2163 results for 'open edg also 2025'

Brazilian Brothers Review the Cabrinha Nitro 2026(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers have been using the Cabrinha Nitro in their kite clinics since it was released in 2023, so they're very familiar with it. Now they've got a fresh 2026 Nitro. What's new, how d

Code Foils 1725S Review | Fun and Versatile Front Wing(Post)

Code has just released its biggest front wing yet: the 1725S. While it's a great choice for beginners, it's so much more than that, and there just might be a spot for it in your quiver. What Is the

Is Your Kiteboard and Wing Foil Gear Ready for Springtime Sessions?(Post)

Marc Hoeksema on Ice For those of us who may be coming off of a long, hard winter, it's time to lay out and inspect your kiteboard and wing foil gear for your first springtime sessions. There's nothin

Check Out the All New WOO 3.0 Session Tracker(Post)

WOO 3.0 Snow Session Tracking WOO isn't just for tracking your kiteboarding sessions, you can also use it while on the slopes with your Skis or Snowboard. Check out this great edit on how you can use

The Foil Drive Universal Mast Adapter and Everything You'll Want to Know(Post)

Introduction The world of assisted hydrofoiling is witnessing a significant breakthrough with the introduction of the Foil Drive Universal Mast Adapter. Paul from Foil Drive recently unveiled th

Naish Blur Design Overview With Noah Hoffman(Post)

Noah Hoffman, Naish's Head of Wing and Foil Product Development, breaks down the design elements of the 2026 Naish Blur. Coming in two sizes (60L for high wind days and 80L for lighter sessions), th

Cedrus Carbon Evolution Masts | Surf vs. Wind(Post)

If you've heard of Foil Cedrus masts, or "Project Cedrus" as they used to be known, but haven't ridden one yet, you may wonder if it's all hype. Why buy a 3rd party mast rather than the one that was

Aaron, the "New Foil Guy", on the Slingshot "Foil Academy"(Post)

Slingshot Foil Academy: "Taxi Stage" Like with many of you, the kite foilboarding bug has bitten me as well. And as you may already know, the Slingshot “Foil Academy” is a great place to get started.

Ryan & Hunter's Code Integrated Foil Drive Mast Review(Post)

Ryan and Hunter have been using these for a little while now, and after Code took some time to dial them in just right, the team has been really stoked with the result; check out the breakdown, who'

The Global Women’s Boost Off Competition From WOO and KB4Girls(Post)

Haey, Laay-deeez! In the spirit of encouraging women kiteboarders to jump their absolute highest, WOO has initiated their “Global Women’s Boost Off”. Participation is easy—just log your WOO Kite sessi

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 kiteboarding se

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

How To: Adjust the Sliding Stopper on the 2017 North Click Bar(Post)

Adjusting Your Stopper on the 2017 Click Bar The Sliding Bar Stopper keeps your bar in place and close to you, so that you can always be in control. The new North Click Bar comes equipped with a stopp

How to Fly with Your Foil Drive Setup(Post)

Ryan and Hunter have spent a lot of time on the Foil Drive, and they absolutely love it. After traveling and flying with it recently, they noticed there isn't a lot of great information out there on

2024 North Reach Kite Review with Kristen(Post)

Kristen chats about the 2024 North Reach: what's new, what's different, and what you can expect to feel familiar. It's a beautiful day in Muskegon, Michigan. It was a north wind, which tends

Slingshot PTM 799 and 999 Foils | Wing Foiling(Post)

Tucker's got a couple new front wings for the Slingshot Phantasm foil lineup. The PTM 799 and PTM 999 are an extension of the fantastic PTM 899. That wing has been so popular that Slingshot deci

Save Time and Reduce Drag | Why Konrad Click Nuts Are a Must-Have for Foilers(Post)

Ryan from MACkite has a nifty, convenient upgrade for foilers. He's been using the Konrad Click nuts with his foils for a while now and absolutely loves them. He's also got some tips to share th

Code Foils 1250 R | Built for Glide, Momentum, and Flow(Post)

Tucker's been on a lot of different foils at this point, so it takes something pretty special to get him excited. The Code 1250R High Modulus front wing is one such foil. Tucker has dubbed it the "M

GKA Mykonos Part 5: Day 1 of the Competition(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are on the ground for Day 1 of the GKA Big Air Kite World Cup competition in Mykonos, Greece. Walking down to the event site at 8:30 in the morning, the wind is absolutely nuc

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

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

Brazilian Brothers Review the Harlem Lead Bar(Post)

The Harlem Lead has become one of the Brazilian Brothers' favorite kiteboarding control bars, and for good reason. Not only does it have an auto-untwist system, but it works flawlessly, and they'd h

Foil Fridays Special Questions and Answers(Post)

Since this was a special edition this article will be a little different. We will repost the initial question followed by our initial response in Youtube to the user. I will then add any additional

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 it becom

Wakefoiling the FLITElab 808 Flux Behind the Boat(Post)

Tucker is out on the water in Grand Haven, Michigan, with Adam Bennetts from FLITElab. With no lake waves to surf, they took the new FLITElab gear behind the boat for some wakefoiling. Adam's First

Kiteboard Travel Guide: Santa Cruz & Bay Area - Destinations Ep20(Post)

Spot at a Glance  QUICK CONTACTS Calikites (Gear) - https://www.calikites.com/ Wind Over Water (Lessons at 3rd Ave) https://wowkiteboarding.com/kiteboarding-lessons/ Kite The Bay (Boat Lessons

What to Expect from Your Kiteboard Lesson(Page)

Knowledge & skills. Since becoming a PASA certified school in 2000, we have taught thousands of students to kiteboard. During that time we have learned many things and answered thousands of...

Kiteboarder's Perspective on How to Choose the Right Wing Foiling Wing(Post)

Aaron: I had a question for Tucker, for those of us who both kite and wing. On a kite, there's a certain set of things that I want to know when we're looking at a kite review, like power, upwind abi

Riding the Top 5 Wake Foil Wings from Slingshot(Post)

In this review, Cam, Ryan and Cole are going to give you a brief overview of each wing that Slingshot produces for wake foiling. Gamma 68 Wing Cole: The first wing in the lineup is the Gamma wing.

Starboard Above vs. Take Off | Downwind Days or Freeride Fun?(Post)

Welcome to another edition of Versus! This time we're looking at a couple Starboard foilboard models: the Take Off and the Above. While they're both for foiling, they do have some important differen

#AddAKite: Part 3 - Choosing Your Equipment(Post)

In the third installment of the #AddAKite Series, we find Matt heading to the local kiteboarding shop. When he arrives at the MACkite Boardsports Center in Grand Haven, Michigan, Matt is guided throu

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

GoFoil GT Foil Wing Review(Post)

Hey everybody, welcome back to MACkiteboarding.com Foil Fridays. I'm Tucker and today I'm going to talk to you about some exciting new products from GoFoil. So what we have here are some new rele

Discover Mancora and Negritos | A Kiteboarder's Paradise in Peru!(Post)

Have you ever considered traveling to northern Perú for a kite trip? Up until a couple months ago, I hadn't either. I'm Cole from MACkite, and I'm going to share my experience kiting in Perú and gi

Foilboarding Video: The World's First Electric Foil(Post)

Lift Introduces the World's First Electric Foil At MACkite, we carry electric bikes and skateboards. We also carry hydrofoils. What better mesh between the two than an electric hydrofoil?  Lift is b

Code Kanga Foils Review: Purpose-Built for Pumping(Post)

Tucker is taking a look at the new Code Kanga foils. As the name indicates, these are for hopping around, dock starting, and anytime you're riding at super slow speeds and want that extra efficiency

Dakine Compression Bags for Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling(Post)

Today Aaron takes a look at a product he's been using for a long time, the Dakine Compression Bag. They used to come in multiple sizes for your different kite sizes, but now it's one size fits al

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 with i

Seco Island Kiteboarding(Post)

As Coldplay would say, "Para-Para-Paradise" Imagine traveling to a small, uninhabited island in the Philippines, and kiting all day everyday. Yep, that sounds like the life. That’s exactly what this

What Does a Trim Strap Do?(Post)

When kitesurfing, a trim strap allows the rider to make further adjustments to the line lengths (generally the front) to alter the power of the kite. The trim strap is always accessible from the bar,