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Chris Bobryk: "Duel in the Sun" - Video Premiere(Post)

Questions and Answers with the American Sledgehammer: What have you been up to since your last video release?CB: Since Turks & Caicos, I traveled to the Cayman Islands to compete in TRIO, did loa ...

Brazilian Brothers Review the Mystic Vandal Pro for Kiteboarding(Post)

Helmets are for kooks, right? Real kiteboarders ride with the wind blowing through their hair. Yep, tell that to an increasing number of pros and everyday riders who swear by the benefits of p ...

2024 North Navigator Short Throw Kite Control Bar | On-Water Review(Post)

Kristen Cooper is back with a look at a new offering from North that shorter riders, women, and kids may find interesting, if not long overdue. The 2024 North Navigator Short Throw bar is ...

Wing Foiling 101 | Understanding the Reasons Behind Its Explosive Growth(Post)

Wing foiling, also known as wing surfing, or winging, is a water sport that has been rapidly growing in popularity in recent years. With its combination of elements from kitesurfing, windsurfing, an ...

Sizing Down - Board or Foil First?(Post)

As you spend more time on the water progressing, you’ll want to jump down in board and foil size to increase performance.The question for most people is ‘which should I size down first? The board or ...

Sunova Foil Drive Trench Board Review(Post)

Ryan and Hunter chat about the all-new Sunova Foil Drive Trench board, designed specifically to integrate with Foil Drive systems, offering a dedicated space for the motor unit and battery. Three D ...

Pro Rider Alessa Mensch Naish Gear Review: Pivot vs. Psycho & More(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers were hanging out with Naish pro rider Alessa Mensch for a Tech Talk on her current gear setup. If you’ve ever wondered what a Big Air pro uses to stay in control w ...

New Kiteboarding Series Featuring the Brazilian Brothers(Post)

At MACkite, the only thing we love as much as getting out on the water is helping others to get out there, too. So we're stoked to announce a new content partnership with a couple guys who are ...

The Brazilian Brothers Review the Harlem Thrive(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers have been putting the Harlem Thrive through its paces, and no doubt about it, this kite is anything but ordinary. Built in collaboration with Brainchild, the Thrive brin ...

Gear Comparison: Naish ADX vs. ADX NVision(Post)

Nash has doubled down on their wing collection for 2026, with the latest update being a split between the ADX and ADX Nvision. While both wings are built with similar principles, there are dis ...

Save Time and Reduce Drag | Why Konrad Click Nuts Are a Must-Have for Foilers(Post)

Ryan from MACkite has a nifty, convenient upgrade for foilers. He's been using the Konrad Click nuts with his foils for a while now and absolutely loves them. He's also got some tips to share ...

Slingshot PTM 799 and 999 Foils | Wing Foiling(Post)

Tucker's got a couple new front wings for the Slingshot Phantasm foil lineup. The PTM 799 and PTM 999 are an extension of the fantastic PTM 899. That wing has been so popular that Slingshot d ...

Duotone Wing Academy | Wind and Courses(Post)

Wing foiling, one of the latest additions to the world of watersports, can be an exhilarating experience. Riding the waves with the wind as your guide, you'll soon realize that understanding and work ...

Kiteboarding: How to Stick That Board-Off Beach Landing(Post)

Hey, what's up guys? Blake from MACkite here, and today we're going to learn a really fun trick: a board-off beach landing. Step number one for this trick is to simply loosen your feet in ...

Rygo’s Review of the 2016 Best Roca Freeride/Freestyle Kite(Post)

First Impressions with the 2016 Best Roca Rygo's Riding Conditions & Gear It was a cold 40-degree morning, with the water ranking in at a not so balmy 30 degrees. Not exactly what comes to mind ...

Debunking the Top 5 Misconceptions About Wing Foiling(Post)

Is Winging Too Hard? Top 5 Wing Foil Misconceptions This is Tucker and Jeff from MACkiteboarding.com, and it's Wing Wednesday. Today we're going to look at our top five misconceptions about wing fo ...

Eleveight RS Pro V2 | What Makes This a Pinnacle Freeride Kite?(Post)

The RS platform has long been the backbone of the Eleveight kite lineup, serving as the brand’s benchmark all-around freeride design. Now entering its second generation, the RS Pro V2 repre ...

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 North ...

Foilboarding Basics: ​Pumping Your Foil - Ticket to Glide Ep 07(Post)

Learn how to Pump Your Foil There are a lot of new skills to learn with foiling but the most frequently asked about is, “pumping”. Videos online show talented athletes pumping back out ...

​Kiteboarding: Onshore Vs Sideshore winds - Versus w/ Rygo Ep13(Post)

Last week, we did a video on Light wind vs Strong wind and how currents and tides come into play. Contrary to what I expected, it seemed to be well received. So as I said, I’m going to elabo ...

2025 Duotone Unit SLS Review | Boom or Handles for Your Riding Style?(Post)

The Duotone Unit has been around for quite a few years now, and with good reason. It's easy to ride, it has a lot of grunt, it's intuitive, and it's easy to get up on foil with it. The larger ...

How to Cross-Train at the cable park: Ep 1(Post)

Cable parks have been around since 1959. Since their inception in Germany. They have been popping up all over the world. In fact, there's a good chance you’re just a short drive from one you ...

Let's Chat: Different Sports for Hydrofoiling(Post)

Differences in Hydrofoil Sports Foilboarding has recently exploded in popularity within the kiteboarding community. With a remarkably efficient design, hydrofoils allow riders to cross into that sub- ...

Aluminum vs. Carbon Wake Foiling Masts(Post)

"Should I ride a carbon mast or stick with aluminum?" It's a common question here at the shop, especially for those progressing in their wake foiling skills. Honestly, both have their place. W ...

Mystic Gust Windbreaker Review: How to Stay Warm Without a Thicker Wetsuit(Post)

Skip is one of the OG kiteboarders here in West Michigan, so when he finds a piece of gear he really likes, we pay attention. Today it's... a windbreaker? Yep, and according to Skip, it can be ...

Brazilian Brothers Try Big Air on the Harlem Thrive(Post)

We've been seeing some exceptional kites coming from brands collaborating with Brainchild, so the Harlem Thrive has got the Brazilian Brothers excited to do a review on it. It excels at freeri ...

Axis Foil Drive Board vs. Omen Flux(Post)

The Axis Foil Drive board has just arrived at the shop, and the guys managed to get a quick morning session in small conditions on it. It's quite similar to the Omen Flux, but there are a few ...

Kiteboarding Quivers | How to Choose the Best Kite Sizes for You(Post)

Kiteboarding kites come in a wide variety of sizes. Which size kites are best for you? Let's take a look at your riding style, your gear budget, and find out how many kites you'll want to ha ...

Let's Talk: 2016 Slingshot Foils (with Nathan)(Post)

Nathan's Fireside Chat: 2016 Slingshot Foils With foiling taking center stage lately in the kiteboarding world, a few companies have either started to include foils to their lineup or expanded their ...

Kiteboarder's Perspective on How to Choose the Right Wing Foiling Wing(Post)

Aaron: I had a question for Tucker, for those of us who both kite and wing. On a kite, there's a certain set of things that I want to know when we're looking at a kite review, like power, upwind ab ...

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Cumbuco Brazil - Destinations EP 18(Post)

The warm water, sandy beaches, and steady winds of Brazil have been attracting kiteboarders for years. With hundreds of miles of beach and so many kite spots to choose from, it's hard to know wh ...

How to Fix a Sticky Waydoo EVO Remote Trigger(Post)

If your Waydoo EVO remote trigger starts sticking or losing responsiveness, it’s usually not a major failure. In most cases, it’s just sand or debris working its way into the mecha ...

Jacobsen YES Kite | Jumping, Stability, and Value(Post)

Introduction In this review, the Brazilian Brothers share their long-term impressions of the Jacobsen Project YES Kite after months of testing in Brazil. The focus is on the things riders actuall ...

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 re ...

How to Connect & Customize Your FLITELab App(Post)

Before you hit the water, it pays to set your AMPJet up for success. This guide helps you connect your Launchpad and cartridge. It also shows you how to run important software updates. You wil ...

The North Learn-to-Foil Program | Step 1: Wing Handling Mastery(Post)

In collaboration with North Sails, North Foils has developed a comprehensive four-step program to guide beginners through the exciting journey of wing foiling. Step 1 focuses on learning how to han ...

Comparing Duotone's Spirit Surf & Carve Hydrofoil - Foil Fridays(Post)

Duotone has really stepped up their Hydrofoil and Foil board game for the 2019/2020 season. They have completely overhauled their foil design for the 2020 season and now offer five new complete foi ...

New Kiteboarding Spot Assessment(Post)

New kiteboarding locations can be intimidating. In this Vlog I'll be covering how to assess a new spot, as well as a few important reminders. These tips will be especially helpful if you're travelin ...

Get to Know the Crew(Page)

MACkite's Get to Know the Crew We get it. You've got limited time, and need answers. When you call us at the shop, you'll get them. You'll be greeted by one of our kite experts that will be thrilled ...

Kiteboarding Weather Articles(Page)

Weather Articles   Kiteboarders are a wind-hungry lot. If you want to know the wind forecast along the shoreline, don't turn on the local news, ask your local kiteboarder. Here are some arti ...

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