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Foil Drive Gen2 Install | Full Unboxing and Assembly | Assist MAX(Post)

You've got your Gen2 Foil Drive MAX and want to get out on the water. What is included in your kit? How do you install it so you can go ride? In the Box In the MAX kit you've got the main unit, whic

2024 Duotone Slick Wing Review | What's New in This Year's Model?(Post)

The Duotone Slick has been a favorite of many for several years. Pros love it for its speed, but it's also smooth and easy enough to use for a beginner. It works well in a wide range of riding st

Kiteboarding Tricks | How To Do A Backroll Hat Drag(Post)

You can use a little creativity to switch up even the more basic tricks and add a little flair and style. David has a couple simple tips for your Backroll Hand Drag... and one involves your favor

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

How to Jump Higher With the J-Hook and Lazy-S Kiteboarding Techniques(Post)

Make Your Kiteboarding Jumps Even Higher With the J-Hook TechniqueI've been coaching some friends on how to boost higher while kiteboarding. Most people use a J-Hook (carving upwind to load the rail

Why Women Should Try Bigger Kites(Post)

Hey guys, Kristen here. I am in Arizona and we're picking up a new-to-us RV for the MACkite RV tour. We're getting ready to head to Florida, and I wanted to get some more videos out to yo

Duotone Ventis D/LAB 2025 Overview(Post)

If you ride in an area with multiple light wind days and need a wing that'll let you get out and have a great session on those marginal days, the 2025 Duotone Ventis D/LAB is worth a look. Why is i

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 every b

How the Omen SuperMarine 120L Turns Junky Days into Fun Sessions!(Post)

Late this past winter, Tucker got a special delivery in. It was the SuperMarine foilboard, a board he'd designed with Omen to meet the needs of riders who wanted a board like the Flux but needed som

Foil Drive Max vs. Fusion(Post)

Foil Drive has just released a new model, the Fusion. What is it, and should you get that or the Max? They're similar but have some important differences, so Ryan and Hunter are here to go over thos

Cabrinha ​Crosswing X2 Review(Post)

We were able to get our hands on the  Cabrinha Crosswing X2 for testing this month. Right out of the gate, it's clear this is an upgrade from the first gen Cabrinha wing which, to be honest, was ou

Kiteboarding Bar Pressure Explained: Should You Ride Light or Heavy?(Post)

When it comes to kiteboarding, some people prefer light bar pressure and others like a heavier pressure. But is it just a matter of preference, or is there another reason to choose one over the othe

Choosing the Best | Overview of the 2024 North Kite Surfboards Line(Post)

Performance Surf | 2024 North Charge Pro Design Philosophy: The Charge Pro is crafted for riders aiming for peak performance in prime wave conditions. It thrives in down-the-line riding and handl

North Shapes Kiteboarding With the Compact Surf Concept (CSC)(Post)

North Kiteboarding Changing Up Surf Kiteboards With Their Compact Surf Concept New to 2015, North Kiteboarding has introduced their Compact Surf Concept (CSC). As the name suggests, this idea is all

Jake M's Rescue at Grand Haven Beach(Post)

Jake M has seen his fair share of kiteboarding blows. Last summer, after winds had topped around 30-knots, Jake ran to the beach for his "lunch break". Not only did the wind die, but he ended up havin

Hooked in Back to Wrapped(Post)

The backroll is possibly the most popular trick in kiteboarding. It's usually the first move everyone learns. From there people progress to the back to toeside or the double backroll. The back to wr

How to Better Your Board Offs With Fin-To-Handle Tic Tac(Post)

So, you're nailing your board-offs from the handle. The next step is learning how to grab the fin and tic-tac the board into your hand. This move adds flow and control to your riding while setting y

Your Third Kiteboarding Trick After Learning How to Jump(Post)

Hey, what's up guys? I'm Rygo and I'm in Hatteras with Lucas, and we're back for Part Three of our "Fundamentals: Progressive Jump with Style" playlist. That's a mouthful, but the whole idea is t

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

Ralf Groesel on Kite Bars, Line Setups, and Bar Maintenance(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers sat down with kite designer legend and Brainchild founder, Ralf Groesel. In this highly specific breakdown, they ask Ralf some of the most important questions about kiteboardi

Wake Foiling | How to Handle Your Foil In and Out of the Water(Post)

Wake foiling has gained substantial popularity in the world of towed water sports. Whether you're a seasoned surfer or just a beginner, it's essential to understand how to properly handle your hydro

Mystic Foilbag 110cm | What Can it Hold?(Post)

The Mystic 110 Foil bag is a fairly compact case, but is there more to it than meets the eye? Aaron from MACkite is ready to give it a test run with his foil setup, and he's got grand dreams of ev

Code Foils Kanga 1870 Review: Best Dockstarting Foil?(Post)

The Easiest Foil to Learn Dock Starting This edition of Foil Fridays is a combination tip and product review. Tucker and Ryan from MACkiteboarding are back to talk about what they found to be the ab

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

2026 Duotone Float SLS Wing Review w/ Tucker & Jeff(Post)

  Tucker and Jeff are no strangers to pushing the limits and giving their honest feedback, and the 2026 Duotone Float SLS is no exception. If you’ve ridden the previous Float, this version feels like

Struggling to Get on Foil in Light Wind? Try the Parawing "S-Start" Method(Post)

Welcome to the summer doldrums! Or maybe you were out in good wind, and then it dropped off. Anyway, now you're kneeling on your board with your parawing in the air, but you're just not generating e

Duotone Kite Model Overlap(Post)

This is Aaron from MACkite with Ben from Duotone. I was asking Ben about some of the overlap within the Duotone kite product line. Aaron: I've been a fan of both the Neo and the Dice because o

Parawinging Tips from Code Foils(Post)

Parawinging is rapidly emerging as the next big evolution in foiling sports. From the downwind runs of Hawaii to the iconic conditions of Hood River, more riders are discovering how this self-powere

3 Things to Love About the Duotone Click Bar(Post)

Downshifting With the Duotone Click Bar The Duotone Click Bar offers an easy and measured depower that's always well within your reach. If you like the thought of depowering your kite with the s

2024 North Pulse Kite Review With Kristen(Post)

Hello, everyone—Kristen here! We've had the pleasure of spending time with the 2024 North Pulse, and we're thrilled to share our insights with you. Let's go!The New Logo First up, let's discuss

GKA Mykonos Part 5: Day 1 of the Competition(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are on the ground for Day 1 of the GKA Big Air Kite World Cup competition in Mykonos, Greece. Walking down to the event site at 8:30 in the morning, the wind is absolutely nuc

GKA Mykonos Part 6: Round 1 Rolls On(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are on the beach in Mykonos for the 2026 GKA Big Air Kite World Cup, and the conditions are absolutely firing. With massive gusts coming through and sand moving everywhere acr

Appletree Zapple | Is This the Best Foil Drive Board Ever?(Post)

If you've ever had a chance to ride a board that came out of the Appletree factory, you know it's something special. These boards are designed and built by the people who use them. The Foil Drive wa

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

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Jericoacoara - Destinations Ep12(Post)

Welcome to Destinations your one stop kiteboarding video travel guide. If you have any questions when planning your trip, don't hesitate to reach out. On Brazil’s endless coast, there are more k

Should You Add a Surf-Specific Harness to Your Quiver?(Post)

Benefits of Adding A Surf-Specific Harness to Your Quiver Up until this last week, I was a firm believer that one harness was sufficient for any and all conditions. Having homed in on the Apex Select,

Jamie Overbeek’s 42.3m Jump: Tips to Boost Higher(Post)

We are still buzzing after watching what went down in Le Barcarès, France. Jamie Overbeek didn't just win the Lords of Tram competition; he went back out and shattered the height record with a stagg

Jeff & Nate's Review of the North Downwind 900(Post)

Jeff is joined by Nate, a North ambassador and the "Tri-Cities semi-pro", to do a breakdown of a new foil in the North lineup. Nate has spent the last couple of years riding the SF 830 in almost all

Light Wind Parawinging: Tucker's Top Tips and Favorite Gear(Post)

Tucker has been getting a lot of questions lately about light wind parawinging. He put together a rundown of his top tips, his favorite gear, and his thoughts on whether it's worth your time and mon

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