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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

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

Snowboarder Trys Kite(Post)

When I first started kiting, unhooked freestyle and strapless surf were king. Athletes were pushing the sport forward at an incredible pace. We started to wonder what it would be like if athletes fro

Dealer's & Distributor's Feedback on the Best Roca(Post)

2016 Best Roca - The First Feedback Best Kiteboarding unleashed the Roca for 2016, and they've taken it to the test in Tarifa to gather feedback from riders, dealers, and distributors. The first feed

How to put a Dakine Option spreader bar on a Dakine harness(Post)

The Dakine Option spreader bar is an awesome option for kiteboarders looking for more freedom in their riding. The option spreader bar is a new offering on the market that combines the benefits of a

MACkite Recommends: The Inertia's Guide to the Best Parawings of 2025(Post)

The crew over at The Inertia just posted an in-depth guide to the best parawings of 2025. This incredible project involved two straight months of testing every parawing they could beg, borrow, or stea

Kiteboarding Video: Kite Horror(Post)

When Kiting Heads South Kiteboarding can be considered a dangerous sport to those who do not know proper safety systems or how to self rescue. In this video, we see two kiters who had their kites col

Ride with Blake Invitation to Egypt(Post)

Hey guys, Blake from Mackite here, I’m reaching out because I want you to join me for a 7 day kite safari with Cabrinha Egypt! Now you may be wondering why in the world would you want to travel all

Foil Drive Gen2 | Announcing Assist MAX and Assist Slim(Post)

Generation 2 of the Foil Drive has finally been revealed! The team at Foil Drive has been fine-tuning it for two-and-a-half years, and the result is two additions to the lineup: the Assist MAX a

Kitesurfing Gets Removed From the Olympics(Post)

In a sad day for kiteboarding the ISAF has voted to take kiteboarding out of the Olympics.  Though this is not great news it really doesn't change our sport very much. Kiteboarding has always been a v

Ride Engine Saber vs Mystic Stealth (Saber Review)(Post)

This week I’m going to do a review on the Ride Engine Saber harness. To help you understand what this harness is like, I’ll be making a comparison to the Mystic Stealth Harness. This is more a review

Duotone Evo D/LAB vs. Harlem Thrive(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers love big air kites, but they also know that they're not all created equal. They'll all boost you high enough to pull some impressive moves or just enjoy the view from up there

2015 Best Admiral Kiteboard Review(Post)

Our boy, Nathan, absolutely loves the 2015 Best Admiral kiteboard and he thinks that you will too. Check in with Kevin Wade, from Best Kiteboarding, as he goes through the features. The Admiral will

Waydoo Evo Pro Lite Overview - What You Get for the Price(Post)

The Waydoo EVO eFoil is a great, low-key way to get out on the water and experience the sensation of flight. Or if you're looking to learn to take hydrofoiling to the next level, whether behind a bo

How the F-One Bandit Redefined Freeride Kiteboarding(Post)

Banditry is not just a slogan at F-One—it is a state of mind. From the very beginning, the F-One Bandit was never designed to fit neatly into the established rules of kiteboarding. Instead, it was c

Inside Brainchild Production: ProWeld Kite Technology(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers previously went through the digital printing process with Ralf Groesel, and now they're diving into another benchmark Brainchild has brought to the market: ProWeld technology.

Reedin SuperModel V3 - Designer Notes(Post)

Designer Notes: By Damien Girardin Damien Girardin will tell you everything that went into designing SuperModel 3. From its general shape and construction, to SuperModels unique features that make

Learn it All With the Slingshot Wing Foil Academy!(Post)

Our friends over at Slingshot have nailed it once again with the introduction of their “ Wing Foil Academy”. For those of you who are looking to get into wing foiling and wing surfing, this is a rea

How to Install NSI Stick-On Footstrap Inserts(Post)

Can I Use Stick-On Strap Inserts? You love your board, but the board designers decided that it would be a strap-free zone and you'd really like to have the option of straps. Or maybe there aren't in

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

Rygo’s Review of the 2016 Best Roca Freeride/Freestyle Kite(Post)

First Impressions with the 2016 Best Roca Rygo's Riding Conditions & Gear It was a cold 40-degree morning, with the water ranking in at a not so balmy 30 degrees. Not exactly what comes to mind when

Kiteboarding: How to Stick That Board-Off Beach Landing(Post)

Hey, what's up guys? Blake from MACkite here, and today we're going to learn a really fun trick: a board-off beach landing. Step number one for this trick is to simply loosen your feet in th

Kiteboarding Video: Craig Cunningham's "Habitual"(Post)

Craig Cunningham - "Habitual" in Taiba, Brazil When you're traveling, the rush of being out from your office and into the world can have your vacation missing out on the little things, like fishing v

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

Slingshot Summer Six Pack(Post)

  slingshot summer six pack What's better than a cold brew on a hot summer day? You guessed it, 6 cold brews on pretty much any day...The point here is that 6 is always greater than 1, which is

Snowkiting With Blake - Exploring the Blizzard Aftermath in Upstate New York(Post)

Blake from MACkite here on my way to Buffalo, which does not seem like the best idea. I had already planned it and had my whole trip booked, and then there's this catastrophic blizzard of the centur

Kiteboarding Tips and Articles(Page)

Kiteboarding Tips and Articles     One of the great things about kiteboarding is that there is just so much to learn and discuss about it. Here are some of our random thoughts on our...

The WMFG Double Pump: Why Buy in 45(Post)

Get your pump on The WMFG is the largest pump we've ever seen. Chances are if you need this pump, you need everything to be fast!  Well, I have great news. Every Monday morning you can catch brief,

2017 Cabrinha Switchblade Overview Video(Post)

Nathan chats about the 2017 Cabrinha Switchblade: Today we're going to be discussing the kite you all want to hear more about. The 2017 Cabrinha switchblade.  It's one of our favorite kites in the sh

Brazilian Brothers Test the 2025 Duotone Evo D/LAB LTD Kite(Post)

There's hardly a better testing ground for the Duotone EVO D/LAB LTD than Prea, Brazil with its consistently strong wind. The Brazilian Brothers are based there and have reviewed the big air capabil

Eleveight RS Pro V2 Kite Overview | What's New, and Who It's For(Post)

Aaron pulled Kevin Wade from Eleveight aside for a few minutes at the KoGL Test Fest to chat about the RS Pro V2. Although the RS has been Eleveight's all-around freeride kite for the company's enti

2025 F-One Plume K-Wing On-Water Review | Between a Kite and a Wing Place?(Post)

Tucker's back with a review for the 2025 F-One Plume. It's a... well, he's not quite sure what to call it. It's essentially a small, strutless kite with a handle attached directly to the bridles. It

Big Air Kiteboard Review: Carved Imperator 7 / Lieuwe Falcon / Duotone Jaime SLS(Post)

Big air kiteboards deserve a big review, and no one is more up to the task than guest vlogger Jason Montreal. Although he's from New Zealand where it's notoriously difficult to get one's hands on

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

Drifting Indonesia - Cabrinha Kiteboarding(Post)

As winter approaches, we're all in need of a little warmer weather. Cabrinha's crew heads to Indonesia in their most recent kitesurfing video, encountering difficulties from rain to no wind to everyth

GKA Mykonos, Part 4: The Day Before Game Day(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers just finished editing videos, and the wind is absolutely howling. The trees are moving, and it has to be blowing 35 to 40 knots. Word on the street is that the pros are alread

Wing Foiling Northern Michigan(Post)

What's up, guys? I'm Rygo. I'm Kristen. And we're back in Michigan. We've been on tour in the RV for a while now, and then we've been kiting down south in West Michigan, getting so many good f

MACkite Recommends: Set Sail(Post)

At MACkite, we're grateful to be part of the amazing watersports community. Sometimes we learn about a customer that we think other watersports enthusiasts might be interested in hearing about. Tyler

Wing Foil lessons(Page)

Wing Board & Wing Foil Lessons in Michigan Winging is one of the more popular and versatile water sports to date. You can use a SUP, hydrofoil, snow equipment, or even a surfboard to get out on...

2025 F-One Wing Lineup: Which One Is Right for Me?(Post)

At MACkite, we've always found F-One's wings to be a solid choice, and this year's lineup looks like it will live up to our high expectations once again. But with five options on the board, it might

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