1353 results for 'Core Air 2025'

Foil Drive | Scoring Clear, Glassy Swells in the Outer Banks(Post)

When you get a chance to visit the Outer Banks, you go, no matter the conditions. Ryan from MACkite caught up with waterman and foiler Hunter Lukes to talk about his background, what drew him to foi

2015 Airush Livewire Kiteboard(Post)

Check in with Matty Thames, of Airush, as he tells you why you should shred this board! The 2015 Airush Livewire features a new grind-base, aggressive channeling, small fins, single concave and a lig

F-ONE's Maxime Chabloz Scores 2024 Kite Freestyle World Champion Title(Post)

The third and final stop of the GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup tour in 2024 could hardly have been more exciting. Maxime Chabloz from Switzerland was leading the rankings, but not by much and face

Airush's Latest Innovations | An Exclusive Interview with Sam Medysky(Post)

Jake Mitchell from MACkite is with Sam Medysky of Airush at the 2023 King of the Great Lakes Test Fest. Sam's been a name in the kiteboarding world for many years and has some insights into the

Slingshot Asylum Review(Post)

The Slingshot Asylum is the board I was using when I first started progressing in kiteboarding. If you watch older reviews, you know I used to rave on Slingshot kiteboards. In recent years I've br

Innovation at Cabrinha: Pat Goodman on the Drifter, Switchblade, Nitro and Moto X | Part 1(Post)

Few things are more confusing for riders than navigating a kite lineup, especially when every new model promises to jump higher, turn faster, and do it all. To cut through the noise, Brazilian Broth

Alex Pastor Named CEO of Airush Kiteboarding(Post)

Airush Kiteboarding is entering a defining new era, one shaped by deep roots, proven performance, and a renewed commitment to innovation. Longtime team rider, world champion, and product visionary A

Cabrinha Ace Hybrid Review(Post)

What's going on guys? I'm Rygo. Hey guys, and I'm Lucas. And today we're going to do another interview, kind of bro-down video about something from your quiver, the Cabrinha Ace. The new Ace, yea

Kiteboarding Video: Best of Airstyle Kiteboarding 2015(Post)

Airstyle is THE Style We love this video of Flysurfer rider, Lukash Vogeltanz, and his highlights of 2015. The only thing crazier than Vogeltanz himself? The tricks he whips out. With his unique old

Why the Airush Lithium V14 Kite is Perfect for Progression(Post)

As you can tell from its "V14" designation, Airush's Lithium kite has been around a while. It's a staple of their lineup as an all-around kite, and after this many versions, it's become quite refin

Testing the 2026 Cabrinha Nitro with Kauan Grubert(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back with a very special guest: Kauan Grubert, the 14-year-old Brazilian prodigy. With the wind is absolutely nuking, and they tested a very special kite to test — the 202

Airush Freewing Review(Post)

This summer, I’ve been using the 4 and the 5m Airush freewing. These are solid chunky wings with some surprises up their sleeve. They are medium to low aspect wings with a not so large wingspan that m

Frozen Fingers(Post)

Welcome to November. Up here in Michigan that means November gales, some 10'-12' wave days, cold water (50 degrees) and even colder air. Riding in cold weather takes a special mindset, but even more i

Cold Water Series: Wetsuit or Drysuit?(Post)

Riding in cold water requires some special knowledge and equipment to proceed with safety and comfort. In this new series, we will go over the required equipment, walk you through common gear choices,

Airush Ultra Team V5 Kite Review(Post)

The Ultra Team V5 from Airush takes the concept of kite foiling efficiency further, introducing a design change that directly targets airflow, stability, and drive. Jeff spent some time with Will du

Tucker Reviews: 2015 Airush Lithium Kiteboarding Kite(Post)

2015 Airush Lithium Kite Review Tucker's back with another installment of the "Tucker Reviews", a chance for him to chat about the things he pretends to know about.* This time, it's the 2015 Airush L

Brazilian Brothers Review the 2026 North Orbit(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers have broken down the brand-new 2026 North Orbit. They've had early access to the kite, plenty of sessions on the water, and (unashamedly) some big crashes already. In this rev

F-One x Brainchild | Pulling the Trigger on Sustainability(Post)

A few weeks ago, we highlighted F-One's commitment to sustainability, so it should come as no surprise that they've teamed up with Brainchild to produce their latest kite, the Trigger. Its bold loo

Let's Chat: 2016/17 Airush DNA Kite w/ Ryan(Post)

Ryan on the 2016/17 Airush DNA The DNA is Airush’s answer to new kiteboarders who are on a budget, yet aren't willing to compromise on performance. As the head instructor here at MACkite, I find the

Brazilian Brothers Test the F-One Trigger BrainChild in Overpowered Conditions(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers, Arthur and Rubens, are back with another review. Up this time is the 2025 F-One Trigger BrainChild, and it turns out that it feels right at home in the windy conditions of Pr

Ewan Jaspan Reviews the Naish Drive Kiteboard(Post)

Hey guys, I'm Ewan Jaspan and today I'm going to be going over the board that I mostly use for big air these days, and that is the Naish Drive.  Naish Drive Kiteboard I ride

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

2024 Airush Lithium V13 and Lithium Team Review | Advanced Kite Constructions(Post)

We've got a special appearance by Kristen Cooper today, and she's going to give us the scoop on the 2024 Lithium V13 and Lithium Team Series kites. What is the Lithium good at, how is the Team

Kiteboards: Carbon Vs Wood - Versus w/Rygo Ep 10(Post)

Part three in our kiteboard comparison series. Wood and fiberglass boards.  These tend to be heavier but more, durable, and damp. What I mean by damp is that they absorb the vibrations from chop muc

F-One Trigger vs. Harlem Thrive | Brazilian Brothers(Post)

At first glance, the 2025 F-One Trigger and Harlem Thrive seem pretty similar. Both are big air kites designed by Ralf Groesel and made at his Brainchild facility, have amazing digitally printed gra

Airush FreeWing V2 Overview(Post)

This is Tucker from MACkiteboarding with Mr. Jeff, and today we're going to talk to you about the Airush Freewing V2. We'll start with an overview, and then we will do a quick review.Overview Tu

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 while pushing

Inside the Brainchild Lab with Ralf Gröesel(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are in Bitola, North Macedonia, a beautiful little town on the border of Greece and North Macedonia, for a very special strike mission. After grabbing a taxi, and noting that

2026 Cabrinha Airframe System | How to Remove and Replace the Clips(Post)

The 2026 Cabrinha kite lineup rolls out a refreshed airframe system, and one of the most practical things you can know is how to work with the new clips. Whether you're doing a field repair, swappin

Kite and Wing Repair(Page)

Kite & Wing Repair There's nothing more stressful than damaging your kite or wing. Fortunately, most damage is repairable and with the right attention you'll be back out on the water in no time...

Throwback Thursday: MACkite Board Lineup 2012-2013(Post)

How far back can we throw for Throwback Thursday? How about November 2012? Check out Tucker as he goes over MACkite's lineup of boards for 2013. If you've been riding a while, do you recognize any

Bandit vs Evo D/LAB vs Reach | Brazilian Brothers x Gray Foster(Post)

Rubens of the Brazilian Brothers had a chance to meet up with strapless wave legend, Gray Foster. Gray's been on the Duotone Neo wave kite almost exclusively for the past five years, and Rubens thou

2026 Baggage Fees by Airline(Page)

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 c

KIteboarding Workout - 4 Best Moves(Post)

Kiteboarding is amazing because it's so accessible to just about everyone. Now, if you want to take your kiting to another level, learn new tricks, ride longer, rider harder, and have less chance

Backroll Revert Downloop Transition | Ride with Blake(Post)

If you can do a backroll and you know how to pop toe-side, then you are ready for this trick!   4 Printable Steps for the Beach Step One: Pop Harder You are going to want to edge a little harder so

Slingshot Formula V1 Review(Post)

The Formula V1 kiteboard is an exciting addition to Slingshot's lineup. Their kiteboards have long been known to be heavy duty and provide a distinct damp feel on the water. The Formula couldn't

GKA Mykonos, Part 3: More Athlete Interviews Before the Storm(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back on the beach in Mykonos, Greece, for the GKA Big Air Kite World Cup. They caught up with some of the biggest legends in the sport to talk about the local conditions,

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 protect

Two Mistakes Every Kiteboarder Makes(Post)

Mistake One With social media on the rise, I've noticed a lot of misinformation being circulated in kite groups, especially when a new rider asks questions. The most common myths I've seen in this a