact your performance and enjoyment on the water. Whether you're dealing with big waves or s ...

Light Wind Kiteboarding Technique(Post)

Check out this video from Progression.me for light-wind kiteboarding tips.

Kiteboarding | How to Go Upwind Through Technique and Understanding(Post)

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 ...

Wingsurfing Light Wind Pumping Techniques(Post)

  Light wind windsurfing / wingfoiling can be challenging, to say the least. Like kitesurfing, it takes a great deal of time to develop the skill set. The biggest challenge in light wind foilin ...

Get Techy With Cabrinha's Pat Goodman On The 2015 FX Kite(Post)

Are you absolutely enamored with Cabrinha's new 2015 FX kite? We are! Cabrinha has been producing dependable kiteboarding kites, boards, and accessories for almost fifteen years. They're consta ...

How to Wing Foil Upwind | Techniques for Mastering Upwind Riding(Post)

Introduction Wing foiling has gained immense popularity as an exhilarating watersport activity. However, one of the most challenging aspects of wing foiling is going upwind. In this blog post, we wi ...

How to Jump Higher With the J-Hook and Lazy-S Kiteboarding Techniques(Post)

Make Your Kiteboarding Jumps Even Higher With the J-Hook TechniqueI've been coaching some friends on how to boost higher while kiteboarding. Most people use a J-Hook (carving upwind to load the rai ...

Liquid Force's 2015 Response Bar Technical Service Bulletin(Post)

LF's Response Bar Technical Service Bulletin Sometimes, certain things happen that we can't necessarily control. Liquid Force has just released a technical service bulletin about their 2015 Resp ...

Improve Your Surf Foil Skills with Foil Drive | Helpful Tips and Techniques(Post)

Foil Drive is more than just a product; it's a community dedicated to enhancing the surf foil experience with innovative technology. In this masterclass, Paul from Foil Drive shares inva ...

How to Choose the Right Waydoo EVO eFoil Setup(Post)

If you’re shopping for an efoil, one of the hardest parts isn’t learning how to ride — it’s figuring out which setup makes the most sense for how and where you’ll ...

2018 Liquid Force Legacy—The Freerider's Kiteboard(Post)

With so many freeride kiteboards on the market, it’s hard to choose between them all, right? The 2018 Liquid Force Legacy is one of those all-around freeride kiteboards that bridges the gap fo ...

Some Good Reasons to Buy New or Used Kites(Post)

Yeah, what's up guys? Rygo here from MACkite. I'm here in Arizona picking up a new RV for the MACkite RV tour. I spent the last year living in a 27-footer, and then when we were in Oregon we actua ...

Duotone Jaime at a Glance(Post)

The aim of this video is to help you decide if the Duotone Jaime is the right kiteboard for you. What kind of kiteboard is it? Freestyle Freeride  Fast  Pop-you-off-the-water feel Will f ...

2024 Starboard Take Off | A Unique Design for Wing Foilers of All Abilities(Post)

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 insi ...

2025 Reedin SpaceAgency | Aggressive Rocker + Smart Flex = Freeride Fun!(Post)

The Reedin SpaceAgency was one of Jake's favorite twintips last year, so he was excited to get on this year's. Much to his delight, not too much has changed, so it's still an absolute ripper.

#RPMISWHAT: FUN ft. Alex Fox(Post)

#RPMISWHAT: FUN Alex Fox has been flying the RPM since day one and over the years he's figured out that having fun on the water is key. The versatile RPM keeps him on the water longer and more often ...

All Hype? Or Fully Locked & Loaded? Ride Engine HyperLock Hot Take Review With Jake(Post)

Shop Latest Ride Engine Releases. Jake here from MACkite, I recently got my hands on the new Ride Engine Hyperlock harness line, and spoiler alert—I’m impressed. Ride Engine, the OGs o ...

2016 Cabrinha Double Agent Designer Notes(Post)

Designer Notes - Cabrinha Double Agent The all-new Cabrinha Double Agent has taken the foilboarding industry by storm. Now, one of the most well-known kiteboarding companies has created a ...

2016 Ion Apex & Vertex Select w/Ben Skaggs(Post)

2016 Ion Apex & Vertex Select w/Ben Skaggs Sometimes you have questions. And, well, we don't always have the answers. In those cases, it's better to get the answers from the person who would kno ...

Sam Light on Slingshot's Refraction(Post)

Sam Light on the Slingshot Refraction: Sam Light Model Sam Light, team rider for Slingshot, offers his expertise on the 2016 Refraction Sam Light Model. We love seeing riders give their opinio ...

Kiteboarding | Crafting the Harlem Force Kite with Sustainability and Performance(Post)

Unparalleled Performance Meets Unmatched Sustainability The kiteboarding industry is on the brink of a revolutionary shift, spearheaded by the introduction of the Harlem Force, a product of Har ...

Brazilian Brothers Review the 2026 North Orbit(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers have broken down the brand-new 2026 North Orbit. They've had early access to the kite, plenty of sessions on the water, and (unashamedly) some big crashes already. In th ...

Brazilian Brothers Review the Record-Breaking Harlem Peak(Post)

The Peak is a big air/freeride kite from Harlem, and there was quite a bit of buzz around its release when Lorenzo Casati pulled off the highest kiteloop in history with a prototype. Of course ...

Pro Rider Alessa Mensch Naish Gear Review: Pivot vs. Psycho & More(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers were hanging out with Naish pro rider Alessa Mensch for a Tech Talk on her current gear setup. If you’ve ever wondered what a Big Air pro uses to stay in control w ...

Drysuit Maintenance FAQs(Post)

If you live in or travel to a cold region and like to play in the water, you've probably considered getting a drysuit. There's plenty to love about them when you're getting a session that just wouldn ...

Kiteboarding Video: The Kite Lowdown with Naish(Post)

Robby Naish & Damien Girardin Talk Naish Kite Tech With all the kites on the market and so many kites be marketed as fast turning, easy relaunch, good power, it can get confusing as to why one ki ...

Cabrinha Moto X Design Works Review | The Aluula Kite of Your Dreams?(Post)

Jake and Dustin had a chance to get out on a pre-release 2025 Moto X Design Works kite from Cabrinha, and it left them stoked. "Design Works" is the name Cabrinha has chosen for their premi ...

Blake Olsen - A kiteboarding saga begins(Post)

Four years ago, I moved from Michigan in search of endless summer. I found a piece of paradise in Key West, Florida where you can Kiteboard in gorgeous, neon-blue water, ride with board shorts in Jan ...

MACkite's 12 Days of Brandmas(Post)

12 Days of interviews with 12 awesome specials. Bookmark this page to save December 8th-20thThanks for haveing a little fun with us this holiday season! For a little extra cheer, our brands are giv ...

Latest Lightweight Kite and Wing Canopy Materials(Post)

This is Pat and Aaron with MACkiteboarding.com talking today about some kite and wing materials. We've got five different materials that have become the industry standard, and a bunch of differ ...

The Code Foils 1540S | Perfect for Beginners, Bigger Riders, and Light Wind Adventures(Post)

Foil enthusiasts, meet the Code Foils 1540S, the latest and largest addition to the popular S range. (I guess you could say it's Code's big S wing.) This huge foil is stable and versatile a ...

Hannah Whiteley: Essence(Post)

Video Details: Professional Kiteboarder from the UK, Hannah Whiteley spent the 2014 winter in Cape Town, South Africa. Here is an insight into what she got up to.. Shot and edited by Andi Jansen ha ...