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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
The 5 Best Kiteboards for Jumping and Big Air(Post)So you’re looking to go big! One of the most fun aspects of kiteboarding is going all out at full speed and just sending it. On those days where the wind is so strong that the beach is empty except
Two Mistakes Every Kiteboarder Makes(Post)Mistake One With social media on the rise, I've noticed a lot of misinformation being circulated in kite groups, especially when a new rider asks questions. The most common myths I've seen in this a
Which 2025 North Wings Are Actually Worth It?(Post)With 2025 North closeouts hitting the sale rack, we asked Jeff, Tucker, and Ryan to weigh in on the wings they'd personally build a quiver around. From Jeff's decades-long connection to the North bran
How to Self Rescue on a foilboard: Foil Fridays EP 12(Post)The Self Rescue is your ace in the hole when it comes to kiteboarding.When in doubt, if you’re in trouble you can count on this method to systematically get yourself and your gear back in safely. Wh
What Do Wing Foilers Do When Their Lake Freezes Over?(Post)Ice, Wings, and Speed Freaks! Recently, Michigan has had a two-week spell of cold temperatures and very little snow which has set perfect conditions for black ice on our local lakes. This past summer
The Benefits of Learning to Kiteboard in Lighter vs. Moderate Winds(Post)Welcome back to MACkite. This is Jake, and today we are talking about whether it's better to learn in lighter winds or heavier winds. Of course, this is just my personal experience and, being here
Holiday Gifts From and For Foil Drive(Post)'Tis the season to give AND receive! Whether you're looking for a gift for your favorite Foil Drive fan or you are the foiler and could use a little boost, the crew at Foil Drive is putting on their
Why Downsizing Your Foil Beats Switching to a Smaller Wing Foil Board(Post)When you embark on your foiling journey, it's all about big, stable gear that'll get you up and riding. Falling and getting back on your board takes a lot of time and energy, and the less of that y
Kiteboarding Video: Slingshot #RPMisWHAT:Youri(Post)Youri Zoon on the 2016 Slingshot RPM The Slingshot RPM has been the powerhouse and championship kite since 2009. Youri Zoon, recent competitor in the IKA World Championships, gave his two cents in th
Hydrofoil Plate Spacing Finder(Page)Hydrofoil Plate Spacing Finder There are so many different brands of foils. One of the trickiest parts of the sport is figuring out if your board and foil are compatible. If your board has a track...
2020 North Orbit First Impressions(Post)Hey guys, it’s Nathan here from MACkite, and today, I’m going to talk to you about the 2020 North Orbit. 2020 NORTH ORBIT We’ve not had a chance to thoroughly review the North Orbit at this time, so
Four Funky Kite Products for 2022(Post)Okay, I think we all can admit that 2022 has been another weird year and the weirdness hasn’t been limited to just current events. Over the last year or so we have seen some funky products start to po
F-One Strike V2 Wing Review - Best of 2022?(Post)Hey everybody, welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. I'm Tucker and today I'm going to tell you all about the new F-One Strike v2 for 2022. This has been a really hotly anticipated wing
Adam Bennets' Ideal FLUX Setup for Fliteboard eFoils(Post)Tucker is joined by Adam Bennetts from FLITElab to walk through some of the FLITElab wings and how they apply to your Fliteboard experience. These are the surf and prone foils that, with the newest
Kiteboarding Fitness with Chris Bobryk(Post)The Chris Bobryk interview, Today, we are flying over to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and heading over to Miami. Palm trees, sunshine, and blue skies... what's not to love?! We're going to check in with
2024 Airush Lithium V13 and Lithium Team Review | Advanced Kite Constructions(Post)We've got a special appearance by Kristen Cooper today, and she's going to give us the scoop on the 2024 Lithium V13 and Lithium Team Series kites. What is the Lithium good at, how is the Team
Foil Drive Universal Mini Pod Review(Post)Are we seeing double? Two Ryans...in one building? That's right! Ryan from MACkite and Ryan from Foil Drive took the time to discuss an exciting new product: the Foil Drive Universal Mini Pod. This
North Dice vs Cabrinha FX - Versus W/Rygo Ep 17(Post)The two leading performance kites that bridge the gap from freeride to freestyle. Both appeal to intermediate to advanced riders looking to push big air, kite loops or unhooked freestyle. Often, wh
Pop to Blind & Landing Blind: Kiteboarding Tutorial - Unhooked(Post)Download the PDF Here Today we’re going to breakdown another fundamental move. The Pop to Blind or Landing Blind. This is a variation of the first two videos in this playlist. One of the most import
Frozen Fingers(Post)Welcome to November. Up here in Michigan that means November gales, some 10'-12' wave days, cold water (50 degrees) and even colder air. Riding in cold weather takes a special mindset, but even more i
Wizard Hat Foil Mounting Hardware(Post)Wish you could find a set of foil mounting hardware that could fit any standard foil mounting track—and your mast plate? Let’s check out Wizard Hat foil mounting hardware! Available in M6 x 25 and
Kiteboarding Trick: Front Roll Stalefish - Ride With Blake Ep 04(Post)The Front Roll Stalefish is the trick that inspired this entire playlist we’re working on. Last summer I started riding more with our local legend and original MACkite team rider Marc Hoeksema. I noti
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
Liquid Force's 2015 Response Bar Technical Service Bulletin(Post)LF's Response Bar Technical Service Bulletin Sometimes, certain things happen that we can't necessarily control. Liquid Force has just released a technical service bulletin about their 2015 Response C
Victoria Soloveykina - All That She Wants(Post)Victoria Soloveykina - All That She Wants Victoria Soloveykina in her latest video "All that she wants" shows that all she wants is some wind, some water, and some kiteboarding. Representing Best Ki
Duotone Evo at a Glance(Post)This video and blog are meant to give you perspective and to help you decide if the Evo is the right kite for you. What kind of kite is the Duotone Evo? The Evo is a true modern All Around kite. I
Wing Foil - ION Coiled Waist Leash(Post)Shop Wing Boarding Accessories.Ryan from MACkite here. Today I'm going to talk a little bit about the Ion waist board leash. I started riding the waist leash because, as soon as I started switchi
Slingshot PTM 799 and 999 Foils | Wing Foiling(Post)Tucker's got a couple new front wings for the Slingshot Phantasm foil lineup. The PTM 799 and PTM 999 are an extension of the fantastic PTM 899. That wing has been so popular that Slingshot deci
Save Time and Reduce Drag | Why Konrad Click Nuts Are a Must-Have for Foilers(Post)Ryan from MACkite has a nifty, convenient upgrade for foilers. He's been using the Konrad Click nuts with his foils for a while now and absolutely loves them. He's also got some tips to share th
Slingshot's New One Lock Glide 1525 in Action | Glide, Pump, and Fly!(Post)Slingshot's Glide 1525 for the One Lock System is a fairly big wing, also known as the XXL Glide. It's the largest in the Glide lineup, and Tucker has been out playing on it. He thinks it is going t
Code Foils Origin Story | Brothers, Friends, and a Shared Obsession(Post)At its core, Code Foils was never about chasing market share, trends, or hype. It was about making equipment the founders genuinely wanted to use themselves—and trusting that if it felt right under
How to Choose a Kiteboard Size for the Ladies(Post)Hey guys, Kristen here with MACkite. I'm currently in Arizona picking up a new-to-us RV. I'm really enjoying it here, enjoying the desert scenery, the mountains, getting some good hiking in, and we'
How to Assemble the Slingshot RTS Kit with Fred Hope(Post)Fred Hope from Slingshot Sports takes us step-by-step through the setup of the new RTS Kit system, now standard with all Slingshot One Lock masts. This tool-free connection system is designed to mak
MACkite Rides: Nathan's Foilboarding in Grand Haven(Post)Foilboarding at City Beach When I think of really great starts to any day, one of the things on the short list would be foiling in boardshorts at Grand Haven City Beach, just down the street from my h
Unboxing the 2024 Cabrinha Mantis Wing | NEW Rigid LE Surf Handle(Post)Jeff and Tucker have just unboxed the new 2024 Cabrinha Mantis. The Mantis has consistently received high marks from the team, and they're excited to see what this year's model brings to the table
Waydoo Evo eFoil Unboxing | Here's Everything You'll Get!(Post)Although the Waydoo Evo is one of the more modestly-priced eFoil options out there, it's still an investment for most people. When you're dropping that kind of cash, it's nice to know ahead of tim
FRAMED - Colleen Carroll(Post)Check out this short vid of North Kiteboarding and ION! Colleen is throwing down and stomping tricks that most local male riders cannot pull out of their trick bag! You won't find any high heels on h
Ride with Blake | How To Transition on a Kiteboard(Post)You've take a kiteboarding lesson and mastered the Waterstart that's awesome! However, there is one little problem... How do you go back the other way? Fear not, I've broken down the kiteboarding tra
Is the Cabrinha Switchblade a Big Air Kite?(Post)The Cabrinha Switchblade has been around longer than most have been kiteboarding. It went though a good deal of research and design up until about 2016. Built by legendary designer Pat Goodman, i