572 results for 'Naish Pivot 2025'

Learning to Foilboard Behind the Boat: Foil Fridays(Post)

Learning to Foil Behind the Boat What's the easiest way to learn how to hydrofoil? Starting behind a boat! Learning behind the boat allows you to fully focus on the foiling itself, rather than worry

Neil Pryde Glide Surf Foil Extended Review(Post)

UPDATE... Nine months of testing later. Jump down 10 paragraphs to the red heading We have a new foil offering here at the shop that is getting everyone pretty excited. The Neil Pryde Glide Surf fo

Why Should I Take a Kiteboard Lesson?(Post)

Experience of a Lifetime - Kiteboarding is one of those amazing things you see, but always wonder what it would really be like. Here is a great opportunity to experience the thrill of kitesurfing. D

2026 Duotone Rebel SLS First Impressions on the Water(Post)

The 2026 Duotone Rebel SLS arrived with a lot of anticipation, and for good reason. The Rebel has long been one of the most recognizable and trusted big-air kites on the market, with a loyal followi

​Hydrofoiling: What to Ask Before You Buy - Foil Friday: EP 19(Post)

Over the last few years we’ve been testing all the hydrofoils extensively- with the kite, behind the boat and in the waves. In that time, most of our staff has progressed from complete beginners to

Hydrofoil Plate Spacing Finder(Page)

Hydrofoil Plate Spacing Finder There are so many different brands of foils. One of the trickiest parts of the sport is figuring out if your board and foil are compatible. If your board has a track...

Kiteloop Back Roll - Ride with Blake(Post)

Today we're covering one of the most sought-after tricks in kiteboarding: the backroll kiteloop, also known as the F-16. This doesn’t have to be a scary trick. Actually, most people accidentally do

Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling - NEW Gear for 2023 at AWSI(Post)

This is Ryan, Jeff and Cado with MACkite, and we're checking out all the latest and greatest gear for the upcoming season at AWSI in Hood River. As always, if you've got any questions, give us a ca

How to Kiteloop: Down Loop Landings - Ride with Blake(Post)

Down Loops are the first step in learning kiteloops. Today we are going to be going over how to land with a downloop. A downloop is different from a heli loop because they are more of a transitiona

2024 North Reach Overview(Post)

What Is the North Reach? Today I have the all-new 2024 North Reach. This is a kite that I was fortunate enough to test at the North dealer meeting in Portugal, and I ended up falling in lov

Wakestyle Kiteboarding vs Freestyle(Post)

All wakestyle is freestyle but not all freestyle is wakestyle. This is a video I’ve been meaning to do for a long while now, but I’ve put Versus on hold the last few months. It’s a common question

Foil Friday: 5 Best Kites for Hydrofoiling(Post)

5 Best Kites for Foiling Hydrofoil kiteboarding has been on fire lately at the shop. I cannot remember the last time where every employee was so excited about one aspect of kiteboarding. Every empl

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 premium l

Ewan Jaspan on High Aspect vs Low Aspect Surf Foils(Post)

Surf foiling has been on my radar for a while now. I took the winter to work on my surfing skills so I could get into some rolling waves on less than ideal days. I learned a lot from Ewan and he

Can I Mix Kiteboarding / Kitesurfing Control Bars(Post)

I wanted to cover a topic that comes up all the time. Can, or should, you mix control bars? The short answer is yes. The long answer is... maybe. The last few years, I've used a ton of different bra

North High-V Split Kit | From Low-V to High-V in Minutes!(Post)

Have a low-V (or low-Y) bar that you want to use with a kite that works best with a high-V bar? There's no need for a whole new bar- for just a few bucks and a couple minutes of your time, you can c

Top 3 Items to Remember When Buying Kite and Wing Foil Gear(Post)

After working in the warehouse for a while, I’ve received a lot of emails and phone calls about people forgetting a piece of gear with their brand new wing or kite package. That can be a huge bummer i

2019 Slingshot Hydrofoil Wings - Measurements and Practical Uses(Post)

Let's Chat: 2019 Slingshot Hydrofoil Wings 2019 is an exciting year for hydro-foiling. The variety and abundance of choices in the current market are sure to have a product for every circumstance an

Brand Compatibility Chart(Page)

Mixing Kites, Control Bars, & Straps/Handles Mixing kites, control bars, and kiteboards are common in kiteboarding, especially as you upgrade gear or build a quiver over time. In many cases, a...

Foil Drive | How to Mount Your Mast in the Best Spot(Post)

Does having a Foil Drive make a difference on where the mast should be positioned in the track for the best experience when prone or flat water foiling? It does, and finding the best spot may be eas

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, and

Learning How to Hydrofoil Surf(Post)

How to Learn Hydrofoil Surfing So you want to learn to hydrofoil surf? Congratulations! We too have caught the foil bug for all of our board sports. Surf foiling is truly a one of a kind experience th

11th Annual Kiteboarding 4 Cancer / July 14-16th, 2017(Post)

Mission “Kiteboard 4 Cancer empowers individuals to harness the power of wind and water to benefit lives affected by cancer.” That mission statement is brought to life by kiteboarders from all over th

Reedin x Brainchild Collab: Performance and Sustainability(Post)

Reedin has always done things a little differently, so it's no surprise that they've embraced the emerging technologies offered by Brainchild. This exciting collaboration is going to benefit kite

2022 Cabrinha Contra Review(Post)

Today we're going to review the new 2022 Cabrinha Contra. The Cabrinha Contra has always been one of my top two favorite light wind kites. I've been using it on and off for probably a good five yea

How to Waterstart | "Ride With Blake"(Post)

This is Blake Olson here at Smathers Beach in Key West, Florida. I'm about to teach you how to do your first starts on a kiteboard. Ben, the person behind the camera, is going to be demonstrating as

Hydrofoiling: Can you change your rear wing?(Post)

Hydrofoils for action sports generally consist of a front wing, rear wing, fuselage, mast, and board connection. The front wing, board connection, fuselage, and mast get a lot of attention as ways t

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

Hydrofoiling: Outfit Your Boat(Post)

Hydrofoiling is the fastest growing, tow-behind category for boat owners. A common question we get here is "how do I chose the right hydrofoil or hydrofoils for myself, my family and my boat?" We wa

2023 Wing Foilboard Awards | See Which Boards Topped Our List(Post)

Tucker and Jeff have ridden a lot of wing foilboards throughout the year, and they're ready to announce their top picks in several categories for 2023. 1. 2023 Best All-Rounder We weren't able to ag

Fanatic Sky Wing Review(Post)

This spring we’ve been fortunate to test a few new wingboards. In addition to my past favorites, the Naish Ultra SUP 110L, 95L, and F-one Rocket Wing 5’4 the Fanatic Skywing 5’4” 95L has also stood

Sessions: Chasing Skatepark Swells on the Cabrinha AER Wing(Post)

Tucker scored a dreamy spring session on Lake Michigan, just north of the Grand Haven pier, with the 2025 Cabrinha AER wing in hand. The lake was serving up those perfect "skatepark" style swells —

The 2018 North Neo—YES, Please!(Post)

The North Neo put a smile on my face the very first time I flew one a couple of seasons back. And it's only gotten better with time. New for 2018, North incorporated what they call, "flex segments",

Let's Chat: Who Is MACkite?(Post)

Who Is MACkite? If you're a kiteboarder with an internet connection, then you may have already heard of MACkiteboarding.com. We've been heavy with our internet game for quite a few years now, and peop

Kite Academy Episode 1: The Essential Kiteboarding Gear(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are reporting from a windy beach in Brazil to kick off a brand-new mini-series: the Kite Academy. The goal of this series is to walk anyone who has never been in touch with ki

North Pulse Review(Post)

It's been a few months since I filmed this review and my take has not changed all that much. I admit the North Pulse has grown on me quite a bit more. I had the chance to get a few more freestyle a

Inside Brainchild Production: Ralf Groesel on the Three Pillars(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers recently checked out what Brainchild Production has to offer and what's actually necessary to make kite design ideas come true. Ralf Groesel's main goal was to try to make som

GKA Big Air Kite World Cup Mykonos Finals: Part 7(Post)

Finals Day at the GKA World Championship The Brazilian Brothers are back on the beach for Finals Day at the GKA World Championship in Mykonos. Yesterday was full of action, and today the tension is

Four Tips to Prevent Elbow Pain When Kiteboarding(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back to talk about a common issue for many kite surfers: elbow pain. Unfortunately, it's a type of injury that afflicts a lot of riders. While they aren't medical professi

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