Ryan and Hunter from MACkite have been logging serious sessions this summer and fall on the Appletree Zapple S, and it’s quickly become one of their standout Foil Drive setups. If you’re looking at
Ozone Mission Pack Review(Post)Tucker's back with a very special product announcement: the Ozone Mission Pack, a parawing backpack designed for carrying your kit and an extra wing or two when you're out downwinding. It's somethin
GKA Mykonos Part 6: Round 1 Rolls On(Post)The Brazilian Brothers are on the beach in Mykonos for the 2026 GKA Big Air Kite World Cup, and the conditions are absolutely firing. With massive gusts coming through and sand moving everywhere acr
The Wind Window Explained - Chasing the Dream: Vlog 14(Post)A kiteboarding television show? Chasing the Dream is one part travel TV show, one part Vlog and one part useful information. New episodes every Thursday! Follow Crystal as she explores the best kite
Is eFoiling Hard? Our Honest Answer(Post)The most basic question we get when it comes to efoiling is, “Can I actually do this?” Short answer? Yes. Absolutely. Long answer? Well, that’s a little different. It can feel intimidating, but we f
Naish Hatch Parawing | Upwind Power, Broad Range, and Smart Price(Post)The Naish Hatch is Naish’s performance-driven entry into the evolving parawing category, positioned as a more upwind-capable, speed-oriented option compared to the brand’s earlier Morph model. Where
2026 Rebel D/Lab: The Next Evolution of Big Air?(Post)When we talk about the pinnacle of Big Air performance, the Rebel has always been a cornerstone of the Duotone lineup. However, seeing the 2026 Duotone Rebel D/Lab in the hands of Max Tullet against
Josh Gillitt Interview: From Durban to King of the Air(Post)The Brazilian Brothers sat down with F-One pro rider Josh Gillitt, an international rider who has been pushing the boundaries of big air kiteboarding on the world stage for the past couple of years.
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
Slingshot Slingwing V2 Review(Post)Slingshot was awesome enough to send us the new Slingwing V2. Being on quarantine I had plenty of time to session the beaches near my house. Lucky for me I live in a quiet beach town up north and it
Pick 5 Challenge | Mr. Jeff's Wing Foiling Gear List(Post)Today Mr. Jeff is in the "Pick 5" hotseat with Tucker. Jeff is constantly on the water with a wing and a foil, and his Subaru is a virtual demo room with about 30 pieces of gear to choose from
How to Frontroll Kitesurfing / Kiteboarding Tutorial - Unhooked(Post)Today we're going to break down another must-have basic for progressing your unhooked riding: the front roll. Of all the basic moves, this might be the best looking and will give you the most bang f
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Reedin SnackPack | Why Kiters Are Calling it the Funnest Board in Years!(Post)At the 2025 King of the Great Lakes event on Lake Michigan, the MACkiteboarding crew got an early look at one of the most interesting new concepts to hit kiteboarding in a while—the Reedin SnackPack
Slingshot One-Lock System Overview - Gimmick or High Performance?(Post)You've probably heard about Slingshot's toolless One-Lock System by now. You get to the beach, you put your front and back wing sections into the mast, lock it in, and off you go. That sounds amazin
The MACkite Crew Meets Matt Aiken, founder of WMFG(Post)Let's Chat w/ Matt Aiken, founder of WMFG Nathan, our resident tweaker for all-things WMFG, was able to grab a snap into the life of Matt Aiken, founder of WMFG. You might have noticed the WMFG pump
Kiteloop Front Roll: Ride with Blake(Post)Today we are going to go over how to do a Kiteloop Front Roll. This trick is a fun one. People call it a front roll kiteloop and Ruben Lenten coined this trick as a Boogie loop. I would call a massi
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
The Most Important Part of Kiteboarding: How to Fall(Post)Blake from MACkite here. It's good to be back! I'm recovering from a torn ACL surgery, and just being able to walk is so incredible. So I figured... why not teach you one of the most important thing
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
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
Tucker Interviews Naish's Nils Rosenblad(Post)An Interview with Nils Rosenblad from Naish Kiteboarding So Naish has been in the game for a long time. When did Naish start making gear? When did you join their design team? Robby has been making his
Kiteboarding: Onshore Vs Sideshore winds - Versus w/ Rygo Ep13(Post)Last week, we did a video on Light wind vs Strong wind and how currents and tides come into play. Contrary to what I expected, it seemed to be well received. So as I said, I’m going to elaborate fu
Foil Friday: 5 Best Kites for Hydrofoiling(Post)5 Best Kites for Foiling Hydrofoil kiteboarding has been on fire lately at the shop. I cannot remember the last time where every employee was so excited about one aspect of kiteboarding. Every empl
Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Sherman Island - Destinations EP 15(Post)You know those kite spots that you hear about over and over from friends that have been and can’t stop raving about it?! In today's edition, we're covering one of those spots. In the Northern Calif
Bowen Dwelle on Parawinging and the Future of Foil Sports(Post)Parawinging is still new territory, and half the fun is figuring it out together. Here, Tucker and Bowen trade notes on what works, what doesn't, and what might be next. They cover gear quirks, ridi
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
Kite Fitness with Rygo(Post)I should lead into this one stating I am not a fitness professional. Just an enthusiastic kiteboarder and fitness buff. Always consult your doctor before beginning any fitness routine. It’s a common q
The Cabrinha Contra Vs the Slingshot Turbine- Versus w/ Rygo(Post)Lightwind kites have come a long way in just the last 5 years really. I’ve said it before, if you’re not taking advantage and kiteboarding in the sub 12 knot days, you’re really missing out. This we
Reedin Superwing X Wing Features Overview(Post)Hey everybody, welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. I'm Tucker and today I'm going to talk to you about the Reedin Super Wing X.X-Ply Canopy Material So here it is: the long-awaite
Mid-Length Boards or Downwind Boards | Which Is Better for Wing Foiling?(Post)MACkite's top wingnuts, Tucker, Ryan, and Jeff, are chatting about boards today. Downwind boards are gaining in popularity, but the really hot boards are hybrid, or mid-length boards. There seems t
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
Kiteboarding RV Trip: Sessions w/Rygo Vlog 5(Post)Kiteboarding West Michigan & Northern Michigan I hope you enjoyed this episode of sessions. This Rv trip was an absolute Blast! Blake and I have been talking about doing a “Ride with Blake” Road
Ralf Groesel on Kite Bars, Line Setups, and Bar Maintenance(Post)The Brazilian Brothers sat down with kite designer legend and Brainchild founder, Ralf Groesel. In this highly specific breakdown, they ask Ralf some of the most important questions about kiteboardi
Three Things Holding Back Intermediate Foilers(Post)Jeff and Tucker are jumping into the intermediate zone of a foiler. When you hit that intermediate stage, you might think you're a pro now, able to handle any conditions. You've made it past the beg
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