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What You Need to Be a Kiteboarder - Ride With Blake Special Edit(Post)

Heads up, this is a special edition. If you've been following our bi-weekly "How to Jump with Style" videos, stay tuned. We’ll be back on our regular schedule with these next week. So you wan ...

What Is Kiteboarding?(Post)

Imagine if wakeboarding, surfing, and sailing had a baby: that’s pretty much kiteboarding. Aside from the fact you can jump 30+ feet in the air, (equal to more than a two-story building) cruising t ...

​Foilboarding Intermediate Transitions: Jibe W/ Stance Change(Post)

The Gybe with a stance change is the second transition you should work on in your hydrofoiling journey. It's not the most difficult transition but this one is going to take some practice on yo ...

Wake Foiling | How to Get Up(Post)

The day has come: it's time for you to learn how to wake foil! Put on that life vest, strap on that helmet, and get out there and start to ride. It might seem daunting to learn how to wake foil, bu ...

Wake Foiling | Riding Styles(Post)

On your left you see a guy pumping in the flat water. Over on your right this dude's trying to do backflips on his hydrofoil. There are a lot of different riding styles that fall within wake foilin ...

North Boost | The Next Evolution in Foil Drive Boards(Post)

North has once again redefined the standard of innovation in the world of foiling. The North Boost Foil Drive Board is engineered from the ground up for electric-assisted foiling across flat wate ...

MACkite Package Kiteboard Comparison w/ Nathan(Post)

MACkiteboarding Package Kiteboard Comparison So, you're a first-time rider or buyer looking for the best deal possible, right? Well, we don't blame you. Like you, the crew at MACkite is all about g ...

The 2015 Slingshot Turbine Lets You Ride in the Lightest of Winds(Post)

2015 Slingshot Turbine Lightwind Kite Slingshot's goal has always been to design gear that will allow anyone to get out on the water in any riding condition. The  2015 Slingshot Turbine is re- ...

Learning How to Hydrofoil Surf(Post)

How to Learn Hydrofoil Surfing So you want to learn to hydrofoil surf? Congratulations! We too have caught the foil bug for all of our board sports. Surf foiling is truly a one of a kind experience t ...

Wakestyle Kiteboarding vs Freestyle(Post)

All wakestyle is freestyle but not all freestyle is wakestyle. This is a video I’ve been meaning to do for a long while now, but I’ve put Versus on hold the last few months. It’s ...

Code Foils Origin Story | Brothers, Friends, and a Shared Obsession(Post)

At its core, Code Foils was never about chasing market share, trends, or hype. It was about making equipment the founders genuinely wanted to use themselves—and trusting that if it felt rig ...

How to Dockstart a Foil | A Step-by-Step Pump Foiling Guide(Post)

Whether you've been watching dock start videos on repeat or you've already face-planted into the water a few times, this guide is for you. Dockstarting a foil is one of those skills that looks ...

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 th ...

KIteboarding Workout - 4 Best Moves(Post)

Kiteboarding is amazing because it's so accessible to just about everyone. Now, if you want to take your kiting to another level, learn new tricks, ride longer, rider harder, and have less chan ...

Tips for Learning How to Parawing(Post)

Parawing has officially hit the market, offering an exciting new way to engage with your foil and the wind. A lot of wingers are seeing these parawings and deciding they want to give it a try. Jeff ...

RyGo's Kiteboarding Specific Workout(Post)

Hey, what's up guys? Rygo here from MACkite. Over the years we've done a few videos on fitness and we had some requests for a kiteboarding-specific workout routine, so I thought I would share ...

Is Kiteboarding the Same as Kitesurfing?(Post)

Let's dial-in a common mix-up that's as persistent as it is puzzling—the difference between kiteboarding and kitesurfing. Yes, they both involve harnessing the power of the wind with a kite, but th ...

State of Wing Surfing and Gear(Post)

Wing Surfing is the hottest new thing for SUP and hydrofoilers.  If you are not already familiar, Wing Surfing uses a small inflatable kiteboard kite-looking sail that is handheld similarly ...

Kiteboarding: How to Stick That Board-Off Beach Landing(Post)

Hey, what's up guys? Blake from MACkite here, and today we're going to learn a really fun trick: a board-off beach landing. Step number one for this trick is to simply loosen your feet in ...

King of the Air 2025: Inside Slingshot’s Wild Ride(Post)

A story of nerves, resilience, progression, and the mindset required to perform on kiteboarding’s biggest stage The Arrival: Energy, Expectations, and the Calm Before the Storm The opening ...

Jeff Reviews the Gath Surf Convertible Helmet(Post)

Jeff's got four decades of experience on the water but has only recently decided to begin wearing a helmet, and his pick is the Surf Convertible helmet from Gath. So far he's had two sessions ...

Embracing the Silver Surfer Lifestyle | How Men Over 40 Can Benefit from Wing Foiling(Post)

As men reach their 40s and beyond, they often find themselves searching for new and exciting ways to stay active and connect with their adventurous spirit. One activity that has gained immense popu ...

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 rel ...

Mystic Legacy Helmet | Safety Meets Surf Style(Post)

For decades, wearing a helmet in the surf or on the water carried a certain stigma. It looked awkward, felt bulky, and often interfered with the natural flow of riding waves. But the level of per ...

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.

Kiteboarding Video: Kite Horror(Post)

When Kiting Heads South Kiteboarding can be considered a dangerous sport to those who do not know proper safety systems or how to self rescue. In this video, we see two kiters who had their kites co ...

Ozone's Flux V1 Wing Dominates Spring Wingding Regatta(Post)

Ozone team rider Johnny Heineken recently dominated the Spring Wingding Regatta in San Francisco by winning all 14 races using Ozone's all-new Flux V1 wing. He was joined by fellow Ozone rider Ken ...

Hydrofoiling: Learn to Surf Foil - Ticket to Glide Ep 01(Post)

The printable steps are at the bottom of this blog  So you want to learn to hydrofoil surf? Congratulations! We too have caught the foil bug for all of our board sports. Surf foiling is trul ...

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.  ...

2023 Duotone Slick Wing | Here's What's NEW!(Post)

Duotone has just released its newest addition to its wing collection, the 2023 Slick. This free ride and freestyle wing is equipped with the Mini Boom, providing infinite options in hand placement an ...

The Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling Gear(Post)

Introduction Traveling with kiteboarding and wing foiling gear can be an exciting and rewarding experience for water sports enthusiasts. However, it also requires careful planning and preparation to ...

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 ...

Wing Foiling 101 | Understanding the Reasons Behind Its Explosive Growth(Post)

Wing foiling, also known as wing surfing, or winging, is a water sport that has been rapidly growing in popularity in recent years. With its combination of elements from kitesurfing, windsurfing, an ...

Kiteboarding Video: Slingshot #RPMisWHAT:Youri(Post)

Youri Zoon on the 2016 Slingshot RPM The Slingshot RPM has been the powerhouse and championship kite since 2009. Youri Zoon, recent competitor in the IKA World Championships, gave his two ...

Exercises for Kiteboarders(Post)

Arguably one of the most common questions posed by those unfamiliar with kiteboarding is, "Does it take a lot of strength?" The default answer is 'no', as that question is almost always in reference ...

MACkite X Mystic: Product Collab(Post)

We're super excited to kick off the spring season with a brand new product from Mystic, and one that in our opinion comes not a moment too soon. In response to the recent inflationary challenges ...

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 ...

Let's Chat: Jesse Richman Joining Ride Engine's Team(Post)

Jessie Richman Joins Ride Engine Photo credit: Ride Engine Here's the latest from Ride Engine's email blast... Few fits in the kiteboarding industry could be more appropriate and well-suited than Je ...

Ironman Athlete Learns to Wing Foil | Here's What He'd Do Differently(Post)

MACkite has a new addition to the crew and the winging team, but Skip is no stranger to wind sports or even the shop. Follow along as Jeff and Ryan ask Skip about his journey on the water and how ...

Kiteboarding Review: Duotone Dice VS Duotone Rebel(Post)

Duotone Rebel Vs The Duotone Dice  There are two kites in the Duotone kiteboarding lineup that share some characteristics yet, appeal to completely different kiteboarders and riding styles. The ...