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Down Loop Front Roll Transition - Ride with Blake(Post)

Today Rygo and I are going to be covering a very important topic, one that will change the way you transition forever. The reason downloops are so cool is because they're basically a shortcut to mo ...

Brazilian Brothers Review the Harlem Lead Bar(Post)

The Harlem Lead has become one of the Brazilian Brothers' favorite kiteboarding control bars, and for good reason. Not only does it have an auto-untwist system, but it works flawlessly, and th ...

2023 Ocean Rodeo Glide AA First Impressions(Post)

We finally got our hands on the Ocean Rodeo Glide AA all-Aluula wing. Aluula is a very light and strong material, and this is definitely the lightest 5 meter I've ever flown, by far. Obviousl ...

Top 3 Items to Remember When Buying Kite and Wing Foil Gear(Post)

After working in the warehouse for a while, I’ve received a lot of emails and phone calls about people forgetting a piece of gear with their brand new wing or kite package. That can be a huge bummer ...

​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 ...

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 t ...

2024 Reedin SuperNatural Wing | Effortless Handling and Unexpected Excellence(Post)

Ryan and Jeff from MACkite got out on the 2024 Reedin SuperNatural wing. Jeff has had a couple sessions on the 5m, and Ryan just came in from a half hour session. Ryan is stoked on it alrea ...

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 ...

Ocean Rodeo Stick Shift vs Duotone Clickbar(Post)

These bars are similar in design. They use a clicking system to adjust the steering lines rather than the center lines. The Stick Shift is super soft on the hands The Ocean Rodeo Stick Shift is ...

Kiteboarding Video: Kite Horror(Post)

When Kiting Heads South Kiteboarding can be considered a dangerous sport to those who do not know proper safety systems or how to self rescue. In this video, we see two kiters who had their kites co ...

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 down ...

Ride with Blake | How To Do Your First Front Roll(Post)

The front roll is a must have basic for any kiteboarder. It looks awesome on its own but it does lead to more advanced tricks and rotations. Today you were going to learn this basic in three s ...

Wake Foiling | Pick 5 Challenge with Cole(Post)

The "Pick 5 Challenge" is a series that acknowledges the reality that most of us are on a budget when it comes to gear. Today Cole from MACkite accepts the challenge and chooses the 5 pieces of gea ...

Kiteboarding: Rules of Navigation | "Ride With Blake"(Post)

Yes, These are the rules...but you should know that not every kiter follows them or knows what they are!   If you see someone who doesn’t seem to know what they are doing, just kind ...

Kiteboarding: 3 Tips for Riding More(Post)

As any dedicated wind-chaser knows, it can be challenging to balance work, life and kiteboarding. Sometimes, we just can't get enough time on the water. Here are 3 simple tips to help you out! Sub ...

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Hatteras, NC, USA - Destinations EP 06(Post)

  Get a behind the scenes look on our trip to Hatteras with Danny.  WIND BY SEASON Kite season in Hatteras goes from about April to October, but the wind blows year round. The k ...

Ride with Blake | How To Jump on a Foilboard(Post)

With so many friends coming to visit recently, I haven't been working nearly as much as I should. The last week I've mostly logged a lot of hours at work. That said, I thought I would talk about a r ...

Helena Brochocka Rocking Australia With Best Kiteboarding(Post)

Best Kiteboarding - Helena Brochocka Tearing Up Australia Catch Helena Brochocka, one of the Team Riders for Best Kiteboarding, creating waves near Safety Bay near Perth, Australia. The "Land Down U ...

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 c ...

​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 discip ...

Sam Medysky Interview | Airush and the Early Days of Kiteboarding(Post)

Pat: This is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com and we're with Sam Medysky today. We're going to catch up and get a little bit of background about him.Sam: How's it going, guys?Pat: All right, Sam. S ...

2015 Best Launch: Everybody Knows(Post)

The Best team met up to celebrate the arrival of the new 2015 gear. Everybody knows that the Best characters like to shred their hearts out! Luckily one does recover fast when accommodated in beautif ...

North High-V Split Kit | From Low-V to High-V in Minutes!(Post)

Have a low-V (or low-Y) bar that you want to use with a kite that works best with a high-V bar? There's no need for a whole new bar- for just a few bucks and a couple minutes of your time, you ...

Duotone Tech Talk: 2026 Evo D/LAB Kite(Post)

For two years, Duotone has developed and refined the new Evo D/LAB, one of the most anticipated kites in the industry. While a predecessor of it's former design with a 3-strut Aluula construct ...

2024 North Navigator Pro Bar | Smooth Swivel, Auto Untwist, and Ergo Grips(Post)

Dustin has been riding the new 2024 North Navigator Pro control bar, and he's super stoked on it. Is a control bar really something to get that excited about? What makes it so special?Auto-Unswi ...

2016 Ion Apex & Vertex Select w/Ben Skaggs(Post)

2016 Ion Apex & Vertex Select w/Ben Skaggs Sometimes you have questions. And, well, we don't always have the answers. In those cases, it's better to get the answers from the person who would kno ...

Foil Drive Prop Comparison | 2-Blade vs. 3-Blade | Which is Better?(Post)

Foil Drive systems come standard with a 2-blade propeller, and it works great. However, they also offer a 3-blade prop as an upgrade. How is its performance different from the stock propeller, ...

North Code Zero - On the Beach With Matt Aiken(Post)

What's in a Name? Matt: Probably the most exciting new kite that we have is the new Code Zero. You're probably wondering why a one-strut kite is called "Code Zero". It's a little callout to ...

Slingshot Asylum Review(Post)

The Slingshot Asylum is the board I was using when I first started progressing in kiteboarding. If you watch older reviews, you know I used to rave on Slingshot kiteboards. In recent years I've ...

2026 North Nova Wing Review(Post)

The 2026 North Nova Wing 2026 sits right in the heart of North’s wing lineup. It’s the wing many riders start with, but after spending real water time on it in La Ventana, it&rsquo ...

Kiteboarding Video: King of the Air 2016(Post)

Red Bull's King of the Air 2016 Highlights Two weeks ago marked one of the most incredible spectated events in kiteboarding - Red Bull's King of the Air. This year, Aaron Hadlow made it to the top f ...

Why the Ride Engine Empax Vest Is a Shop Favorite(Post)

When riders ask us about flotation, the first thing we usually have to do is slow the conversation down. Not all vests are built for the same purpose. And if you kiteboard or wing foil, what y ...

Session Impression: Two Guys, Three Sessions, and Loads of Gear(Post)

Jeff is back for another session chat, this time with Skip. What did the day bring, what gear did they take out, and how did it go? How Were the Conditions? In West Michigan, windy days can be ...

Kitesurf Control Bar Review | North Navigator Pro / Duotone Trust / Core Sensor 3 Pro(Post)

Jason is an excellent reviewer of kiteboarding gear, limited only by what he's able to get his hands on in New Zealand. He and MACkite have teamed up to get more gear in his hands, so hope ...

Kiteboarding Control Bar Size & tuning your kite(Post)

Kiteboarding Control Bars The first step in tuning your kite is choosing the right size control bar. The standard pairing is 43 - 47 cm bars for 05 - 10m kites 50 - 55 cm bars for 11 - 13m kites 58 ...

Kiteboarding Transitions: Toeside Backflip(Post)

Today we are going to go over how to Toeside backflip transition. This is the second video in our intermediate to advanced transition playlist. Normally we focus on beginner and intermediate l ...

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 an ...

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 li ...

Slingshot UFO Hydrofoiling Kite Review(Post)

Is it an airplane, jet, or weather balloon? To many conspiracists’ delight, what we are looking at is a real UFO. Rather than an “Unidentified Flying Object” that you would see at ...

Welcome to Kiteboarding(Page)

We hope your life is nothing but windy from here on out. In the event this is your first kiteboarding gear, we’ve put together this informational guide to help you get started. Taking kiteboard ...