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eFoil Lessons(Page)

eFoil Lessons in West Michigan Looking for a fun, unique water activity while you’re visiting West Michigan? Or curious about foiling but not ready to jump into wind sports yet? Our eFoil lessons...

F-one Phantom foils - S.F. Joe(Post)

My Moses 633 had been my favorite foil of all time until I started riding the FONE Phantom 1080 (no, they didn't pay me to say that but they did give me a free t-shirt and hat)... I kite foiled the Mo

Red Bull's Streif Ski Trailer(Post)

Streif Trailer If you're interested in the skiing world in any way, you'll obviously know about Streif. Streif can be considered one of the most dangerous downhill race courses in the world. With an 

View From A Blue Moon - Official Trailer(Post)

View From A Blue Moon - Official Trailer While learning about new products is nice, sometimes it's even more nice to sit back and watch people pursue what only a few will conquer. See the beauty of t

Hydrofoiling: Learn to Surf Foil - Ticket to Glide Ep 01(Post)

The printable steps are at the bottom of this blog  So you want to learn to hydrofoil surf? Congratulations! We too have caught the foil bug for all of our board sports. Surf foiling is truly a on

Teen Riders Represent F-One in GWA World Tour Stops(Post)

Two of F-One's youngest riders made an impressive showing at a recent GWA Wing Foil Events in Dakhla, Morocco and Ibiraquera, Brazil. Leon Schiel from the UK is only 14 but placed 3rd in the Wave c

How Much Does Kiteboarding Cost?(Post)

People tend to fall into one of two different groups when it comes to kiteboarding. Those in the first group are usually interested, and excited to watch kiteboarders on the water jumping and having

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

​The Best Hydrofoil Wings and Mast for Wingfoiling Part 2(Post)

  Last week, we covered the best boards for wingfoiling. This week, we wanted to touch on everything that goes beneath the board. Mast length Mast length is important for wingfoiling. When first st

2027 North Orbit Ultra First Look: Testing the N-u80 Material(Post)

Pat from North Kiteboarding and Dustin are out testing the all-new 2027 North Orbit Ultra. After getting some time on the water, they break down the technology and performance of this new addition t

2024 Starboard Take Off | A Unique Design for Wing Foilers of All Abilities(Post)

The 2024 Take Off is a fresh design that applies what Starboard has learned from past versions. What's new, and how does that translate to the real world? Tucker has ridden it and has some insight

The Foil Drive Universal Mast Adapter and Everything You'll Want to Know(Post)

Introduction The world of assisted hydrofoiling is witnessing a significant breakthrough with the introduction of the Foil Drive Universal Mast Adapter. Paul from Foil Drive recently unveiled th

Foil Fridays - Foilmount Moses / Slingshot Adapter Review(Post)

Let's cut right to the chase with this one. There are a few reasons why we are excited about the Moses Fuselage to Slingshot Mast Adapter plate. Slingshot / Ride Engine masts are proven to be effi

2015 Slingshot Kiteboarding "Everyday"(Post)

Does your "everyday" look anything like this? ...if only;) Check out Alex Fox, Sam Light and the Slingshot crew, getting their shred on, in warm, tropical places! Directed and edited by Patrick Wiela

Let's Chat: Jesse Richman Joining Ride Engine's Team(Post)

Jessie Richman Joins Ride Engine Photo credit: Ride Engine Here's the latest from Ride Engine's email blast... Few fits in the kiteboarding industry could be more appropriate and well-suited than Jes

2021 Slingshot Sentry Bar Review(Post)

The new Sentry bar is a welcomed upgrade for Slingshot. I’ve been using their bars since 2013 and while they were making welcomed changes, like above the bar depower and a functional swivel the core

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

North Ultra High Mod Carbon Mast | Faster, Cleaner Foil Drive(Post)

Ryan and Hunter have been quietly battling over this mast—and that alone says something. The new North Integrated Ultra High Mod Carbon Mast isn’t just another accessory in the Foil Drive ecosystem.

MACkite Rides: Ending the Week With the 2016 Best Roca & Friends(Post)

2016 Best Red Bar & Roca Session What’s a good way to end the week? Kiteboarding with friends with the winds in the upper twenties all while riding new gear and loving every minute of it. After burnin

Aaron's Foilboarding Adventures(Post)

Aaron's Journey Being the "New Foil-Guy" April 20th, 2017 Sitting on the sidelines watching everybody else having all the fun is NOT fun. No matter what it’s about. Those goofy guys with their kite fo

Waydoo EVO eFoil Firmware Update | A Complete Step-by-Step Guide(Post)

From time to time your Waydoo EVO will have firmware updates available. It's important to install these since they'll contain bug fixes and add new features. MACkite's Eli has created a step-by-step

Kiteboarding Video: RYKY BOBI LOVIN LIFE(Post)

That muscle-bound, good-times, kid from Michigan is at it again! Throwin' hammers, skating ramps, tickling alligators and livin' proper. Check in with Chris as he shreds the gnar in Southern Florida!

Code Foils 810X | Lively, Playful, and Surf-Ready!(Post)

SHOP Code Foils 810X The long-awaited Code Foils 810X has finally landed, and early impressions from Hobey Moss paint a picture of a wing that may quickly become a core part of every serious foiler’

Hydrofoil Hardware Naming Guide(Post)

How to Figure Out Which Screw You Need You just dropped a screw. Well, technically that perfect session wind caught it and sent it tumbling, because you're definitely not that clumsy. And then, even t

FLITELab AMPJet Overview with Evan Netsch(Post)

Cole had a chance to meet up with Evan Netsch from FLITELab in LA to check out the new RAW and AMP releases. There's been a lot of curiosity about these, especially the AMP. It's sort of an eFoil, b

Get to Know the Crew(Page)

MACkite's Get to Know the Crew We get it. You've got limited time, and need answers. When you call us at the shop, you'll get them. You'll be greeted by one of our kite experts that will be thrilled...

Kiteboarding Quivers | How to Choose the Best Kite Sizes for You(Post)

Kiteboarding kites come in a wide variety of sizes. Which size kites are best for you? Let's take a look at your riding style, your gear budget, and find out how many kites you'll want to have

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 Pace VS Free: Hydrofoil Board Comparison - Foil Fridays(Post)

Duotone has really stepped up their Hydrofoil and Foil board game for the 2019/2020 season. Two of our favorite new Duotone hydrofoil products are the Pace and Free foil boards. They both feature a

SOLOSHOT Makes Motion Time-Lapse Videos Easy!(Post)

SOLOSHOT: Make Your Own Motion Time-Lapses The SOLOSHOT is on the rise for filming technology. With just a push of the button and a little calibration, you can film yourself, others, and the world ar

New to North Kiteboarding's Fleet: 2016 Mono Kite(Post)

2016 North Mono Kiteboarding Kite New for 2016, North Kiteboarding is debuting the Mono, a one strut kite that finds itself in the company of the Airush Lithium One and Liquid Force Solo. Able to be f

2021 North Kites Overview(Post)

2021 North Kites Overview This is a good look at the 2021 North kites compared to the 2020 North kites. We'll be taking a look at what the changes are and how it will impact you as a rider in this b

Cabrinha Moto Apex First Impressions(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back in Brazil with MACkiteboarding, and the Brazil season keeps on delivering. They're testing the brand new Moto Apex by Cabrinha, a kite that's generated a lot of excit

Kiteboarding Video: Liquid Force - WOW Teaser Video(Post)

Liquid Force - The WOW Teaser Video Have you checked out Liquid Force's WOW Kiteboarding Kite? Liquid Force will be sending a limited number of WOW kites after April 3, 2015. Liquid Force is expecti

The "New Foil Guy"—Session 3(Post)

The “New Foil Guy” 3rd Session / June 20th, 2017 It’s been a month since I’ve gone foiling—my bad. We’ve had an unseasonably windy spring, with much more time in the surf than usual. I make no apologi

​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

Kiteboarding Video: Bret Sullivan's "African Vibes"(Post)

Bret Sullivan & Best Kiteboarding - "African Vibes" Africa can be considered the "wildlands". It's where people go to help, to find themselves, and to experience a new type of freedom. Freedom can be

Reedin SuperNatural V5 Overview: Lighter Weight, Boom Control, and Next-Level Efficiency(Post)

The Reedin SuperNatural has been a rider favorite for a while now, and for good reason. It's one of those wings that works for almost everyone. It's easy, balanced, and versatile. Now we're looking

Jeff Reviews the Gath Surf Convertible Helmet(Post)

Jeff's got four decades of experience on the water but has only recently decided to begin wearing a helmet, and his pick is the Surf Convertible helmet from Gath. So far he's had two sessions with i

Reedin WhisperModel Light Wind Test(Post)

The Reedin WhisperModel makes some impressive claims for light wind riding. Jeff decided to put it all on the line and rigged up, heading out on a twintip in just 9-11 knots. So, are these claims fa

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