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Cabrinha Switchblade Design Works: First Impressions(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back in Brazil for the 2026 windy season, and it's officially on. With sand blasting and epic conditions, they're ready to bring you a season of kiteboarding content, incl

Debunking the Top 5 Misconceptions About Wing Foiling(Post)

Is Winging Too Hard? Top 5 Wing Foil Misconceptions This is Tucker and Jeff from MACkiteboarding.com, and it's Wing Wednesday. Today we're going to look at our top five misconceptions about wing foi

Duotone Pace VS Free: Hydrofoil Board Comparison - Foil Fridays(Post)

Duotone has really stepped up their Hydrofoil and Foil board game for the 2019/2020 season. Two of our favorite new Duotone hydrofoil products are the Pace and Free foil boards. They both feature a

​Kiteboarding: Onshore Vs Sideshore winds - Versus w/ Rygo Ep13(Post)

Last week, we did a video on Light wind vs Strong wind and how currents and tides come into play. Contrary to what I expected, it seemed to be well received. So as I said, I’m going to elaborate fu

Foilboarding Basics: ​Pumping Your Foil - Ticket to Glide Ep 07(Post)

Learn how to Pump Your Foil There are a lot of new skills to learn with foiling but the most frequently asked about is, “pumping”. Videos online show talented athletes pumping back out to the lineup

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Sherman Island - Destinations EP 15(Post)

You know those kite spots that you hear about over and over from friends that have been and can’t stop raving about it?! In today's edition, we're covering one of those spots. In the Northern Calif

How to Cross-Train at the cable park: Ep 1(Post)

Cable parks have been around since 1959. Since their inception in Germany. They have been popping up all over the world. In fact, there's a good chance you’re just a short drive from one yourself. T

Sizing Down - Board or Foil First?(Post)

As you spend more time on the water progressing, you’ll want to jump down in board and foil size to increase performance.The question for most people is ‘which should I size down first? The board or t

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

2024 North Navigator Short Throw Kite Control Bar | On-Water Review(Post)

Kristen Cooper is back with a look at a new offering from North that shorter riders, women, and kids may find interesting, if not long overdue. The 2024 North Navigator Short Throw bar is out,

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

Flysurfer Soul 4 vs Sonic 5: Which Kite is for You?(Post)

Jeff is on the beach at KoGL with Marie-Eve from Flysurfer to discuss the growing excitement surrounding ram-air kites. While foil kites have been around for a long time, more people are starting to

Get to Know the Crew(Page)

MACkite's Get to Know the Crew We get it. You've got limited time, and need answers. When you call us at the shop, you'll get them. You'll be greeted by one of our kite experts that will be thrilled...

Kiteboarding Quivers | How to Choose the Best Kite Sizes for You(Post)

Kiteboarding kites come in a wide variety of sizes. Which size kites are best for you? Let's take a look at your riding style, your gear budget, and find out how many kites you'll want to have

Wake Foiling | How to Drive Your Boat for a Wake Foiler(Post)

Driving your boat for a wake foiler can indeed feel like a daunting task. Pushing the gas too hard sends the rider shooting out of the water, while going too slow fails to help them rise at all. Her

Brazilian Brothers Try Big Air on the Harlem Thrive(Post)

We've been seeing some exceptional kites coming from brands collaborating with Brainchild, so the Harlem Thrive has got the Brazilian Brothers excited to do a review on it. It excels at freeride, wa

​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

Eleveight RS Pro V2 | What Makes This a Pinnacle Freeride Kite?(Post)

The RS platform has long been the backbone of the Eleveight kite lineup, serving as the brand’s benchmark all-around freeride design. Now entering its second generation, the RS Pro V2 represents the

2014 Slingshot COMPSTICK Bar(Post)

2014 Slingshot COMPSTICK SUPERIOR CONTROL. UNMATCHED SIMPLICITY. TRUSTED SAFETY.         2014 COMPSTICK CONTROL BAR W/ GUARDIAN SAFETY  Today’s riders need to be at the center of control. Build

3 Intermediate Wing Foil Skills To Learn Next(Post)

Tucker and Jeff are breaking down the skills you should focus on after you learn the basics of getting up on foil. You've finally moved past taxiing around on the board, almost getting up and ejecti

Kiteboarder's Perspective on How to Choose the Right Wing Foiling Wing(Post)

Aaron: I had a question for Tucker, for those of us who both kite and wing. On a kite, there's a certain set of things that I want to know when we're looking at a kite review, like power, upwind abi

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Cumbuco Brazil - Destinations EP 18(Post)

The warm water, sandy beaches, and steady winds of Brazil have been attracting kiteboarders for years. With hundreds of miles of beach and so many kite spots to choose from, it's hard to know whe

Kiteboarding Weather Articles(Page)

Weather Articles   Kiteboarders are a wind-hungry lot. If you want to know the wind forecast along the shoreline, don't turn on the local news, ask your local kiteboarder. Here are some...

New Kiteboarding Spot Assessment(Post)

New kiteboarding locations can be intimidating. In this Vlog I'll be covering how to assess a new spot, as well as a few important reminders. These tips will be especially helpful if you're traveling

The North Learn-to-Foil Program | Step 1: Wing Handling Mastery(Post)

In collaboration with North Sails, North Foils has developed a comprehensive four-step program to guide beginners through the exciting journey of wing foiling. Step 1 focuses on learning how to hand

How to Connect & Customize Your FLITELab App(Post)

Before you hit the water, it pays to set your AMPJet up for success. This guide helps you connect your Launchpad and cartridge. It also shows you how to run important software updates. You will use

Let's Chat: Different Sports for Hydrofoiling(Post)

Differences in Hydrofoil Sports Foilboarding has recently exploded in popularity within the kiteboarding community. With a remarkably efficient design, hydrofoils allow riders to cross into that sub-1

Cabrinha Switchblade Design Works 2026 Review(Post)

Introduction to the Switchblade Design Works The Brazilian Brothers are back with a full-length review and final verdict on the Cabrinha Switchblade Design Works. The Switchblade itself needs no int

Liquid Force’s Last Video on Foilboarding With the Foil Fish(Post)

Final Liquid Force Hydrofoil Tutorial: Turning and Jumping You've dominated the waters on your foilboard with the techniques given by the sultry-voiced Siskar and Sensi Graves in their first foilboar

Kiteboarding Gear Comparisons(Page)

Kiteboarding Gear Comparisons     There are so many choices out there when it comes to picking your gear. In a perfect world, you'd be able to test ride everything and... oh wait. We...

3 Things to Consider When Buying a Wing Foiling Hand Wing(Post)

    Should You Use a Wing With or Without Windows? Safety and visibility are a couple of top priority issues for wing foiling. If you will be riding in a popular area with lots of other people in th

Ensis Roger Review | Is This the Ultimate Parawing for Your Kit?(Post)

Tucker just got off the water with the Ensis Roger parawing and... wait. Didn't we just have that Arctic blast? Wow, that's... dedication? Madness? A bit of both? Anyway, the pictures don't lie, and

Wing Surfing Basics Learning your Wing(Post)

Wing foiling is a new water sport that is drawing in countless windsurfers, kiters, and foilers looking for something different. There are plenty of videos on social media of people doing incredible

Wing Surfing - First Water Session(Post)

  Wing foiling is a new water sport that is drawing in countless windsurfers, kiters, and foilers looking for something different. There are plenty of videos on social media of people doing incredib

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

GoFoil GT Foil Wing Review(Post)

Hey everybody, welcome back to MACkiteboarding.com Foil Fridays. I'm Tucker and today I'm going to talk to you about some exciting new products from GoFoil. So what we have here are some new rele

Jacobsen YES Kite | Jumping, Stability, and Value(Post)

Introduction In this review, the Brazilian Brothers share their long-term impressions of the Jacobsen Project YES Kite after months of testing in Brazil. The focus is on the things riders actually c

How to Fix a Sticky Waydoo EVO Remote Trigger(Post)

If your Waydoo EVO remote trigger starts sticking or losing responsiveness, it’s usually not a major failure. In most cases, it’s just sand or debris working its way into the mechanism. We’ve seen t

Wing Foiling | Why Are People Drawn to It?(Post)

What's the appeal of wing? There seems to be a lot of interest, and Tucker, Ryan, and Jeff explore why people feel drawn to it. Tucker: It's growing so fast, and I think part of the reason is becaus

What is Kiteboarding - Chasing the Dream: Ep 02(Post)

In this episode we're going to be talking about what kiteboarding is, how you can get started, and how learning to kiteboard will impact your life and your travels.  What is kiteboarding  Kiting bri

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