1614 results for 'open vortex ultra x v1 2025'

Omen Agent Foil Review(Post)

If you aren't familiar with Omen's foils, you might know their boards, which feature exceptional design and top-quality construction. The Agent is their second foil release, designed specifically fo

The Cabrinha Contra Vs the Slingshot Turbine- Versus w/ Rygo(Post)

Lightwind kites have come a long way in just the last 5 years really. I’ve said it before, if you’re not taking advantage and kiteboarding in the sub 12 knot days, you’re really missing out. This we

Wakestyle Kiteboarding vs Freestyle(Post)

All wakestyle is freestyle but not all freestyle is wakestyle. This is a video I’ve been meaning to do for a long while now, but I’ve put Versus on hold the last few months. It’s a common question

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

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

How to Fix Uneven Lines on Your Kiteboarding Control Bar(Post)

Line sleeving tutorial on how to fix your kite lines:This is Eric with MACkite, and we're going to learn how to check to see if your lines have stretched and how to fix that. If you've had some

Waka Glide Wing Foil Board | Can a Folding Foil Board Really Perform?(Post)

The amount of innovation we've seen lately in foilboarding makes our sport incredibly exciting. It wasn't too long ago that wings arrived as an alternate option to kites, and we're just starting to

Drysuit Maintenance FAQs(Post)

If you live in or travel to a cold region and like to play in the water, you've probably considered getting a drysuit. There's plenty to love about them when you're getting a session that just wouldn'

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

North Juice Vs The Mono: Versus Ep 11 w/Rygo(Post)

This week I’m going to a compare two kites that really fall into two different categories.  Two kites built for similar but different reasons  The Juice is North’s go to lightwind freeride kite whil

Starboard Ace Air Inflatable Wing Foilboard Review(Post)

It's Wing Wednesday, and today Tucker's got an inflatable foilboard, the 2024 Starboard Ace Air. It's got some cool things going on that make it stand out in the inflatable foilboard crowd, and w

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...

Testing the 2018 North Evo with Danny Barnette(Post)

Sessions Blog - Testing the 2018 North Evo For the  2018 North Evo, I really had to put in the work to get my review right. In most of my previous videos, I'd already had years of experience testing

Waydoo Gliding Wing and Folding Prop First Impressions(Post)

Welcome back to MACkite! This is Jake and Dustin, and today we have some new Waydoo accessories. We're going to give you our first impressions with the new Waydoo Gliding wing and folding prop.Ja

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

Chris Reynolds Reveals the Details Behind FLITELab's AMPJet System(Post)

Cole had a chance to test the new FLITELab boards and meet up with designer Chris Reynolds. Chris was kind enough to take an hour out of his day to do an on-the-beach interview with Cole and provide

Ride with Blake | How to Kiteloop(Post)

Today we are going to be learning a really fun, scary and feel good trick. This trick takes it to the next level in kiteboarding, and whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced rider this

2020 Duotone Jaime & Textreme Review(Post)

Today I will review the Duotone Jamie Textreme twintip, going over its strengths and weaknesses, and explain why it’s been my board of choice for the past three years. This June, Hilary, Rygo and I

2023 Reedin Supermodel HTF Review(Post)

Shop Reedin Kite, Wing & Foil Gear. Today, Pat and Aaron chat about the new Reedin Supermodel V4 HTF kite. Read on to find out what's new, what's great or not-so-great, and who this kite is

What Are Safe Kiteboarding Conditions - Chasing the Dream: Ep 03(Post)

We've all been there. You've just learned how to kiteboard or you are in the research phase. You find yourself asking a lot of questions. How much wind is too much? What are the safe wind directions?

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Charleston, SC - Destinations Ep13(Post)

From the sandy beaches in Florida to the picturesque coast of Maine, the east coast of the USA is loaded iwth kiteboarding hot spots and hidden gems. For avid kiteboarders, the first thing that come

Should You Take a Kite Lesson?(Post)

Welcome back to MACkite. This is Jake, and today we are answering the question about whether you should take a lesson before getting into kiteboarding. Honestly, I think the answer is "yes", but I'

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.

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

Destinations: Thailand | Kiteflip Kite and Wing Foil Center(Post)

Today we hear from guest blogger Philip Simons, owner of Kiteflip in Thailand. If you're looking for a unique kite or wing getaway on an island in paradise, this might just be the ticket.Introductio

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

Wing Surfing Basics Learning your Wing(Post)

Wing foiling is a new water sport that is drawing in countless windsurfers, kiters, and foilers looking for something different. There are plenty of videos on social media of people doing incredible

2026 Cabrinha Vision Review | This One's a Different Animal Entirely(Post)

The Cabrinha Vision has always had a loyal following, but if you've been sleeping on it because of how previous versions performed, it's time to wake up. The 2026 Vision is a ground-up redesign—and

Kiteboarder's Perspective on How to Choose the Right Wing Foiling Wing(Post)

Aaron: I had a question for Tucker, for those of us who both kite and wing. On a kite, there's a certain set of things that I want to know when we're looking at a kite review, like power, upwind abi

Fanatic Sky Style TE and Sky Free TE Wing Foil Boards for 2023(Post)

Shop Fanatic Wing Boards. Welcome back to MACkite Wing Wednesdays. I'm Tucker, and today I'm going to talk to you about the brand new Fanatic Sky TE (Team Edition) boards. There are three m

​Tucker Talks Foils with Slingshot's Tony Logosz(Post)

Tucker Talks Foils with Slingshot's Tony Logosz When was Slingshot founded? Slingshot was originally founded in 1999. Started in ‘95 and officially launched in ’99. So going on 18 years-ish. Wow, tha

Tips for Learning How to Parawing(Post)

Parawing has officially hit the market, offering an exciting new way to engage with your foil and the wind. A lot of wingers are seeing these parawings and deciding they want to give it a try. Jeff

Cabrinha Switchblade Vs AV8(Post)

For 2020, Cabrinha has two kites that might interest the same rider. They are both aimed at big air riders who want to jump high and enjoy a kite with good hangtime: the Cabrinha Switchblade and the

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Nitinat Lake - Destinations Ep22(Post)

Spot at a Glance Quick Contacts  Elevation Kiteboarding:  Elevation Kiteboarding Strong Kiteboarding :  Strong Kiteboarding. Spot Guide  Deep in the forest of Vancouver Island is a kite spot th

Unhooked Kiteboarding for Beginners - Complete Course(Post)

Welcome to the unhooked kiteboarding training course. This is a complete course that will consist of your first moves, progressively working your way up to the most advanced tricks. The goal of this

How to Back Roll Kiteboarding - Ultimate Beginner Guide: Unhooked(Post)

Today we're going to break down a heelside back roll. This might be the most popular trick in kiteboarding. This is actually even easier than the raley. This will be your first roll in kiteboarding. I

Foil Drive Gen 2 | Tips and Tricks for Setting Up and Riding(Post)

Tucker and Ryan share some tips that they wish they'd known when they first started foil driving so you can get on the water faster without accidentally causing any damage to your new Foil Drive uni

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Tarifa Spain - Destinations EP 05(Post)

Kiteboarding Spot Guide Is there anything quite like the feeling of cresting a hill and catching a glimpse of kites in the air as you approach a kite spot for the first time? That first thought, “It

F-One Strike V3 - Tucker's On-Water Review(Post)

F-One Strike V3 - On-Water Review Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. Today we are going to talk about the F-One Strike Version Three. This is a review; you may have seen the ov