1421 results for 'open edg aluma 2025'

Ride Engine Saber vs Mystic Stealth (Saber Review)(Post)

This week I’m going to do a review on the Ride Engine Saber harness. To help you understand what this harness is like, I’ll be making a comparison to the Mystic Stealth Harness. This is more a review

Ethics: The F-One x Manera approach to Sustainability(Post)

Sustainability is a word we're starting to hear from more brands lately, and at MACkite, we couldn't be happier about it! We work and play in the environment, so taking good care of it is a priority.

F-One Strike Review(Post)

Hey everybody, welcome back to Wing Wednesdays with MACkiteboarding.com. I'm Tucker and today we're going to talk about the F-One Strike. I've put a few sessions into it and I am extremely impress

Duotone Select vs Jaime(Post)

So you’re looking to pick up your next board. You’ve looked around and heard good things about the Duotone twintips. Supposedly they are lighter, snappier and unique on the water. You went online, d

​Flight Aluula VS SLS First Test(Post)

The shop asked me to try to compare Duotone's SLS kites and the Aluula kites from Ocean Rodeo. I've decided to do a couple videos on this to share my experience and that of friends who tried it. I wa

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?

BETA Foils - My First Freefoil Experience(Post)

Today, I want to share a groundbreaking discovery that will forever change the sport I love. The moment I took flight on a foil, I was captivated. The desire to soar longer and farther consumed me,

Wind Chasers Pt. 2: Brazilian Brothers in Witsand, South Africa(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers from MACkiteboarding hit the road for a strike mission from Cape Town to Witsand — a legendary flat water spot a few hours up the South African coast. With no wind in Blouberg

The Story of Harlem Kitesurfing(Post)

There are a lot of kite brands in the world. Some have been around for decades. Some are backed by massive distribution. Some dominate podiums. Harlem started as none of those. When Alex Monstan fou

Foil Drive | Backstage Pass to the Making of "Blue Highway"(Post)

This blog recounts the incredible journey that Paul Cooper and Josh Ku, two Foil Drive sponsored athletes, recently embarked on. They spent a week in Paul’s hometown of Hawaii, capturing footage

FLITELab AMPJet | Setup Tips to Get in the Water Faster(Post)

You just unboxed your new FLITELab AMPJet and are ready to head to the beach. Well... you're ready, but is your AMPJet? Not quite. Tucker thought he was, got everything set up at the lake, and then

Let's Chat: Who Is MACkite?(Post)

Who Is MACkite? If you're a kiteboarder with an internet connection, then you may have already heard of MACkiteboarding.com. We've been heavy with our internet game for quite a few years now, and peop

Code Foils 1250R, with Josh Ku and James Casey | Training, Gliding, and Light Wind Downwinding(Post)

Introduction: The Rise of the 1250R The Code Foils 1250R is the latest and largest addition to Code’s high aspect "R Series" front wings. At 1250 cm², 1275 mm span, and with a 13 aspect ratio, this

Eleveight Stratos+ Kite & Stellar V3 Board Review(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers met up with Kaimar Halliste, an international team rider for Eleveight who has been pushing the limits of big air, at the Kite Beach in Blouberg, South Africa. Kaimar walks th

Ride with Blake | How To Transition On a Foilboard(Post)

How to do a transition on your foilboard! It's Friday so you know what that means. Another episode of Ride with Blake. The last week was incurably fun as some old friends from MACkite came to visit.

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

The Code Foils 1540S | Perfect for Beginners, Bigger Riders, and Light Wind Adventures(Post)

Foil enthusiasts, meet the Code Foils 1540S, the latest and largest addition to the popular S range. (I guess you could say it's Code's big S wing.) This huge foil is stable and versatile and

Why Appletree’s NFC Tag Matters for Board Security(Post)

Appletree Surfboards continues to lead the way in premium board technology, and one of their most overlooked yet powerful features is the NFC tag embedded directly into every board. Located at the l

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

Prepping Your Waydoo eFoil After Winter Storage(Post)

After a long winter, your eFoil might have sat untouched for a few months. Before you rush to the water on that first warm day, it's worth taking the time to go through a proper preseason check. We'

Appletree Zapple | Is This the Best Foil Drive Board Ever?(Post)

If you've ever had a chance to ride a board that came out of the Appletree factory, you know it's something special. These boards are designed and built by the people who use them. The Foil Drive wa

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

Kiteboarding Gear Info(Page)

Gear Info and Maintenance     Getting the right kiteboarding gear and keeping it in good condition is a big part of being a kiteboarder. And it's not just the kite, board and harness-...

2024 North Orbit Kite Overview(Post)

What's Old Is NewWe have the 2024 North Orbit here. North is going in a new direction with their branding, and I am excited about it because they're bringing back the old school North Sails. A lot

2023 Wing Foiling Wing Awards | MACkite's Top Picks(Post)

Tucker and Jeff have gotten all dressed up for the 2023 MACkite "Best Of" Awards. ...Okay, well, one of them did. The other got dressed. Any product released in 2023 is eligible for nomination. MACk

Cabrinha Drifter VS North Neo - Kite VS Kite: With Rygo Ep 02(Post)

The North Neo Vs the Cabrinha Drifter. Both of these kites are kitesurfing kites in the same vein. On paper, they don’t look that much different but once you get on them water it’s clear that they ar

How a Harness and Harness Line Makes Parawinging Easier(Post)

Parawinging has quickly gained momentum in the wing foiling community, so Tucker has decided to address some questions people are having about using a harness with them. Do I really need a harness?

Beginner to Advanced | Why the North Boost Foil Drive Package Works(Post)

Foil Drive has opened the door to a new category of riding—one that blends the accessibility of e-foiling with the performance and progression of traditional hydrofoiling. To make that leap even eas

Foil Fridays - The Best Boards & Features for Wing Foiling Part 1(Post)

  Wing foiling, wing surfing, hand kite, wing ding.... whatever you call this hot new sport, everyone wants to talk about it but not many people have firsthand knowledge. We have been fortunate enou

2024 Naish Kiteboarding Lineup with Derek Sproul(Post)

Derek Sproul from Naish takes a few minutes to chat about the 2024 kiteboarding lineup with MACkite's Jake Mitchell at King of the Great Lakes Test Fest. What's new? Is there a must-have coming fo

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

From Bartender to Big Air Pro: Alessa Sophia Mensch Interview, Part 1(Post)

Sitting right next to the action with some awesome kiting taking place in Big Bay, Capetown, the Brazilian Brothers caught up with Naish pro rider Alessa Sophia Mensch to talk about her progression

How to Unbox and Assemble a Fliteboard(Post)

Eli takes us through how to unbox and assemble a brand new Fliteboard. Let's get into the easy stuff first and work our way through the entire setup. Charger and Battery Starting with the fast charg

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’

2019 Slingshot RPM VS 2018 - Complete review(Post)

A review of the 2019 Slingshot RPM Slingshot is hyping up the new RPM hard and their videos are hilarious. However, they do leave some questions at hand. Namely, what can you expect from the new RP

Slingshot Sentry V2 and Joystick V1 Control Bars, with Fred Hope(Post)

Pat is at King of the Great Lakes with Fred Hope from Slingshot, checking out the new bars for 2024. Fred: Thanks for having me! This year we brought out a whole new bar, and we changed from th

Axis Skinny vs. Progressive Stabilizers(Post)

Ryan and Cole talk about some new Axis stabilizers, who they're for, and why you might want one in your setup. Ryan: A lot of times, the stabilizer choice gets overlooked, but it's a great way

Parawing Safety Tips - Learn from Jeff's Mistakes(Post)

And now it's time for a PSA about parawing safety, brought to you by Tucker and Jeff. Are you an experienced winger? Were you raised in the water like a tadpole and you feel completely comfortable o

Slingshot's 2026 Glide Craft V1 and Flow Craft V2 | Easy Progression and Surfy Performance(Post)

Slingshot has designed a couple new foilboards for 2026, and Tucker and Jeff are pretty excited about them. When you think of Slingshot's Craft line of boards, you might envision a chicken nugget sh

F-One Titan 2 Connection | Finally a True One-Piece Feel(Post)

F-One has officially introduced the biggest structural update to its foil system in six years. After a week of riding in La Ventana alongside the F-One crew, customers, and the MACkite team, one thi