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Ocean Rodeo Roam Aluula Review(Post)

The Roam has been a favorite in the Ocean Rodeo lineup for several years. This great surf/freeride kite comes in an all-new construction called Aluula. This new material takes this solid kite to

2024 Duotone Unit Wing Review | What's New and Noteworthy?(Post)

Performance The 2024 Duotone Unit Wing retains the essence of its predecessors but with enhanced top-end speed and efficiency. It's versatile, suitable for jumps, waves, and especially for new rider

To Foil or not to Foil? There is no question!(Post)

Aaron from Hooked on Kiteboarding tearing it up with the Liquid Force Foil Fish Ah, foilboarding. It's the latest craze among kiteboarders. It's something that everyone has seemed to chat about this s

eFoil Safety Tips While Riding Your Waydoo(Post)

Being safe on the water is the most important part of eFoiling, since eFoiling can be extremely dangerous not only to yourself, but also to others. Make sure that you are aware of all the local laws

Foil Drive Fusion: Save Setup Time with the App(Post)

Ryan from MACkite is here with a tip to get you on the water faster with your Foil Drive Fusion. It's especially helpful when you are running with a trench board and you want to have your setup as r

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Squamish BC Canada - Destinations Ep04(Post)

Wind by Season The best time to ride in Squamish is during their official kite season - from May 15 to September 15. Outside of this season, the air and water temperature can be quite cold and n

Jake M's Rescue at Grand Haven Beach(Post)

Jake M has seen his fair share of kiteboarding blows. Last summer, after winds had topped around 30-knots, Jake ran to the beach for his "lunch break". Not only did the wind die, but he ended up havin

What Is Kiteboarding?(Post)

Imagine if wakeboarding, surfing, and sailing had a baby: that’s pretty much kiteboarding. Aside from the fact you can jump 30+ feet in the air, (equal to more than a two-story building) cruising th

Wing Sizing Broken Down: Which Wing Size and Model Is Right for Me?(Post)

Choosing the correct wing size and model can be a daunting task these days. With so many brands, models, and sizes the choices seem endless. We've broken that down in previous blogs to help you pick

Waydoo eFoils | Swapping Your Remote Trigger(Post)

This is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com, and today we're going to go over how to replace your Waydoo remote trigger. From time to time, sand can get jammed in the trigger, or the spring on the trigger

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

How to Better Your Board Offs With Fin-To-Handle Tic Tac(Post)

So, you're nailing your board-offs from the handle. The next step is learning how to grab the fin and tic-tac the board into your hand. This move adds flow and control to your riding while setting y

Brazilian Brothers Review the Harlem Lead Bar(Post)

The Harlem Lead has become one of the Brazilian Brothers' favorite kiteboarding control bars, and for good reason. Not only does it have an auto-untwist system, but it works flawlessly, and they'd h

2024 North Sonar Foil System Overview with Ryan and Matt(Post)

Ryan Hooker from MACkite and Matt Aiken from North chat about the North Sonar Foil System for wing foiling, surf foiling, and kite foiling. Find out who it's for and what's new for 2024. Ryan:

Your Third Kiteboarding Trick After Learning How to Jump(Post)

Hey, what's up guys? I'm Rygo and I'm in Hatteras with Lucas, and we're back for Part Three of our "Fundamentals: Progressive Jump with Style" playlist. That's a mouthful, but the whole idea is t

Tucker Interviews Liquid Force's Gary Siskar(Post)

Gary Siskar Talks about Liquid Force Foiling Hey Gary, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today! When did Liquid Force get into the foil game? We got into the foil game because we fell in lov

Big Air and The Megaloop Podium: Alessa Sophia Mensch Interview, Part 2(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers caught up with Alessa Mensch right next to the action in Big Bay for a very special interview. From taking her first lessons in Ecuador and becoming an instructor, to entering

SOLOSHOT Makes Motion Time-Lapse Videos Easy!(Post)

SOLOSHOT: Make Your Own Motion Time-Lapses The SOLOSHOT is on the rise for filming technology. With just a push of the button and a little calibration, you can film yourself, others, and the world ar

Foil Drive | Essential Tips to Supercharge Your First Session(Post)

The Foil Drive makes your foiling life easier. You'll get up easier and catch more waves, but like any new skill, it does have a bit of a learning curve. You probably won't pull the trigger and

2024 Reedin SuperNatural Wing | Effortless Handling and Unexpected Excellence(Post)

Ryan and Jeff from MACkite got out on the 2024 Reedin SuperNatural wing. Jeff has had a couple sessions on the 5m, and Ryan just came in from a half hour session. Ryan is stoked on it already;

Let's Chat: Choosing A Surf Hydrofoil(Post)

Surf Hydrofoil Choices Choosing a Surf Hydrofoil Choosing a surfboard foil can be a difficult decision. Luckily, we have the gear and knowledge to help anyone choose the gear that will expedite their

Hydrofoiling: 2020 Slingshot's new wings(Post)

Heads up, this blog will be updated this week. We aim to keep these more extensive. Tuckers trying to catch up at the shop here.  This will be the second part of this discussion. Last year we looke

​Ride Engine Defender Vest Review(Post)

Hey guys, welcome back. This is Jake with At a Glance. Today we're going to be talking about the Ride Engine HF impact vest. This is the Defender vest from Ride Engine and it's meant for foil use

First Time Wing Foiling Vlog #1(Post)

  Yeah, what's up guys? Rygo here. For this week's video we are going to talk about wing foiling, and I am very clearly a new wing foiler. Last year I thought I was going to learn and arrogantly mad

Beginners Guide - Back to Wrapped / Backmobe(Post)

What's up, guys? Rygo here from MACkite. Welcome back to our Unhooked playlist. For this week we're going to talk about the Back to Wrapped, or the Backmobe. We're going to be building off of our

Foil Drive Etiquette | Respecting Surf Culture and Embracing Community(Post)

"Foil Driving" offers a thrilling experience, especially with a motorized foil's added power and maneuverability. However, it’s essential to practice respectful etiquette in the surf to ensure a pos

Flying the Duotone Stash Parawing | First Impressions and Honest Thoughts(Post)

Parawings are hitting the market at a fast and furious pace, and Tucker's doing his best to get out on every one so he can share the strengths and weaknesses of each. The Stash (not to be confused w

From Bartender to Big Air Pro: Alessa Sophia Mensch Interview, Part 1(Post)

Sitting right next to the action with some awesome kiting taking place in Big Bay, Capetown, the Brazilian Brothers caught up with Naish pro rider Alessa Sophia Mensch to talk about her progression

How to Travel Like a True Kiteboarder(Post)

Whether you’re learning to kite, ride on vacations, or you’re an experienced kiteboarder… we all have one thing in common: We love to kite. And we all know that there’s a world full of beautiful kite

Kiteboarding Tricks | Adding Style to your One-Footers(Post)

David is back with the sequel to his How to Do One-Footed Airs video. Here, you can learn some variations on your one-footers. Remember that you can add these into tricks like Frontrolls or oth

2016 Ride Engine Overview feat. MACkite's Nathan(Post)

2016 Ride Engine Overview feat. MACkite's Nathan The 2016 Ride Engine harness has broken through the kiteboarding industry with a revolutionary design and fit. Sticking to a classic form, the Ride Eng

Can You Wake Foil Behind Any Boat? 3 Things You'll Need(Post)

For years, there's been a perception in the world of watersports that you need a top-of-the-line, hundred-thousand-dollar wakeboard boat to have a good time out on the water. In reality, you d

Why the Slingshot UFO V3 is Fred Hope's Favorite for Kite Foiling(Post)

MACkite's Pat Taylor is at KoGL with Fred Hope of Slingshot, checking out the new 2024 Slingshot foiling lineup. Fred: We've got the brand new UFO for this year. This is my baby: the no-strut k

2026 Reedin MasterModel Preview with Kevin Langeree(Post)

Jeff had a chance to catch up with Kevin Langeree at the Reedin tent at KoGL to chat about the brand new 2026 MasterModel big air kite. Damien had been wanting to design a 5-strut kite, but they wer

Checking Out the 2022 Duotone Vario Combo Kiteboarding Footstraps(Post)

I've always considered the Duotone Vario Combo Straps to be completely subpar when compared to the award-winning Duotone Entity Ergo Straps. While I am a big fan of the Entity, I recently had a go o

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

Wake Foiling | Building Speed on the Wake vs. in Flat Water(Post)

What are some of the key differences that you'll need to keep in mind when you're trying to gain speed on your foil behind a boat vs. in flat water? Understanding these will help your technique in eac

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...

Kiteboarding | Crafting the Harlem Force Kite with Sustainability and Performance(Post)

Unparalleled Performance Meets Unmatched Sustainability The kiteboarding industry is on the brink of a revolutionary shift, spearheaded by the introduction of the Harlem Force, a product of Harlem

Kitesurfing: New Rules of Navigation(Post)

This video has been on my mind forever. I know it's going to drive some of you crazy but it must be said. Different Rules of Navigation should be observed in flat water spots. Like a slick behind a s

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