513 results for 'hard'

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

RyGoals for 2015: An Experimental Time in One Shop Rider's Life(Post)

Often times it's very easy to get set in your ways. You have a favorite restaurant, maybe a favorite musical genre. If you're really bad like me, you even have a favorite parking spot at all of your

Kitesurfing: Getting Started - Ride With Blake(Post)

This is the first blog of the ultimate beginner guide. This is a series meant to be used as a companion to actual kitesurfing lessons. So give this a watch before, during and after your lesson with

Cabrinha Ace Hybrid Review(Post)

What's going on guys? I'm Rygo. Hey guys, and I'm Lucas. And today we're going to do another interview, kind of bro-down video about something from your quiver, the Cabrinha Ace. The new Ace, yea

Perfectly Positioned | F-One’s Concurrently Designed 2024 Wing Line(Post)

A Diverse Approach to Wing Design In 2024, F-One took a groundbreaking approach to its wing range, addressing the varied needs of wing foilers. Recognizing that the best riders have been in the s

Code Foils 810X | The Perfect Fusion of Surf and Foil(Post)

The long-awaited X Series from Code Foils has arrived, and the 810X is already making waves. Designed as the first release in this new lineup, the 810X isn’t just another addition to the Code range—i

Aaron Hadlow Interview: Big Air, Harlem Kites & Kiteboarding Evolution(Post)

From 10-Year-Old Beginner to World Champion Rubens: What's up, guys! It's the Brazilian Brothers with MACkiteboarding, and today we've got a very special guest... none other than Aaron Hadlow. We're

Foil Drive's New Props Explained(Post)

For a long time, the black prop was just the prop. It came in the kit, it worked, and you rode it. Now, Foil Drive has dropped two new options —a blue low-range prop and a grey medium-high-range pro

Wing Foiling Footwork: When (and Why) to Switch Stance for Better Riding(Post)

Your board stance can affect a lot of things when you're out on a wing and foil. Tucker and Jeff were chatting about that one morning, and Jeff was learning so much that he decided they needed to mo

Ride with Blake | How To Do a Stylish Backroll(Post)

The backroll is a staple in your kiteboarding bag of tricks. With a few small adjustments you can really improve your style and make this basic trick your own. Session One: Do a Flat 360 First It's

Waydoo Adapter for Moses and SABfoil - Foils Ridden and Reviewed(Post)

This is Pat, Dustin, and Ryan from MACkiteboarding.com. We just got off the water with the Waydoo. We're trying out the range of SABfoil front wings with a special new adapter that allows you to

Brazilian Brothers Review the YES Kite(Post)

The YES Kite is the first freeride model from the Jacobsen Project, Nick Jacobsen's own brand. Known for sending himself off cranes, buildings, and just about anything tall, Nick has spent decades p

King of the Air 2025: Inside Slingshot’s Wild Ride(Post)

A story of nerves, resilience, progression, and the mindset required to perform on kiteboarding’s biggest stage The Arrival: Energy, Expectations, and the Calm Before the Storm The opening moments o

Light Wind Wing Foiling Part 2: The Best Wings for Light Wind(Post)

Jeff and Tucker dive into the ever-popular question: what wing is best in light wind? Everyone wants to get up and ride, but not everyone lives where it's super windy. Often, the summer months bring

GKA Kite World Cup Mykonos, Part 2: Athlete Interviews Before the Heats(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back on the beach, running into absolute legends ahead of the heats at the GKA Kite World Cup Big Air in Mykonos, Greece. With the commencement ceremony wrapping up and th

WAKA Glide Folding Wing Foil Board | So Good You Forget It Folds!(Post)

When the guys first caught wind of the Waka folding foilboard this past winter, they were, shall we say... cautiously optimistic. It looked like one of those ideas that sounded good in theory, but u

Omen SuperMarine | Flux DNA, Bigger Design, and a Mid-Length Board That Rips(Post)

There's an ice shelf along the beach on Lake Michigan, which makes it dangerous and difficult to get to open water to go ride right now, but thankfully Tucker has already had many opportunities to g

One Board, Every Session | Why We're Stoked on the Omen Emissary(Post)

If you've been searching for a single board that can handle light-wind winging, parawinging, prone foiling, and even Foil Drive sessions, the Omen Emissary deserves a serious look. We've been puttin

Ride with Blake | How To Do Your First Front Roll(Post)

The front roll is a must have basic for any kiteboarder. It looks awesome on its own but it does lead to more advanced tricks and rotations. Today you were going to learn this basic in three session

Flying the Duotone Stash Parawing | First Impressions and Honest Thoughts(Post)

Parawings are hitting the market at a fast and furious pace, and Tucker's doing his best to get out on every one so he can share the strengths and weaknesses of each. The Stash (not to be confused w

Harlem Flow Kite Review | Built for the Waves, Dialed for Everyone(Post)

If you've spent any time chasing surf on a kite, you already know the feeling: that moment when everything clicks—your timing, your positioning, your read of the wave, and you're no longer fighting

Neil Pryde Glide Surf Foil Extended Review(Post)

UPDATE... Nine months of testing later. Jump down 10 paragraphs to the red heading We have a new foil offering here at the shop that is getting everyone pretty excited. The Neil Pryde Glide Surf fo

Kiteboarding Tricks | Adding Style to your One-Footers(Post)

David is back with the sequel to his How to Do One-Footed Airs video. Here, you can learn some variations on your one-footers. Remember that you can add these into tricks like Frontrolls or oth

Best Wing Foil Upgrades to Level Up Your Riding(Post)

With the massive boom in wing foiling over the last three years, a lot of riders now have a couple of years under their belts riding the exact same gear they learned on. If you've been putting in th

Kiteboarding Review: Duotone Dice VS Duotone Rebel(Post)

Duotone Rebel Vs The Duotone Dice  There are two kites in the Duotone kiteboarding lineup that share some characteristics yet, appeal to completely different kiteboarders and riding styles. The Duoto

Kiteboarding - How to Pop Unhooked(Post)

This blog will eventually be made into a complete beginners' unhooked playlist. Stand by while we film this spring. This week we're going to break down the most fundamental move in kiteboarding: the p

Unifoil Progression, Hyper, and Vyper Foil Sets Explained(Post)

Today on Foil Fridays, Tucker gives a general overview of uniFoil's system and their foil range. Get tips on what each wing does and how to choose the one that's right for you. What Is uniFoil?

Foil Fridays Special Questions and Answers(Post)

Since this was a special edition this article will be a little different. We will repost the initial question followed by our initial response in Youtube to the user. I will then add any additional

Learning the Back to Revert (Back to Toeside) Kiteboarding Trick(Post)

This is the last video in the fundamentals playlist for now. Soon, I’ll be filming an intermediate level playlist. This week, we're going to cover the Back to Revert or Back to Toeside. In kiteboard

2023 Wing Foiling Accessory Awards | MACkite's Top Picks(Post)

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 bet

2026 Cabrinha Union Foil Review(Post)

Tucker and Jeff have an early review of the 2026 Cabrinha Union foil. Cabrinha sent them some prototypes to ride, and so far they're stoked about it. Now they're ready to chat about what it is, what

The 2019 Cabrinha Moto - Sessions W/Rygo Vlog 04(Post)

If you've followed our chanel for a while, you know that I also do a series called Versus. For the last year, I've really put in the work testing gear and focusing on creating the most detailed obje

Duotone Rebel SLS 2023 - What's the Magic Sauce?(Post)

Aaron: Do you want to learn more about the Duotone Rebel SLS? Let's join Ben from Duotone and find out what the magic sauce is. Ben: You know the history of the Rebel: it is one o

2024 Duotone Rebel SLS | An On-Water Review with Pat and Dustin(Post)

On-the-water review with the MACkite boys, Pat and Dustin, after their Grand Haven session on the new 2024 Rebel SLS from Duotone Kiteboarding. On-the-Water Impressions Pat: The kite feels like a Re

2025 North Orbit Ultra Aluula Big Air Kite | Featuring a New Size Optimization(Post)

Pat's back for a guest appearance! Now with North Kiteboarding, he's on the beach to chat with MACkite's Dustin about the new North Orbit Ultra Aluula big air kite. What's new, does the Aluula

Inside the Mind of Kiteboarding Legend Kevin Langeree(Post)

In this interview:   Kevin, who grew up in St. Martin, got introduced to watersports like sailing and kiteboarding at a young age. He discovered kiteboarding after moving back to the Netherla

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Cumbuco Brazil - Destinations EP 18(Post)

The warm water, sandy beaches, and steady winds of Brazil have been attracting kiteboarders for years. With hundreds of miles of beach and so many kite spots to choose from, it's hard to know whe

Kiteboarding: Essential Tips for Your Backroll Progression(Post)

Hey, what's up guys? Blake from MACkiteboarding here, and today we're learning a super fun trick, which is the backroll. This is a game-changer once you can ride upwind and have your jumps down. Thi

2026 Cabrinha Mantis Apex Wing Explained | Brendan Healy on Design and Features(Post)

Aaron: Hey guys, I'm Aaron at MACkite. Welcome to the show this morning! We've got Brendan Healey from Cabrinha here, and we're stoked to talk about the new 2026 Cabrinha Mantis Apex wing. Brendan,

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 based