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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. Obviously, a

Big Air Kiteboarding Basics, Episode 3: Full Scorpion to Front Roll Waterstart(Post)

Crashing is an inevitable part of big air, but the good news is that there's a way to get back up in style after you find yourself floating on your belly in that scorpion position. Sure, you

Slingshot One-Lock Is Here!(Post)

Foilers all have their preferences on gear, riding style, and location, but perhaps the one thing we can all agree on is that screws suck. They get lost, they need tools (which also get lost), they

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

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 they'd h

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

Foil Fridays Special Questions and Answers(Post)

Since this was a special edition this article will be a little different. We will repost the initial question followed by our initial response in Youtube to the user. I will then add any additional

SABfoil Sea Devil Hydrofoil | Stable with the Stab, Sketchy Without?(Post)

The SABfoil Sea Devil is a wing that looks a bit like a B-2 bomber at first glance, which is pretty cool in and of itself. It's not the first monofoil to hit the market, but it's got a twist that ma

2021 North Carve Review(Post)

The carve has a different design than your average wave kite. For perspective, regular waves kites share a few traits. On & off Depower, down the line drift, they also fly a bit smaller as far as powe

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 br

Wake Foiling | How to Handle Your Foil In and Out of the Water(Post)

Wake foiling has gained substantial popularity in the world of towed water sports. Whether you're a seasoned surfer or just a beginner, it's essential to understand how to properly handle your hydro

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, and

Testimonials(Page)

Customer Testimonials Here at MACkite Kiteboarding, we have a customer-oriented attitude, and if these comments we've received from our customers are any indication, that attitude shows in our...

How to Do an ​Unhooked Back Roll(Post)

Unhooked Back Roll Basics Difficulty 2 Today we’re going to breakdown a heelside back roll. Learning the back roll is going to open the door to many other more advanced tricks that begin with this rot

Duotone Rebel SLS 2023 - What's the Magic Sauce?(Post)

Aaron: Do you want to learn more about the Duotone Rebel SLS? Let's join Ben from Duotone and find out what the magic sauce is. Ben: You know the history of the Rebel: it is one o

Using the Foil Drive to Learn Pumping(Post)

Ryan sat down with Hunter and Ryan from Foil Drive to talk about the Foil Drive and how it can be used to learn pumping and improve existing pumping skills: a use case people might not think about w

2020 Duotone Jaime & Textreme Review(Post)

Today I will review the Duotone Jamie Textreme twintip, going over its strengths and weaknesses, and explain why it’s been my board of choice for the past three years. This June, Hilary, Rygo and I

Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling - NEW Gear for 2023 at AWSI(Post)

This is Ryan, Jeff and Cado with MACkite, and we're checking out all the latest and greatest gear for the upcoming season at AWSI in Hood River. As always, if you've got any questions, give us a ca

Foil Drive Gen 2 | Tips and Tricks for Setting Up and Riding(Post)

Tucker and Ryan share some tips that they wish they'd known when they first started foil driving so you can get on the water faster without accidentally causing any damage to your new Foil Drive uni

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Cumbuco Brazil - Destinations EP 18(Post)

The warm water, sandy beaches, and steady winds of Brazil have been attracting kiteboarders for years. With hundreds of miles of beach and so many kite spots to choose from, it's hard to know whe

Easy 360 Hand Drag - Kiteboarding Transition - Ride With Blake(Post)

Today we are going to go over how to do a 360 hand drag transition without a kiteloop. This is another fun and easy one that doesn't take much risk. A 360 spin is a back roll without any inversion.

Which Complete Wing Foil Package is Right for Me?(Post)

If you're thinking about learning to wing foil, you may be wondering which foil package is right for you. In this blog post, we'll help you understand the key factors to consider when making your dec

Kiteboarding Tricks | Adding Style to your One-Footers(Post)

David is back with the sequel to his How to Do One-Footed Airs video. Here, you can learn some variations on your one-footers. Remember that you can add these into tricks like Frontrolls or oth

Waydoo Flyer One eFoil - Soft Deck vs. Hard Deck(Post)

“Is that foam?” “That won’t last very long.” “Six grand for a foam deck? No way.” “It’s probably made of foam to keep it cheap.” These are the regular comments we receive from people when they see

2023 Slingshot Misfit V11 Carbon Review(Post)

This is Dustin and Pat from MACkiteboarding.com here to talk about the brand new Misfit v11 Carbon from Slingshot. Misfit Carbon Characteristics Dustin: It's a stellar board. Super lightweight,

Why the Slingshot UFO V3 is Fred Hope's Favorite for Kite Foiling(Post)

MACkite's Pat Taylor is at KoGL with Fred Hope of Slingshot, checking out the new 2024 Slingshot foiling lineup. Fred: We've got the brand new UFO for this year. This is my baby: the no-strut k

2026 Reedin MasterModel Preview with Kevin Langeree(Post)

Jeff had a chance to catch up with Kevin Langeree at the Reedin tent at KoGL to chat about the brand new 2026 MasterModel big air kite. Damien had been wanting to design a 5-strut kite, but they wer

Eleveight RS Pro V2 Kite Overview | What's New, and Who It's For(Post)

Aaron pulled Kevin Wade from Eleveight aside for a few minutes at the KoGL Test Fest to chat about the RS Pro V2. Although the RS has been Eleveight's all-around freeride kite for the company's enti

Duotone Kite Model Overlap(Post)

This is Aaron from MACkite with Ben from Duotone. I was asking Ben about some of the overlap within the Duotone kite product line. Aaron: I've been a fan of both the Neo and the Dice because o

Ride with Blake | Basic Grabs - Indy and Tail(Post)

Hey guys, Blake from Mackite here. This week we are going to go over kiteboarding grabs and give you a board grab guide. We'll eventually cover every grab from beginner to advanced so stay tuned. 

Reedin HyperModel vs. Duotone Evo D/Lab(Post)

The Reedin HyperModel and Duotone Evo D/Lab are both freeride kites made with the premium Aluula material, but is one better for you? Pat and Dustin rode both 9m kites on the same day in order to se

Best Kiteboarding's James Ropner Gets Lifted(Post)

Get Lifted In this series opener, James Ropner pulls out all of the stops on his 2015 Best Cabo, a kite designed for surfing and freeriding in the waves. Check out his video as he rips, jumps, and c

2017 Cabrinha Fireball Control System Overview(Post)

MACkite Talks 2017 Cabrinha Fireball Hey guys, it's Nathan from MACkite. We’re going to talk about the all-new 2017 Cabrinha Fireball system. The big question this year is going to be - ‘why to get a

Do Kitesurfing Fins Matter?(Post)

Kitesurfing fins come in a variety of sizes, from 10mm to 50mm or so. Fins are an often-overlooked part of gear, but they can make a huge difference in how your kiteboard responds and how it feels o

2024 North Pulse Kite Review With Kristen(Post)

Hello, everyone—Kristen here! We've had the pleasure of spending time with the 2024 North Pulse, and we're thrilled to share our insights with you. Let's go!The New Logo First up, let's discuss

Wake Foiling | How to Transfer From Wake to Wake(Post)

Most of you got into wake foiling because you can drop back a wake. This really separates wake foiling from wake surfing, and here I'm going to break down exactly how you can learn how to drop back

2019 Cabrinha Switchblade Review(Post)

Today, we’re going to review the 2019 cabrinha Switchblade. 2019 marks the 15th Year of Cabrinha's flagship kite. This is the kite we use to judge all others. Why? Aside from the fact that is one t

Nathan Reviews: 2015 Cabrinha FX Kiteboarding Kite(Post)

2015 Cabrinha FX Kite Review MACkite's Nathan has been riding the 2015 Cabrinha FX Kiteboarding Kite for a couple of weeks, and he's ready to unleash some knowledge to the masses. Cabrinha released

Top Picks from the MACkite Crew for Staying Safe at the Beach(Post)

O'Neill - Don't Get Burned Summer is a great time to go out to the beach and to catch a few rays. Living only 5 minutes away from the beach, it's pretty easy for us to head out whenever we can. That

2017 Cabrinha Apollo Overview(Post)

MACkite chats about the all new 2017 Cabrinha Apollo kiteboarding kite. The Apollo really address a concern for all of us concerning advancement in certain categories. Over the years Cabrinha has don