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How to Cross-Train at the Cable Park: Kiteboarding School - Ep1(Post)

Spring is here and we all know what that means. Warm weather, wind and good times with good friends. We’re officially kicking off our kiteboarding lesson season for 2017. This marks our 16th y ...

Audi Takes Skiing to New (Grassy) Heights(Post)

Extreme "Dry" Skiing With Audi Winter is coming...or is it? The "mitten state" is experiencing some seriously weird weather. With temperature jumps between 30- and 60-degrees (Fahrenheit), no snow, ...

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 wh ...

Kiteboarding Video: Cabrinha's James Boulding - "The Golden Glow"(Post)

The Golden Glow Never have I seen a video title so accurately represent its content as does Cabrinha's "The Golden Glow." The film is literally glowing, as though a sepia Instagram filter was poured ...

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 f ...

Kiteboarding Video: Cabrinha / "A Year to Remember"(Post)

Cabrinha Kiteboarding: A Year to Remember We're saying, "goodbye," to 2015 in style. Well, Cabrinha is (no surprise there). No matter the limits, Cabrinha has shown that 2015 was the year of innovat ...

Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling | Cold Weather Riding Tips for 2023(Post)

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding. This is Tucker, and today we're going to talk about some tips that we have for you if you're riding in frigid temperatures. We're up here in the Great White Nort ...

F-ONE's Six Youth Athletes Win Six Medals(Post)

We love to share the wingfoil stoke with today's youth, and F-ONE's Next Generation Team is an inspiration to us all. They recently competed at the GWA Youth Wingfoil World Championships in La Pa ...

The North Learn-to-Foil Program | Step 1: Wing Handling Mastery(Post)

In collaboration with North Sails, North Foils has developed a comprehensive four-step program to guide beginners through the exciting journey of wing foiling. Step 1 focuses on learning how to han ...

How to Darkslide | "Ride With Blake"(Post)

Excellent flatwater trick to start expanding out of your comfort zone all while incorporating other more basic trick skills   We're going to keep these short and sweet. Use these steps to visu ...

Hooked in Back to Wrapped(Post)

The backroll is possibly the most popular trick in kiteboarding. It's usually the first move everyone learns. From there people progress to the back to toeside or the double backroll. The back to w ...

Kiteboarding: "Unhooked and Over 40"(Post)

If the calendar says you're past your "expiration date", but you're still feeling a bit spry, maybe you should try some basic unhooked tricks! What is riding unhooked?  This means that you disco ...

Brazilian Brothers Interview With Reedin's Lead Designer, Damien Girardin(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers met up with kite designer legend, Damien Girardin, at the Kite Beach in Blouberg, South Africa. Here, the Brazilian Brothers pick Damien's brain about his background and year ...

The North Click Bar—Married in Less Than a Year(Post)

Have any of you ever had one of those "ah-ha" moments with a new piece of kiteboarding gear? Something that made you grin from ear to ear the first time you tried it? Here are my thoughts after spen ...

Wingfoil Stance(Post)

Your stance while foiling any craft is a key for the highest performance and ease of use. In this blog we will go over the basics of your stance as it relates to your front and back foot offset from ...

Foil Drive Firmware Update | More Boost, More Power, More Fun!(Post)

The latest Foil Drive Firmware Update is here, and it’s packed with groundbreaking features designed to revolutionize your Foil Drive experience. From streamlined startup notifications to adv ...

Wing Foiling | Why Are People Drawn to It?(Post)

What's the appeal of wing? There seems to be a lot of interest, and Tucker, Ryan, and Jeff explore why people feel drawn to it. Tucker: It's growing so fast, and I think part of the reason is becau ...

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: South Padre Island - Destinations Ep19(Post)

Welcome to Destinations, your one-stop kiteboarding video travel guide. If you have any questions when planning your trip, don't hesitate to reach out. Spot at a Glance  Quick Contacts& ...

Reverse Downwind Foil Drive with Eric Sterman(Post)

Professional drone pilot and surfer Eric Sterman is taking advantage of a rare opportunity to do a novelty downwind run on the north shore of Oahu with his buddy Aaron Eveland. Oahu typically h ...

Wing Foiling | Are the Wind Conditions Holding You Back?(Post)

You're learning to wing foil... at least, you're trying. Other people are out, cruising around and having a blast, but you just can't seem to even get up. What are you doing wrong? Tucker and Jeff ...

Wind Chasers Pt. 1: Brazilian Brothers' First Misty Cliffs Session(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers reported in from Kite Beach in Cape Town, South Africa — the legendary home of Red Bull King of the Air and a yearly stage for some of the biggest big air kiteboarding ...

2023 Duotone Rebel SLS Kite Review With Dustin & Pat(Post)

This is Dustin and Pat, and we're here to review the Duotone Rebel SLS.Dustin: So right off the bat, the Rebel SLS is the ultimate jumping kite. For loops or anything in the air, this is th ...

Kiteloops: Back Roll Downloop to Toeside - Ride With Blake(Post)

Today we are going to go over how to do a backroll to toeside with a downloop transition  This is one of the most stylish kiteboarding transitional-based tricks you can do. It's also probably ...

2023 Reedin Supermodel HTF Review(Post)

Shop Reedin Kite, Wing & Foil Gear. Today, Pat and Aaron chat about the new Reedin Supermodel V4 HTF kite. Read on to find out what's new, what's great or not-so-great, and who this ...

Meet Fusion | Foil Drive’s Longest Runtime Yet!(Post)

Introduction Two years after unveiling the Gen 2 system—a system many riders would agree reshaped the assisted-foiling landscape—Ben and Paul from Foil Drive are back with something e ...

Four Tips to Prevent Elbow Pain When Kiteboarding(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back to talk about a common issue for many kite surfers: elbow pain. Unfortunately, it's a type of injury that afflicts a lot of riders. While they aren't medical profess ...

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 ...

Kiteboarding | Crafting the Harlem Force Kite with Sustainability and Performance(Post)

Unparalleled Performance Meets Unmatched Sustainability The kiteboarding industry is on the brink of a revolutionary shift, spearheaded by the introduction of the Harlem Force, a product of Har ...

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 ...

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 ma ...

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 ...

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 ...

Product Clip: North Kiteboarding's 2017 Click Bar(Post)

2017 North Click Bar Overview Sky Solbach engages audiences globally with the latest in North Kiteboarding technology. This time, he's introduced what can be described as the "game changer",  pr ...

Brad Strahm's Review on the North Astra Kiteboard(Post)

What's up guys? Brad here, and today I'm here to tell you guys a little bit about my experience with the 2022 North Astra. I've been riding the North Astra for the past few kiteboardin ...

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 ...

Foil Drive | Scoring Clear, Glassy Swells in the Outer Banks(Post)

When you get a chance to visit the Outer Banks, you go, no matter the conditions. Ryan from MACkite caught up with waterman and foiler Hunter Lukes to talk about his background, what drew him ...

Warranty Claims & Information(Page)

Warranty - General Info & Submitting a Claim All new products sold through MACkiteboarding carry a manufacturer's warranty against manufacturing defects. This warranty period generally varies be ...

Kiteboarding Safety Protocols(Page)

Kiteboarding Safety Protocols   Kiteboarding along the Lake Michigan Shoreline, as with all kiteboarding locations, has many inherent risks. All kiteboarders are responsible for adhering to ...

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, yo ...

Site Info(Page)

Who is MACkite Boardsports? Located in Grand Haven on the shore of Lake Michigan is a group of the friendliest folks you could hope to share your passion for boardsports with. Our crew, by and large ...

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