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Duotone Pace VS Free: Hydrofoil Board Comparison - Foil Fridays(Post)

Duotone has really stepped up their Hydrofoil and Foil board game for the 2019/2020 season. Two of our favorite new Duotone hydrofoil products are the Pace and Free foil boards. They both feature a

Down Loop Front Roll Transition - Ride with Blake(Post)

Today Rygo and I are going to be covering a very important topic, one that will change the way you transition forever. The reason downloops are so cool is because they're basically a shortcut to mor

Getting Started- Beginner Kiteboarding FAQs(Page)

Getting Started: Beginner FAQs and Articles     So you're thinking about learning to kiteboard, or have just started getting into it and you're wondering where to begin. Well,...

How to Kiteloop: Down Loop Landings - Ride with Blake(Post)

Down Loops are the first step in learning kiteloops. Today we are going to be going over how to land with a downloop. A downloop is different from a heli loop because they are more of a transitiona

Wing Surfing Basics Learning your Wing(Post)

Wing foiling is a new water sport that is drawing in countless windsurfers, kiters, and foilers looking for something different. There are plenty of videos on social media of people doing incredible

Frontroll Kiteloops - The Fastest Way(Post)

The Frontroll Kiteloop is one of the most exciting and scary tricks in kiteboarding. The key to learning this move is to start doing kiteloops… a lot of them! Thing is, those are kind of intimidating

How to eFoil - Waydoo Flyer ONE Plus(Post)

Learning to eFoil is a three-step process: You'll start on your stomach, progress to your knees, and finally, once you're comfortable, progress to a standing position. Learn to Control the Board Whi

Is Wing Foiling Dangerous? A Comprehensive Analysis(Post)

Introduction With the recent explosion of interest in the world of water sports, a particular pastime has caught the public's eye: wing foiling. Essentially a combination of windsurfing, kitesurfing,

2024 Reedin Supermodel HTF V2 Review | The Perfect "Desert Island" Kite?(Post)

Dustin from MACkite got a chance to get out on the 2024 Reedin Supermodel HTF V2. It's had some tweaks and upgrades, but do they make a difference?What Is the Supermodel? The Supermodel is Reed

RyGoals for 2015: An Experimental Time in One Shop Rider's Life(Post)

Often times it's very easy to get set in your ways. You have a favorite restaurant, maybe a favorite musical genre. If you're really bad like me, you even have a favorite parking spot at all of your

Slingshot Raptor Vs Rally GT(Post)

Slingshot went back to the drawing board for 2020 and has brought us two brand-new kites - the Rally GT and the Raptor. Many are wondering - who are these kites for, and what is the difference? We'v

Code Foils 810X | The Perfect Fusion of Surf and Foil(Post)

The long-awaited X Series from Code Foils has arrived, and the 810X is already making waves. Designed as the first release in this new lineup, the 810X isn’t just another addition to the Code range—i

Foil Drive's New Props Explained(Post)

For a long time, the black prop was just the prop. It came in the kit, it worked, and you rode it. Now, Foil Drive has dropped two new options —a blue low-range prop and a grey medium-high-range pro

​Who Should Use Kite Boots and Why(Post)

Should I use kiteboarding boots? This is a common question among new kitesurfers. After all, most of the pro riders use boots. Funny thing is, it's not that common on the beach. This is because shop

What Size Wing Foil Board is Right For You?(Post)

Let me guess—you’re brand new to wingsurfing and wingfoiling and you want to get the smallest board you can possibly ride? Board volume is your friend. No matter which way you slice it—beginner wing

Wake Foiling | Dock Start Rookie Gets It in 21 Tries(Post)

Cole, an expert wake foiler with mastery in dock starting, recently took on the challenge of teaching Pat the art of dock starting on a hydrofoil. Although Pat had a diverse background in foiling, t

Kiteboarding Video: How to Walk on Water With Jeremie Tronet(Post)

Learning the "Jesus Walk" Have you ever wondered what it’s like to walk on water? Have you spent hours pondering how Jesus did it? Well, now is your chance to experience firsthand what it feels like

MACkite Wrist Cuff and Wing Leash Assembly Guide(Post)

The MACkite wrist cuff plus leash is a universal system for wings of any size. Adjusting its length is easy, and so is attaching it to your wing. Ryan takes us through the steps to get your leash on

Mystic Majestic X Hardshell Harness Review(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back to bring you a special review of the Majestic X harness by Mystic. After testing the Majestic X for several months in Brazil, they have put this hardshell through its

Cross-Training to Improve Your Freestyle Kiting - Sessions w/Rygo(Post)

Last week on Sessions, we made our way to Brazil. In that special two-part episode we spent a week in the Village of Taiba. We caught up with Cabrinha's newest international rider  Lucas Arsenault an

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Sherman Island - Destinations EP 15(Post)

You know those kite spots that you hear about over and over from friends that have been and can’t stop raving about it?! In today's edition, we're covering one of those spots. In the Northern Calif

​Bears, beer, and wind(Post)

One kiter’s pilgrimage to Hood River and what she learned along the way. Kallie and her husband Andrew exploring the hood A few years back, my husband Andrew and I were traveling through Colorado. It

2019 Duotone Rebel Review(Post)

The Rebel is a kiteboarding kite that’s been around forever, pretty much has a cult following and last year was completely redesigned. Purist lost their minds, new riders loved it and everyone else

Foil Fridays - How to Wing Surf / Foil - First steps and Tips(Post)

Chances are, if you clicked on this blog, you are interested in learning to Wing Surf or Wing Foil. SUP, Foil, Surfboard, Snowboard, Skateboard... whatever you decide to put on your feet, Wing Boardi

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Cape Town - Destinations Ep16(Post)

Welcome to Destinations, your one-stop kiteboarding video travel guide. If you have any questions when planning your trip, don't hesitate to reach out. SPOT GUIDE There's a place way down in the

Parawing Safety Tips - Learn from Jeff's Mistakes(Post)

And now it's time for a PSA about parawing safety, brought to you by Tucker and Jeff. Are you an experienced winger? Were you raised in the water like a tadpole and you feel completely comfortable o

Cabrinha Swift V3 Mid-Length Board Review(Post)

Jeff and Tucker are excited to break down Cabrinha's new Swift V3. This is the third version of the Swift, and they dive into what has changed, what this board is used for, the ideal buyer in the ma

The "New Foil Guy"—Session 3(Post)

The “New Foil Guy” 3rd Session / June 20th, 2017 It’s been a month since I’ve gone foiling—my bad. We’ve had an unseasonably windy spring, with much more time in the surf than usual. I make no apologi

kiteboarding: How to Butterslide "Ride with Blake"(Post)

The Butter Slide is hands down the easiest trick I’ll ever teach you. Just remember to come into this with good seed and power. The rest will sort its self out.  Once you learn the butter slide, try

Chris Bobryk's Kites(Post)

Chris rides for Eleveight Kites, so naturally his kite choices will come from their lineup. That said, they have a few models to choose from, so we'll break down his kite choices and when he uses th

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 fir

2017 North Click Bar First Impression with Rygo(Post)

Hey guys, it’s Rygo from MACkite and today I want to give you my first impressions on the 2017 North Click bar. Initially, I was really hesitant about this bar. I envisioned an overly complicated con

2018 Cabrinha FX Overview(Post)

2018 Cabrinha FX Overview The FX has been a shop favorite since 2016 Today I’m going to be discussing with you the all-new 2018 Cabrinha FX. All new...what does that mean? There’s a bunch of design c

Let's Chat: 2018 North Rebel w/ Jake M(Post)

Jake M's 2018 North Rebel Review We get it, you're busy, so let's start with the TL;DR. The 2018 Rebel is everything you've loved about the past iterations, but better and now 4 line compatible. Havin

2025 Reedin Toasties Review | The Most Comfortable Footstraps Yet?(Post)

There are a lot of nice footstraps out there these days. The North Flex and Cabrinha Source are both great choices, along with Jake's longtime favorite, the Duotone Entity Ergo. For 2025, Reedin has

Kiteboarding Late Back Heli Loop: With Brad Strahm(Post)

What's up guys? Brad here, down in the Keys with Rygo and Kristen this week, filming some new content for the YouTube channel. Today I have a video for you guys on how to upgrade your late b

2025 North Orbit Pro | A Closer Look at Its Vertical Lift and Flight Dynamics(Post)

David is in Prea, Brazil, where he's had a chance to get a couple sessions on the new 2025 Orbit Pro from North. How does it fly, and how is it different from the 2024 Orbit Pro?Which Sizes

Foilboarding Sports(Post)

Welcome to the beginning of our knowledge center. While we're building out this new category on our webpage, we'll be pairing our Foil Friday videos with these extensive blog posts. If you have any

Foil Drive x Slingshot One-Lock V2 Integrated Mast Review(Post)

Ryan and Hunter have been out testing Slingshot's Foil Drive integrated One-Lock aluminum mast. They managed to get out in some epic conditions with a few different foil setups and have really been

Manera Pocket Wing Belt Overview(Post)

Jeff met up with Billy Ackerman from F-One on the beach at the KoGL Test Fest to take a look at the Manera Pocket Wing Belt, a combo harness and stowing pouch for the growing sport of parawinging. A

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