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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

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

Comparing Duotone's Spirit Surf & Carve Hydrofoil - Foil Fridays(Post)

Duotone has really stepped up their Hydrofoil and Foil board game for the 2019/2020 season. They have completely overhauled their foil design for the 2020 season and now offer five new complete foil

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

The Brazilian Brothers Review the Harlem Thrive(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers have been putting the Harlem Thrive through its paces, and no doubt about it, this kite is anything but ordinary. Built in collaboration with Brainchild, the Thrive brings som

New Kiteboarding Series Featuring the Brazilian Brothers(Post)

At MACkite, the only thing we love as much as getting out on the water is helping others to get out there, too. So we're stoked to announce a new content partnership with a couple guys who are just

Pro Rider Alessa Mensch Naish Gear Review: Pivot vs. Psycho & More(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers were hanging out with Naish pro rider Alessa Mensch for a Tech Talk on her current gear setup. If you’ve ever wondered what a Big Air pro uses to stay in control while pushing

Sunova Foil Drive Trench Board Review(Post)

Ryan and Hunter chat about the all-new Sunova Foil Drive Trench board, designed specifically to integrate with Foil Drive systems, offering a dedicated space for the motor unit and battery. Three Di

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

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

Expert Foiling: ​Duck Tack to Toeside - Ticket to Glide Ep 05(Post)

This trick is really awesome, it’s tons of fun, it keeps you blasting upwind without losing any ground, and it’s also going to lay the groundwork for some more advanced tricks such as the duck tack

2026 Appletree Mid Length V2 Review(Post)

Tucker brings us a review on a highly anticipated new board from Appletree: the 2026 Appletree Mid Length V2 — the refined evolution of the original Skipper Midlength, now optimized for parawing and

Foil Drive | Essential Maintenance Tips to Help Enjoy Your Ride(Post)

Ryan from MACkite takes a few minutes to chat with Ben from Foil Drive and pick up some tips on maintaining your Foil Drive gear after a session so it's always ready for the next session. Water, and

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

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

Mystic Gust Windbreaker Review: How to Stay Warm Without a Thicker Wetsuit(Post)

Skip is one of the OG kiteboarders here in West Michigan, so when he finds a piece of gear he really likes, we pay attention. Today it's... a windbreaker? Yep, and according to Skip, it can be a rea

Wake Foiling | How to Avoid Falling Off of Your Board(Post)

Do you fall every time you try to get up on a wake foil? Every single time you try to get up, you can't seem to make it happen, and you wonder what you're doing wrong? Here are some of the common fall

Lake Michigan Foil Drive Tour with MACkiteboarding(Post)

Josh, Ben, and Caitlyn from Foil Drive are flying from Australia to tour the U.S., with their first stop being to see the MACkite crew. It's going to be quite a journey, with layovers in Los Ang

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

How to Nail the Front Roll Hand Drag with Precision Kite Control(Post)

MACkite's Dave has been spending some time in Brazil working on one of his favorite transition tricks, the Front Roll Hand Drag. It's a slide type trick that's a play on the Back Roll Hand Dra

Reedin SnackPack: The Ultimate Wave Hybrid Twintip?(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers were in Cape Town with Damien Girardin, unveiling a brand-new product by Reedin: the SnackPack — one that promises to take kitesurfing to a whole other level by allowing you t

Liquid Force Introduces Foilboarding Basics on the Foil Fish(Post)

Liquid Force's How-To Foilboard Tutorial - Video #2 Have you checked out our blog post on Liquid Force's first video on how to foilboard, featuring LF's Foil Fish? If you have, and you're thinking, "

Foil Drive | From Box to Board | Ben Jamieson's Setup Guide(Post)

Ben from Foil Drive has a few tips and tricks to keep in mind while you're setting up your kit. This isn't a replacement for the full install guide, or even the quick start guide, but rather some th

Duotone Clickbar vs Trust(Post)

Do a pros and cons right away in the description.... to add to the conversation  This video has been done before but its a topic that comes up daily here so I thought it would merit a fresh video f

BETA Foils - My First Freefoil Experience(Post)

Today, I want to share a groundbreaking discovery that will forever change the sport I love. The moment I took flight on a foil, I was captivated. The desire to soar longer and farther consumed me,

Flysurfer POW Parawing Review | A New Standard for Parawings?(Post)

Flysurfer has been making foil kites for years, so you'd expect their entry into the parawing market to be something special. The POW, or "Pop Open Wing" is available now, and Tucker's been checking

ION Surf Shield Wetshirt Review(Post)

Tucker took a break from his normal wing and parawing foil testing to talk about some new apparel with cool applications for foilers: the new ION Surf Shield Wetshirt, also referred to as the Fearle

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

Learning to Kiteboard(Post)

Memoirs of a Kiteboarder Yesterday morning, I had the chance to take my 2nd ever kiteboarding lesson. As a new member of MACkite’s team, I felt it would be a crime to not at least attempt the adrenali

​Big Kites vs Small(Post)

Recently I was tasked with reviewing the ocean Rodeo Flite Aluula 17m. The kite flew so different that it really got me thinking about how different size kites fly and what I’ve come to expect over t

Top Questions Answered About Cabrinha's Fusion X-Series and H-Series Hydrofoils(Post)

Cabrinha's Daniel Ware chats with Aaron from MACkite at King of the Great Lakes Test Fest. Together, they tackle the most common questions about the Fusion Foil System. Daniel: Thanks for havin

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