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
Features & Benefits of a Carbon Integrated Foil Drive Mast(Post)Ryan and Hunter, along with Ryan Arzy from Foil Drive, chat about the carbon integrated masts that many brands are now releasing. These masts are available with the new high-power motor, providing m
Debunking the Top 5 Misconceptions About Wing Foiling(Post)Is Winging Too Hard? Top 5 Wing Foil Misconceptions This is Tucker and Jeff from MACkiteboarding.com, and it's Wing Wednesday. Today we're going to look at our top five misconceptions about wing foi
Four Reasons to Buy a Trainer Kite & Which One to Buy(Post)Bit by the bug... I was bitten by the kiteboarding bug on a visit to Tarifa. I returned from Europe and decided to save up for my first kite. It took me all summer, but I managed to snag a 2009 Cabrin
Foil Drive MAX Battery Guide - Which One Do I Need?(Post)If you're just getting into Foil Drive, the options can feel a little overwhelming. What's the difference between Gen 1 and Gen 2? Should I get the Max or the Slim? Do I need 3 props on my motor or
Board-Off Breakthrough | Land Drills for Kiteboarding Tricks That Stick(Post)You've got jumping down pat and can even style it out with a tail grab in your sleep. Then you mastered one-footers. Ready for your first board-off? Yep, completely bare-footed while you wave your b
Interview with Stig: Big Air, Naish Loyalty & Life Beyond Kiting(Post)Rubens: What's up, guys? It's the Brazilian Bros from MACkiteboarding, and today we've got a very special guest: Stig, fresh off the water on a super windy day here in Brazil. For anyone who's been
F-One Free Surf vs Free Downwind: Which Foil Board Should You Choose?(Post)F-One Free Surf vs Free Downwind boards—what’s the difference, and which one is right for your riding style? From volume distribution to board shape and real-world practice, Tucker and Jeff dive dee
Parawinging: It's Not Just for Waves and Downwinders Anymore(Post)The Evolution of Parawinging Jeff and Tucker from MACkite dive into a discussion about parawinging, a sport that has taken the wind industry by storm over the last year and a half. Parawinging is fo
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
Wing Foiling | Pick 5 Challenge with Tucker(Post)It's Tucker's turn in the "Pick 5 Challenge" hotseat! Tucker rides any and all wings and foils that come through the doors at MACkite... can he really pick just five??Jeff: Tucker, if you had to
Foil Drive | From Humble First Sessions to Consistently Catching Waves(Post)Ryan and Cole recently experienced the Foil Drive for the first time, and they have some thoughts they'd like to share with anyone wondering if a Foil Drive is right for them, and what to know and
Foil Fridays - How to Wing Surf / Foil - First steps and Tips(Post)Chances are, if you clicked on this blog, you are interested in learning to Wing Surf or Wing Foil. SUP, Foil, Surfboard, Snowboard, Skateboard... whatever you decide to put on your feet, Wing Boardi
DESTINATION: Mancora, Peru(Post)There's a spot down in South America where it's summer every day and the waves break with the consistency of a perfectly timed clock. This is a spot that wave riders and kiteboarders who dream of
2024 North Sonar Foil System Overview with Ryan and Matt(Post)Ryan Hooker from MACkite and Matt Aiken from North chat about the North Sonar Foil System for wing foiling, surf foiling, and kite foiling. Find out who it's for and what's new for 2024. Ryan:
2017 Cabrinha Fireball Connection Overview With Pete Cabrinha(Post)Hi, I’m Pete Cabrinha, and I am proud to introduce you to the next generation of control system connection, the Fireball. Fireball is a sleek new approach to one of the most important points in kite
Ride with Blake | How to Set Up Your Footstraps(Post)This video covers how to perfect your kiteboarding stance as well as some of the basics concepts such as heelside, toeside. Goofy foot vs regular foot. Riding blind and riding wrapped. If you need he
C-Kites vs Everything: Versus W/ Rygo: EP03(Post)We’ve been getting a surprising number of requests for C-Kite comparisons. The North Vegas vs the North Rebel, The Cabrinha Chaos vs the Cabrinha FX. With that said, I’ve decided to first do a video
Foilboarding: Small Boards vs Large Boards(Post)We’ve been riding a bunch of different styles behind the boat, so we’re going to get a bit boat-focused on this episode of Foil Fridays because we’ve been getting a lot of questions like, “what boa
Beginners Guide - Back to Wrapped / Backmobe(Post)What's up, guys? Rygo here from MACkite. Welcome back to our Unhooked playlist. For this week we're going to talk about the Back to Wrapped, or the Backmobe. We're going to be building off of our
How to Progress from Wing Paddle Board to Wing Foiling(Post)Reasonable Expectations Most new Wingers (including strong athletes) require at least 20 hours before getting extended flights in a straight line with their wing and foil board (transitions will req
Why More Riders Are Mixing It Up with Wing Foiling, Foil Drive and Parawing(Post)It's a great time to be a foiler. Just a few years ago, kitesurfers hopped onto foilboards, and it was awesome. You could get in and out of waves and pick any spot you wanted to surf. The only downs
Flying the Duotone Stash Parawing | First Impressions and Honest Thoughts(Post)Parawings are hitting the market at a fast and furious pace, and Tucker's doing his best to get out on every one so he can share the strengths and weaknesses of each. The Stash (not to be confused w
Foil Drive Max vs. Fusion(Post)Foil Drive has just released a new model, the Fusion. What is it, and should you get that or the Max? They're similar but have some important differences, so Ryan and Hunter are here to go over thos
MACkite Travels: RyGo's Brazilian Trip With Best Kiteboarding(Post)Brazil Through RyGo's Eyes About 5 years ago I discovered the sport of kiteboarding through a lesson at MACkite no less. I took a lesson with a young kid named Chris Bobryk. We formed a solid friends
Unboxing the "Walmart Wing" - Pt 1(Post)Tucker and Jeff Buy a Wing On Walmart Marketplace - Part 1Hey everybody, welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. Today we have a real fun one for you. We found what is probably one of the
Ride Engine Air Box Electric Pump for Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling(Post)Jeff and Tucker are excited to share one of their favorite accessories: the Ride Engine Air Box, an electric pump. ...Wait. They're excited about an electric pump? Are they really that old?? Perhaps
Code Foils 810X | The Perfect Fusion of Surf and Foil(Post)The long-awaited X Series from Code Foils has arrived, and the 810X is already making waves. Designed as the first release in this new lineup, the 810X isn’t just another addition to the Code range—i
Aaron Hadlow Interview: Big Air, Harlem Kites & Kiteboarding Evolution(Post)From 10-Year-Old Beginner to World Champion Rubens: What's up, guys! It's the Brazilian Brothers with MACkiteboarding, and today we've got a very special guest... none other than Aaron Hadlow. We're
King of the Great Lakes Test Fest 2012(Post)13th Annual KOGL Kiteboarding Competition & Gear Test Fest MACkiteboarding will be hosting the 13th annual KOGL in late September in 2013. The 12th annual KOGL Test Fest format was a smashing success
How to Backroll Kiteloop Late Tail Grab: With Shaun Bennett(Post)Yo, what's up guys? I'm Rygo. And I'm Shaun. And we were running through some footage that Brad Strom filmed at Hood River and Lyle. We've been doing some trick tips and
Waydoo Adapter for Moses and SABfoil - Foils Ridden and Reviewed(Post)This is Pat, Dustin, and Ryan from MACkiteboarding.com. We just got off the water with the Waydoo. We're trying out the range of SABfoil front wings with a special new adapter that allows you to
Big Air and The Megaloop Podium: Alessa Sophia Mensch Interview, Part 2(Post)The Brazilian Brothers caught up with Alessa Mensch right next to the action in Big Bay for a very special interview. From taking her first lessons in Ecuador and becoming an instructor, to entering
GKA Kite World Cup Mykonos, Part 2: Athlete Interviews Before the Heats(Post)The Brazilian Brothers are back on the beach, running into absolute legends ahead of the heats at the GKA Kite World Cup Big Air in Mykonos, Greece. With the commencement ceremony wrapping up and th
How to Choose Your FLITELab FLUX Stabilizer and Fuselage(Post)Tucker is joined by Adam Bennetts from FLITELab to answer a common question: once you've picked your front wing, discipline, and board, how do you choose the appropriate stabilizer and fuselage in t
Interview With Derek Sproul From Naish Kiteboarding(Post)Pat: I'm Pat with MACkiteboarding, and I'm talking with Derek from Naish. Derek: What's up, guys? Pat: So Derek, you've been with Naish now for 10 years? Derek: Yeah, I came on board in Febru
How to Travel Like a True Kiteboarder(Post)Whether you’re learning to kite, ride on vacations, or you’re an experienced kiteboarder… we all have one thing in common: We love to kite. And we all know that there’s a world full of beautiful kite
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
Kiteboarding - How to Pop Unhooked(Post)This blog will eventually be made into a complete beginners' unhooked playlist. Stand by while we film this spring. This week we're going to break down the most fundamental move in kiteboarding: the p
Which Wings Are Best for Riding Waves in 2025? Here's What We Recommend...(Post)If you've had the chance to foil on a wave, then you know what it's like to float on a cloud. It's an amazing feeling that'll keep pulling you back to the water every chance you get. Those sessions