2198 results for 'Ride Engine'

Summertime Sessions | A Day of Wakefoiling with the MACkite Crew(Post)

There are thrills and spills, but not too many chills in this beautiful summertime wakefoiling session! The guys practice their wakefoiling and pumping skills, and through the magic of a GoPr ...

Triple Seven PT Hybrid Parawing Review(Post)

If you've seen Tucker's videos before, you know that he's been a huge fan of the PT single skin parawings, and Triple Seven has a long history of making really great parawings. When the PT Hybrid c ...

Big Air Kiteboard Review: Carved Imperator 7 / Lieuwe Falcon / Duotone Jaime SLS(Post)

Big air kiteboards deserve a big review, and no one is more up to the task than guest vlogger Jason Montreal. Although he's from New Zealand where it's notoriously difficult to get one's hand ...

Comparing the Foil Drive Assist MAX vs. Assist Slim(Post)

Foil Drive has gotten a bunch of the crew together to have a chat about the Gen 2 Foil Drive to help you decide whether the MAX or Slim is right for you. They have a varied range of riding style ...

Foilboarding Basics: ​Pumping Your Foil - Ticket to Glide Ep 07(Post)

Learn how to Pump Your Foil There are a lot of new skills to learn with foiling but the most frequently asked about is, “pumping”. Videos online show talented athletes pumping back out ...

WAKA Glide Folding Wing Foil Board | So Good You Forget It Folds!(Post)

When the guys first caught wind of the Waka folding foilboard this past winter, they were, shall we say... cautiously optimistic. It looked like one of those ideas that sounded good in theory, ...

Omen SuperMarine | Flux DNA, Bigger Design, and a Mid-Length Board That Rips(Post)

There's an ice shelf along the beach on Lake Michigan, which makes it dangerous and difficult to get to open water to go ride right now, but thankfully Tucker has already had many opportunities to ...

How a Harness and Harness Line Makes Parawinging Easier(Post)

Parawinging has quickly gained momentum in the wing foiling community, so Tucker has decided to address some questions people are having about using a harness with them. Do I really need a harnes ...

2019 Drifter Review(Post)

Last year, the Drifter became one of our most popular kites. Not only for kiteboarders who love to ride the waves but for advanced riders looking for a more reactive kite.  The Drifter came o ...

How to Nail the Front Roll Hand Drag with Precision Kite Control(Post)

MACkite's Dave has been spending some time in Brazil working on one of his favorite transition tricks, the Front Roll Hand Drag. It's a slide type trick that's a play on the Back Roll Hand ...

10m Roam Aluula Foiling Review(Post)

The Roam is Ocean Rodeos Surf kite and if you kite foil, you know up until brands started developing foil specific kites like the UFO, Surf kites were a popular choice among foil enthusiasts. You m ...

Joe's Thoughts on the Moses 1000 vs. F-One Phantom 1480(Post)

I've had the chance now to test these foils back to back and so I offer my opinions to any interested... Housekeeping: Moses 1000 front wing, standard kite fuse, 420 stab, 72cm carbon mast... Fone 14 ...

Let's Chat: 2017 North Neo w/ Jake(Post)

Jake on the 2017 North Neo The Neo is known as North's go-to wave kite but in all reality, it is much much more than that. What most people don’t know is with a slight tweaking of the bridle i ...

Cabrinha One Strut Review(Post)

The Contra One Strut is a new kite for 2021. I find it funny that Cabrinha chose the name Contra as this kite feels quite different from the original 3-strut light wind specific Contra kite. The ...

Naish Ultra Carbon Wing/ SUP Board Review(Post)

The Naish Ultra Carbon Wing/ SUP board started off as a SUP board in previous years. However, it became far more popular with wing foilers. So, for 2021 Naish made some modifications to adapt to thi ...

F-One Strike V2 vs. Duotone Unit V2 - An Icy Cage Match(Post)

Being a cooler than typical winter here in Michigan, I’ve been jonesing for a session far too long. Fresh new goodies were just sitting unused like a pile of visible regrets. After hunting for wee ...

2022 Duotone Juice D/Lab | Quick Look(Post)

The all-new Duotone Juice D/Lab is an ultra-light, 3-strut freeride kite, good for light wind riding and foiling. The frame of the Juice D/Lab is made from Aluula, which reduces the overall we ...

Bowen Dwelle on Parawinging and the Future of Foil Sports(Post)

Parawinging is still new territory, and half the fun is figuring it out together. Here, Tucker and Bowen trade notes on what works, what doesn't, and what might be next. They cover gear quirks ...

Sessions: Wing Foiling West Michigan | A Day Out with the MACkite Crew(Post)

Join Tucker, Hooker and Skinny for a chill wing foiling session in West Michigan. It's an absolutely perfect June day to try out some of the season's fresh gear, including North and Reedin ...

What Size Wings Do You Need? Building the Perfect Wing Foil Quiver(Post)

Which Size Wing Is Right for Me? This is Ryan from MACkite, and today I am going to talk about how to select your inflatable wing size. Now, keep in mind that most people end up with two to three w ...

Reedin Wing Foil Package Overview: Built to Learn, Designed to Progress(Post)

A Carefully-Crafted Entry Into Wing Foiling If you've been eyeing wing foiling but feel overwhelmed by cost, gear choices, or the learning curve, Reedin has the answer: a complete package desi ...

How to Back Roll Kiteboarding - Ultimate Beginner Guide: Unhooked(Post)

Today we're going to break down a heelside back roll. This might be the most popular trick in kiteboarding. This is actually even easier than the raley. This will be your first roll in kiteboarding.

Unhooked Kiteboarding for Beginners - Complete Course(Post)

Welcome to the unhooked kiteboarding training course. This is a complete course that will consist of your first moves, progressively working your way up to the most advanced tricks. The goal of this ...

Best Kiteboarding's Sean Buell Kicking It Up A Notch In Brazil(Post)

Sean Buell's Riding Sessions In Michigan's cold winter months, we love watching videos of riders heating up their tricks in sunny, warm locales. Rocking Best Kiteboarding's 2015 Profanity Twin ...

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 Whispe ...

Why the Airush Team Control Bar is Perfect for All Skill Levels(Post)

Kristen Cooper is back to share her thoughts on the Airush Team control bar. She's taken a lot of time to really get a feel for it and she found a lot to like about it. Is it the right b ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nick Jacobsen on Cabrinha’s 2015 FX Kite Make a Winning Duo(Post)

Cabrinha Kites - Fly Me to the Moon with Nick Jacobsen Nick Jacobsen isn't what some people would call straight-laced. He's over-the-top, rowdy, and a little peculiar - that's why MACkite loves this ...

Unlocking "Second Gear" on the Aeryn P1 Parawing(Post)

If you haven't heard of Aeryn before, you may have heard of the Peter Lynn Group. Both divisions use the same designers, and they have an impressive ram air and wind sport pedigree. Peter Lynn ...

Foiling Tip: How to Sit On Your Hydrofoil - Ticket to Glide Ep 02(Post)

The printable steps are at the bottom of this blog  Learning to sit on the foil is one of the first tricks everyone wants to learn. It's not that intimidating, it looks awesome and its really ...

Blank Kite Test (Big Air) Season 2 | Ep. 1-3(Post)

Kiteboarding enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting new series of the Blank Kite Test! Season 2 BIG AIRWhat's the Blank Kite Test? Series 2 of the Blank Kite Test features Ruben Lenten, Giel Vlu ...

Kiteboarding Video: LF Elite & Happy Foil w/ Julien Fillion(Post)

Cruising On A Foil - Liquid Force Style On a foil, it seems that even the lightest conditions can be super sweet. Testing out the Happy Foil, Julien Fillion puts the test to the board - and, pairing ...

Jacobsen YES Kite | Jumping, Stability, and Value(Post)

Introduction In this review, the Brazilian Brothers share their long-term impressions of the Jacobsen Project YES Kite after months of testing in Brazil. The focus is on the things riders actuall ...

Kiteboarding: Who Has Right of Way?(Post)

In this weeks episode I’ll be going to my sisters bachelorette party in vegas, then I’ll be making my way to interview my good friend Kara Mulder. Kara is a kiteboarder, the author of th ...

Ocean Rodeo Flight | to Aluula or Not to Aluula(Post)

 Everywhere I go the question comes up, “is Aluula really worth the extra cost?” Well, cost aside, let's focus on the performance and then you make the call.I got the chance to test two of my fa ...

MACkite Travels: RyGo's Brazilian Trip With Best Kiteboarding(Post)

Brazil Through RyGo's Eyes About 5 years ago I discovered the sport of kiteboarding through a lesson at MACkite no less. I took a lesson with a young kid named Chris Bobryk. We formed a solid friend ...

Kiteboarding Video: Kiteboarder Rescue by Floatplane(Post)

Kiteboarding Rescue From The Sky When it comes to kiteboarding, you don't want things to go wrong. Sometimes, when your wind dies, your kite takes a turn for the worse. This can make it very difficu ...

Kiteboarding Through Ice Chunks | Lake Michigan in January(Post)

Don't try this at home, kids! Pat and DC brave the frigid Lake Michigan water to ride among floating chunks of ice. ...Wait. You can do that? Well, sort of. It's a bit of a trick to get in a ...

Kite Video: Drone-boarding!(Post)

Embracing the Future of Kiteboarding With Drones We've all experienced those windless spells that have us looking at other ways to get a session in and keep our sanity. Newest on the list for windle ...