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Jesse Richmann | Pro KiteboarderJesse Richman, now sponsored by North Kites, is an absolute powerhouse athlete! With 2x Red Bull KOTA winner and countless championships, his content brings stoke an ...
The Biggest Foil Drive Board Downsizing Mistakes & How To Fix Them(Post)Riding a small board in the waves on your Foil Drive is a lot of fun: it unlocks a lot of the unit's potential, but it isn't as easy to get up on a small board as it is on something a little bit la ...
2023 North Flex LX Footstraps Overview(Post)Hello, everybody. Welcome back to MACkiteboarding. This is Jake, and today I have the new 2023 North Flex LX footpads.Another footpad review, you might be asking? Yes, but these are super, supe ...
Enjoy Your Wing Foil Progression by Keeping Your Ego in Check(Post)The Intermediate Wing Foiler's Syndrome All extreme sports have a risk of this stage, and accidents are almost always a result of human error, not equipment failure. In snow skiing and snowboarding, ...
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 so ...
2017 Cabrinha Fireball: FAQs(Post)Q - Can I use the Fireball system with a non-Cabrinha kite? A - Any Cabrinha kite that functions on the 1X system of the past few years will be absolutely A-OK. However, it might not be completely c ...
Foil Drive Mounting Made Easy with Konrad Click Nuts(Post)In a way, a Foil Drive is an "easy button" for foiling. You can get up easier, it's easier to stay out longer, and it's easier to progress your skills with that extra time on the water. So i ...
North Nova Review(Post)The North Nova wing foiling wing is North's first wing. While it is first gen, they have taken the time to get it right. There is a good deal of refinement that I would expect from a second or ...
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 J ...
Wakefoiling With No Wake(Post)Wakefoiling is so much fun! The only downside is some believe you need a fancy wakeboat that costs upwards of 100k to get into it. Thing is, that's completely false. With the efficiency of modern f ...
Why I Use the Clickbar(Post)The Duotone Click bar is the choice of almost all their team riders. Its a premium kiteboarding control bar that looks simple and is effective. Tye chooses this bar because he appreciates all the fe ...
North Kiteboarding Academy / How to Relaunch a 4-Line Kite(Post)Beginner Kiteboarding Lesson: Crash and Relaunch Your Kite In critical situations, it can be necessary to use the quick release on your kite. In doing so, your kite will remain connected to your harn ...
Cabrinha 2026 Unify Control Bar and Line System(Post)Confidence at Your Fingertips The Cabrinha Unify Control System represents the next evolution in kite control technology—a streamlined, high-performance bar that blends safety, comfort, and ...
Duotone Academy | Parawing Setup(Post)What Is Parawinging? Parawinging is the newest evolution in the world of foiling—a discipline that strips away the wing’s inflatable structure and instead relies on the rider’s ...
The North Learn-to-Foil Program | Step 2: Tow Foiling(Post)North Foils, in collaboration with North Sails, has designed an innovative program to help beginners master the art of wing foiling. In this session, led by North Foil Pro Instructor Jeremiah ...
Duotone Team Riders Boost to the Top in Red Bull King of the Air 2024(Post)With Andrea Principi back on the water to defend his crown and the first-ever Women's Division being added to the event, the 2024 Red Bull King of the Air in Cape Town was one for the history books ...
2023 Duotone Jaime SLS Review | All New Shape—All New Ride!(Post)This is Dustin and Pat, and we're here today with the all-new Jaime. We're going to talk about the differences between the 2022 and the 2023 versions. We'll get into some of the design chan ...
How Much Does Kiteboarding Cost?(Post)People tend to fall into one of two different groups when it comes to kiteboarding. Those in the first group are usually interested, and excited to watch kiteboarders on the water jumping and havin ...
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 ...
Introducing Slingshot's Newest Kite: Wave SST(Post)Slingshot Sports - Down the Line Slingshot's new Wave SST kite has redefined kitesurfing. We are thrilled to have this kite in our lineup, and can't wait to break it out during those choppy days. I ...
Wing Foiling Tacks | Learn the Elbow Peek with Greg at Omen Foils(Post)Tacking is one of the most rewarding maneuvers in wing foiling, letting riders maintain ground upwind while adding style and efficiency to their transitions. But for many, the wing tack can feel ...
How to Remove a Deck Pad from Your Surfboard | A Step-by-Step Guide by Appletree Surfboards(Post)The Deck Pad Dilemma Deck pads are a great addition to your surfboard, providing extra grip and comfort. However, over time, you might find the need to remove or replace them. Whether it's bec ...
2024 Reedin Kite Lineup Explained(Post)Reedin has a fairly modest kite lineup with only 3 models, but they're essentially different versions of the same kite, so Dustin and Jake are here to explain what the differences are and ...
What is Wing Foiling? A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners(Post)What is Wing Foiling? A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners Welcome to the thrilling world of wing foiling, one of the latest additions to the realm of water sports. Rising to popularity over the last ...
Liquid Force Launch Foilboard Review(Post)This is Ryan and Cole here from MACkite, and today we're going to talk about our first impressions on the Liquid Force Launch foilboard. We had it out the other day behind the boat, riding a ...
Light Wind Kiteboarding | Should You Choose a 15m or 17m Kite?(Post)Welcome back! This is Jake from MACkiteboarding, and today we are going to talk about whether you should go with a 15 or a 17m for your light wind kite. Don't get too hung up on the numbers; ess ...
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 ...
Ride With Blake | How to Foilboard(Post)Blake Olsen will be covering a variety of topics including trick tips and the basics behind foilboarding for the first time. Foil boarding is beyond fun Many claim it's akin to snowboarding in endl ...
Slingshot's 2026 Glide Craft V1 and Flow Craft V2 | Easy Progression and Surfy Performance(Post)Slingshot has designed a couple new foilboards for 2026, and Tucker and Jeff are pretty excited about them. When you think of Slingshot's Craft line of boards, you might envision a chicken nug ...
Cabrinha Moto vs. Duotone Evo | Do You Prefer Agility or Power?(Post)One of the most common requests I get is to compare the Cabrinha Moto vs. the Duotone Evo. I was always hesitant to do this comparison because, while there are overlapping elements, these ...
2026 Cabrinha Mantis Apex Wing Ride Review(Post)Dead center along Michigan's west coast you'll see two little bumps sticking out into the lake. They're great places to go when the wind isn't cooperating anywhere else, and Tucker got a nice ...
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 ...
Kiteboarding: Handplant Transition(Post)Heads up. We do not recommend you try this with solid objects. This is a very advanced trick. Today we are going to go over how to do a handplant transition. This is the first video in our advanced ...
Foil Friday: 5 Best Kites for Hydrofoiling(Post)5 Best Kites for Foiling Hydrofoil kiteboarding has been on fire lately at the shop. I cannot remember the last time where every employee was so excited about one aspect of kiteboarding. Every e ...
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 availab ...
Tech Talk: North Sonar Carbon Foil Set With Matt Aiken(Post)Why Choose Carbon? The Sonar foil system comes in a full carbon version in addition to the full alloy setup. North is one of the few brands that has a full carbon fuselage, not just a carbon mas ...
MACkite's Nathan Compares Liquid Force and Best Kiteboards(Post)MACkite Compares the Liquid Force Edge, the Best Spin, and the Best Spark Kiteboards "It's dangerous to go alone, take this!" says the rather decrepit-looking older gentleman. You stare at the ...
Session Impression: Wing Foil and Parawing in Small Waves(Post)Jeff and Ryan went out for a session together in Muskegon but had very different experiences. Ryan was on a wing, while Jeff opted for a parawing. He's had a couple hours on parawings, but it' ...
Some Good Reasons to Buy New or Used Kites(Post)Yeah, what's up guys? Rygo here from MACkite. I'm here in Arizona picking up a new RV for the MACkite RV tour. I spent the last year living in a 27-footer, and then when we were in Oregon we actua ...
How will my kite work for foilboarding?(Post)Foilboarding is the newest and fastest growing aspect of kiteboarding, without question. The rapid advance of riding styles and equipment is a hard thing to keep pace with. As a result, we get a lo ...