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My Kitesurfing Gear & Why(Post)

Choosing the right gear when you are a new kiteboarder is easy. Go for an all around kite and you will be set for years to come. Choosing your second quiver of kites can take a bit more work depend

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

Board Report: 2018 North Pro Whip CSC(Post)

OK, I’ve officially found my favorite kite-surfboard of all time, and it only took me 18 years. Ha! Nah—seriously though, you’ve got to have a look at the NEW 2018 North Pro Whip CSC.  This little bl

Big Air Kite Review - Slingshot Code v2 and NXT(Post)

Guest vlogger Jason Montreal is back with another big air kite review. He's going to cover two kites in this edition: the Slingshot Code v2 and the Code NXT. Even though they're both Codes and

Ocean Rodeo Roam Aluula Review(Post)

The Roam has been a favorite in the Ocean Rodeo lineup for several years. This great surf/freeride kite comes in an all-new construction called Aluula. This new material takes this solid kite to

Ewan Jaspan on High Aspect vs Low Aspect Surf Foils(Post)

Surf foiling has been on my radar for a while now. I took the winter to work on my surfing skills so I could get into some rolling waves on less than ideal days. I learned a lot from Ewan and he

Which Reedin Bar Is Right for Me?(Post)

Dreamstick V2 The Reedin Dreamstick V2 is simplicity supercharged. Everyone here at MACkite gravitates towards this bar for a plethora of reasons. Auto untwist technology for the super loopers,

2024 Reedin Supermodel HTF V2 Review | The Perfect "Desert Island" Kite?(Post)

Dustin from MACkite got a chance to get out on the 2024 Reedin Supermodel HTF V2. It's had some tweaks and upgrades, but do they make a difference?What Is the Supermodel? The Supermodel is Reed

Snowkiting and Cold Water Kiteboarding(Page)

Snowkiting & Cold Water Kiteboarding     Brr! It's cold out- let's go have some fun! Here's how to ride when the water's cold- or when it's solid!   Snowkiting FAQs

The Evolution of Excellence | 2024 Cabrinha Switchblade's Innovative Features(Post)

The Cabrinha Switchblade has been a cornerstone in the kiting world, renowned for its performance and versatility. The latest iteration, the Switchblade, marks its 17th year with significant advan

How to Replace the Covers on the 2017 North Click Bar(Post)

Replacing the Covers on the All-New Click Bar Replacing the Left Cover Take an Allen Key, find the two screws at the end of the bar, and twist the key to release the screws. Pop the cover off slow

Ride Engine Carbon Elite Reivew(Post)

The Ride Engine Carbon Elite is the stiffest most supportive harness I'm aware of beyond the Hadlow ion harness.  I meant to do a review on this when the lineup first dropped but time got the best o

Choosing the Best | Overview of the 2024 North Kite Surfboards Line(Post)

Performance Surf | 2024 North Charge Pro Design Philosophy: The Charge Pro is crafted for riders aiming for peak performance in prime wave conditions. It thrives in down-the-line riding and handl

2023 Wing Foiling Accessory Awards | MACkite's Top Picks(Post)

Jeff and Tucker have presented awards to their top 2023 picks for wings, wingboards, and hydrofoils, but they'd be remiss if they left out those unsung winging heroes that make our sessions bet

2024 Eleveight RS V7 Overview with Kevin Wade(Post)

Pat from MACkite catches up with Kevin Wade at the King of the Great Lakes Test Fest to chat about the new 2024 V7 RS kite from Eleveight Kites. Kevin: It's so good to be here. It's always a go

Vayu Pyro 4M Parawing Review(Post)

Tucker has been testing the 4-meter Vayu Pyro — one of the most asked-about parawings on the market this year. Positioned as Vayu's answer to the parawing category, the Pyro is ultra-light, single-s

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

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

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 entirely new. Th

Reedin MasterModel vs F-One Trigger vs Harlem Peak | Brainchild Big Air Kites(Post)

This episode brings together three purpose-built five-strut big air kites and one of Brazil’s most exciting big air talents, Josue “Baby Shark” San Ferreira (Instagram @josuesanf), for a true side-b

​Cold Water Series: Soul vs. Heat 3.0 vs. Ignite Drysuits(Post)

Welcome to our Cold Water Riding series. Today we will feature a comparison of our most popular drysuits. If you tuned into our last episode comparing wetsuits to drysuits, you know that there are som

FLITELab AMP Jet | A Quick Glance(Post)

Foil assist can be a real game-changer for your sessions. You'll catch more waves, have less fatiguing downwinders, and wing on lighter days. There are some great options out there, but they all mou

MACkite Rides: Jake M's Wave Day w/ the 2016 Slingshot Rally(Post)

Wave Day w/ the 2016 Slingshot Rally Conditions Water temperature: Low 40s Wind: 20 - 25 knots Gear Used Water wear: NP Mission 5/4 Wetsuit NP Neoprene Hoodie NP Thermal Pants NP Mission Booties Xcel

Duotone Paradox SLS Mid-Length Board Review(Post)

Tucker has spent some time testing the Duotone Paradox SLS: Duotone's latest mid-length offering. It's most pointed at parawing, but it also serves as a highly efficient winging option. If you're lo

Chris Bobryk: "Duel in the Sun" - Video Premiere(Post)

Questions and Answers with the American Sledgehammer: What have you been up to since your last video release?CB: Since Turks & Caicos, I traveled to the Cayman Islands to compete in TRIO, did loads of

Introducing North ShiftLock Handles on the 2024 North Nova Pro Wing(Post)

The latest innovation from North has arrived, and it's set to redefine the way we interact with our wing handle placement. The 2024 North ShiftLock Wing Handles, featured exclusively on the 2024

2026 Duotone Stash Parawing Tech Talk | What Changed and Why?(Post)

In this episode of Duotone Wing & Foiling Tech Talks, the design team takes a deep dive into the 2026 Stash, Duotone’s second-generation parawing. Standing on Maui, Klaas is joined by Jeffrey Spence

Let's Chat: Nathan Choosing His 2016 Kiteboarding Wish List(Post)

Growing With Kiteboarding It's time to get back into the water. As we begin to approach the kiteboarding season here in the Midwest, I start to get excited about returning to the water. Yes - others h

The Brazilian Brothers Review the Harlem Thrive(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers have been putting the Harlem Thrive through its paces, and no doubt about it, this kite is anything but ordinary. Built in collaboration with Brainchild, the Thrive brings som

How to Fix Uneven Lines on Your Kiteboarding Control Bar(Post)

Line sleeving tutorial on how to fix your kite lines:This is Eric with MACkite, and we're going to learn how to check to see if your lines have stretched and how to fix that. If you've had some

Waka Glide Wing Foil Board | Can a Folding Foil Board Really Perform?(Post)

The amount of innovation we've seen lately in foilboarding makes our sport incredibly exciting. It wasn't too long ago that wings arrived as an alternate option to kites, and we're just starting to

Wing Foil - ION Coiled Waist Leash(Post)

Shop Wing Boarding Accessories.Ryan from MACkite here. Today I'm going to talk a little bit about the Ion waist board leash. I started riding the waist leash because, as soon as I started switchi

Gear Comparison: Naish ADX vs. ADX NVision(Post)

Nash has doubled down on their wing collection for 2026, with the latest update being a split between the ADX and ADX Nvision. While both wings are built with similar principles, there are distinct

Naish Hover 112 + Thrust Surf L Review(Post)

Working at MACkite has some unique benefits. Working with friends in an industry that we are passionate about makes most days feel less like “work”. The huge amount of demo gear available is also we

2018 Cabrinha FX Overview(Post)

2018 Cabrinha FX Overview The FX has been a shop favorite since 2016 Today I’m going to be discussing with you the all-new 2018 Cabrinha FX. All new...what does that mean? There’s a bunch of design c

Brazilian Brothers Review the Ride Engine Empax V2 Vest(Post)

You've heard that you "should" wear an impact vest, but do you really need one? And if so, what's a good one that won't get in your way? The Brazilian Brothers think they have the answer to both que

Brazilian Brothers Try Big Air on the Harlem Thrive(Post)

We've been seeing some exceptional kites coming from brands collaborating with Brainchild, so the Harlem Thrive has got the Brazilian Brothers excited to do a review on it. It excels at freeride, wa

F-One Trigger vs. Harlem Thrive | Brazilian Brothers(Post)

At first glance, the 2025 F-One Trigger and Harlem Thrive seem pretty similar. Both are big air kites designed by Ralf Groesel and made at his Brainchild facility, have amazing digitally printed gra

Strapless Big Air Comp with the Brazilian Brothers(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers covered an exciting strapless big air competition in Prea, Brazil. It was organized by strapless pioneer and 2008 World Champion Mitu Monteiro. The weather could hardly have b

How to Connect & Customize Your FLITELab App(Post)

Before you hit the water, it pays to set your AMPJet up for success. This guide helps you connect your Launchpad and cartridge. It also shows you how to run important software updates. You will use