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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 ...
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 ...
Bears, beer, and wind(Post)One kiter’s pilgrimage to Hood River and what she learned along the way. Kallie and her husband Andrew exploring the hood A few years back, my husband Andrew and I were traveling through Color ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Wake Foiling | How to Drive Your Boat for a Wake Foiler(Post)Driving your boat for a wake foiler can indeed feel like a daunting task. Pushing the gas too hard sends the rider shooting out of the water, while going too slow fails to help them rise at all. He ...
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- ...
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 ...
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 ...
2014 Slingshot COMPSTICK Bar(Post)2014 Slingshot COMPSTICK SUPERIOR CONTROL. UNMATCHED SIMPLICITY. TRUSTED SAFETY. 2014 COMPSTICK CONTROL BAR W/ GUARDIAN SAFETY Today’s riders need to be ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, an ...
3 Things to Consider When Buying a Wing Foiling Hand Wing(Post)Should You Use a Wing With or Without Windows? Safety and visibility are a couple of top priority issues for wing foiling. If you will be riding in a popular area with lots of other p ...
Liquid Force’s Last Video on Foilboarding With the Foil Fish(Post)Final Liquid Force Hydrofoil Tutorial: Turning and Jumping You've dominated the waters on your foilboard with the techniques given by the sultry-voiced Siskar and Sensi Graves in their first fo ...
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 in ...
Wing Surfing Basics Learning your Wing(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 incredi ...
Expert Foiling: Duck Tack to Toeside - Ticket to Glide Ep 05(Post)This trick is really awesome, it’s tons of fun, it keeps you blasting upwind without losing any ground, and it’s also going to lay the groundwork for some more advanced tricks such a ...
Cabrinha Moto X Design Works Review | The Aluula Kite of Your Dreams?(Post)Jake and Dustin had a chance to get out on a pre-release 2025 Moto X Design Works kite from Cabrinha, and it left them stoked. "Design Works" is the name Cabrinha has chosen for their premi ...
30 Days From Clueless Observer to Confident Beginner Kiteboarder(Post)Getting InspiredGetting Hooked On KiteboardingWhether you hit the beach one day and saw some crazy kiteboarders flying in the air on a windy day, or you saw Kevin Langeree’s 28.3-meter jump in an In ...
What is Kiteboarding - Chasing the Dream: Ep 02(Post)In this episode we're going to be talking about what kiteboarding is, how you can get started, and how learning to kiteboard will impact your life and your travels. What is kiteboarding ...
Wing Foiling | Why Are People Drawn to It?(Post)What's the appeal of wing? There seems to be a lot of interest, and Tucker, Ryan, and Jeff explore why people feel drawn to it. Tucker: It's growing so fast, and I think part of the reason is becau ...
Mystic Legacy Helmet | Safety Meets Surf Style(Post)For decades, wearing a helmet in the surf or on the water carried a certain stigma. It looked awkward, felt bulky, and often interfered with the natural flow of riding waves. But the level of per ...
Foil Drive | Essential Maintenance Tips to Help Enjoy Your Ride(Post)Ryan from MACkite takes a few minutes to chat with Ben from Foil Drive and pick up some tips on maintaining your Foil Drive gear after a session so it's always ready for the next session. Water, an ...
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 allowin ...
How to Nail the Front Roll Hand Drag with Precision Kite Control(Post)MACkite's Dave has been spending some time in Brazil working on one of his favorite transition tricks, the Front Roll Hand Drag. It's a slide type trick that's a play on the Back Roll Hand ...
Foil Drive Masterclass | Tips and Tricks for Surf Foiling(Post)Foil Drive’s latest surf masterclass offers valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your surf foiling experience. Paul from Foil Drive shares his knowledge, focusing on techniques to ...
Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Foil Driver | 8 Accessories They'll Love!(Post)Has a Foil Drive fan in your life been good this year and Santa needs to stuff their stocking with only the best? Or maybe they've got a birthday coming up and you want to surprise them with som ...
Waydoo Evo | How to Setup and Best Practices for Safe and Smooth Operation(Post)The Waydoo Flyer One Evo eFoil offers an exhilarating experience on the water, blending the excitement of surfing with the innovation of electric propulsion. This guide will walk you through t ...
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 ...
Kiteboarding Gear Comparisons(Page)Kiteboarding Gear Comparisons There are so many choices out there when it comes to picking your gear. In a perfect world, you'd be able to test ride everything and... oh wait. We a ...