660 results for 'open race'

F-One Sk8, Eagle, or Seven Seas? | One of These Will Change Your Sessions(Post)

Modern hydrofoil design has reached a point where "one foil does it all" is no longer the move. The best brands are building with intention, and F-One is one of the clearest examples of that shift in

2023 Wing Foiling Wing Awards | MACkite's Top Picks(Post)

Tucker and Jeff have gotten all dressed up for the 2023 MACkite "Best Of" Awards. ...Okay, well, one of them did. The other got dressed. Any product released in 2023 is eligible for nomination. MACk

2024 Slingshot Slingwing V4 Overview(Post)

Pat is at King of the Great Lakes Test Fest with Ty from Slingshot. They're checking out the new V4 Slingwing for 2024. Pat: Ty, what's new this year? Has there been a bit of redesign? Ty: I lo

Jake Reviews: Trainer Kites(Post)

Jake Reviews Kiteboarding Trainer Kites You may have heard of Jake. Perhaps it was for his friendliness, or the fact that he gives some of the best deals in the shop. Either way, Jake has decided to

North Kiteboarding Academy / How to Relaunch a 4-Line Kite(Post)

Beginner Kiteboarding Lesson: Crash and Relaunch Your Kite In critical situations, it can be necessary to use the quick release on your kite. In doing so, your kite will remain connected to your harne

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

Relaunching a strutless kite - Slingshot UFO, Maui Cloud(Post)

Strut-less kites require some special techniques and finesse to re-launch.  This quick walk through experience will help you explore some options for re-launch if you are struggling.  As we have said

Hydrofoiling: ​The best “Do it all” foils - Foil Fridays: EP 18(Post)

The best “do it all” foils Hydrofoils have effectively entered most action watersports these days. If you, like most of us at the shop happen to partake in multiple watersports, choosing the righ

Waydoo EVO eFoil Firmware Update | A Complete Step-by-Step Guide(Post)

From time to time your Waydoo EVO will have firmware updates available. It's important to install these since they'll contain bug fixes and add new features. MACkite's Eli has created a step-by-step

GoFoil NL and P180 Ride and Review(Post)

We're going to cover the NL & P180 from GoFoil. Here's what you can expect, and what the advantages of choosing one versus the other are. What you can expect NL stands for "next level". They are des

King of the Air 2025: Inside Slingshot’s Wild Ride(Post)

A story of nerves, resilience, progression, and the mindset required to perform on kiteboarding’s biggest stage The Arrival: Energy, Expectations, and the Calm Before the Storm The opening moments o

Slingshot Slingwing NXT V1 Wing Review | The Every Rider's Aluula Wing(Post)

In this episode of Wing Wednesdays, Tucker has an Aluula wing from Slingshot, the Slingwing NXT. This is the first version of this wing, so did Slingshot get it right? Is it worth the premium for

2024 Dakine Renegade Ultralight and Pyro Harnesses with Connect Spreader Bars(Post)

Aaron has caught up with Daniel Ware from Cabrinha at the King of the Great Lakes Test Fest to chat about some new harness offerings from Dakine. Aaron: Daniel, what have you got for us, buddy?

Let's Chat: Aaron on the Mystic Majestic X Wave Harness(Post)

The Mystic Majestic X Wave Harness - A Review There’s a lot of hype in the market about hard-shell kiteboarding harnesses. And for good reason—they work amazingly well. This morning I had a go on the 

F-one Phantom foils - S.F. Joe(Post)

My Moses 633 had been my favorite foil of all time until I started riding the FONE Phantom 1080 (no, they didn't pay me to say that but they did give me a free t-shirt and hat)... I kite foiled the Mo

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

​Tucker Talks Foils with Slingshot's Tony Logosz(Post)

Tucker Talks Foils with Slingshot's Tony Logosz When was Slingshot founded? Slingshot was originally founded in 1999. Started in ‘95 and officially launched in ’99. So going on 18 years-ish. Wow, tha

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

Craig Cunningham - The B:Roll(Post)

Craig Cunningham - The B:Roll Craig Cunningham has been on the scene for a few years now. Without a doubt he has emerged as one of the top north American riders. On top of that he has been on the for

How to Pop to Blind | "Ride With Blake"(Post)

Living in Key West Florida has it’s perks. You know, perks like kiteboarding off  of a friends boat in shallow blue water. In Episode four Blake gives you five simple tips for learning how to pop to

How to Use the Ensis HIP HOP Pumpfoil Backpack(Post)

Ensis has created a backpack designed for pump foil sessions. Here's all you need to know on what makes the HIP HOP unique and how to use: Notable Features The HIP HOP has some pivotal performance f

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Nitinat Lake - Destinations Ep22(Post)

Spot at a Glance Quick Contacts  Elevation Kiteboarding:  Elevation Kiteboarding Strong Kiteboarding :  Strong Kiteboarding. Spot Guide  Deep in the forest of Vancouver Island is a kite spot th

Kiteboarding in Paradise with Slingshot(Post)

The Getaway: Kiteboarding in Paradise 4k We love traveling with our kiteboards, embracing the great unknown that is life, and opening ourselves to adventures. While some of us are able to travel more

Assembly, Activation and Charging - Waydoo Flyer ONE Plus(Post)

Assembly Place your board flat on the ground or a table, top side down. Open the mast case by unclipping the four straps securing it and removing the lid. Besides the mast, this box also contains y

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

2024 Duotone Unit D/Lab Wing | Worth the Upgrade to Aluula?(Post)

The Duotone Unit is now available in the Aluula construction, known as D/LAB. How is it different from the standard Dacron construction, and is it worth it?Benefits of Aluula If you compare a 5m

Joe's Thoughts on the Moses 1000 vs. F-One Phantom 1480(Post)

I've had the chance now to test these foils back to back and so I offer my opinions to any interested... Housekeeping: Moses 1000 front wing, standard kite fuse, 420 stab, 72cm carbon mast... Fone 148

How to Install the SurfCo E-Z Plug Stick On Leash Attachment(Post)

You've got a board, you've got a leash, but... there's no place to attach the leash? No problem! SurfCo has the solution with a stick-on leash plug. Installation is easy and fast. How Do I Install t

Ironman Athlete Learns to Wing Foil | Here's What He'd Do Differently(Post)

MACkite has a new addition to the crew and the winging team, but Skip is no stranger to wind sports or even the shop. Follow along as Jeff and Ryan ask Skip about his journey on the water and how it

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

Aaron's Foilboarding Adventures(Post)

Aaron's Journey Being the "New Foil-Guy" April 20th, 2017 Sitting on the sidelines watching everybody else having all the fun is NOT fun. No matter what it’s about. Those goofy guys with their kite fo

Cabrinha Kite and Wing Replacement Valve Installation | Super Easy Fix!(Post)

Jimmy and Aaron from MACkite are here with a guide on how to replace a valve on a Cabrinha Wing or kite. It's not a difficult process so long as you know the steps and how to do them correctly

North Boost | The Next Evolution in Foil Drive Boards(Post)

North has once again redefined the standard of innovation in the world of foiling. The North Boost Foil Drive Board is engineered from the ground up for electric-assisted foiling across flat water,

Ride with Blake | How to Toe-Side Transition(Post)

Hey Guys, Blake here!  This week, were going to cover one of the first tricks you can learn in kiteboarding and one that you can use to add style to your transitions. The Toeside Transition with a p

Winds of Change: The 2018 North Rebel Kite(Post)

2018 North Rebel Product Clip Diehard North Rebel fans—take a deep breath—everything is going to be OK. Your 2018 North Rebel kite is now a 4-line powerhouse! For many years, we have been recommending

Matt's First Takuma Efoil Experience - Review(Post)

Here's a little write up on my e-foil experience. I was recently fortunate enough to have the guys at Mackite let me try the Takuma Cruising 1600 E-foil. Here's a short take on my initial reactions. I

Hydrofoiling: Lift Hydrofoil Product Overview(Post)

Lift Hydrofoils have been in the foil game for a long time. Their commitment to building quality carbon foils has made them a favorite of many foilers, and their latest designs are next level. Let's

Starboard Above vs. Take Off | Downwind Days or Freeride Fun?(Post)

Welcome to another edition of Versus! This time we're looking at a couple Starboard foilboard models: the Take Off and the Above. While they're both for foiling, they do have some important differen

Tips on How to Ride Upwind More Efficiently(Post)

If you're reading this, chances are you already know how to ride upwind. But, do you know how to do it as efficiently as possible? In this latest video, the Brazilian Brothers break down common mist

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