2198 results for 'Ride Engine'

2017 Cabrinha Apollo Overview(Post)

MACkite chats about the all new 2017 Cabrinha Apollo kiteboarding kite. The Apollo really address a concern for all of us concerning advancement in certain categories. Over the years Cabrinha has do ...

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 ...

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 ...

Living on the Outer Banks | A Unique and Delicate Coastal Life(Post)

The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a thin strip of sand stretching out into the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Living in such a unique environment brings a lifestyle deeply connected to the sea a ...

Hydrofoil Boards, Bolt Patterns, and Compatibility(Post)

There are various ways to connect a hydrofoil to a foil board. The Plate System Alloy Standard (90 x 140mm) The most common today is the plate system. Connecting a hydrofoil to your board is simpl ...

Let's Chat: MACkite Foil Showdown(Post)

MACkite Foil Showdown: Who Wins? If 2016 was the year of the foil (according to the ancient kiteboarder zodiac calendar), then 2017 is the year of foil refinement. Hydrofoils are being ridden for mor ...

Foil Drive Fusion Gen 2.5 Tilt Sensor Explained(Post)

Introduction With the launch of the Fusion Gen 2.5 system, Foil Drive introduced a refined, powerful safety feature: an integrated tilt sensor. While many riders will never think twice about it o ...

Debunking the Top 5 Misconceptions About Wing Foiling(Post)

Is Winging Too Hard? Top 5 Wing Foil Misconceptions This is Tucker and Jeff from MACkiteboarding.com, and it's Wing Wednesday. Today we're going to look at our top five misconceptions about wing fo ...

2015 Best Launch: Everybody Knows(Post)

The Best team met up to celebrate the arrival of the new 2015 gear. Everybody knows that the Best characters like to shred their hearts out! Luckily one does recover fast when accommodated in beautif ...

2021 North Carve Review(Post)

The carve has a different design than your average wave kite. For perspective, regular waves kites share a few traits. On & off Depower, down the line drift, they also fly a bit smaller as far as ...

Axis Spitfire Vs ART | The Foil Wing Comparison You'll Want to See(Post)

Ryan and Cole have been fielding a lot of questions about how the Axis ART and Spitfire front foil wings compare. Here, they take time out to discuss where each excels and what sets them apar ...

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 ...

Wake Foiling | Pick 5 Challenge with Cole(Post)

The "Pick 5 Challenge" is a series that acknowledges the reality that most of us are on a budget when it comes to gear. Today Cole from MACkite accepts the challenge and chooses the 5 pieces of gea ...

Foil Drive Max | Best Foil Sizes for Every Condition(Post)

Riding the Foil Drive Max opens up an entirely different way to approach foiling—especially in a place like the Great Lakes, where conditions can swing wildly from glassy summer days to fas ...

Foil Drive | Essential Tips to Supercharge Your First Session(Post)

The Foil Drive makes your foiling life easier. You'll get up easier and catch more waves, but like any new skill, it does have a bit of a learning curve. You probably won't pull the trigger a ...

Sessions | New Harlem Pace Wing(Post)

What happens when you combine the new Harlem Pace 5m wing, Omen Flux 72L wing foil board, and the Axis ART V2 939 hydrofoil, then sprinkle in the peaceful scenery of Grand Haven's Lake Michig ...

Alex Pastor Named CEO of Airush Kiteboarding(Post)

Airush Kiteboarding is entering a defining new era, one shaped by deep roots, proven performance, and a renewed commitment to innovation. Longtime team rider, world champion, and product visionar ...

​3 Transitions You Need to Know(Post)

The goal of this video is to inspire you to try some more transitions and mix up your kiteboarding. You can really add a lot of flow and energy to your riding by mixing in very basic tricks into ...

Foil Fridays - Cabrinha Varial and Carve Hydrofoil Overview(Post)

Expanding the line-up We have been waiting for Cabrinha to add some surfy foils to their program for some time. The new Cabrinha Carve and Cabrinha Varial Medium and Large foils have finally delive ...

Video: Hannah Whiteley "Kiting the Bedsheets"(Post)

  "Kiting the Bedsheets" Check out professional kiteboarder, Hannah Whiteley, as she rides the lagoons of the Brazilian Dunes, located in Northern Brazil. This area is referred to as the "Bedsh ...

Introducing the 2021 Cabrinha "01" Lineup!(Post)

Sit down with Pete Cabrinha and his team for a group discussion of the all new 2021  Cabrinha “01” kiteboarding and wing foiling lineup.  2021 Cabrinha Kiteboarding The crowd f ...

North Kiteboarding "Lake Baikal" Episode(Post)

So, let's go kiteboarding in...Siberia?? Lake Baikal, close to Russia and Mongolia, is the deepest lake in the world. Come follow along as North Kiteboarding team riders, Aaron Hadlow, Stefan Spies ...

Kitesurfing Gets Removed From the Olympics(Post)

In a sad day for kiteboarding the ISAF has voted to take kiteboarding out of the Olympics.  Though this is not great news it really doesn't change our sport very much. Kiteboarding has always be ...

Duotone Wing Academy | Mastering the Heel to Toe Jibe(Post)

Music is often likened to dance - the rhythm, the flow, the harmonious connection between elements. In the world of wing surfing, one such dance is the heel-to-toe Jibe. This basic maneuver is the fi ...

Sam Light on Slingshot's Refraction(Post)

Sam Light on the Slingshot Refraction: Sam Light Model Sam Light, team rider for Slingshot, offers his expertise on the 2016 Refraction Sam Light Model. We love seeing riders give their opinio ...

2025 KT Ginxu Super K Review | Why This Isn't Last Year's Board(Post)

Mid-length, or "midi" boards, have gained a lot of traction in the past couple years. They're versatile and often make a great second board for progressing foilers. The KT Ginxu Super K was relea ...

Cloud 9 Anchorman Wing Leash Review(Post)

Shop Anchorman Wing Leash. Welcome back to Wing Wednesdays with Tucker. Today I have an exciting new product I want to tell you about, the Cloud 9 Anchorman leash system. At first glanc ...

The Science of Finding Balance…(Post)

Five mantras you can use to optimize your time where it matters most. I woke up this morning and made a hot cup of coffee. While sipping it slowly in the warm glow of my sunroom, I began to reflect ...

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 efficienc ...

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 ...

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 ...

Duotone Tech Talk: 2026 Evo D/LAB Kite(Post)

For two years, Duotone has developed and refined the new Evo D/LAB, one of the most anticipated kites in the industry. While a predecessor of it's former design with a 3-strut Aluula construct ...

Axis x Foil Drive Board Collaboration | Unboxing the 5'8" 70L Model(Post)

Axis has collaborated with Foil Drive to produce a custom-designed board to work perfectly with the Foil Drive. It's been eagerly anticipated, and MACkite just got some in. It comes in 50, 60 and 7 ...

2024 North Navigator Pro Bar | Smooth Swivel, Auto Untwist, and Ergo Grips(Post)

Dustin has been riding the new 2024 North Navigator Pro control bar, and he's super stoked on it. Is a control bar really something to get that excited about? What makes it so special?Auto-Unswi ...

Checking Out the 2022 Duotone Vario Combo Kiteboarding Footstraps(Post)

I've always considered the Duotone Vario Combo Straps to be completely subpar when compared to the award-winning Duotone Entity Ergo Straps. While I am a big fan of the Entity, I recently had a go ...

2023 Cabrinha Moto X | Session Impression(Post)

This is Dustin and Cado here with the all new Cabrinha Moto X. We just got off the water with it, and we're going to do a quick session impression with beginner vs. advanced viewpoints on the ...

2023 Cabrinha 03 Moto X First Impressions(Post)

This is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com, and I'm checking out the new Moto X kite from Cabrinha.Launching at the BeachIt's 24 degrees air temp at the beach, blowing about mid-20s, so it feels li ...

KoGL 2008 Photos(Page)

King of the Great Lakes Kitesurf Competition At the Pere Marquette Beach inMuskegon, Michigan October 3 - 5, 2008 Like much of the Fall '08 season, we had almost no wind for this year's event. At ...

Where to Kiteboard and Snowkite(Page)

Where to Kiteboard/Snowkite in West Michigan and Beyond!  Odds are you know of at least one place to go kiteboarding or snowkiting. But what if the wind's not cooperating there, or your favor ...