688 results for 'Slingshot RPM 2025'

Naish Hover 112 + Thrust Surf L Review(Post)

Working at MACkite has some unique benefits. Working with friends in an industry that we are passionate about makes most days feel less like “work”. The huge amount of demo gear availab ...

2025 Duotone Unit SLS Review | Boom or Handles for Your Riding Style?(Post)

The Duotone Unit has been around for quite a few years now, and with good reason. It's easy to ride, it has a lot of grunt, it's intuitive, and it's easy to get up on foil with it. The larger ...

Quarantine Kite Park Dreams(Post)

Being locked down the past few weeks with no access to the beaches I’ve been dreaming of early this year in the Kite park in Hatteras and the Hood Rider Slider Project. Not to mention the goo ...

Let's Chat: Jesse Richman Joining Ride Engine's Team(Post)

Jessie Richman Joins Ride Engine Photo credit: Ride Engine Here's the latest from Ride Engine's email blast... Few fits in the kiteboarding industry could be more appropriate and well-suited than Je ...

MACkite Team Rider Interview With Chris Bobryk(Post)

Chris Bobryk is a Slingshot Rider and a former member of the NA Blend, the 2nd wave of wakestyle riders in the USA. In 2019 he's joining the MACkite team moving forward. You'll be seeing a lot more o ...

2025 Duotone Skybrid SLS Wing Foil Board | The Perfect Balance of Performance and Efficiency?(Post)

The world of wing foiling continues to evolve, and with each new innovation, enthusiasts are treated to better performance, increased efficiency, and more exhilarating experiences on the wate ...

2025 North Code Zero Pro | Fast Turns, Light-Wind Power, and Big Stoke!(Post)

Fans of Dustin, rejoice! He's returned at long last from a back injury he sustained in October. It was a long road to recovery from a herniated L1-S5, but he's back in the saddle- er, harness, ...

Kitesurfing Video: Amazing Kitesurfing Drone Shots(Post)

Amazing Kiteboarding Video Shots This is quite a gorgeous compilation of kitesurfing shots from the past few years. All shot by drones, we're seeing videos from Cabrinha, North, and other ...

Which Wings Are Best for Riding Waves in 2025? Here's What We Recommend...(Post)

If you've had the chance to foil on a wave, then you know what it's like to float on a cloud. It's an amazing feeling that'll keep pulling you back to the water every chance you get. Those ses ...

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.

Let's Chat: Nathan Choosing His 2016 Kiteboarding Wish List(Post)

Growing With Kiteboarding It's time to get back into the water. As we begin to approach the kiteboarding season here in the Midwest, I start to get excited about returning to the water. Yes - others ...

Home Free - Kiteboarding Style(Post)

Muskegon Michigan, a very special place for me as it's where grew up and learned to kite. It's always amazing to come back and share sessions with all my old friends. When the conditions line up th ...

2025 North Orbit Ultra Aluula Big Air Kite | Featuring a New Size Optimization(Post)

Pat's back for a guest appearance! Now with North Kiteboarding, he's on the beach to chat with MACkite's Dustin about the new North Orbit Ultra Aluula big air kite. What's new, does the Al ...

Brazilian Brothers Review the 2025 Cabrinha Nitro(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers use the Cabrinha Nitro as their primary clinic kite and there are some good reasons why, but it's also not a kite for every kiteboarder. Rubens explains why he and Arthu ...

2025 Duotone Float Review | Specialized for Surf Sessions(Post)

The Float is a brand new wing model from Duotone, and as you might guess from the name, it's designed to float unobtrusively behind you as you play in the waves. Tucker's had a chance 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 migh ...

How to Install Kite Line Extensions(Post)

3-meter line extensions are an invaluable tool that give you the ability to change the range and performance of every kite in your quiver. They can be added or removed to the end of your lines i ...

Joint Ops - Brazil From NA BLEND!(Post)

Check out the second installment of NA BLEND's JOINT OPS series featuring: Eric Rienstra, Craig Cunningham, Sam Medysky, and Brandon Scheid as they session in the Northeast of Brazil. slingshotspor ...

My Kitesurfing Gear & Why(Post)

Choosing the right gear when you are a new kiteboarder is easy. Go for an all around kite and you will be set for years to come. Choosing your second quiver of kites can take a bit more work depen ...

2025 Reedin SpaceAgency | Aggressive Rocker + Smart Flex = Freeride Fun!(Post)

The Reedin SpaceAgency was one of Jake's favorite twintips last year, so he was excited to get on this year's. Much to his delight, not too much has changed, so it's still an absolute ripper.

2025 F-One Frigate Parawing | Ultra-Light, Single-Skin, Built for Downwind(Post)

It's no secret that Tucker is a fan of F-One gear. It's a brand that consistently delivers, and Tucker's excitement shows through whenever he gets his hands on something new. He's already had ...

Kiteboarding Hood River With Chris Bobryk(Post)

Last time on Sessions, we were in Portugal catching up with Christophe Tack in his home lagoon. It's been a busy summer since then. Blake and I were able to check out the 2020 Cabrinha products i ...

C-Kites vs Everything: Versus W/ Rygo: EP03(Post)

We’ve been getting a surprising number of requests for C-Kite comparisons. The North Vegas vs the North Rebel, The Cabrinha Chaos vs the Cabrinha FX. With that said, I’ve decided to firs ...

What We Got Wrong About the 2025 Duotone Evo D/Lab LTD(Post)

Jake's back with a quick follow-up to add some more details about the Limited Edition Evo D/LAB, specifically the blue Aluula material. Why Is the Blue Aluula Really a Limited Run? Initially, ...

Shorter, Wider, Better? The 2025 F-One Rocket Wing Crossover Breaks the Rules(Post)

A new foilboard has been getting checked out of the demo room quite a bit. The F-One Rocket Wing Crossover bridges the gap between the Rocket Wing S and the Rocket Midlength. While it still fa ...

2025 F-One Rocket Surf Prone, Rocket Wing Crossover, and Rocket Midlength Boards(Post)

Mid-length foilboards are rapidly growing in popularity and could soon dominate the market, especially as a second board for your quiver. F-One has responded with three offerings in the category, e ...

Wakestyle Kiteboarding vs Freestyle(Post)

All wakestyle is freestyle but not all freestyle is wakestyle. This is a video I’ve been meaning to do for a long while now, but I’ve put Versus on hold the last few months. It’s ...

Pop to Blind & Landing Blind: Kiteboarding Tutorial - Unhooked(Post)

Download the PDF Here Today we’re going to breakdown another fundamental move. The Pop to Blind or Landing Blind. This is a variation of the first two videos in this playlist. One of the most ...

Freeride vs Crossover Kiteboarding Kites: Versus w/Rygo Ep 18(Post)

Kiteboarding has come a long way since the early days. What was once an extreme sport is now only as intense as you’d like it to be. Whether you want to experience the freedom of sailing and ...

Harlem Force Review | A High-Performance Kite for Active Riders(Post)

It's been a minute since we've heard from Jake. He's been busy getting some all-important daddy time with his two lovely daughters, but he recently got back on the water with the Harlem Fo ...

The Surface Pass Kiteboarding(Post)

Today we're going to break down one of the most important yet underutilized fundamental moves, the Surface Pass. It's not so much a trick in itself, but a drill to help you progress into spins. Y ...

How to Back Roll Kiteboarding - Ultimate Beginner Guide: Unhooked(Post)

Today we're going to break down a heelside back roll. This might be the most popular trick in kiteboarding. This is actually even easier than the raley. This will be your first roll in kiteboarding.

​How will my kite work for foilboarding?(Post)

Foilboarding is the newest and fastest growing aspect of kiteboarding, without question. The rapid advance of riding styles and equipment is a hard thing to keep pace with. As a result, we get a lo ...

Ben Leclair in Shredtown & Quest Cable Park in Texas(Post)

Ben Leclair and the 2015 Terrian While Ben Leclair may not be one of the oldest kiteboarders in the industry, he certainly shows that he is a force to be reckoned with. Riding in Texas, we see him i ...

The Kiteboarding Raley - Ultimate Beginners Guide - Unhooked(Post)

Today we're going to break down the Raley. This is an exciting point in your kiteboarding progression. It's a cornerstone trick that will lead to all the other tricks. This is usually the first tri ...

Cross-Training to Improve Your Freestyle Kiting - Sessions w/Rygo(Post)

Last week on Sessions, we made our way to Brazil. In that special two-part episode we spent a week in the Village of Taiba. We caught up with Cabrinha's newest international rider  Lucas Arsena ...

Foilboarding Sports(Post)

Welcome to the beginning of our knowledge center. While we're building out this new category on our webpage, we'll be pairing our Foil Friday videos with these extensive blog posts. If you have any ...

Kiteboarding RV Trip: Sessions w/Rygo Vlog 5(Post)

Kiteboarding West Michigan & Northern Michigan  I hope you enjoyed this episode of sessions. This Rv trip was an absolute Blast! Blake and I have been talking about doing a “Ride w ...

​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 ...

Things to Know About Moses Hydrofoils - Foil Fridays EP 24(Post)

Moses foils have skyrocketed in popularity this year. They are widely known as the best race hydrofoils available, but that does not exactly translate for everyday rider use. The versatility and ac ...