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How to Improve Controller Signal Connectivity | Foil Drive Masterclass Series(Post)

Majority of "Connectivity Issues" can be improved by simply understanding how the controller and the electronics talk to each other. This video takes you through different board constructions and vo

Kiteboarding How To: Jumping With Style - Ride With Blake Ep 01(Post)

How to Jump with Style  So you want to learn how to jump with style? You’ve come to the right place. In this video and blog, we’ll break down five practices to implement into your kiteboarding every

Your Third Kiteboarding Trick After Learning How to Jump(Post)

Hey, what's up guys? I'm Rygo and I'm in Hatteras with Lucas, and we're back for Part Three of our "Fundamentals: Progressive Jump with Style" playlist. That's a mouthful, but the whole idea is t

SABfoil Sea Devil Hydrofoil | Stable with the Stab, Sketchy Without?(Post)

The SABfoil Sea Devil is a wing that looks a bit like a B-2 bomber at first glance, which is pretty cool in and of itself. It's not the first monofoil to hit the market, but it's got a twist that ma

Ralf Groesel on Kite Bars, Line Setups, and Bar Maintenance(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers sat down with kite designer legend and Brainchild founder, Ralf Groesel. In this highly specific breakdown, they ask Ralf some of the most important questions about kiteboardi

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

The Cabrinha Drifter vs The Switchblade - Versus w/ Rygo Ep 20(Post)

So if you’ve watched the last few videos, you might have caught Freeride Kites vs Freestyle Kites where we talked about how most kites that undergo years of development slowly get so well rounded th

2026 North Nova Wing Review(Post)

The 2026 North Nova Wing 2026 sits right in the heart of North’s wing lineup. It’s the wing many riders start with, but after spending real water time on it in La Ventana, it’s clear the Nova isn’t

Reedin Wing Foil Package Overview: Built to Learn, Designed to Progress(Post)

A Carefully-Crafted Entry Into Wing Foiling If you've been eyeing wing foiling but feel overwhelmed by cost, gear choices, or the learning curve, Reedin has the answer: a complete package designed t

2026 Duotone Float SLS Wing Review w/ Tucker & Jeff(Post)

  Tucker and Jeff are no strangers to pushing the limits and giving their honest feedback, and the 2026 Duotone Float SLS is no exception. If you’ve ridden the previous Float, this version feels like

Let's Chat: Jake V Reviews 2016 Best Roca(Post)

So I have been asked by several of our staff, “Why the Roca?” Well, it is basically quite simple. I have flown the Best TS 17 almost exclusively for the past 3 years and while I liked, more like love

Top 6 Foil Drive Trench Boards Explained(Post)

SHOP Foil Drive Trench Boards! Foil Drive has reshaped the way riders approach foiling, opening the door to smaller boards and foils, and enabling dramatically longer flights. As Dominic from Foi

2026 Cabrinha Quest Downwind vs. Code Foilboards | First Look and Key Differences(Post)

When Cabrinha drops new boards, it's always worth paying attention, but this year is especially interesting. For 2026, Cabrinha is covering both ends of the spectrum with an all-new board and a retu

Harlem Flow Surf Kite Review with Ralf Groesel & Aaron Hadlow(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers sat down with two legends of the sport: kite designer Ralf Groesel and pro kiter and designer Aaron Hadlow. They dive deep into Harlem's first dedicated surf kite, the Flow, t

GKA Mykonos Part 5: Day 1 of the Competition(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are on the ground for Day 1 of the GKA Big Air Kite World Cup competition in Mykonos, Greece. Walking down to the event site at 8:30 in the morning, the wind is absolutely nuc

2019 Cabrinha Moto vs the FX(Post)

At first glance, the Moto and the FX might look comparable. They both have three struts. They offer an alternative to riders who want to upgrade their original quiver. And intermediate riders have b

Exploring the PPC M1 Wing | Unique Materials and Unmatched Speed(Post)

Pacific Performance Company (PPC) has released a fresh new wing, the M1. Tucker and Ryan have had a chance to ride it, and they're pretty excited about it. Here, they chat about what makes it specia

Appletree Zapple vs Zapple S | Which Foil Drive Board Fits You Best?(Post)

Foil Drive riding has pushed board design in a very specific direction. Efficiency, foil feel, and clean integration now matter more than ever, and few brands have leaned into that reality as effect

Duotone Stash V2 Parawing Review(Post)

Let's be honest — the first version of the Stash parawing left something to be desired. Duotone spent a lot of time refining this one with their design and pro team. After Tucker spent some serious

Liquid Force NV VS Cabrinha FX a Comprehensive Review(Post)

Two freestyle kites that at first glance look similar, yet are noticeably different on the water... the long-standing Cabrinha FX and the even-longer-standing, yet new to the category Liquid Force N

Meet Fusion | Foil Drive’s Longest Runtime Yet!(Post)

Introduction Two years after unveiling the Gen 2 system—a system many riders would agree reshaped the assisted-foiling landscape—Ben and Paul from Foil Drive are back with something entirely new. Th

Dominican Republic with Rygo(Post)

To the novice traveler, the world can appear daunting, distant and imposing. Yet with every mile interpolated into your story, it becomes just that. A piece of your story, in a way a piece of you. O

​Flight Aluula VS SLS First Test(Post)

The shop asked me to try to compare Duotone's SLS kites and the Aluula kites from Ocean Rodeo. I've decided to do a couple videos on this to share my experience and that of friends who tried it. I wa

F-One Strike V2 vs. Duotone Unit V2 - An Icy Cage Match(Post)

Being a cooler than typical winter here in Michigan, I’ve been jonesing for a session far too long. Fresh new goodies were just sitting unused like a pile of visible regrets. After hunting for week

Foil Drive Universal Mini Pod Review(Post)

Are we seeing double? Two Ryans...in one building? That's right! Ryan from MACkite and Ryan from Foil Drive took the time to discuss an exciting new product: the Foil Drive Universal Mini Pod. This

F-One Strike CWC V3 wing Review(Post)

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays with Tucker. Today I'm going to talk about an exciting new wing for the 2023-24 season, the CWC Strike V3. This is the third version of this wing, and

MasterModel vs HyperModel | Which Reedin Kite Wins?(Post)

Choosing the right big air kite can feel overwhelming, especially when brands offer multiple high-performance options with overlapping capabilities. In this comparison, the Brazilian Brothers from M

Flysurfer POW 2 Parawing Review(Post)

Flysurfer is a legacy brand known for dual-skin and single-skin kites, paragliders, and wingsuits, so they really know their way around bridled airfoils. For this review, Tucker tested the 4m size t

Kiteboarding in South Africa vs. Brazil: A Side-by-Side Comparison(Post)

Cape Town's Blouberg launches kiters 30 meters into the sky on dense, lifty wind with Table Mountain looming behind them. Brazil's Prea delivers bullet-consistent 25-knot trade winds for five months

2024 North Orbit Kite Overview(Post)

What's Old Is NewWe have the 2024 North Orbit here. North is going in a new direction with their branding, and I am excited about it because they're bringing back the old school North Sails. A lot

The Fred Hope Interview | Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling and Traveling(Post)

  Fred Hope is among the most talented kite foilers we've ever seen. He's also a Product Test Administrator for Slingshot Sports, in Hood River, Oregon.  This offseason, he'll be traveling between Ba

Navigating the Seas of Change With Brendan Healy, Cabrinha's Sales Manager(Post)

Pat: This is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com here this morning with Brendan Healy from Cabrinha. Brendan: Good to be here. Thanks for having me, man. Pat: No problem, Brendan. So you came from a b

Reedin Superwing X Wing Features Overview(Post)

Hey everybody, welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. I'm Tucker and today I'm going to talk to you about the Reedin Super Wing X.X-Ply Canopy Material So here it is: the long-awaite

North Reach vs North Orbit | Which Kite Makes the Most Sense for You?(Post)

Choosing between the North Reach and the North Orbit is one of the most common questions riders ask when building or refining their quiver. On paper, both kites come from the same design DNA, share

How Fast Can You Learn to Foil Drive? Hunter Lukes Has the Answer(Post)

Foil Drive is one of the most amazing tools in the foil surfing world. By adding electric assist, it helps new riders get on foil without the endless paddling or tow-ins traditionally required. For

North Seek Pro (2026) Overview: What's Changed and Who's It For?(Post)

North made a notable update to the Seek lineup for 2026. Instead of one model covering the entire size range, the Seek is now split into two versions: the Seek and the Seek Pro. At first glance they

Wing Surfing - First Water Session(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 incredib

Sam Medysky Interview | Airush and the Early Days of Kiteboarding(Post)

Pat: This is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com and we're with Sam Medysky today. We're going to catch up and get a little bit of background about him.Sam: How's it going, guys?Pat: All right, Sam. So y

​How I Learned to Kiteboard - Rider Profile: Evan Netsch(Post)

Rygo: Hey, what's up guys? I'm Rygo.Evan: Evan Netsch here. And today we're going to do another rider profile. We're going to going to get to know Evan who's been a kiteboarder for what, like 10 ye

How to Dockstart a Foil | A Step-by-Step Pump Foiling Guide(Post)

Whether you've been watching dock start videos on repeat or you've already face-planted into the water a few times, this guide is for you. Dockstarting a foil is one of those skills that looks decep

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