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Aaron from Hooked on Kiteboarding tearing it up with the Liquid Force Foil Fish Ah, foilboarding. It's the latest craze among kiteboarders. It's something that everyone has seemed to chat about this ...
The Newest Wing Foil Boards from Omen | Introducing the Emissary and SuperMarine(Post)Two new wing foilboards have just dropped from Omen. Tucker, Jeff, and the rest of the shop's wing foilers have really enjoyed riding the Omen Flux this past year, so they're excited to get out ...
How to Better Your Board Offs With Fin-To-Handle Tic Tac(Post)So, you're nailing your board-offs from the handle. The next step is learning how to grab the fin and tic-tac the board into your hand. This move adds flow and control to your riding while set ...
Slingshot One-Lock Is Here!(Post)Foilers all have their preferences on gear, riding style, and location, but perhaps the one thing we can all agree on is that screws suck. They get lost, they need tools (which also get lost), they ...
Big Air Kiteboarding Basics, Episode 3: Full Scorpion to Front Roll Waterstart(Post)Crashing is an inevitable part of big air, but the good news is that there's a way to get back up in style after you find yourself floating on your belly in that scorpion position. Sure, ...
Wing Sizing Broken Down: Which Wing Size and Model Is Right for Me?(Post)Choosing the correct wing size and model can be a daunting task these days. With so many brands, models, and sizes the choices seem endless. We've broken that down in previous blogs to help you pick ...
Jake M's Rescue at Grand Haven Beach(Post)Jake M has seen his fair share of kiteboarding blows. Last summer, after winds had topped around 30-knots, Jake ran to the beach for his "lunch break". Not only did the wind die, but he ended up havi ...
Foil Drive V3 Remote Explained | Features, Modes and Menus(Post)Foil Drive’s V3 Controller is a true from-scratch redesign that aims to make riding more straightforward, safer, and more data-rich. In Paul’s deep dive, he walks through the new hard ...
Let's Chat: Surf-Fur Original Water Parka w/ Aaron(Post)MACkite's Aaron on the Surf-Fur Original Water Parka So far, this fall has been exceptionally warm—but we know that will change. Speaking of changing, the good people over at Surf-Fur&cop ...
From Bartender to Big Air Pro: Alessa Sophia Mensch Interview, Part 1(Post)Sitting right next to the action with some awesome kiting taking place in Big Bay, Capetown, the Brazilian Brothers caught up with Naish pro rider Alessa Sophia Mensch to talk about her progression ...
Harlem Flow Kite Review | Built for the Waves, Dialed for Everyone(Post)If you've spent any time chasing surf on a kite, you already know the feeling: that moment when everything clicks—your timing, your positioning, your read of the wave, and you're no long ...
Flying the Duotone Stash Parawing | First Impressions and Honest Thoughts(Post)Parawings are hitting the market at a fast and furious pace, and Tucker's doing his best to get out on every one so he can share the strengths and weaknesses of each. The Stash (not to be confuse ...
Tech Talk: Code Foils 810X X-Series Front Wing(Post)It's been a long-time coming, but Code's new X Series is finally here. The 810X is the first wing in the lineup, designed for radial turns, aggressive maneuvers, and control at high speeds. If ...
Stringfellow Moses and SABfoil Adapter for Waydoo eFoils(Post)Hey guys, this is Pat from MACkiteboarding.com here today to talk about the new Stringfellow Moses adapter for the Waydoo eFoils. We're going to check it out, I'll show you how to assemble ...
Hydrofoiling: 2020 Slingshot's new wings(Post)Heads up, this blog will be updated this week. We aim to keep these more extensive. Tuckers trying to catch up at the shop here. This will be the second part of this discussion. Last year ...
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 R ...
Darkslide by Feel(Post)This week we're going to cover a popular trick that everyone wants to learn: the Darkslide! We've done a few videos on this, but I wanted to do a concise and to-the-point tutorial focused on doi ...
Kiteboarding Video: How to Make a Kiteboarding Movie(Post)How to Make a Kiteboarding Movie You want to film with the greats? Alright, then. But first you'll have to show your stuff on the cinematic runway (and you're going to have to work for it just as mu ...
Aaron Hadlow Interview: Big Air, Harlem Kites & Kiteboarding Evolution(Post)From 10-Year-Old Beginner to World Champion Rubens: What's up, guys! It's the Brazilian Brothers with MACkiteboarding, and today we've got a very special guest... none other than Aaron Hadlow.
FLITELab AMPJet Overview with Evan Netsch(Post)Cole had a chance to meet up with Evan Netsch from FLITELab in LA to check out the new RAW and AMP releases. There's been a lot of curiosity about these, especially the AMP. It's sort of an eF ...
Waydoo EVO Remote Settings Guide(Post)Eli walks through all the settings you'll find in your Waydoo EVO remote, from the basics of powering on to the deeper menus that personalize your ride. Navigating Your Waydoo EVO Remote Starting s ...
Ocean Rodeo Stick Shift vs Duotone Clickbar(Post)These bars are similar in design. They use a clicking system to adjust the steering lines rather than the center lines. The Stick Shift is super soft on the hands The Ocean Rodeo Stick Shift is ...
Kiteboarding Video: Freeride Project 3...The Movie(Post)Freeride Project 3: The Movie We've heard of great riders like Ruben Lenten, Craig Cunningham, Aaron Hadlow, and Tom Court, but do we really know them? Their lifestyles are as unique as the waters t ...
New to North Kiteboarding's Fleet: 2016 Mono Kite(Post)2016 North Mono Kiteboarding Kite New for 2016, North Kiteboarding is debuting the Mono, a one strut kite that finds itself in the company of the Airush Lithium One and Liquid Force Solo. Able to be ...
Foil Drive Prop Comparison | 2-Blade vs. 3-Blade | Which is Better?(Post)Foil Drive systems come standard with a 2-blade propeller, and it works great. However, they also offer a 3-blade prop as an upgrade. How is its performance different from the stock propeller, ...
Wake Foiling | How to Handle Your Foil In and Out of the Water(Post)Wake foiling has gained substantial popularity in the world of towed water sports. Whether you're a seasoned surfer or just a beginner, it's essential to understand how to properly handle your hydr ...
North Code Zero - On the Beach With Matt Aiken(Post)What's in a Name? Matt: Probably the most exciting new kite that we have is the new Code Zero. You're probably wondering why a one-strut kite is called "Code Zero". It's a little callout to ...
Interview With Derek Sproul From Naish Kiteboarding(Post)Pat: I'm Pat with MACkiteboarding, and I'm talking with Derek from Naish. Derek: What's up, guys? Pat: So Derek, you've been with Naish now for 10 years? Derek: Yeah, I came on board in Fe ...
How to Do Fin Grab Board-Offs(Post)David is staying in a Cometa Home in Egypt and has a new board-off tip for us. Doing a fin grab board-off is not that much harder than doing one from the handle, even though it feels more intimid ...
Can You Mix Kitesurfing Footstraps(Post)A question we get daily from new kitesurfers is if you can mix kiteboarding footstrap brands with different boards. The quick answer is most of the time, yes. However, it might not always be a p ...
2018 Cabrinha Contra Overview(Post)2018 Cabrinha Contra Overview Hey guys what’s going on today? It’s Nathan from MACkite and today we’re going to be discussing the new 2018 Cabrinha Contra. The Contra was originall ...
2026 Cabrinha Mantis Apex Wing Explained | Brendan Healy on Design and Features(Post)Aaron: Hey guys, I'm Aaron at MACkite. Welcome to the show this morning! We've got Brendan Healey from Cabrinha here, and we're stoked to talk about the new 2026 Cabrinha Mantis Apex wing. Bre ...
2024 North Code Zero Overview(Post)The world of kiteboarding is constantly evolving, and with the 2024 North Code Zero, we're witnessing a new era of performance. This one-strut performer is not just a kite—it's a testame ...
Why the FLITElab RAW Board Rips for Prone Foiling(Post)Flite is best known for its eFoil range, but this year they're also introducing an unpowered board known as the Raw. It's all about focusing on what's going to get you in the waves and ripping ...
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 understand ...
How To: 5th Line Relaunch on the North Trust Element Control Bar(Post)Relaunching Your North Trust 5L Element Control Bar In this new season, North introduced the 2017 5th Element Trust Bar, a product where safety and control meet performance and reliability. Not onl ...
Reedin HyperModel vs. Duotone Evo D/Lab(Post)The Reedin HyperModel and Duotone Evo D/Lab are both freeride kites made with the premium Aluula material, but is one better for you? Pat and Dustin rode both 9m kites on the same day in order to ...
2025 Reedin Supernatural | The Wing We Keep Fighting Over?(Post)Reedin's SuperNatural wing is back for 2025. Last year's model was a shop favorite, so how does the 2025 version hold up? Jeff and Tucker have had a few sessions with it to see if it still has ...
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 i ...
Duotone Mono Vs Juice(Post)I’ll be going over the differences and updates to their light wind kite the Juice and their single Strut kite, the Mono. We've done an in-depth comparison video on these kites a couple ...