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2025 F-One Rocket Surf Prone, Rocket Wing Crossover, and Rocket Midlength Boards(Post)

Mid-length foilboards are rapidly growing in popularity and could soon dominate the market, especially as a second board for your quiver. F-One has responded with three offerings in the category, ea

Why the Cedrus Forged Mast Is for Everyone(Post)

Tucker's had his hands on a Cedrus Forged mast prototype for a few months now, and he feels that it may be one of the most disruptive products in the industry this year. If you're a foiler, you shou

Duotone Dice Vs the Rebel(Post)

The Duotone Dice and Rebel are two kites that are completely different in design, on the water and in their approach to the different disciplines. There are aspects that cross over, leaving people con

Drying and Packing Your Wing After a Session | Why It's Important(Post)

Why Dry Your Wing? It's a best practice to always dry your wing before packing it away. With the thrill of winging sports, it's common to come off the water with a wet wing. Sometimes due to a hurri

Airush's Latest Innovations | An Exclusive Interview with Sam Medysky(Post)

Jake Mitchell from MACkite is with Sam Medysky of Airush at the 2023 King of the Great Lakes Test Fest. Sam's been a name in the kiteboarding world for many years and has some insights into the

Let's Chat: Aaron on the Mystic Majestic X Wave Harness(Post)

The Mystic Majestic X Wave Harness - A Review There’s a lot of hype in the market about hard-shell kiteboarding harnesses. And for good reason—they work amazingly well. This morning I had a go on the 

Kitesurfing Lesson: How to Body Drag - Lesson Four(Post)

This week we'll be breaking down your first time in the water with a powerkite! Step One - Body Drag Downwind This is a fun and easy step. You'll be in the water without a board and letting the kite

How to Jump Kitesurfing Ride With Blake(Post)

In this video, we break down the five fundamental steps to jumping. Whether it's your first time jumping or you already know what you're doing, these steps will help you jump the right way without h

How to Use the Ensis HIP HOP Pumpfoil Backpack(Post)

Ensis has created a backpack designed for pump foil sessions. Here's all you need to know on what makes the HIP HOP unique and how to use: Notable Features The HIP HOP has some pivotal performance f

Reviewing the Appletree Appleslice V3 and Skipper Prone DW Wing and Surf Foil Boards(Post)

In this edition of Wing Wednesdays, Tucker and Jeff are taking a look at a couple of Appletree boards, the Appleslice V3 and the Skipper Prone. What did they think of these boards when they rode th

What is Wing Foiling? A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners(Post)

What is Wing Foiling? A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners Welcome to the thrilling world of wing foiling, one of the latest additions to the realm of water sports. Rising to popularity over the last f

Wake Foiling | A Step-by-Step Guide for Assembling Your Hydrofoil(Post)

Welcome to your comprehensive guide on assembling your hydrofoil. Today, we're going to transform your foil parts into a fully functioning foil and get you out there on the water with a Slingshot Al

2023 Cabrinha 03 Moto X First Impressions(Post)

This is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com, and I'm checking out the new Moto X kite from Cabrinha.Launching at the BeachIt's 24 degrees air temp at the beach, blowing about mid-20s, so it feels like i

2017 Cabrinha Fireball: FAQs(Post)

Q - Can I use the Fireball system with a non-Cabrinha kite? A - Any Cabrinha kite that functions on the 1X system of the past few years will be absolutely A-OK. However, it might not be completely co

Foil Drive's New Props Explained(Post)

For a long time, the black prop was just the prop. It came in the kit, it worked, and you rode it. Now, Foil Drive has dropped two new options —a blue low-range prop and a grey medium-high-range pro

Wing Foiling Footwork: When (and Why) to Switch Stance for Better Riding(Post)

Your board stance can affect a lot of things when you're out on a wing and foil. Tucker and Jeff were chatting about that one morning, and Jeff was learning so much that he decided they needed to mo

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

2019 Slingshot RPM Review and Setup With Sam Light(Post)

Full breakdown of the 2019 Slingshot RPM, including how to set the kite up for different conditions, what pigtails to use, how hard to pump your kite... Additional clips: https://www.instagram.com/a

Complete Tech Guide to 2026 Duotone Unit Wings(Post)

The Duotone Unit has cemented itself as one of the industry's most popular wings, and for good reason. Now in its sixth generation, the 2026 line shows just how much design needs can change in a new

The Casati Family at GKA Mykonos: A Kiteboarding Dynasty in the Making(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers caught up with the Casati family on the beach at the GKA Kite World Cup in Mykonos. The Casatis have established themselves as an absolute powerhouse in the sport of kiteboard

The Cabrinha Logic Kite Foilboard | Experience the Amazing Performance(Post)

Credit to Damo, Gwen, and Evan for stoking everyone on the Cabrinha Logic! The  Cabrinha Logic is an amazing kite foilboard that offers riders great performance. It features a Dakine pad and a

Foil Fridays - Cabrinha Varial and Carve Hydrofoil Overview(Post)

Expanding the line-up We have been waiting for Cabrinha to add some surfy foils to their program for some time. The new Cabrinha Carve and Cabrinha Varial Medium and Large foils have finally deliver

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

Kiteboarding Review: Duotone Dice VS Duotone Rebel(Post)

Duotone Rebel Vs The Duotone Dice  There are two kites in the Duotone kiteboarding lineup that share some characteristics yet, appeal to completely different kiteboarders and riding styles. The Duoto

Product Clip: North Kiteboarding's 2017 Click Bar(Post)

2017 North Click Bar Overview Sky Solbach engages audiences globally with the latest in North Kiteboarding technology. This time, he's introduced what can be described as the "game changer",  properly

North Seek Pro (2026) Overview: What's Changed and Who's It For?(Post)

North made a notable update to the Seek lineup for 2026. Instead of one model covering the entire size range, the Seek is now split into two versions: the Seek and the Seek Pro. At first glance they

Slingshot ​Phantasm Review(Post)

This is a project that has been in development for years and has a lot of R&D into it. I have my hands on the 633 version the larger free rider or even wing foil wing. Fist up, the kit comes in a hig

Airush Ultra Team V5 Kite Review(Post)

The Ultra Team V5 from Airush takes the concept of kite foiling efficiency further, introducing a design change that directly targets airflow, stability, and drive. Jeff spent some time with Will du

Ewan Jaspan Reviews the Naish Drive Kiteboard(Post)

Hey guys, I'm Ewan Jaspan and today I'm going to be going over the board that I mostly use for big air these days, and that is the Naish Drive.  Naish Drive Kiteboard I ride

Three Days Well Sent - A Big Air Film.(Post)

Ocean Rodeo teammates Giel Vlugt and Keh-Lung Su use the long waiting period for the Big Air Kite League’s Final Stop event to their advantage, enlisting camera guru Kyle Cabano as their tour guid

My Kitesurfing Gear & Why(Post)

Choosing the right gear when you are a new kiteboarder is easy. Go for an all around kite and you will be set for years to come. Choosing your second quiver of kites can take a bit more work depend

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

Learning to Kiteboard(Post)

Memoirs of a Kiteboarder Yesterday morning, I had the chance to take my 2nd ever kiteboarding lesson. As a new member of MACkite’s team, I felt it would be a crime to not at least attempt the adrenali

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

Drifting Indonesia - Cabrinha Kiteboarding(Post)

As winter approaches, we're all in need of a little warmer weather. Cabrinha's crew heads to Indonesia in their most recent kitesurfing video, encountering difficulties from rain to no wind to everyth

Triple Seven P.T. Skin Parawing | Paragliding Tech Meets Foiling!(Post)

A Lightweight, Stable, and Rider-Friendly Step Forward in Parawinging Parawinging continues to evolve rapidly, and with that growth comes a wave of new designs aimed at making the sport more accessi

Bowen Dwelle on Parawinging and the Future of Foil Sports(Post)

Parawinging is still new territory, and half the fun is figuring it out together. Here, Tucker and Bowen trade notes on what works, what doesn't, and what might be next. They cover gear quirks, ridi

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

2025 North Orbit Ultra Aluula Big Air Kite | Featuring a New Size Optimization(Post)

Pat's back for a guest appearance! Now with North Kiteboarding, he's on the beach to chat with MACkite's Dustin about the new North Orbit Ultra Aluula big air kite. What's new, does the Aluula

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