Hey guys, welcome back. This is Jake with At a Glance. Today we're going to be talking about the Ride Engine HF impact vest. This is the Defender vest from Ride Engine and it's meant for foil us ...
Ride Engine Carbon Elite Reivew(Post)The Ride Engine Carbon Elite is the stiffest most supportive harness I'm aware of beyond the Hadlow ion harness. I meant to do a review on this when the lineup first dropped but time got the ...
Let's Chat: Jesse Richman Joining Ride Engine's Team(Post)Jessie Richman Joins Ride Engine Photo credit: Ride Engine Here's the latest from Ride Engine's email blast... Few fits in the kiteboarding industry could be more appropriate and well-suited than Je ...
2016 Ride Engine Harness Overview with Alex Fox(Post)2016 Ride Engine Harness Overview Ride Engine’s Armor harness features a revolutionary design that will forever change expectations of how a kiteboarding harness should look, feel and perform.
2016 Ride Engine Overview feat. MACkite's Nathan(Post)2016 Ride Engine Overview feat. MACkite's Nathan The 2016 Ride Engine harness has broken through the kiteboarding industry with a revolutionary design and fit. Sticking to a classic form, the Ride En ...
Let's Chat: 2018 Ride Engine Hex Core Harness(Post)2018 Ride Engine Hex-Core Is it worth the upgrade? With the 2018 Ride Engine release, the Hex-Core is on its third iteration since production moved from Coleman Buckley’s garage. And with ...
How To Size Your Ride Engine Harness | A Quick Guide(Post)With the amount of harness and spreader bar combinations, getting the right size Ride Engine can feel daunting. The good news is when you nail it, you get a precise, comfortable fit that translat ...
Brazilian Brothers Review the Ride Engine Empax V2 Vest(Post)You've heard that you "should" wear an impact vest, but do you really need one? And if so, what's a good one that won't get in your way? The Brazilian Brothers think they have the answer to bo ...
Ride Engine Saber vs Mystic Stealth (Saber Review)(Post)This week I’m going to do a review on the Ride Engine Saber harness. To help you understand what this harness is like, I’ll be making a comparison to the Mystic Stealth Harness. This is ...
Mystic Majestic X Vs Ride Engine Harnesses(Post)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 an ...
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 ...
How to put a Fireball Spreader Bar on a Ride Engine Harness(Post)Hi, this is Tucker from MACkiteboarding.com, and today I’m going to show you how to connect a 2017 Cabrinha Fireball Spreader Bar to a Ride Engine harness. Here we have the Hex-Core Ride Engin ...
Ride Engine Air Box Electric Pump for Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling(Post)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?? Perhap ...
Ride Engine Empax V2 Impact Vest Review(Post)The Brazilian Brothers have been putting the Ride Engine Empax V2 Impact Vest through months of riding, and their verdict is in: they simply don't hit the water without it anymore. It checks e ...
Why the Ride Engine Empax Vest Is a Shop Favorite(Post)When riders ask us about flotation, the first thing we usually have to do is slow the conversation down. Not all vests are built for the same purpose. And if you kiteboard or wing foil, what y ...
Ozone's Patent Pending 2024 Fusion Wing | A Dual Skin, Ram Air, Race Machine?(Post)The 2024 Ozone Fusion takes wing design in a very different direction. While other wings are built like LEI kiteboarding kites with an inflatable frame and single skin canopy, the Fusion is b ...
Ride Engine Moon Buddy 5.0 Review(Post)The moon buddy comes in many sizes but the 5.0 is a great next level wing foil board. The first thing to note is the graphic design. Nothing to do with performance but I have to comment on visually a ...
Momentum Review(Post)The Ride Engine Momentum is a unique soft-shell harness. It comes with the classic ride engine fit and lumbar lock yet its soft and flexible and allows for completely unrestricted movement for the r ...
Connor's Wing Things Pick List:(Post)Before my session, I like to be well-prepared: besides good wind & coffee, I like to have sunblock (depending on weather), protein, and lots of water. I like to rock the following: Slingshot Tr ...
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Kitefoiling: Best 2019 Hydrofoils for You(Post)Best 2019 Hydrofoils For You With the explosion of hydrofoil sports and new designs for 2019, even experienced riders are left with some questions. In this blog, we’ll go in-depth coverin ...
Tucker Interviews Liquid Force's Gary Siskar(Post)Gary Siskar Talks about Liquid Force Foiling Hey Gary, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today! When did Liquid Force get into the foil game? We got into the foil game because we fell in lo ...
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Let's Chat: What to Know About Hydrofoils(Post)Deciding Factors for Foilboarding Hydrofoils are being ridden for more than simply racing and are now accessible for most riders. For goodness sake, Kai Lenny is riding them without a tow on waves.&n ...
Ozone's Flux V1 Wing Dominates Spring Wingding Regatta(Post)Ozone team rider Johnny Heineken recently dominated the Spring Wingding Regatta in San Francisco by winning all 14 races using Ozone's all-new Flux V1 wing. He was joined by fellow Ozone rider Ken ...
2023 Ozone Flux V1 Wing Review(Post)Jeff and Tucker are excited to introduce Ozone's Flux V1, a brand new wing in the lineup. They've had some time on it in the water and are ready to share their first impressions. A New High-Perfo ...
Why the Cedrus Forged Mast Is for Everyone(Post)Tucker's had his hands on a Cedrus Forged mast prototype for a few months now, and he feels that it may be one of the most disruptive products in the industry this year. If you're a foiler, yo ...
Red Bull's Streif Ski Trailer(Post)Streif Trailer If you're interested in the skiing world in any way, you'll obviously know about Streif. Streif can be considered one of the most dangerous downhill race courses in the world. With an ...
Naish Blur Design Overview With Noah Hoffman(Post)Noah Hoffman, Naish's Head of Wing and Foil Product Development, breaks down the design elements of the 2026 Naish Blur. Coming in two sizes (60L for high wind days and 80L for lighter session ...
Code Foils Origin Story | Brothers, Friends, and a Shared Obsession(Post)At its core, Code Foils was never about chasing market share, trends, or hype. It was about making equipment the founders genuinely wanted to use themselves—and trusting that if it felt rig ...
Kitesurfing Gets Removed From the Olympics(Post)In a sad day for kiteboarding the ISAF has voted to take kiteboarding out of the Olympics. Though this is not great news it really doesn't change our sport very much. Kiteboarding has always be ...
King of the Great Lakes Test Fest 2012(Post)13th Annual KOGL Kiteboarding Competition & Gear Test Fest MACkiteboarding will be hosting the 13th annual KOGL in late September in 2013. The 12th annual KOGL Test Fest format was a smashi ...
Joe's Moses 637 420 Review Experience(Post)I know I know, this foil has already been out 2 years. So! I've owned this foil for nearly a year, and finally got up the nerve this weekend to try it to get over my night terrors of it. It's been bu ...
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Tucker Interviews Naish's Nils Rosenblad(Post)An Interview with Nils Rosenblad from Naish Kiteboarding So Naish has been in the game for a long time. When did Naish start making gear? When did you join their design team? Robby has been making hi ...
2023 Sabfoil Hydrofoil Lineup(Post)For 2023 Sabfoil (previously Moses foils) has cut through the confusion of their massive lineup of foils and parts. Most notably, their front wing selection. Rather than reading spec sheets ...
Cabrinha Switchblade Vs AV8(Post)For 2020, Cabrinha has two kites that might interest the same rider. They are both aimed at big air riders who want to jump high and enjoy a kite with good hangtime: the Cabrinha Switchblade and ...
Slingshot Phantasm PTM 825 and 930 Front Wings(Post)I got a big treat for you guys today. I will introduce you to the new PTM sizes in the slingshot Phantasm carbon foil lineup. I've been waiting for these anxiously for quite some time.
KoGL 2009 Photos(Page)King of the Great Lakes Kitesurf Competition 2009 At the Pere Marquette Beach inMuskegon, MichiganOctober 2 - 4, 2009 Competition Results Men's Freestyle1 Damien Leroy2 Brandon Schied3 Ka ...
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Code Foils Race Tail Wing
Code Foils
$290.00 - $299.00Code Foils Race Tail Wing Sizes: 100 / 119 What Code Foils has to say: Built for a different purpose. The new Code Race 100 and 119 Tails have been designed for racing and high speeds. A focused,...$290.00 - $299.00 -
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Ride Engine Unity Kite Spreader Bar V1
Ride Engine
$101.15 - $110.492021 Ride Engine Unity Kite Spreader Bar Compatible with 2018 and newer Ride Engine harnesses What Ride Engine says about the Unite Kite Spreader Bar A fixed hook offers the most direct...$101.15 - $110.49 -
2022 Ride Engine Unity Mega Pad Conversion
Ride Engine
$15.002022 Ride Engine Unity Mega Pad Conversion Sizes: 8", 10", 12" Finding that you want to fly in comfort in your quest for the biggest air? Convert your Unity Spreader bar to the Unity MEGA Spreader...$15.00 -
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2022 Ride Engine Lyte Unity Webbing Connection Kite Harness
Ride Engine
Now: $99.00Was: $489.002022 Ride Engine Lyte Unity Webbing Connection Kite Harness Black Theme **Spreader bar sold separately** Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL Any company can make a lightweight harness. At Ride Engine we...Now: $99.00Was: $489.00 -
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Ride Engine Taxi Kneepad
Ride Engine
Now: $49.99Was: $57.00Ride Engine Taxi Kneepad Sizes: SM/MD - LG/XL S/M 12.2 - 15.3 Inches M/L 15.7 - 21.6 Inches Kneeling while wing foiling is a necessity, even if the grippy EVA deck pad tends to rip holes in...Now: $49.99Was: $57.00 -
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Ride Engine Empax Impact Vest V2
Ride Engine
Now: $132.60Was: $156.00Sizes: S / M / L / XL Essential flotation and impact protection for kiters and windsurfers, designed to be worn comfortably under your harness with a look that doesn't scream “watch out for...Now: $132.60Was: $156.00 -
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Ride Engine Flight Half Finger Glove
Ride Engine
$25.00 - $28.00Ride Engine Flight Half Finer Glove Sizes: XS / S / M / L / XL Size Hand Length Palm Circumference S 7 - 8 7 - 8 M 7.5 - 8.5 7.5 - 8.5 L 8 - 9 8 - 9 XL 8.5 - 9 8.5 - 9 Looking for more...$25.00 - $28.00 -
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Ride Engine Vinaka V2 Wing Harness
Ride Engine
Now: $99.00Was: $154.00Ride Engine Vinaka V2 Wing Harness Sizes: S / M / L / XL HARNESS SIZE WAIST S 27 - 31 M 32 - 35 L 36 - 39 XL 40 - 45 The world's first purpose-built harness for wing foiling, the Vinaka...Now: $99.00Was: $154.00 -
2025 Ride Engine Lyte Hyperlock Harness
Ride Engine
$529.00The weight of equipment often serves as a key performance indicator in dynamic water sports. This concept serves as the driving force behind the design of the Lyte harness, renowned as one of the...$529.00 -
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2023 Ride Engine Slash Seat V1 Harness
Ride Engine
Now: $99.00Was: $179.002023 Ride Engine Slash Seat V1 Harness Sizes: XS / S / M / L / XL SIZE WAIST SIZE* (Inches/cm) SPREADER BAR SIZE (Inches/cm) X-SMALL 24 - 25 / 61 - 63.5 8 / 20.3 SMALL 26 - 27 / 66 - 68...Now: $99.00Was: $179.00 -
Ride Engine Spirit Vest
Ride Engine
$158.00Sizes: S/M / L/XL The supportive float and protection of Sprit Impact Vest delivers the confidence needed to take your on-water performance to the next level. A unique dual-zip closure and shoulder...$158.00 -
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Ride Engine Contour Seat Harness V2
Ride Engine
Now: $155.00Was: $230.00Ride Engine Contour Seat Harness V2 Sizes: XS / S / M / L / XL SIZE WAIST SIZE* SPREADER BAR SIZE X-SMALL 24 - 25 8 X-SMALL 26 - 27 10 SMALL 28 - 29 8 SMALL 30 - 31 10 MEDIUM 32 -...Now: $155.00Was: $230.00 -
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Ride Engine Defender Impact Vest
Ride Engine
Now: $126.65Was: $149.00Sizes: S / M / L / XL Riding a hydrofoil on any type of surf craft in any condition can go sideways quickly, making an impact vest mandatory equipment for most foilers. The Defender HF Impact Vest...Now: $126.65Was: $149.00 -
2025 Ride Engine Elite Carbon Type 1 Hyperlock Harness
Ride Engine
$759.00Presenting the latest breakthrough in harness technology and design, meticulously redesigned from the foundation. The Elite Carbon Type 1 boasts the revolutionary Hyperlock spreader bar system,...$759.00 -
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2023 Ride Engine Carbon Elite V8 Harness
Ride Engine
Now: $380.00Was: $475.002023 Ride Engine Carbon Elite V8 Harness Sizes: XS / S / M / L / XL Description The unrivaled benchmark in carbon-fiber hard-shell harnesses, the Elite Carbon V8 continues to lead the way thanks...Now: $380.00Was: $475.00 -
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2023 Ride Engine Lyte Webbing Connection V2 Waist Harness
Ride Engine
Now: $249.00Was: $489.00A Ride Engine harness can't just be lightweight—it also has to excel in terms of comfort and no-compromise performance. We accomplished this by utilizing the same data-driven design of our...Now: $249.00Was: $489.00 -
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Ride Engine Women's Defender Impact Vest
Ride Engine
Now: $139.39Was: $163.99Sizes: XS / S /M / L Riding a hydrofoil on any type of surf craft in any condition can go sideways quickly, making an impact vest mandatory equipment for most foilers. The Women's Defender HF Impact...Now: $139.39Was: $163.99 -
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2023 Ride Engine Lyte Direct Connection V2 Waist Harness
Ride Engine
Now: $249.00Was: $529.00A Ride Engine harness can't just be lightweight—it also has to excel in terms of comfort and no-compromise performance. We accomplished this by utilizing the same data-driven design of our...Now: $249.00Was: $529.00 -
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2025 Ride Engine Point V1 Women's Seat Harness
Ride Engine
$269.00 - $299.00The women’s version of the Point Seat harness mirrors the performance and design excellence of its male counterpart. From the Curv® hard-shell support to the compact geometry enhancing...$269.00 - $299.00 -
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2025 Ride Engine Free Float Wing Foil Chest Harness
Ride Engine
Now: $118.15Was: $139.00Crafted for ultimate freedom and minimal obstruction, the Free Float Wing Foil chest Harness features a 4-point suspension chest cradle design that distributes harness line pressure while enabling...Now: $118.15Was: $139.00 -
2025 North Trace Twintip Kiteboard
North
$819.00Light wind? No problem. The Trace has a progressive straight, square outline and large surface area for early planing and upwind performance in the lightest winds. A center-V spine and longitudinal...$819.00 -
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2022 Ion Neo Grace Beanie
Ion
$10.00 - $17.992022 Ion Neo Grace Beanie The Neo Grace Beanie provides extra warmth and light protection against the wind. It's the little things that can decide if your session turns out great. Materials 80%...$10.00 - $17.99 -
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2024 North Trace Twintip Kiteboard
North
Now: $469.00Was: $749.00Board Style: Freeride Lightwind Sizes: 145x45 / 155x46cm Length (cm) Width (cm) Rider (kg) Fins (mm) 145 45 <80 40 155 46 80-120 40 Description: Light wind? No problem. The Trace has a...Now: $469.00Was: $749.00 -
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Ride Engine / Slingshot Mast - 24" (61cm)
Ride Engine
Now: $25.00Was: $109.00Ride Engine / Slingshot 24" (61cm) Aluminum Foil Mast 61 cm (24 in.) Aluminum replacement mast for all Slingshot and Ride Engine Futura Foils.Now: $25.00Was: $109.00 -
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Ride Engine 1.5L Micro Pump
Ride Engine
Now: $51.84Was: $69.00Ride Engine 1.5L Micro Pump 17.5"x6"x4" 2lbs Fifty pounds. That’s the luggage weight limit for most airlines. That’s not much when you’re packing for a two-week trip. We created...Now: $51.84Was: $69.00 -
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SABFOIL 670 Race Front Wing
SabFoil
Now: $425.00Was: $702.00Moses 570 Race Front Wing More glide and forgiveness without sacrificing top speeds and race angles. What Moses says.... Pure racing performances from the Moses Racing Division! This wing...Now: $425.00Was: $702.00 -
Ozone Foil Race V4 Control bar
Ozone
$655.00Ozone Foil Race V4 Control bar THE ULTIMATE KITE RACING CONTROL SYSTEM, WITH A DOUBLE PULLEY TRIM SYSTEM AND FEATURING OUR LATEST INNOVATION - THE CLICK-IN LOOP. Innovative Click-In LoopAn all-new...$655.00 -
Ride Engine Recoil Calf Leash V1
Ride Engine
$53.00Ride Engine Recoil Calf Leash V1 Sizes: 6' / 8' / 10' What Ride Engine has to say: The Ride Engine Recoil Calf Leash has a comfortable cuff and is made to be worn mid-calf. Its coiled construction...$53.00 -
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Ride Engine Momentum V1 Harness - Navy - XS
Ride Engine
Now: $110.00Was: $189.00Ride Engine Momentum V1 Harness - Navy Size: X-Small Spreader bar sold separately. What Ride Engine has to say: We created the Momentum, our first soft-shell harness, for those riders who...Now: $110.00Was: $189.00 -
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2026 Ride Engine Charger Water Helmet
Ride Engine
Now: $126.65Was: $149.00Charger Water Helmet Sizes: XS-S-M / L-XL-XXL What Ride Engine has to say: Tailored and engineered to suit the unique hydrodynamics encountered in the surf, the Chargers excel in scenarios ranging...Now: $126.65Was: $149.00 -
2023 Ride Engine Recoil Leash V2
Ride Engine
$55.002023 Ride Engine Recoil Leash V2 Sizes: 6' / 8' / 10' / 12' What Ride Engine has to say: Security and connection while riding are things that you shouldn't have to worry about. The RE-Recoil Leash...$55.00 -
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Ride Engine Offshore Pack Harness
Ride Engine
Now: $136.00Was: $160.00Offshore Pack HarnessSizes: S / M / L What Ride Engine has to say:Long downwind runs or chasing open-ocean swell offer the ultimate glide zone experience, but they also come with inherent risks...Now: $136.00Was: $160.00 -
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Ride Engine Pali Women's Impact Vest - XS
Ride Engine
Now: $130.04Was: $152.99Ride Engine Pali Women's Impact Vest - Black Size: X-Small What Ride Engine has to say: With a tailored pattern, the female-specific Pali Impact Vest is optimized to perfectly fit the curves of...Now: $130.04Was: $152.99 -
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2026 Ride Engine Empax V3 Vest
Ride Engine
Now: $148.75Was: $175.002026 Empax V3 Vest Sizes: S / M / L / XL What Ride Engine has to say: Essential flotation and impact protection for kiters and windsurfers, designed to be worn comfortably under your harness with a...Now: $148.75Was: $175.00 -
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2022 Starboard SUP XTRA Wing Foil Racing Board - Blue Carbon
Starboard
Now: $550.00Was: $1,701.00Our Proven Concept for Wingfoil Racing Our design brief was super early foil action, create maximum control at high speed, keep balance in critical moments and minimize drag while in the air. We also...Now: $550.00Was: $1,701.00 -
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Ride Engine Quick Release Bungee Wrist Leash
Ride Engine
Now: $55.25Was: $65.00Ride Engine Quick Release Bungee Wrist Leash For wing foilers that like to keep the leash low and out of the field of view as much as possible, our Quick Release Bungee Wrist Leash is the ticket...Now: $55.25Was: $65.00 -
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Ride Engine Quick Release Recoil Wrist Leash
Ride Engine
Now: $57.00Was: $65.00Ride Engine Quick Release Recoil Wrist Leash The Quick Release Recoil Wrist leash is for riders that want to keep everything up high. The one-handed, comfortable, durable wrist closure is also...Now: $57.00Was: $65.00 -
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Slingshot / Ride Engine Manta Wing 99cm Neo Cover
Ride Engine
Now: $10.00Was: $40.00Slingshot / Ride Egine 99cm Wing Cover Protect your most prized possession while it is out of the water. These neoprene foil wing covers are extremely shock resistant and durable. Each cover...Now: $10.00Was: $40.00 -
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2025 Ride Engine Solar Shield Wing Foil Bag
Ride Engine
Now: $79.90Was: $94.00Your wing foil board holds a significant place in your investments, alongside your mountain bike and quite conceivably your car! Safeguarding your high-performance craft should be of equal...Now: $79.90Was: $94.00
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