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Five Ways to Jibe a Parawing(Post)

Tucker and Jeff dive into a parawing tip video focusing on the easiest ways to handle your parawing during a jibe. Once you get up and learn to ride, the first major obstacle is going the other dire

GoFoil GT Foil Wing Review(Post)

Hey everybody, welcome back to MACkiteboarding.com Foil Fridays. I'm Tucker and today I'm going to talk to you about some exciting new products from GoFoil. So what we have here are some new rele

Reedin x Brainchild Collab: Performance and Sustainability(Post)

Reedin has always done things a little differently, so it's no surprise that they've embraced the emerging technologies offered by Brainchild. This exciting collaboration is going to benefit kite

Discover Mancora and Negritos | A Kiteboarder's Paradise in Peru!(Post)

Have you ever considered traveling to northern Perú for a kite trip? Up until a couple months ago, I hadn't either. I'm Cole from MACkite, and I'm going to share my experience kiting in Perú and gi

Hydrofoil Hardware Naming Guide(Post)

How to Figure Out Which Screw You Need You just dropped a screw. Well, technically that perfect session wind caught it and sent it tumbling, because you're definitely not that clumsy. And then, even t

Duotone Neo Review(Post)

  Rygo: In years past we've often touted the Neo as more than just a wave kite, but also an awesome freeride kite. While this is true, it occurred to me that we've almost done this kite an injustic

Phil Sobolev Interview - Cabrinha's Product Test Manager(Post)

In this interview, Pat speaks with Phil Sobolev, the Product Test Manager at Cabrinha, who oversees the testing of all the company's products. Phil explains that he works with the design team and

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

Ride With Blake - Checking in From the British Virgin Islands(Post)

Aaron: Hey guys, welcome back. We are live on the island with Blake. Blake, where are you at buddy? What are you up to today? Blake: It's been a busy day. I'm in the BVI right now on Moskito Isla

Kiteboarding Video: Colleen Carroll & Bruna Kajiya in Rendez-Vous(Post)

Colleen Carroll & Bruna Kajiya - "Rendez-Vous" Colleen Carroll & Bruna Kajiya are not only two influential kiteboarders, but they are also huge advocates for having fun (no matter your gender). What

First Backroll in Light Wind(Post)

Hey guys, for this video we're going to cover a new angle on a basic freeride trick. I've done frontroll and backroll videos before, but I wanted to take the angle of a brand new rider attempting the

Ensis Roger Review | Is This the Ultimate Parawing for Your Kit?(Post)

Tucker just got off the water with the Ensis Roger parawing and... wait. Didn't we just have that Arctic blast? Wow, that's... dedication? Madness? A bit of both? Anyway, the pictures don't lie, and

The Best Leash Setup Hack You're Not Using | PKS Quick Connect Pigtail Set(Post)

Jeff wants to make sure everyone's in the loop about a small but mighty product that will make your life easier on and off the water, especially if you're a winger. The name is a mouthful for its si

Jeff Reviews the Gath Surf Convertible Helmet(Post)

Jeff's got four decades of experience on the water but has only recently decided to begin wearing a helmet, and his pick is the Surf Convertible helmet from Gath. So far he's had two sessions with i

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

2023 Slingshot Code V1 Kite - A Second Look With Pat(Post)

Pat talks to Aaron about his latest experiences with the 2023 Slingshot Code V1, a three-strut all-around kite that aims to compete with other kites in this category. The Code V1 is a great boost

2024 North Reach Overview(Post)

What Is the North Reach? Today I have the all-new 2024 North Reach. This is a kite that I was fortunate enough to test at the North dealer meeting in Portugal, and I ended up falling in lov

Kiteboard Travel Guide: Santa Cruz & Bay Area - Destinations Ep20(Post)

Spot at a Glance  QUICK CONTACTS Calikites (Gear) - https://www.calikites.com/ Wind Over Water (Lessons at 3rd Ave) https://wowkiteboarding.com/kiteboarding-lessons/ Kite The Bay (Boat Lessons

Directions to MACkite Board Sports Center(Page)

MACkite Boardsports Center   14324 172 AveGrand Haven, MI 49417616-607-93551-800-622-4655 Our Boardsports Center is all about active, outdoor fun! While we specialize in kiteboarding gear,...

Wake Foiling | Basic Gear(Post)

Are you looking to get into wake foiling at an affordable price? Today I'm going to be walking you through the four things that you need to get into wake foiling. I won't be including any extra acce

Steve on the 2017 Fireball - Review(Post)

The head honcho himself took the new 2017 Cabrinha Fireball system for a spin the other day and has deigned to pass along his insight. I first flew a Wipika 2-line 5 meter kite back in October of 199

Reedin SnackPack: The Ultimate Wave Hybrid Twintip?(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers were in Cape Town with Damien Girardin, unveiling a brand-new product by Reedin: the SnackPack — one that promises to take kitesurfing to a whole other level by allowing you t

Kiteloops how to Heli Loop - Ride With Blake(Post)

Today we are going to go over how to do a heli loop. This is a really great addition to any trick because it maximizes the wind window and allows for you to catch yourself on the way down. Heli loop

Chris Reynolds Reveals the Details Behind FLITELab's AMPJet System(Post)

Cole had a chance to test the new FLITELab boards and meet up with designer Chris Reynolds. Chris was kind enough to take an hour out of his day to do an on-the-beach interview with Cole and provide

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 thi

Duotone Wing Academy | Powering and Depowering Your Wing(Post)

Powering Your Wing Flip your wing and pull it into the wind to get into riding position. To power your wing, pull the back hand towards you. Now the wing will generate power and lift, which you will h

The "Walmart Wing" On-Water Test, Here's What Happened - Pt 2(Post)

Tucker and Jeff Buy a Wing On Walmart Marketplace - Part 2 All right, here we are at the beach. This is Jeff at MACkite. It's not the nicest day in the world as it's raining, but it's January 17th

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 if y

Kite School(Page)

The MACshack Kiteboarding School - 1801 Beach St, Muskegon, MI 49441 MACkite has been offering lessons for over 14 seasons and we’re pumped for another season of teaching students the...

Kiteloop Back Roll - Ride with Blake(Post)

Today we're covering one of the most sought-after tricks in kiteboarding: the backroll kiteloop, also known as the F-16. This doesn’t have to be a scary trick. Actually, most people accidentally do

Ride with Blake | How To Jump on a Foilboard(Post)

With so many friends coming to visit recently, I haven't been working nearly as much as I should. The last week I've mostly logged a lot of hours at work. That said, I thought I would talk about a re

Waydoo Evo Pro Lite Overview - What You Get for the Price(Post)

The Waydoo EVO eFoil is a great, low-key way to get out on the water and experience the sensation of flight. Or if you're looking to learn to take hydrofoiling to the next level, whether behind a bo

Brazilian Brothers x Max Tullet: 35 Knots in Cape Town With the Rebel D/Lab(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers caught up with world-class pro rider Max Tullet at Kite Beach in Cape Town for a session that wasn't going to be subtle. With 35 knots of nuclear wind ripping through and two-

Parawinging West Michigan: A POV Session with Tucker(Post)

Parawinging West Michigan looks like pure freedom in this B-roll, shot entirely from behind on Tucker's Insta360 X5 mounted to a pole off the back of his harness. No talking, no breakdown — just fiv

Foil Drive | Unboxing and Overview With Co-Founder Ben Jamieson(Post)

Ben from Foil Drive is visiting all the way from Australia. He and Ryan from MACkite are taking a look at everything you get when you open up your sweet new Foil Drive unit. Case The whole thing com

New KT Foils | First Look(Post)

The long-awaited KT foils are finally here. A mashup of Kane De Wilde's design wizardry and KT's next level construction methods, the KT foils are unlike anything in the market currently. The aggressi

Let's Chat w/ Ryan H: To Foil or Not to Foil?(Post)

Ryan H on Foilboarding I’ll admit it, when foils first came out I was one of the first people to badmouth them wondering why anyone would want to foil, saying it looks super boring and that very few p

2019 Duotone Neo Review(Post)

Today, we’re doing an in-depth review of the 2019 Duotone Neo. In years past we’ve often touted the Neo as more than just a wave kite but also an awesome freeride kite. While this is true, it occurred

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Langebaan - Destinations Ep17(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 When we think of South Africa,

2023 North Mode Wing Review(Post)

The 2023 North Mode wing is quickly becoming a shop favorite with our wing crew. Check out the VIDEO above or the TRANSCRIPT below to get some solid insight from Tucker, Jeff, and Ryan. 2023 Nort

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