2429 results for 'Ride Engine'

Cabrinha Quickloop vs Modular Control Bar System(Post)

Hey everyone, I'm Evan Netsch. We're here in Hatteras, North Carolina. I want to give you a quick run-through on the two Cabrinha loop options that we offer. We have our traditional Quick Loop

SABfoil Sea Devil Hydrofoil | Stable with the Stab, Sketchy Without?(Post)

The SABfoil Sea Devil is a wing that looks a bit like a B-2 bomber at first glance, which is pretty cool in and of itself. It's not the first monofoil to hit the market, but it's got a twist that ma

Soöruz 6/5/4 Hooded Wetsuit Review(Post)

For most of the year, if you want to be on the water, you’re zipped into something thick. And once fall rolls into winter, that suit better be legit. Ryan and Jeff been riding the 6/5/4 hooded suit

Wake Foiling | Terminology Explained(Post)

The first time that you look at a hydrofoil, you may not realize that there's a lot going on underneath the surface of the water. Here, Cole talks about what each piece of the hydrofoil is called an

Let's Chat: Different Sports for Hydrofoiling(Post)

Differences in Hydrofoil Sports Foilboarding has recently exploded in popularity within the kiteboarding community. With a remarkably efficient design, hydrofoils allow riders to cross into that sub-1

WIngfoiling Jibe Basic(Post)

The Jibe is the first transition you need to learn in wingfoiling. Like everything wing, I encourage you to watch this video and practice the wing movement on the beach before taking it to the water.

The Best Light Wind Wings for 2023 | Tested and Compared(Post)

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. This is Tucker and Jeff, and today we're going to talk about our favorite light wind wings for 2023. We've finally gotten the chance to spend a lot

Code S Series vs. Code R Series Foils | Which One Is Right for You?(Post)

Welcome to Foil Fridays with Tucker! Today, Tucker introduces Code Foils, and-...Wait, MORE foils? Tucker, what's up with that? Care to explain yourself??Does Tucker Have a Foil Hoarding Problem?

SF Joe's Wing Foiling Progression Story and Tips(Post)

For about a year I bashed winging, mainly because I agonized over schlepping around big boards again like back in the windsurf days, now being in love with the small boards kiting and kite foiling all

Wing Foiling—How Hard Is It to Learn?(Post)

“Is wing foiling difficult to learn?” That’s the very first question most people ask before deciding whether it’s worth the effort or if they should scrap the idea and just live vicariously through a

​How will my kite work for foilboarding?(Post)

Foilboarding is the newest and fastest growing aspect of kiteboarding, without question. The rapid advance of riding styles and equipment is a hard thing to keep pace with. As a result, we get a lot

Building a Kiteboard Hydrofoil Wing Quiver - Foil Fridays EP 23(Post)

A foil is no longer simply a foil. There are so many flavors of hydrofoil wings around these days and some really compelling reasons to have more than one at your disposal. The vast range in wing s

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

Raley to Blind(Post)

The Raley to Blind is a critical step in your unhooked freestyle journey. It's typically the first fundamental move to be paired with a rotation. In our “Unhooked Fundamentals” playlist, I hammered

Will It Float? A Beginner's Perspective on Wing Foil Board Size(Post)

How Many Liters of Volume Will Float Me? One question on every new winger’s mind is how many liters do I need in my wing board? Will it float me? Can I get away with a smaller size? Can I get one boa

North Midi Wing Foilboard | Mid-Length Design with High-Performance DNA(Post)

Tucker and Nate have been putting North's new Midi foilboard through its paces. What's it designed for, and is it good at it? Who is it for? As always, they've got an opinion, and they hope it'll he

North Sonar MA1500 & SF1080 Wake Foil Review(Post)

Ryan and Caden have spent plenty of time behind the boat testing North's Sonar foils, and they've found two stellar options for progression: the Sonar MA1500 V2 and the SF1080. First, you focus on t

Kiteboarding Weather Articles(Page)

Weather Articles   Kiteboarders are a wind-hungry lot. If you want to know the wind forecast along the shoreline, don't turn on the local news, ask your local kiteboarder. Here are some...

New Kiteboarding Spot Assessment(Post)

New kiteboarding locations can be intimidating. In this Vlog I'll be covering how to assess a new spot, as well as a few important reminders. These tips will be especially helpful if you're traveling

2020 Slingshot Rally GT Review(Post)

What is the Rally GT? Let's start with what the Rally GT is not. The 2020 Slingshot Rally GT is not the same Rally that you've used before. It's entirely new for 2020. They (Slingshot) went back and

Brazilian Brothers x Kevin Langeree Interview: Founding Reedin & Its Future(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers met up with the legend Kevin Langeree in Cape Town, South Africa. Pulling up in the Reedin mobile, Kevin brought out some magic from the back of the car: an 8m MasterModel, th

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

2022 North Atmos vs. Astra Kiteboard Review(Post)

Hey guys, Kristen here with MACkite, and today I want to cover the North Atmos vs. the Astra board.North Atmos Kiteboard If you've been looking at North boards, you might have heard o

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 kite is

Why a Wing Board and a Kite Is Awesome for the Lightest Winds(Post)

Welcome back to Wing Wednesdays, or Foil Fridays... whatever we're going to call this one. This is Tucker with MACkite, and today I'm going to talk to you about my new fascination. We're going to m

Discover Mancora and Negritos | A Kiteboarder's Paradise in Peru!(Post)

Have you ever considered traveling to northern Perú for a kite trip? Up until a couple months ago, I hadn't either. I'm Cole from MACkite, and I'm going to share my experience kiting in Perú and gi

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

​The Double Backroll Transition(Post)

Step One - Kite Basics First you need to know how to do a proper air transition. Your kite will be at 12 for the entire trick. Once you complete both bankrolls, you send the kite hard in the oppo

Freestyle Kiting With Christophe Tack - Sessions with Rygo EP 10(Post)

Last time on Sessions we explored Key West and the Canary Islands with our team rider Blake Olsen. We were filming for our  kiteloop playlist and just enjoying the islands with good friends. It was

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.

Why Kiteboarders Are Switching to Winging(Post)

Jeff and Tucker dive into what's been the biggest wind sport growth over the last four to five years: winging. It's booming everywhere. Whether you're at Hood River, La Ventana, the East Coast, or l

How to Wing Foil in Light Wind | Duotone Wing Academy(Post)

Introduction A gentle breeze can feel wonderful, but when it comes to wingfoiling, that soft wind might be more of a challenge than a pleasure. Getting your board off the water and up onto the foil in

Ben Leclair in Shredtown & Quest Cable Park in Texas(Post)

Ben Leclair and the 2015 Terrian While Ben Leclair may not be one of the oldest kiteboarders in the industry, he certainly shows that he is a force to be reckoned with. Riding in Texas, we see him in

New KT Foils | First Look(Post)

The long-awaited KT foils are finally here. A mashup of Kane De Wilde's design wizardry and KT's next level construction methods, the KT foils are unlike anything in the market currently. The aggressi

Duotone Neo Review(Post)

  Rygo: In years past we've often touted the Neo as more than just a wave kite, but also an awesome freeride kite. While this is true, it occurred to me that we've almost done this kite an injustic

Slingshot One-Lock Wake Foil Review: Turbo 180 vs. Flare 145 with the Glide 925(Post)

Ryan and Caden were out testing wake gear in Lake Michigan. Caden's been behind wake boats for a while and is currently a Junior on the Michigan State Wakeboarding Team. Ryan's no stranger to the fo

Cabrinha 04: Highlights for 2024(Post)

Not all things are created equally, and neither should they be. We all have different requirements, different points of focus, different needs. For some, they just want to get out there and enjoy mot

Aaron, the "New Foil Guy", on the Slingshot "Foil Academy"(Post)

Slingshot Foil Academy: "Taxi Stage" Like with many of you, the kite foilboarding bug has bitten me as well. And as you may already know, the Slingshot “Foil Academy” is a great place to get started.

Learn Better Wingboard Control With This On-Beach Simulation(Post)

These practices are to help you understand posture, control, and stance. They're done on the beach with a board with the fins removed. You can understand foot placement when riding on a SUP with a

Big Air Kiteboarding Basics, Episode 1: Learning and Perfecting Your Kiteloop(Post)

David is kicking off a new series focusing on big air. He's not an expert in big air, but rather an experienced kiteboarder who's ready to progress his skills. If you're ready to delve into big