1730 results for 'mission control bar'

How to Better Your Board Offs With Fin-To-Handle Tic Tac(Post)

So, you're nailing your board-offs from the handle. The next step is learning how to grab the fin and tic-tac the board into your hand. This move adds flow and control to your riding while setting y

2025 Cabrinha Ace Review | Lightweight, Forgiving Flex & All-Around Performance(Post)

Brazilian Brothers' Take on the Cabrinha Ace What's up, guys? It's the Brazilian Brothers from MACkiteboarding, and today we've got a really exciting review of the 2025 Cabrinha Ace. As always, we'r

Hannah Whiteley: Essence(Post)

Video Details: Professional Kiteboarder from the UK, Hannah Whiteley spent the 2014 winter in Cape Town, South Africa. Here is an insight into what she got up to.. Shot and edited by Andi Jansen han

2023 North Flex LX Footstraps Overview(Post)

Hello, everybody. Welcome back to MACkiteboarding. This is Jake, and today I have the new 2023 North Flex LX footpads.Another footpad review, you might be asking? Yes, but these are super, super c

Why the Airush Lithium V14 Kite is Perfect for Progression(Post)

As you can tell from its "V14" designation, Airush's Lithium kite has been around a while. It's a staple of their lineup as an all-around kite, and after this many versions, it's become quite refin

Mastering Your Wing Foiling Foot Switch | Tips from Greg at Omen Foils(Post)

Understanding the Basics Importance of Hip Control The most crucial aspect of this entire technique is hip control. Pay particular attention to this, especially if you ride with a wide stance. Your

The North Learn-to-Foil Program | Step 1: Wing Handling Mastery(Post)

In collaboration with North Sails, North Foils has developed a comprehensive four-step program to guide beginners through the exciting journey of wing foiling. Step 1 focuses on learning how to hand

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

Introducing Slingshot's Newest Kite: Wave SST(Post)

Slingshot Sports - Down the Line Slingshot's new Wave SST kite has redefined kitesurfing. We are thrilled to have this kite in our lineup, and can't wait to break it out during those choppy days. In

Kites for Hydrofoiling: What to Grab?(Post)

What do you grab? Kites for Hydrofoiling Edition. 4-9 knots: HQ Matrixx Foil Kite We choose the HQ Matrixx for extreme light wind conditions for one reason...Weight. In sub-10 knot conditions most inf

WMFG 1.0E Electric Pump Review(Post)

Aaron and Kevin (WMFG) sat down to chat about the WMFG 1.0E Electric Kite/Wing/SUP Pump. Here, they chat about features, the benefits of electric pumps, and its travel-friendly design. The Shift to

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

Foil Drive Gen2 Install | Full Unboxing and Assembly | Assist MAX(Post)

You've got your Gen2 Foil Drive MAX and want to get out on the water. What is included in your kit? How do you install it so you can go ride? In the Box In the MAX kit you've got the main unit, whic

North Boost | The Next Evolution in Foil Drive Boards(Post)

North has once again redefined the standard of innovation in the world of foiling. The North Boost Foil Drive Board is engineered from the ground up for electric-assisted foiling across flat water,

2025 F-One Wing Lineup: Which One Is Right for Me?(Post)

At MACkite, we've always found F-One's wings to be a solid choice, and this year's lineup looks like it will live up to our high expectations once again. But with five options on the board, it might

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

Code Foils Mast Guide | 75 vs 80 vs 85cm for Wing, Surf, Kite, and Wake(Post)

Introduction Mast length is one of the most important, and personal choices a foiler makes. It determines how high you ride, how stable you feel in chop, how much lean you can throw into carves, and

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

Why Wing Foil Mast Position Matters More Than You Think(Post)

When it comes to wing foiling, few adjustments make as big a difference as your wing foil mast position. It might seem like a small detail—just sliding the foil a few millimeters forward or back in

Designer Notes Behind North's 2025 Twintip Kiteboard Collection(Post)

North Kiteboarding dropped their 2025 twintip collection with one idea in mind: a totall re-imagining from the ground up. This year is packed with upgrades, including lighter construction and smarte

Duotone Team Riders Boost to the Top in Red Bull King of the Air 2024(Post)

With Andrea Principi back on the water to defend his crown and the first-ever Women's Division being added to the event, the 2024 Red Bull King of the Air in Cape Town was one for the history books.

Cold Water Riding Tips from Tucker(Post)

Unless you're lucky enough to live somewhere that's warm year-round, your cold-weather options are to suit up or stay home. Vacations to someplace sunny are also nice, but most of us can't pack up a

F-One Strike V3 - Tucker's On-Water Review(Post)

F-One Strike V3 - On-Water Review Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. Today we are going to talk about the F-One Strike Version Three. This is a review; you may have seen the ov

Foilboarding Video: Completing Slingshot’s “Foil Flight School”(Post)

Learning to Foilboard Using Slingshot's "Foil Flight School" Foilboarding is an experience unlike anything else in kiteboarding. No matter your riding or your style, there is nothing like gliding sil

Waka Glide Wing Foil Board | Can a Folding Foil Board Really Perform?(Post)

The amount of innovation we've seen lately in foilboarding makes our sport incredibly exciting. It wasn't too long ago that wings arrived as an alternate option to kites, and we're just starting to

2015 Cabrinha 1X Overdrive Review(Post)

Nate at MACkite reviews the 2015 Cabrinha 1X Overdrive System, demonstrating its ease of use and simplicity. Cabrinha kites completely redesigned their control system for 2015, and we're all pretty e

Chat with Chris | FLITELab AMPJet FAQs(Post)

At MACkite, we love anything that will help us get up on foil. You've probably seen us gush about Foil Drive's mast-mounted propeller. Now there's an exciting new take on the foil assist concept: th

From Wake Poaching to SUP and Prone Foiling(Post)

What are some ways to use your new Foil Drive system? The New Gen 2 system has come out and generated a lot of excitement since everyone loved the first version. Stand Up Paddleboarding There's a Fo

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

2022 North Atmos vs. Astra Kiteboard Review(Post)

Hey guys, Kristen here with MACkite, and today I want to cover the North Atmos vs. the Astra board.North Atmos Kiteboard If you've been looking at North boards, you might have heard o

Appletree Zapple S Breakdown | Short, Fast, Foil Drive Focused!(Post)

Appletree Surfboards has built a reputation for pushing foil board design forward, and the Zapple S is a straightforward extension of that mindset. Developed inside the Appletree factory and shaped

Foil Drive Firmware Update | More Boost, More Power, More Fun!(Post)

The latest Foil Drive Firmware Update is here, and it’s packed with groundbreaking features designed to revolutionize your Foil Drive experience. From streamlined startup notifications to advanced i

Upgrading Your Wing Foil Setup? Start With Your Foil(Post)

You've been winging for six months to a year, maybe even more. By now, you've got your first setup dialed in and logged plenty of water time. Maybe you've added a second or third wing to handle diff

Assembly, Activation and Charging - Waydoo Flyer ONE Plus(Post)

Assembly Place your board flat on the ground or a table, top side down. Open the mast case by unclipping the four straps securing it and removing the lid. Besides the mast, this box also contains y

Filming Our Kiteloop Playlist - Sessions W/Rygo EP 09(Post)

Get to know the crew Last week on Sessions, we made our way to Orlando, Florida where we caught up with one of MACkite's original team riders and of my closest friends, Steve Lee. Every winter I

Omen Flux V2 Review: The True One-Board Quiver Killer(Post)

If you've spent any time around the shop listening to the crew or watching our videos, you already know how much time Jeff and Tucker have logged on the Flux platform. The original was a go-to for y

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

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

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

Big Air Kiteboard Review: Carved Imperator 7 / Lieuwe Falcon / Duotone Jaime SLS(Post)

Big air kiteboards deserve a big review, and no one is more up to the task than guest vlogger Jason Montreal. Although he's from New Zealand where it's notoriously difficult to get one's hands on