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2024 North Orbit Kite Overview(Post)

What's Old Is NewWe have the 2024 North Orbit here. North is going in a new direction with their branding, and I am excited about it because they're bringing back the old school North Sails. A lot

AFS Stow Parawing Review: Value and Performance(Post)

Tucker from MACkiteboarding has been riding the 4.5m AFS Stow Parawing for a number of hours and sessions, and he's ready to give a quick rundown on how it performs. The AFS Stow is a notable parawi

Slingshot PTM 799 and 999 Foils | Wing Foiling(Post)

Tucker's got a couple new front wings for the Slingshot Phantasm foil lineup. The PTM 799 and PTM 999 are an extension of the fantastic PTM 899. That wing has been so popular that Slingshot deci

Slingshot's New One Lock Glide 1525 in Action | Glide, Pump, and Fly!(Post)

Slingshot's Glide 1525 for the One Lock System is a fairly big wing, also known as the XXL Glide. It's the largest in the Glide lineup, and Tucker has been out playing on it. He thinks it is going t

Wing Foiling Innovations | Are Booms Really Better Than Handles?(Post)

All of a sudden, it seems like wings with booms are everywhere. Maybe you've been to a recent event and noticed that many of the best riders were using them. If they are, should you be? Well, it d

Pop to Toeside / Air Krypt Kiteboarding(Post)

This week's tip is going to be short and to the point. It’s a stylish variation of the pop and an important movement pattern that builds on many things for later on in your progression. This will be

Wake Foiling | How to Get Up(Post)

The day has come: it's time for you to learn how to wake foil! Put on that life vest, strap on that helmet, and get out there and start to ride. It might seem daunting to learn how to wake foil, but

Wing Foiling | How to Start Surfing Your Foil | Duotone Wing Academy(Post)

Introduction to Foil Surfing on Wind Swell Surfing on wind swell, whether in the ocean or on lakes, was once considered impossible by traditional surfers. However, with the advent of foiling technol

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 while pushing

Interview With Sensi Graves I Being a Pro Kiter & Learning to Wing(Post)

Hey, what's up guys? I'm Rygo. I'm Sensi. And today we're going to do another interview, and we're going to chat with Sensei Graves here. So it's been kind of a big year for you, a lot of change, a

Bowen Dwelle on Parawinging and the Future of Foil Sports(Post)

Parawinging is still new territory, and half the fun is figuring it out together. Here, Tucker and Bowen trade notes on what works, what doesn't, and what might be next. They cover gear quirks, ridi

Kiteboarding w/Colleen Carroll and Sensi Graves - Sessions w/Rygo(Post)

Last time on Sessions, we were exploring Taiba, a small fishing village in the northeast of Brazil. We caught up with a couple riders to chat about gear. First we linked up with Lucas Arsenault from

2019 Cabrinha Contra Review(Post)

While the contra is a dedicated light wind kite, It’s also a versatile all around kite in general. To get some bias out of the way, This has been my go to lightwind kite for 3 years in a row. You’ll

2025 Duotone Unit SLS Review | Boom or Handles for Your Riding Style?(Post)

The Duotone Unit has been around for quite a few years now, and with good reason. It's easy to ride, it has a lot of grunt, it's intuitive, and it's easy to get up on foil with it. The larger si

How Fast Can You Learn to Foil Drive? Hunter Lukes Has the Answer(Post)

Foil Drive is one of the most amazing tools in the foil surfing world. By adding electric assist, it helps new riders get on foil without the endless paddling or tow-ins traditionally required. For

Wake Foiling | Wakesurfing vs. Wake Foiling(Post)

Imagine that you're wakesurfing on the first wake behind a boat and you're absolutely shredding it, but then you look behind you and this guy's absolutely shredding on the second wake. He's wake foi

Wetsuit Buyers Guide(Post)

Hey this is Crystal Veness with MACkiteboarding and in today’s vlog we’ll be talking about how to pick the perfect wetsuit for kiteboarding. A few things we are going to cover in this vlog include

Duotone Pace VS Free: Hydrofoil Board Comparison - Foil Fridays(Post)

Duotone has really stepped up their Hydrofoil and Foil board game for the 2019/2020 season. Two of our favorite new Duotone hydrofoil products are the Pace and Free foil boards. They both feature a

Foil Drive Max | Best Foil Sizes for Every Condition(Post)

Riding the Foil Drive Max opens up an entirely different way to approach foiling—especially in a place like the Great Lakes, where conditions can swing wildly from glassy summer days to fast-moving,

How To: Clean Your 2017 North Click Bar(Post)

Cleaning The 2017 Click Bar So, when you buy a product like the 2017 North Click Bar, it's very important to look after it. If you use your Click Bar a lot, we recommend that you give it a good clean

Get to Know the Crew(Page)

MACkite's Get to Know the Crew We get it. You've got limited time, and need answers. When you call us at the shop, you'll get them. You'll be greeted by one of our kite experts that will be thrilled...

Manera Pocket Wing Belt Overview(Post)

Jeff met up with Billy Ackerman from F-One on the beach at the KoGL Test Fest to take a look at the Manera Pocket Wing Belt, a combo harness and stowing pouch for the growing sport of parawinging. A

North Dice vs Cabrinha FX - Versus W/Rygo Ep 17(Post)

The two leading performance kites that bridge the gap from freeride to freestyle. Both appeal to intermediate to advanced riders looking to push big air, kite loops or unhooked freestyle. Often, wh

The Best Kites for Learning Freestyle - Sessions w/ Rygo Vlog 02(Post)

The Best Kites for Learning Freestyle Hey guys! As I promised I'm going to write about my current three favorite kites for learning freestyle. Now, just because I favor these kites doesn't mean the

Ozone PowerPack Parawing Review: The Easiest Stow & Go Wing?(Post)

Tucker brings a long overdue review on the Ozone PowerPack. This has been a really fun wing for him this winter, as Tucker is a big fan of it for downwinding, bigger nastier swell, and any time ther

Tucker Interviews MHL Foil's Co-Founder Nick Leason(Post)

Tucker Interviews MHL's Co-Founder & Head Engineer Nick Leason Hey Nick, Thanks for taking the time to talk with us today! No worries. Let's jump right into this. When did MHL start? We started in 201

FireFins | The Quick Swap Fins for Kiteboarding and Wakeboarding(Post)

FireFins - The Quick Swap Fins for Kiteboarding and WakeboardingThis is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com here to talk today about the FireFins. I've been riding these all summer long, and I'm going to

2017 North Click Bar First Impression with Rygo(Post)

Hey guys, it’s Rygo from MACkite and today I want to give you my first impressions on the 2017 North Click bar. Initially, I was really hesitant about this bar. I envisioned an overly complicated con

2023 Cabrinha Drifter: Leading the Revolution in Wave Kite Design(Post)

Redesigned from the Ground Up From construction details, and materials, to the internal design profiles and arc shape varietal, every facet of the kite has been overhauled. Lighter weight materia

2023 Duotone Unit V3 Review | Worth the Upgrade?(Post)

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. I'm Tucker, and today I'm going to bring you a review on one of the most hotly anticipated wings this year, the 2023 Duotone Unit. This is the versi

The Best Leash Setup Hack You're Not Using | PKS Quick Connect Pigtail Set(Post)

Jeff wants to make sure everyone's in the loop about a small but mighty product that will make your life easier on and off the water, especially if you're a winger. The name is a mouthful for its si

Jeff Reviews the Gath Surf Convertible Helmet(Post)

Jeff's got four decades of experience on the water but has only recently decided to begin wearing a helmet, and his pick is the Surf Convertible helmet from Gath. So far he's had two sessions with i

2022 Cabrinha Contra Review(Post)

Today we're going to review the new 2022 Cabrinha Contra. The Cabrinha Contra has always been one of my top two favorite light wind kites. I've been using it on and off for probably a good five yea

Mid-Length Boards or Downwind Boards | Which Is Better for Wing Foiling?(Post)

MACkite's top wingnuts, Tucker, Ryan, and Jeff, are chatting about boards today. Downwind boards are gaining in popularity, but the really hot boards are hybrid, or mid-length boards. There seems t

Learning How to Hydrofoil Surf(Post)

How to Learn Hydrofoil Surfing So you want to learn to hydrofoil surf? Congratulations! We too have caught the foil bug for all of our board sports. Surf foiling is truly a one of a kind experience th

Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling | Cold Weather Riding Tips for 2023(Post)

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding. This is Tucker, and today we're going to talk about some tips that we have for you if you're riding in frigid temperatures. We're up here in the Great White North,

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Brazil Downwinder - Destinations Ep11(Post)

An epic trip down the coast  WIND BY SEASON On Brazil's Northeastern beaches, July-December are the most reliable months for wind every day, though you can expect wind year round. Wind speed ran

Hydrofoiling: ​The best “Do it all” foils - Foil Fridays: EP 18(Post)

The best “do it all” foils Hydrofoils have effectively entered most action watersports these days. If you, like most of us at the shop happen to partake in multiple watersports, choosing the righ

Waydoo Gliding Wing and Folding Prop First Impressions(Post)

Welcome back to MACkite! This is Jake and Dustin, and today we have some new Waydoo accessories. We're going to give you our first impressions with the new Waydoo Gliding wing and folding prop.Ja

Kiteboarding: Who Has Right of Way?(Post)

In this weeks episode I’ll be going to my sisters bachelorette party in vegas, then I’ll be making my way to interview my good friend Kara Mulder. Kara is a kiteboarder, the author of the flight atte

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