847 results for 'deck extra'

Cabrinha AER vs. Ozone Flux V2 Ultra-X | Which Wing Feels Lighter in Hand?(Post)

A lot of the time, price gets overlooked as a factor when comparing products. Although we at MACkite usually bring it up to some degree in our blogs and videos since we talk to real customers every

Best Foil Assist for Winging, Prone, and Downwind | Foil Drive or FLITELab?(Post)

With the release of the FLITELab AMP, you might be wondering how it compares to Foil Drive and whether one is better for you. Cole has experience with both and is ready to share his insights into wh

F-One Trigger TEC vs Brainchild | Performance Tested in Brazil(Post)

When two kites share the same name, the same designer, and the same big air DNA, but are built on completely different platforms, it’s worth slowing down and taking a deeper look. After spending wee

Is the F-One Strike CWC the Best Light Wind Wing on the Market?(Post)

Light wind days are where a lot of sessions die before they even start, and that can be hella frustrating. This is exactly where the F-One Strike CWC is built to deliver. This isn’t just a big wing.

Foil Drive | Unboxing and Overview With Co-Founder Ben Jamieson(Post)

Ben from Foil Drive is visiting all the way from Australia. He and Ryan from MACkite are taking a look at everything you get when you open up your sweet new Foil Drive unit. Case The whole thing com

Reedin SnackPack | Why Kiters Are Calling it the Funnest Board in Years!(Post)

At the 2025 King of the Great Lakes event on Lake Michigan, the MACkiteboarding crew got an early look at one of the most interesting new concepts to hit kiteboarding in a while—the Reedin SnackPack

How to Work Remotely and Kiteboard in Brazil's Top Spots(Post)

You may have seen some trick tips from North and MACkite Ambassador David Fischer and wondered how he gets to spend so much time at these exotic locations. Perhaps you've even thought about visiti

The Most Important Part of Kiteboarding: How to Fall(Post)

Blake from MACkite here. It's good to be back! I'm recovering from a torn ACL surgery, and just being able to walk is so incredible. So I figured... why not teach you one of the most important thing

Axis Spitfire Review | Excellent for Wing Foil and Prone Foil(Post)

Axis has released their new Spitfire front wings, and Ryan and Cole have had a chance to ride them. Where do these wings excel, and what sort of rider will enjoy them?Cole: I got on the Axis Spitfi

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

Foiling Tip: How to Sit On Your Hydrofoil - Ticket to Glide Ep 02(Post)

The printable steps are at the bottom of this blog  Learning to sit on the foil is one of the first tricks everyone wants to learn. It's not that intimidating, it looks awesome and its really fun to

Foil Drive | Scoring Clear, Glassy Swells in the Outer Banks(Post)

When you get a chance to visit the Outer Banks, you go, no matter the conditions. Ryan from MACkite caught up with waterman and foiler Hunter Lukes to talk about his background, what drew him to foi

Innovation at Cabrinha: Pat Goodman on the Drifter, Switchblade, Nitro and Moto X | Part 1(Post)

Few things are more confusing for riders than navigating a kite lineup, especially when every new model promises to jump higher, turn faster, and do it all. To cut through the noise, Brazilian Broth

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

What to Expect from Your Kiteboard Lesson(Page)

Knowledge & skills. Since becoming a PASA certified school in 2000, we have taught thousands of students to kiteboard. During that time we have learned many things and answered thousands of...

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 his

Foil Friday: 5 Best Kites for Hydrofoiling(Post)

5 Best Kites for Foiling Hydrofoil kiteboarding has been on fire lately at the shop. I cannot remember the last time where every employee was so excited about one aspect of kiteboarding. Every empl

Kiteboarding: Handplant Transition(Post)

Heads up. We do not recommend you try this with solid objects. This is a very advanced trick. Today we are going to go over how to do a handplant transition. This is the first video in our advanced

2026 Cabrinha Mantis Apex Wing Ride Review(Post)

Dead center along Michigan's west coast you'll see two little bumps sticking out into the lake. They're great places to go when the wind isn't cooperating anywhere else, and Tucker got a nice sessio

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Lisbon Portugual- Destinations EP 10(Post)

There are few places as epic as Portugal!  WIND BY SEASON Summer season is the best time to kite in the Lisbon area - anytime from May to September. You'll have wind several days a week, and wa

Navigating the Seas of Change With Brendan Healy, Cabrinha's Sales Manager(Post)

Pat: This is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com here this morning with Brendan Healy from Cabrinha. Brendan: Good to be here. Thanks for having me, man. Pat: No problem, Brendan. So you came from a b

Kiteboarding Transitions: Low Powered Crail grab Downloop(Post)

It has come to our attention that this particular grab is actually a Crail grab. In the video we call it a Nuke, however for the written steps, I'll be using the correct name. My apologies for any c

Parawing Safety Tips - Learn from Jeff's Mistakes(Post)

And now it's time for a PSA about parawing safety, brought to you by Tucker and Jeff. Are you an experienced winger? Were you raised in the water like a tadpole and you feel completely comfortable o

Session Impression: Two Guys, Three Sessions, and Loads of Gear(Post)

Jeff is back for another session chat, this time with Skip. What did the day bring, what gear did they take out, and how did it go? How Were the Conditions? In West Michigan, windy days can be few a

Why the 2026 Reedin SuperModel A.F.T. Is Better Than Ever | Designer Interview(Post)

Introduction Kevin: Sometimes people underestimate the SuperModel. Do not forget about that kite. It is an amazingly good kite. Hello everyone! It's Kevin Langeree, and thanks for tuning in to anoth

Slingshot One Lock System: Tucker & Jeff's One-Year Review(Post)

Jeff and Tucker dive into a one-year review of the Slingshot One Lock system. Officially, the system has been out for at least a year, but counting pre-production samples, the guys have been riding

Kiteboarding: Summer Vs Winter - Versus w/Rygo Ep 15(Post)

A lot of you probably don’t know this but in Michigan, during the winter our beaches get a decent amount of shelf ice along the coast. This weekend, we had a bit of a thaw, some sunshine and some de

How to Choose the Right Foil Mast Length(Post)

Jeff and Tucker dive into a majorly important part of the foil setup: the mast. With foiling experience dating back to 2013 and 2016, their thought processes on mast length have evolved significantl

Ozone Liteforce Wing Review | A Detailed Look at the 7.7m Model(Post)

It's time for another Wing Wednesdays with Tucker, and today he's looking at Ozone's light wind wing, the Liteforce. It's a brand new model for 2024 and comes in 6.6 and 7.7m sizes. Tucker is a l

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Hatteras, NC, USA - Destinations EP 06(Post)

  Get a behind the scenes look on our trip to Hatteras with Danny.  WIND BY SEASON Kite season in Hatteras goes from about April to October, but the wind blows year round. The kiter with a

13 Wing Foiling Gift Ideas Under $150 USD for that Wind Guru in Your Life(Post)

Santa Ryan and his trusty elf Jeff have some gift ideas for the winger in your life. Winging can be a bit complicated with all the options to customize your foil, but these are gifts that any win

Kiteboarding Lessons(Page)

Kiteboarding Lessons in Lake Michigan We’ve been teaching kiteboarding on Lake Michigan for over 16 seasons, helping riders learn safely, efficiently, and with confidence. Many of our students show...

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

2024 F-One Strike V4 Wing Vs. Swing V4 | Which One is Right for You?(Post)

Tucker and Jeff are back with some more winging goodness for Wing Wednesdays. Today they're looking at two wings from F-One, the Swing and the Strike. What's new with these wings for 2024? How do

F-One Frigate V2 Parawing Review(Post)

Tucker brings a fresh review on the highly anticipated F-One Frigate V2 parawing after putting it through its paces for about a month. This isn't just a version one Frigate with a new bar or some di

Kiteboarding: Back Roll Tail Grab - Ride with Blake s3 ep6(Post)

The kiteboarding back roll with style  The Back Roll is often the first trick new kiteboarders learn. The thing is, as exciting as they are, at the end of the day, they don't look that great on th

Cabrinha 2022/23 Footstraps Overview(Post)

Shop Pads & Straps. Jake from MACkite here. Today we're going to do a general overview on the 2022 Cabrinha bindings. I'll also include my thoughts since I do have experience on all of these.

How to Dockstart a Foil | A Step-by-Step Pump Foiling Guide(Post)

Whether you've been watching dock start videos on repeat or you've already face-planted into the water a few times, this guide is for you. Dockstarting a foil is one of those skills that looks decep

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 lov

Expert Foiling: ​Duck Tack to Toeside - Ticket to Glide Ep 05(Post)

This trick is really awesome, it’s tons of fun, it keeps you blasting upwind without losing any ground, and it’s also going to lay the groundwork for some more advanced tricks such as the duck tack