Dockstarting can be a fun challenge with your foil. Just ask Pat! (Link warning: Goofiness inside.) If you love to pump on flat water, it's almost a required skill. But you do need enough dock length
Airush Ultra Team V5 Kite Review(Post)The Ultra Team V5 from Airush takes the concept of kite foiling efficiency further, introducing a design change that directly targets airflow, stability, and drive. Jeff spent some time with Will du
GKA World Championship Mykonos, Part 1: Behind the Scenes with the Top Contenders(Post)The Brazilian Brothers have touched down in beautiful Mykonos, Greece. Known for its massive parties, Mykonos is also home to some epic kitesurfing. This is where the GKA World Championship is comin
Kiteboarding Hood River With Chris Bobryk(Post)Last time on Sessions, we were in Portugal catching up with Christophe Tack in his home lagoon. It's been a busy summer since then. Blake and I were able to check out the 2020 Cabrinha products in t
Kiteboarding Tricks and Riding Tips(Page)Kiteboarding Tricks and Riding Tips One of the most appealing things about kiteboarding is that, no matter your level, there's always something new to learn. If you're content to...
Cabrinha Drifter VS North Neo - Kite VS Kite: With Rygo Ep 02(Post)The North Neo Vs the Cabrinha Drifter. Both of these kites are kitesurfing kites in the same vein. On paper, they don’t look that much different but once you get on them water it’s clear that they ar
How to Wakefoil Without the Rope. Foil Fridays Ep 15(Post)Foiling has changed everything. With so many applications, we find ourselves practicing a lot of crossover sports.Wakefoiling included. One of the most fun aspects of the sport is the freedom of just
Kiteboarding Progression: Breaking Plateaus(Post)I get asked all the time, “How do you keep progressing” or “How do you stay motivated”? These are completely valid questions. Most kiteboarders will experience plateaus in their progression or times w
Cabrinha Crosswing X2 Review(Post)We were able to get our hands on the Cabrinha Crosswing X2 for testing this month. Right out of the gate, it's clear this is an upgrade from the first gen Cabrinha wing which, to be honest, was ou
North Pulse Review(Post)It's been a few months since I filmed this review and my take has not changed all that much. I admit the North Pulse has grown on me quite a bit more. I had the chance to get a few more freestyle a
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 harness?
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 water,
Appletree Zapple S Breakdown | Short, Fast, Foil Drive Focused!(Post)Appletree Surfboards has built a reputation for pushing foil board design forward, and the Zapple S is a straightforward extension of that mindset. Developed inside the Appletree factory and shaped
Beginner to Advanced | Why the North Boost Foil Drive Package Works(Post)Foil Drive has opened the door to a new category of riding—one that blends the accessibility of e-foiling with the performance and progression of traditional hydrofoiling. To make that leap even eas
The Wind Window Explained - Chasing the Dream: Vlog 14(Post)A kiteboarding television show? Chasing the Dream is one part travel TV show, one part Vlog and one part useful information. New episodes every Thursday! Follow Crystal as she explores the best kite
How to Self Rescue on a foilboard: Foil Fridays EP 12(Post)The Self Rescue is your ace in the hole when it comes to kiteboarding.When in doubt, if you’re in trouble you can count on this method to systematically get yourself and your gear back in safely. Wh
360 Kiteloop Transition(Post)Today we are going to cover a 360 Kiteloop Transition. This is an advanced trick and it builds on the 360 video we did in this playlist. This is an extremely fun kiteboarding transition and is not a
Waydoo Flyer One Plus eFoil Board and Remote Pairing Using Battery Magnet(Post)Whether you’ve just purchased a new Waydoo Flyer One eFoil, or you’re updating an existing one, the video above will help to get you on the water as quickly and easily as possible. Let's go! Featured
The Benefits of Learning to Kiteboard in Lighter vs. Moderate Winds(Post)Welcome back to MACkite. This is Jake, and today we are talking about whether it's better to learn in lighter winds or heavier winds. Of course, this is just my personal experience and, being here
Holiday Gifts From and For Foil Drive(Post)'Tis the season to give AND receive! Whether you're looking for a gift for your favorite Foil Drive fan or you are the foiler and could use a little boost, the crew at Foil Drive is putting on their
The Ultimate Wing Foil Spare Parts Kit | Everything You Need for the Beach(Post)They say experience is the best teacher and that necessity is the mother of invention. And after blowing a few sessions with forgotten, lost, loaned, broken, or dropped parts, we have learned that
Eleveight RS Pro V2 | Aluula Power and Easy Performance!(Post)The Brazilian Brothers from MACkiteboarding got their hands on the Eleveight Kiteboarding RS Pro V2 and wasted no time putting it straight into real conditions for a true first-impressions session.
Is eFoiling Hard? Our Honest Answer(Post)The most basic question we get when it comes to efoiling is, “Can I actually do this?” Short answer? Yes. Absolutely. Long answer? Well, that’s a little different. It can feel intimidating, but we f
2026 Rebel D/Lab: The Next Evolution of Big Air?(Post)When we talk about the pinnacle of Big Air performance, the Rebel has always been a cornerstone of the Duotone lineup. However, seeing the 2026 Duotone Rebel D/Lab in the hands of Max Tullet against
Win a 2015 Naish Pivot(Post)Win a new 2015 Pivot from Naish International Check out the Pure Energy video, showcasing the 2015 Naish kiteboarding lineup, and spot #TeamNaish Rider—and 2014 “King of the Air” champ—Kevin Langeree
How to Waterstart | "Ride With Blake"(Post)This is Blake Olson here at Smathers Beach in Key West, Florida. I'm about to teach you how to do your first starts on a kiteboard. Ben, the person behind the camera, is going to be demonstrating as
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
Slingshot Sentry V2 and Joystick V1 Control Bars, with Fred Hope(Post)Pat is at King of the Great Lakes with Fred Hope from Slingshot, checking out the new bars for 2024. Fred: Thanks for having me! This year we brought out a whole new bar, and we changed from th
Waydoo EVO eFoil Firmware Update | A Complete Step-by-Step Guide(Post)From time to time your Waydoo EVO will have firmware updates available. It's important to install these since they'll contain bug fixes and add new features. MACkite's Eli has created a step-by-step
How to Set Up the FLITELab AMPJet(Post)Get Your AMPJet eFoil Ready for the Water Download the App and Update the Software It's a good idea to update the app and check your connection at home before going to the beach! That way, when you'
Jeff & Tucker Review the F-One Strike V6 Wing(Post)The latest F-One Strike V6 feels like a return to what made the Strike such a benchmark in the first place, but with a broader wind range and more refined handling. After time on the water in La Ven
2026 Lift eFoils Lineup: Lift5 F, Lift5, and LiftX(Post)Eli from MACkite is joined by Corey from Lift to go over the Lift eFoil family, including the Lift5 F, the Lift5, and the LiftX. No matter where you are in your foiling journey, there's a Lift for y
F-One Strike V3 - Tucker's On-Water Review(Post)F-One Strike V3 - On-Water Review Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. Today we are going to talk about the F-One Strike Version Three. This is a review; you may have seen the ov
Let's Chat: Who Is MACkite?(Post)Who Is MACkite? If you're a kiteboarder with an internet connection, then you may have already heard of MACkiteboarding.com. We've been heavy with our internet game for quite a few years now, and peop
Wing Foil lessons(Page)Wing Board & Wing Foil Lessons in Michigan Winging is one of the more popular and versatile water sports to date. You can use a SUP, hydrofoil, snow equipment, or even a surfboard to get out on...
How to Choose a Wetsuit in Cold Climates(Post)Choosing a suit can be as complicated or as simple as you want to make it. There are a ton of options, including high end suits that are soft, warm, seal out water, drain any excess or even block the
Two Mistakes Every Kiteboarder Makes(Post)Mistake One With social media on the rise, I've noticed a lot of misinformation being circulated in kite groups, especially when a new rider asks questions. The most common myths I've seen in this a
North Dockstarter | Your Shortcut to Quick and Easy Dockstarting(Post)The North Dockstarter is quite a unique product that we haven't seen before, but now it's an indispensable part of our foil pumping toolkit. It's an inflatable foil launching device that you can
Which 2025 North Wings Are Actually Worth It?(Post)With 2025 North closeouts hitting the sale rack, we asked Jeff, Tucker, and Ryan to weigh in on the wings they'd personally build a quiver around. From Jeff's decades-long connection to the North bran
Kite Academy Episode 1: The Essential Kiteboarding Gear(Post)The Brazilian Brothers are reporting from a windy beach in Brazil to kick off a brand-new mini-series: the Kite Academy. The goal of this series is to walk anyone who has never been in touch with ki