2021 results for 'front hook hard strap'

Wing Foiling Will Make You a Better Person(Post)

Welcome to the amazing world of wing foiling. In this article, we’ll try to address some of the basic questions that you may have as you’re getting started. Will it actually make you a better person?

Enjoy Your Wing Foil Progression by Keeping Your Ego in Check(Post)

The Intermediate Wing Foiler's Syndrome All extreme sports have a risk of this stage, and accidents are almost always a result of human error, not equipment failure. In snow skiing and snowboarding,

The Biggest Foil Drive Board Downsizing Mistakes & How To Fix Them(Post)

Riding a small board in the waves on your Foil Drive is a lot of fun: it unlocks a lot of the unit's potential, but it isn't as easy to get up on a small board as it is on something a little bit lar

Ozone Flow V2 Review With Tucker & Jeff(Post)

Jeff and Tucker brewk down the new Ozone Flow V2, a brand known for building very durable wings with excellent quality in both production and design — almost everything they put out is highly refine

​How to Ride Toeside Kitesurfing(Post)

Step One - Park your Kite Park the kite around a 45 degree angle. This applies whether you are going to your right or left. Keep the kite stable partially sheeted out. Park it high but not too high.

Kiteboarding w/Colleen Carroll and Sensi Graves - Sessions w/Rygo(Post)

Last time on Sessions, we were exploring Taiba, a small fishing village in the northeast of Brazil. We caught up with a couple riders to chat about gear. First we linked up with Lucas Arsenault from

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

Wing Surfing Terms That You Should Know(Post)

Welcome to our “Wing Surfing School” blog and video lesson series. Most of the information in this blog is demonstrated in our complete beginner wing surfing video series (link below). Video Playlis

Momentum Review(Post)

The Ride Engine Momentum is a unique soft-shell harness. It comes with the classic ride engine fit and lumbar lock yet its soft and flexible and allows for completely unrestricted movement for the ri

Kitesurfing Butterslide(Post)

The idea behind this video is to work your way into powered, stylish Butter Slides. These are an easy trick, but they do take a little leg strength. That means your first Butters will be low and qui

2025 F-One Frigate Parawing | Ultra-Light, Single-Skin, Built for Downwind(Post)

It's no secret that Tucker is a fan of F-One gear. It's a brand that consistently delivers, and Tucker's excitement shows through whenever he gets his hands on something new. He's already had a chan

​The Double Backroll Transition(Post)

Step One - Kite Basics First you need to know how to do a proper air transition. Your kite will be at 12 for the entire trick. Once you complete both bankrolls, you send the kite hard in the oppo

Jake Reviews: Trainer Kites(Post)

Jake Reviews Kiteboarding Trainer Kites You may have heard of Jake. Perhaps it was for his friendliness, or the fact that he gives some of the best deals in the shop. Either way, Jake has decided to

Foil Drive Gen 2 Assist MAX and Assist Slim Overview(Post)

Shop Foil Drive. Join Pat from MACkite as he unveils the cutting-edge Foil Drive Gen 2 Assist, a monumental upgrade to the foil assist system that's set to transform your foiling experience. Pa

Freeride Kites and Specialty Kites | Which Is Right for You?(Post)

All-Around Kites Freeride kites, sometimes called all-around or do-it-all kites, are a popular choice, especially for new kiteboarders who do not quite know what they want out of the sport yet. They

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

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Progreso Mexico - Destinations Ep01(Post)

Welcome to destinations, your one stop kiteboarding video travel guide.  Wind By Season It's warm and windy most of the year, but spring is the best season to visit. Progreso doesn't always work l

F-One Strike V2 vs. V1 Wings - Worth the Upgrade?(Post)

Out on the water riding, the experience, how the wing delivers power, what kind of power it has, what it's best suited for, how the stability is, how intuitive the wing is... I think that's real

North Nova Review(Post)

The North Nova wing foiling wing is North's first wing. While it is first gen, they have taken the time to get it right. There is a good deal of refinement that I would expect from a second or thi

Duotone Wing Academy | Powering and Depowering Your Wing(Post)

Powering Your Wing Flip your wing and pull it into the wind to get into riding position. To power your wing, pull the back hand towards you. Now the wing will generate power and lift, which you will h

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

Rygo’s Review of the 2016 Best Roca Freeride/Freestyle Kite(Post)

First Impressions with the 2016 Best Roca Rygo's Riding Conditions & Gear It was a cold 40-degree morning, with the water ranking in at a not so balmy 30 degrees. Not exactly what comes to mind when

Wing Foiling | How to Start Surfing Your Foil | Duotone Wing Academy(Post)

Introduction to Foil Surfing on Wind Swell Surfing on wind swell, whether in the ocean or on lakes, was once considered impossible by traditional surfers. However, with the advent of foiling technol

SF Joe's Wing Foiling Progression Story and Tips(Post)

For about a year I bashed winging, mainly because I agonized over schlepping around big boards again like back in the windsurf days, now being in love with the small boards kiting and kite foiling all

Kiteboarding Transitions: Sent Crail Grab(Post)

Nuke or Crail? It has come to our attention that this particular grab is actually a Crail grab. In the video we call it a Nuke, however for the written steps, I'll be using the correct name. My apolog

2025 Reedin Supernatural | The Wing We Keep Fighting Over?(Post)

Reedin's SuperNatural wing is back for 2025. Last year's model was a shop favorite, so how does the 2025 version hold up? Jeff and Tucker have had a few sessions with it to see if it still has the S

How to Choose a Wetsuit in Cold Climates(Post)

Choosing a suit can be as complicated or as simple as you want to make it. There are a ton of options, including high end suits that are soft, warm, seal out water, drain any excess or even block the

How to Cross-Train at the cable park: Ep 1(Post)

Cable parks have been around since 1959. Since their inception in Germany. They have been popping up all over the world. In fact, there's a good chance you’re just a short drive from one yourself. T

Duotone Wing Academy | Flipping Your Wing(Post)

There's no denying that wing sports, including wing foiling and wing surfing, have exploded in popularity. To better understand the nuances of wing manipulation, let's take a closer look at one essent

Ride With Blake | How to Foilboard(Post)

Blake Olsen will be covering a variety of topics including trick tips and the basics behind foilboarding for the first time. Foil boarding is beyond fun Many claim it's akin to snowboarding in endle

2020 Slingshot Rally GT Review(Post)

What is the Rally GT? Let's start with what the Rally GT is not. The 2020 Slingshot Rally GT is not the same Rally that you've used before. It's entirely new for 2020. They (Slingshot) went back and

Summer Memories with MACkite's Tucker(Post)

Summer Memories with Tucker Welcome to September! September brings the introduction to many things: the changing of the leaves, the cold morning wind, and all things pumpkin (spice, pies, bread...the

Best Roca 2nd Impressions with Rygo(Post)

Putting the 17m Best Roca to the test. Rider Weight:179lbs Wind Speed: 13-15mph Board: 144 Cabrinha Custom CBL with RAD Bindings Wind forecasts can be fickle, to say the least. With this knowledge

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

Mid-Length Boards or Downwind Boards | Which Is Better for Wing Foiling?(Post)

MACkite's top wingnuts, Tucker, Ryan, and Jeff, are chatting about boards today. Downwind boards are gaining in popularity, but the really hot boards are hybrid, or mid-length boards. There seems t

The Specs & Tech Behind F-One's FRIGATE Parawing(Post)

The FRIGATE is one of the latest pocket wings on the market, and it's definitely got the shop excited for the future of downwind foiling. For such a small wing, it's packed with plenty of features a

Liquid Force NV VS Cabrinha FX a Comprehensive Review(Post)

Two freestyle kites that at first glance look similar, yet are noticeably different on the water... the long-standing Cabrinha FX and the even-longer-standing, yet new to the category Liquid Force N

Lieuwe Awesome Review | Why This All-Around Kiteboard Lives Up to Its Name(Post)

We've got a new board brand at the shop, and Jake took one of their twintip kiteboards, the Awesome, out for a spin. The brand is Lieuwe, pronounced "lee-wa". Admittedly, that's even a bit har

A First Glance at One-Lock, Slingshot's Screwless Hydrofoil(Post)

You arrive at the beach, and it's looking like a great foil session is in store. You grab your kit and get to work assembling it. The faster it's together, the faster you can get on the water! Y

Reedin Wing Pack | Everything a New Wing Foiler Needs to Get Started(Post)

Ready to start building your own wing foil quiver? The Reedin Wing Pack was designed from the ground up for exactly that moment. Wing foiling has a reputation for being a gear-heavy sport with a ste