1620 results for 'deck just 2016'

Ride Engine Air Box Electric Pump for Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling(Post)

Jeff and Tucker are excited to share one of their favorite accessories: the Ride Engine Air Box, an electric pump. ...Wait. They're excited about an electric pump? Are they really that old?? Perhaps

Foil Drive Tech Talk: High Power Battery and Motor Upgrades(Post)

Foil Drive has not one, but two exciting upgrades to announce. If you've been wishing you could get just a little more power and runtime from your Foil Drive sessions, these may scratch that itch. F

Harlem Thrive LiteX 17m | Hadlow Throws Tricks in 10 Knots(Post)

If you've ever stared at your wind app, watched the forecast hover around 8–10 knots, and talked yourself out of a session—this kite was built specifically for you. The Harlem Thrive LiteX is a purp

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

Let's Chat: Travelling with Kiteboarding Golf Bags(Post)

Traveling with Kite Gear Spring break is right around the corner! Hopefully, you have you planned your trip, packed your bags and are ready for some good times on the water. Quick question—how much ar

Ride Engine Carbon Elite Reivew(Post)

The Ride Engine Carbon Elite is the stiffest most supportive harness I'm aware of beyond the Hadlow ion harness.  I meant to do a review on this when the lineup first dropped but time got the best o

Wake Foiling | How to Turn(Post)

Do you want to be that guy carving and having the absolute time of his life behind his boat? Here are a few tips on how you can turn your foil better and carve like a pro.1. Be Patient Unlike a

What is Kiteboarding - Chasing the Dream: Ep 02(Post)

In this episode we're going to be talking about what kiteboarding is, how you can get started, and how learning to kiteboard will impact your life and your travels.  What is kiteboarding  Kiting bri

Wake Foiling | Pick 5 Challenge with Cole(Post)

The "Pick 5 Challenge" is a series that acknowledges the reality that most of us are on a budget when it comes to gear. Today Cole from MACkite accepts the challenge and chooses the 5 pieces of gear

Wing Foiling | Top Gear Trends That Will Shape Your 2024 Season(Post)

Jeff and Tucker take some time out to have a conversation about the trends they're seeing for winging. What can we expect for 2024? What seems to be on the way out? Here are their thoughts- see if

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

Ride with Blake | 5 Steps to Relaunch Your Kite(Post)

The relaunch is one of the most important steps in learning how to kiteboard. After all, if you can't get your kite out of the water you're not going to get very far in the sport. One of the biggest

Compression Bags for Your Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling Gear(Post)

When I first came across kite compression bags, I didn't immediately see the value in them. After several years of using them as my daily driver, I have a whole new respect for how they improve my

Wake Foiling | How to Pump Your Foil(Post)

Pumping is one of the coolest things you can do in wake foil. In this tutorial, Cole breaks down the technique of pumping on a wake foil and what you need to know before you try this trick. Prerequi

Let's Chat: Surf-Fur Original Water Parka w/ Aaron(Post)

MACkite's Aaron on the Surf-Fur Original Water Parka So far, this fall has been exceptionally warm—but we know that will change. Speaking of changing, the good people over at Surf-Fur© have developed

2024 Duotone Unit Wing Review | What's New and Noteworthy?(Post)

Performance The 2024 Duotone Unit Wing retains the essence of its predecessors but with enhanced top-end speed and efficiency. It's versatile, suitable for jumps, waves, and especially for new rider

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

Kiteboarding Hood River With Chris Bobryk(Post)

Last time on Sessions, we were in Portugal catching up with Christophe Tack in his home lagoon. It's been a busy summer since then. Blake and I were able to check out the 2020 Cabrinha products in t

Kitesurfing Gets Removed From the Olympics(Post)

In a sad day for kiteboarding the ISAF has voted to take kiteboarding out of the Olympics.  Though this is not great news it really doesn't change our sport very much. Kiteboarding has always been a v

Foil Drive Flow: Hunter Lukes in the Outer Banks(Post)

Hunter Lukes scored some seriously clean waves with the Foil Drive in the Outer Banks this summer. Waist-high, glassy peelers and crystal-clear water made for the kind of session every foiler dreams

Where to Kiteboard and Snowkite(Page)

Where to Kiteboard/Snowkite in West Michigan and Beyond!  Odds are you know of at least one place to go kiteboarding or snowkiting. But what if the wind's not cooperating there, or your...

​Duotone Dice at a Glance(Post)

This at a glance review is to help you decide if this kite is for you! What kind of kite Freestyle Big Air & Wave Crossover The Dice is a crossover kite for high level kitesurfers in all disciplines

How to Do Fin Grab Board-Offs(Post)

David is staying in a Cometa Home in Egypt and has a new board-off tip for us. Doing a fin grab board-off is not that much harder than doing one from the handle, even though it feels more intimidati

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

Ride with Blake | 4 Tips to Land a Kite(Post)

Step One: Catch someone’s attention on the beach by tapping your head. Make sure that as you are coming in you have gotten the attention of someone before starting to put your kite down. Make sure th

2023 Ocean Rodeo Glide AA First Impressions(Post)

We finally got our hands on the Ocean Rodeo Glide AA all-Aluula wing. Aluula is a very light and strong material, and this is definitely the lightest 5 meter I've ever flown, by far. Obviously, a

Big Air Kiteboarding Basics, Episode 3: Full Scorpion to Front Roll Waterstart(Post)

Crashing is an inevitable part of big air, but the good news is that there's a way to get back up in style after you find yourself floating on your belly in that scorpion position. Sure, you

Kiteloop Front Roll: Ride with Blake(Post)

Today we are going to go over how to do a Kiteloop Front Roll. This trick is a fun one. People call it a front roll kiteloop and Ruben Lenten coined this trick as a Boogie loop. I would call a massi

Is the F-One Frigate Worth the Premium Price? Here's the Ride Report(Post)

F-One's Frigate has got to be one of the most eagerly-awaited parawings so far. Even before its official release date, the preorders are almost sold out. How can a wing that no one's ridden be so ho

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

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

Tucker and Jeff have gotten all dressed up for the 2023 MACkite "Best Of" Awards. ...Okay, well, one of them did. The other got dressed. Any product released in 2023 is eligible for nomination. MACk

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

Inside Brainchild Production: Ralf Groesel on the Three Pillars(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers recently checked out what Brainchild Production has to offer and what's actually necessary to make kite design ideas come true. Ralf Groesel's main goal was to try to make som

Steve on the 2017 Fireball - Review(Post)

The head honcho himself took the new 2017 Cabrinha Fireball system for a spin the other day and has deigned to pass along his insight. I first flew a Wipika 2-line 5 meter kite back in October of 199

Joe's Thoughts on the Moses 1000 vs. F-One Phantom 1480(Post)

I've had the chance now to test these foils back to back and so I offer my opinions to any interested... Housekeeping: Moses 1000 front wing, standard kite fuse, 420 stab, 72cm carbon mast... Fone 148

Mystic Legacy Helmet | Safety Meets Surf Style(Post)

For decades, wearing a helmet in the surf or on the water carried a certain stigma. It looked awkward, felt bulky, and often interfered with the natural flow of riding waves. But the level of perfor

Kiteboarding RV Trip: Sessions w/Rygo Vlog 5(Post)

Kiteboarding West Michigan & Northern Michigan  I hope you enjoyed this episode of sessions. This Rv trip was an absolute Blast! Blake and I have been talking about doing a “Ride with Blake” Road

Parawing Gear | Boards, Foils, and Wing Sizes That Work Best(Post)

Whether you call them "hand kites" or "parawings", these soft foils are gaining a lot of momentum for their ability to get packed away and let you surf virtually hands-free without the drag of a win

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

The Science of Finding Balance…(Post)

Five mantras you can use to optimize your time where it matters most. I woke up this morning and made a hot cup of coffee. While sipping it slowly in the warm glow of my sunroom, I began to reflect