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Appletree Zapple vs Zapple S | Which Foil Drive Board Fits You Best?(Post)

Foil Drive riding has pushed board design in a very specific direction. Efficiency, foil feel, and clean integration now matter more than ever, and few brands have leaned into that reality as effect

F-One Trigger TEC vs Brainchild | Performance Tested in Brazil(Post)

When two kites share the same name, the same designer, and the same big air DNA, but are built on completely different platforms, it’s worth slowing down and taking a deeper look. After spending wee

Learning the Back to Revert (Back to Toeside) Kiteboarding Trick(Post)

This is the last video in the fundamentals playlist for now. Soon, I’ll be filming an intermediate level playlist. This week, we're going to cover the Back to Revert or Back to Toeside. In kiteboard

Your First Kiteboarding Trick After Learning How to Jump(Post)

Hey, what's up guys? I'm Rygo. I'm Lucas. And today we're going to kick off a new playlist where we're running through the fundamentals of kiteboarding with an emphasis on simple, stylish thing

Foil Freestyle with Damien LeRoy(Post)

Damien LeRoy's Foil Freestyle with the Cabrinha Double Agent When it comes to foiling, we consider ourselves pretty proficient. Now, Damien LeRoy has taken foil freestyling to a whole new level, and

Kitesurfing Travel(Post)

Do you like kitesurfing and traveling, but can’t seem to find a reliable way to combine the two? Read on, Magellan. We have a solution. The board. Let’s start with “compact” surf shapes, like the Nort

Level Up Your Wing Foiling: Dial in the Perfect Stance Every Time(Post)

If you've ever climbed onto a foilboard and thought, "Where am I even supposed to put my feet?" you're not alone. Stance is one of the biggest factors in how quickly you get up when wing foiling, ho

Foil Knowledge Center(Page)

  Hydrofoiling Do you believe you can fly? We do... and we'll show you how! Getting Started with FoilingA few of the basics you'll want to know about hydrofoiling.

Rygo and Kristen Chase the Wind in the Florida Keys(Post)

Kristen here! Ryan and I are on our way down to the Keys. We just left St. Pete, where we've been having a blast riding with the local crew and hanging out with our friends there. But this week

​How I Learned to Kiteboard - Rider Profile: Evan Netsch(Post)

Rygo: Hey, what's up guys? I'm Rygo.Evan: Evan Netsch here. And today we're going to do another rider profile. We're going to going to get to know Evan who's been a kiteboarder for what, like 10 ye

Cabrinha 2022/23 Footstraps Overview(Post)

Shop Pads & Straps. Jake from MACkite here. Today we're going to do a general overview on the 2022 Cabrinha bindings. I'll also include my thoughts since I do have experience on all of these.

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

KT Arc Pro Carbon Board Review with Tucker & Jeff(Post)

Tucker and Jeff are taking a look at a brand new board from KT called the Arc. The board shown in the review is a sample prototype, so the graphics look a little different, but the shape and dimensi

Cabrinha Kiteboarding: The Road Down Under(Post)

The Road Down Under - Cabrinha Kiteboarding The 2015 Cabrinha FX Kite has definitely made a name for itself in the past few months it has been available. It's the kite that Cabrinha never had, but t

Airush Freewing Review(Post)

This summer, I’ve been using the 4 and the 5m Airush freewing. These are solid chunky wings with some surprises up their sleeve. They are medium to low aspect wings with a not so large wingspan that m

Why I Chose the Foil Drive Gen 2 Assist Max for Prone Foiling(Post)

Since Foil Drive is an accessory that can be fitted to virtually any foil setup, the options are nearly endless. If you're already a foiler and love your setup, adding a Foil Drive to that is a no-b

Light Wind Kiteboarding Magic? The Reedin WhisperModel Might Be the Answer(Post)

Jeff from MACkite had a chance to meet up with Kevin Langeree of Reedin in Cape Town, South Africa. Aside from the beautiful weather and scenery, Jeff was there to get an early look at the WhisperMo

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! Subs

F-one Phantom foils - S.F. Joe(Post)

My Moses 633 had been my favorite foil of all time until I started riding the FONE Phantom 1080 (no, they didn't pay me to say that but they did give me a free t-shirt and hat)... I kite foiled the Mo

2025 North Orbit Ultra Aluula Big Air Kite | Featuring a New Size Optimization(Post)

Pat's back for a guest appearance! Now with North Kiteboarding, he's on the beach to chat with MACkite's Dustin about the new North Orbit Ultra Aluula big air kite. What's new, does the Aluula

Harlem Flow Surf Kite Review with Ralf Groesel & Aaron Hadlow(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers sat down with two legends of the sport: kite designer Ralf Groesel and pro kiter and designer Aaron Hadlow. They dive deep into Harlem's first dedicated surf kite, the Flow, t

Apollo and Fireball - Customer Chats(Post)

One of our good customers recently took the time to review his Fireball/Apollo 14m setup and give us his first impressions.  First Impressions with 2017 Cabrinha Apollo 14M and Fireball by Shawn Ewing

Kiteboarding Jumping Transition - Ride with Blake(Post)

If you can do a transition and jump, then you are ready for this trick! 4 Printable Steps for the Beach Step One: Start Small The smaller you go at first, the easier this trick is. It should feel

Kiteboarding Video: The Kiteboard Legacy Begins Trailer(Post)

An Official Kiteboarding Movie Trailer Imagine your all-time favorite kiteboarding video. I’m guessing it’s five, maybe seven minutes long? Now imagine that favorite video 15 times the length, and pr

Crew Thoughts From 2016 MRA On-Hill Snow Demo(Post)

What stood out the most to you this year, overall? Nate: I would say that the outstanding product was quite surprising to me. Nitro came up with a really solid deal - a no-compromise board/binding co

Let's Chat: 2017 Slingshot Rally w/ Lucas(Post)

Lucas on the 2017 Slingshot Rally The 2017 Slingshot Rally - what's new this year, who will benefit from it, and why. The Rally is Slingshot’s all-around freeride kite, but what does that even mean?

Cabrinha Moto X Design Works Review | The Aluula Kite of Your Dreams?(Post)

Jake and Dustin had a chance to get out on a pre-release 2025 Moto X Design Works kite from Cabrinha, and it left them stoked. "Design Works" is the name Cabrinha has chosen for their premium l

F-One Eagle vs SK8: Which Foil Fits Your Riding?(Post)

The 2026 lineup from F-One tightened the gap between the Eagle and the SK8 in a big way. What used to be a clearer split now comes down to how and where you ride most. Tucker and Jeff spent a lot of

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Tarifa Spain - Destinations EP 05(Post)

Kiteboarding Spot Guide Is there anything quite like the feeling of cresting a hill and catching a glimpse of kites in the air as you approach a kite spot for the first time? That first thought, “It

Light Wind Wing Foiling Part 1: Choosing the Right Board(Post)

Jeff and Tucker are kicking off a three-part video series dedicated to light wind riding. If you live somewhere in North America — or anywhere else — where there isn't always a lot of wind, you stil

Ride with Blake | How to Kiteloop(Post)

Today we are going to be learning a really fun, scary and feel good trick. This trick takes it to the next level in kiteboarding, and whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced rider this

Learn How to Kiteboard Upwind With These 5 Beginner Tips(Post)

Kiteboarding Upwind Is Your First Beginner Milestone If you’re a beginner kiteboarder, going upwind means not walking back up the beach after each ride. If you’re jumping, you need to march upwind

Slingshot Wakeboarding Team(Post)

    Shredtown's Tubular. Check out the latest edit from the crew with a guest appearance by team rider Dylan Miller! The boys follow up their ever popular "Pallets" edit with another themed rel

How to Install a Cabrinha Fireball Spreader Bar on an Ion Harness(Post)

Hi, this is Tucker from MACkiteboarding.com and today I’m going to show you how to connect the 2017 Cabrinha Fireball spreader bar to an Ion Vertex harness. This will be the same for any other Ion ha

How to Give a Piggyback Ride | "Ride With Blake"(Post)

This week we thought it would be fun to teach you something a little unconventional. While it's not your typical trick tip, giving a piggyback ride with your kite can be pretty fun!  This is a great

The Aluula Kites Breakthrough | Who Should Make the Switch?(Post)

Dustin and Pat take a look at some kites made with Aluula. What is it, and is it worth the hype? Is it right for you?What is Aluula?Dustin: Aluula is a step up from your normal kites. It's like th

Harlem Force Review | A High-Performance Kite for Active Riders(Post)

It's been a minute since we've heard from Jake. He's been busy getting some all-important daddy time with his two lovely daughters, but he recently got back on the water with the Harlem Force.

Kiteboarding Video: Hannah Whiteley "The Cape Town Effect"(Post)

The Cape Town Effect - Hannah Whiteley Let's go through the history of kiteboarding. Kiteboarding has been known as far back as the 13th century, but we know much of the current kitesurfing style fro

Custom Painting Your Waydoo Flyer One With Plastidip(Post)

Quick shout out to Jeremy Byrom of eFoil Lake Powell on YouTube for a great video on how he used Plastidip to customize his Waydoo Flyer One!This tip will give you at least worth a 15% increas

Directions to MACkite Board Sports Center(Page)

MACkite Boardsports Center   14324 172 AveGrand Haven, MI 49417616-607-93551-800-622-4655 Our Boardsports Center is all about active, outdoor fun! While we specialize in kiteboarding gear,...

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