476 results for 'decal mount 2016'

Is the Cabrinha Switchblade a Big Air Kite?(Post)

The Cabrinha Switchblade has been around longer than most have been kiteboarding. It went though a good deal of research and design up until about 2016. Built by legendary designer Pat Goodman, i

Is the Foil Boost Waydoo's E-Assist Solution?(Post)

The e-assist market has exploded over the last few years. What was once using motorized assistance to get into waves and swell has transformed to foiling without resistance. Now, Waydoo has a soluti

​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

Let's Chat: What to Know About Hydrofoils(Post)

Deciding Factors for Foilboarding Hydrofoils are being ridden for more than simply racing and are now accessible for most riders. For goodness sake, Kai Lenny is riding them without a tow on waves.  W

Apollo and Fireball - Customer Chats(Post)

One of our good customers recently took the time to review his Fireball/Apollo 14m setup and give us his first impressions.  First Impressions with 2017 Cabrinha Apollo 14M and Fireball by Shawn Ewing

2017 North Click Bar First Impression with Rygo(Post)

Hey guys, it’s Rygo from MACkite and today I want to give you my first impressions on the 2017 North Click bar. Initially, I was really hesitant about this bar. I envisioned an overly complicated con

Press Release: Cabrinha Announces New Ownership(Post)

New Ownership On Eve of Cabrinha’s 20th Anniversary Pete Cabrinha and Water Bound Investments Purchase CABRINHA MAUI, Hawaii – February 12, 2020 Cabrinha the world leader in kitesurfing equipment is

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 the ste

General Hydrofoil Categories Explained(Post)

If you hop onto our website and look at the listings of available foils, you might be pretty quickly overwhelmed. Just like the rest of us, you're probably wondering which foil combo would be great

Chat with Chris | FLITELab AMPJet FAQs(Post)

At MACkite, we love anything that will help us get up on foil. You've probably seen us gush about Foil Drive's mast-mounted propeller. Now there's an exciting new take on the foil assist concept: th

Slingshot Hope Craft V1 103 Kite Foilboard Review(Post)

What's up guys? I’m Pat from MACkiteboarding.com. I’ll review the new Slingshot Hope Craft, a pretty neat little board brand new to the Slingshot lineup this year. The Hope Craft is brand new t

2026 F-One UHM Mast, T2 Connection, SK8 V3, and Eagle V2(Post)

The 2026 F-One hydrofoil lineup introduces meaningful upgrades aimed at improving stiffness, efficiency, and ease of use across the entire system. Central to these improvements is the new Titan 2 (T

Ben Leclair in Shredtown & Quest Cable Park in Texas(Post)

Ben Leclair and the 2015 Terrian While Ben Leclair may not be one of the oldest kiteboarders in the industry, he certainly shows that he is a force to be reckoned with. Riding in Texas, we see him in

How to Choose the Right Foil Mast Length(Post)

Jeff and Tucker dive into a majorly important part of the foil setup: the mast. With foiling experience dating back to 2013 and 2016, their thought processes on mast length have evolved significantl

Introducing North ShiftLock Handles on the 2024 North Nova Pro Wing(Post)

The latest innovation from North has arrived, and it's set to redefine the way we interact with our wing handle placement. The 2024 North ShiftLock Wing Handles, featured exclusively on the 2024

The Slider Project Indiegogo Campaign - Donate now!(Post)

The Slider Project It's pretty rare to find a kiteboarding Indiegogo campaign. At MACkite, we wanted to help promote this campaign for The Slider Project's installation of a shorter kicker and a new

Let's Chat: 2017 North Rebel w/ Jake(Post)

Jake on the 2017 North Rebel So you're Interested in the Rebel. We're imaging some of the questions you are asking yourself...What's New this year, and what type of rider will benefit from this kite?

Wing Foiling—How Hard Is It to Learn?(Post)

“Is wing foiling difficult to learn?” That’s the very first question most people ask before deciding whether it’s worth the effort or if they should scrap the idea and just live vicariously through a

Foil Drive V2 Unboxing | What Comes Inside the Case?(Post)

MACkite is now shipping the V2 Foil Drive cases, which are included with all Foil Drive Gen2 units, so it's time for us to give you an update on what you'll get when you order yours. Eli's got one o

Slingshot Foil Track Fin Set(Post)

Why Do I Need Fins for My Foilboard? So you're ready to give wing foiling a go. You've got your wing, your foilboard, and your foil, but you want to focus on learning to control the wing before thro

Foil Drive's New Props Explained(Post)

For a long time, the black prop was just the prop. It came in the kit, it worked, and you rode it. Now, Foil Drive has dropped two new options —a blue low-range prop and a grey medium-high-range pro

Kite Basics: How to Assemble Your New Kiteboard(Post)

Tools RequiredThe only tool you should need to assemble your board is a #3 Phillips screwdriver.FinsAt each end of the board are two sets of holes for your fins. Drop the screws in from the top of

Taking Kiting Micro-Vacations to Regain Work/Life Balance(Post)

Three things that you can do today to reset and find happiness... Why do we do adventure sports like snowboarding and skiing? I can sum it up in one word. Freedom.  When we were kids, life was about

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 04: Highlights for 2024(Post)

Not all things are created equally, and neither should they be. We all have different requirements, different points of focus, different needs. For some, they just want to get out there and enjoy mot

2026 Cabrinha Quest Downwind vs. Code Foilboards | First Look and Key Differences(Post)

When Cabrinha drops new boards, it's always worth paying attention, but this year is especially interesting. For 2026, Cabrinha is covering both ends of the spectrum with an all-new board and a retu

Let's Chat: MACkite Foil Showdown(Post)

MACkite Foil Showdown: Who Wins? If 2016 was the year of the foil (according to the ancient kiteboarder zodiac calendar), then 2017 is the year of foil refinement. Hydrofoils are being ridden for more

Foil Fridays - Cabrinha Varial and Carve Hydrofoil Overview(Post)

Expanding the line-up We have been waiting for Cabrinha to add some surfy foils to their program for some time. The new Cabrinha Carve and Cabrinha Varial Medium and Large foils have finally deliver

Foil Drive Universal Mini Pod Review(Post)

Are we seeing double? Two Ryans...in one building? That's right! Ryan from MACkite and Ryan from Foil Drive took the time to discuss an exciting new product: the Foil Drive Universal Mini Pod. This

​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 Colorado. It

Manta TakeOff Evo Review: Foil Assist & eFoil(Post)

Ryan from MACkite has been riding the Manta TakeOff Evo foil assist for a while now, and he is stoked to share his first impressions. From its massive power output to its travel-friendly battery opt

2020 F-One Rocket Wing V1 Foil Board - TKB Review(Post)

TKB WING REVIEW: 2020 F-ONE ROCKET WING V1 By Nico F-ONE Rocket Wing V1Sizes Available: 5’0″ x 22″ 60L; 5’4″ x 23″ 70L; 5’8″ x 24″ 80L; 5’10″ x 25″ 90L; 6'0 x 26" 100L, 6'6 x 30" 135LSizes Tested: 5’

Foil Drive Vs. Waydoo: Who Are They For?(Post)

You've probably noticed an eFoil or two while out on the water. Two of the most notable brands on the market today are Foil Drive and Waydoo. We’ve been riding both here on Lake Michigan and at our

Aaron, the "New Foil Guy", on the Slingshot "Foil Academy"(Post)

Slingshot Foil Academy: "Taxi Stage" Like with many of you, the kite foilboarding bug has bitten me as well. And as you may already know, the Slingshot “Foil Academy” is a great place to get started.

Board Report: 2018 North Pro Whip CSC(Post)

OK, I’ve officially found my favorite kite-surfboard of all time, and it only took me 18 years. Ha! Nah—seriously though, you’ve got to have a look at the NEW 2018 North Pro Whip CSC.  This little bl

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

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

The "New Foil Guy"—Session 3(Post)

The “New Foil Guy” 3rd Session / June 20th, 2017 It’s been a month since I’ve gone foiling—my bad. We’ve had an unseasonably windy spring, with much more time in the surf than usual. I make no apologi

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 intimidati

Appletree Zapple S | The Performance Foil Drive Trench Board(Post)

Ryan and Hunter from MACkite have been logging serious sessions this summer and fall on the Appletree Zapple S, and it’s quickly become one of their standout Foil Drive setups. If you’re looking at