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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

The Kiteboarding Raley - Ultimate Beginners Guide - Unhooked(Post)

Today we're going to break down the Raley. This is an exciting point in your kiteboarding progression. It's a cornerstone trick that will lead to all the other tricks. This is usually the first tric

Easy 360 Hand Drag - Kiteboarding Transition - Ride With Blake(Post)

Today we are going to go over how to do a 360 hand drag transition without a kiteloop. This is another fun and easy one that doesn't take much risk. A 360 spin is a back roll without any inversion.

Which Complete Wing Foil Package is Right for Me?(Post)

If you're thinking about learning to wing foil, you may be wondering which foil package is right for you. In this blog post, we'll help you understand the key factors to consider when making your dec

Kiteboarding Tricks | Adding Style to your One-Footers(Post)

David is back with the sequel to his How to Do One-Footed Airs video. Here, you can learn some variations on your one-footers. Remember that you can add these into tricks like Frontrolls or oth

Foil Drive Tips | Which is the Best Hydrofoil Front Wing for Me?(Post)

Are you using the best front wing for your Foil Drive setup? It's hard to generalize wing recommendations with so many skill levels and sizes of riders, but we've developed a pretty good understandi

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

Kitefoiling: Best 2019 Hydrofoils for You(Post)

Best 2019 Hydrofoils For You  With the explosion of hydrofoil sports and new designs for 2019, even experienced riders are left with some questions. In this blog, we’ll go in-depth covering the differ

​Hydrofoiling: What to Ask Before You Buy - Foil Friday: EP 19(Post)

Over the last few years we’ve been testing all the hydrofoils extensively- with the kite, behind the boat and in the waves. In that time, most of our staff has progressed from complete beginners to

Should You Add a Surf-Specific Harness to Your Quiver?(Post)

Benefits of Adding A Surf-Specific Harness to Your Quiver Up until this last week, I was a firm believer that one harness was sufficient for any and all conditions. Having homed in on the Apex Select,

3 Must Have Kiteboarding Harness Accessories(Post)

  So you’ve purchased your harness and are ready to hit the water, right? Before you do, here are 3 important accessories to make sure you have with you. Kiteboarding Hook Knife Every kiteboarder sh

2023 Cabrinha Phantom Kite Surfboard | Power and Performance!(Post)

The art of kitesurfing waves demands a perfect synergy between the rider and the board. To maximize this synchronization, kite surfboards must have a tailored design that caters to the conditions th

2024 North Code Zero | On-Water Review(Post)

The Code Zero is back again with a little bit of a redesign for 2024, and it's actually quite nice. It feels fairly similar to the Slingshot UFO, but with a single strut.How Does the 2024 Code

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 released

Brand Compatibility Chart(Page)

Mixing Kites, Control Bars, & Straps/Handles Mixing kites, control bars, and kiteboards are common in kiteboarding, especially as you upgrade gear or build a quiver over time. In many cases, a...

Wake Foiling | Terminology Explained(Post)

The first time that you look at a hydrofoil, you may not realize that there's a lot going on underneath the surface of the water. Here, Cole talks about what each piece of the hydrofoil is called an

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

Packing a kiteboarding Golf Bag(Post)

In this Vlog, we’re going to be covering how to pack your kiteboarding bag. The first thing to talk about when packing a kite bag is what kind of bag do you have or do you want. Why a golf bag?  A l

What Are Your Favorite North Sonar Foils for Kite and Wing Foiling?(Post)

What are Your Favorite North Sonar Foils for Kite and Wing Foiling?with Matt Aiken from North KiteboardingJake: What is your favorite front wing for winging and kiting?Matt: For kiting I ride this

Wing Foiling in Waves | What Makes a Foil Great for Surf?(Post)

Whether by divine will or simple serendipity, local surf legend Marc just happened to walk into the shop as Jeff and Tucker were getting ready to film a discussion on surf foils. Marc was even weari

Wing Foiling Waves | How to Add Some Style and Flow to Your Game(Post)

So you've been wing foiling waves a while now and have had some downwinders, ridden swell, and maybe you've even gotten on some breaking waves. You can connect wave after wave, and it's an amazing f

2017 Cabrinha Fireball Control System Overview(Post)

MACkite Talks 2017 Cabrinha Fireball Hey guys, it's Nathan from MACkite. We’re going to talk about the all-new 2017 Cabrinha Fireball system. The big question this year is going to be - ‘why to get a

Ride with Blake: How to Live on a Sailboat(Post)

In the second episode Blake gives us a glimpse into his life on a sailboat in Key West.  Kite dreams Quit your job, move somewhere south. Pick up a sailboat and spend your days kiteboarding with fri

F-One Strike CWC 9m Wing | Light Wind Tested!(Post)

Tucker meets up with Billy from Manera and F-One at KoGL to chat about the new 9m Strike CWC. Wait... a 9m wing? Why not! Tucker: This is the behemoth, the big lady, of the range. Billy: Yes

Brazilian Brothers Review the 2025 Cabrinha Nitro(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers use the Cabrinha Nitro as their primary clinic kite and there are some good reasons why, but it's also not a kite for every kiteboarder. Rubens explains why he and Arthur love

Reedin Wing Pack | Everything a New Wing Foiler Needs to Get Started(Post)

Ready to start building your own wing foil quiver? The Reedin Wing Pack was designed from the ground up for exactly that moment. Wing foiling has a reputation for being a gear-heavy sport with a ste

​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 lot

Summer Memories With RyGo(Post)

Summer Memories With RyGo Update about September - Pumpkin Spice Latte is now available! While one of us (read: me) is excited for this season, all of us around the shop are rather nostalgic of the su

Setting Your Bar & Fins for Big Air and Freestyle W/ Ewan Jaspan(Post)

These past 9 months, Kristen and I have had the opportunity to travel to kite spots while living out of an RV. In the spring we linked up with some old friends, and made some new ones along the way.

Eleveight CS Auto Bar V1 Overview(Post)

Understanding Eleveight's Legacy Before we delve into the nitty-gritty of the CS Auto Bar V1, it's crucial to appreciate the brand behind this innovation. Eleveight Kiteboarding is a renowned bran

Reedin Space Agency with Nick and Pat(Post)

Pat Taylor from MACkite is with Nick Baines of Reedin at the 2023 King of the Great Lakes Test Fest checking out the new Space Agency. What is it? Who's it for?Nick: We're really excited to launch

Wing Foiling | How to Correctly Downsize to Your Next Wing Board(Post)

So you've gotten the basics of wing foiling down and are ready to get your next board. What sizes should you look at? Do you need a light and high wind board, or can you get away with just one? J

North Sonar MA1500 & SF1080 Wake Foil Review(Post)

Ryan and Caden have spent plenty of time behind the boat testing North's Sonar foils, and they've found two stellar options for progression: the Sonar MA1500 V2 and the SF1080. First, you focus on t

Foil Fridays - Foilmount Moses / Slingshot Adapter Review(Post)

Let's cut right to the chase with this one. There are a few reasons why we are excited about the Moses Fuselage to Slingshot Mast Adapter plate. Slingshot / Ride Engine masts are proven to be effi

Tuck Knee Indy to Blind or Wrapped(Post)

Tuck Knee Indy to Blind or Wrapped The Indy Grab is the easiest of all the grabs in boardsports. You grab the board with your back hand on the top side edge between your feet. The Tuck Knee variatio

2023 Duotone Slick Wing | Here's What's NEW!(Post)

Duotone has just released its newest addition to its wing collection, the 2023 Slick. This free ride and freestyle wing is equipped with the Mini Boom, providing infinite options in hand placement and

F-One x Brainchild | Pulling the Trigger on Sustainability(Post)

A few weeks ago, we highlighted F-One's commitment to sustainability, so it should come as no surprise that they've teamed up with Brainchild to produce their latest kite, the Trigger. Its bold loo