265 results for 'cabrinha fx'

Blake Olsen - A kiteboarding saga begins(Post)

Four years ago, I moved from Michigan in search of endless summer. I found a piece of paradise in Key West, Florida where you can Kiteboard in gorgeous, neon-blue water, ride with board shorts in Jan ...

Summer Memories with MACkite's Tucker(Post)

Summer Memories with Tucker Welcome to September! September brings the introduction to many things: the changing of the leaves, the cold morning wind, and all things pumpkin (spice, pies, bread...the ...

​Switchblade Vs The Moto(Post)

In 2019 Cabrinha has two kites that both fit into the same category yet take different approaches to meet the same end. The long standing Cabrinha switchblade and the new three strut Moto. You might ...

The Best Kites for Learning Freestyle - Sessions w/ Rygo Vlog 02(Post)

The Best Kites for Learning Freestyle Hey guys! As I promised I'm going to write about my current three favorite kites for learning freestyle. Now, just because I favor these kites doesn't mean th ...

Navigating the Seas of Change With Brendan Healy, Cabrinha's Sales Manager(Post)

Pat: This is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com here this morning with Brendan Healy from Cabrinha. Brendan: Good to be here. Thanks for having me, man. Pat: No problem, Brendan. So you came from ...

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 ...

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK - Willem Van Der Meij(Post)

Willem van der Meij went to Brazil to train and most of all enjoy the great weather. He's happy to announce that he is now riding for 1Dayfly, Cabrinha and NPsurf for 2014 and couldn't be ...

Steve on the 2017 Fireball - Review(Post)

The head honcho himself took the new 2017 Cabrinha Fireball system for a spin the other day and has deigned to pass along his insight. I first flew a Wipika 2-line 5 meter kite back in October of 19 ...

THIS is Kiteboarding(Post)

Those Hood River Feels Let’s travel to one of the most well-known kiteboarding spots in the United States: The Columbia River Gorge, located in Hood River, Oregon. Not much beats this pictures ...

Kiteboarding Video: Stevenson's Bridge of the Gods "Pro Division"(Post)

Pros, Bros, and a Solid Show Not long ago, Cabrinha hosted an event that once catered to only amateur riders. Now, Cabrinha has decided to include the pros. We thought we'd reminisce on the good tim ...

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 ...

Kiteboarding Video: Keahi de Aboitiz - 2015 Kitesurf World Champ(Post)

Keahi de Aboitiz - 2015 Kitesurfing World Champion Keahi de Aboitiz has been given the title of 2015 Kitesurfing World Campion. This Aussie rides for Cabrinha, NP, JP Australia, and Sharpers fins a ...

Foil Freestyle with Damien LeRoy(Post)

Damien LeRoy's Foil Freestyle with the Cabrinha Double Agent When it comes to foiling, we consider ourselves pretty proficient. Now, Damien LeRoy has taken foil freestyling to a whole new level ...

​How I Learned to Kiteboard - Rider Profile: Evan Netsch(Post)

Rygo: Hey, what's up guys? I'm Rygo.Evan: Evan Netsch here. And today we're going to do another rider profile. We're going to going to get to know Evan who's been a kiteboarder for what, like 10 ...

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 ...

MACkite Rides: Ending the Week With the 2016 Best Roca & Friends(Post)

2016 Best Red Bar & Roca Session What’s a good way to end the week? Kiteboarding with friends with the winds in the upper twenties all while riding new gear and loving every minute of it. A ...

MACkite Package Kiteboard Comparison w/ Nathan(Post)

MACkiteboarding Package Kiteboard Comparison So, you're a first-time rider or buyer looking for the best deal possible, right? Well, we don't blame you. Like you, the crew at MACkite is all about g ...

2019 Drifter Review(Post)

Last year, the Drifter became one of our most popular kites. Not only for kiteboarders who love to ride the waves but for advanced riders looking for a more reactive kite.  The Drifter came o ...

RyGoals for 2015: An Experimental Time in One Shop Rider's Life(Post)

Often times it's very easy to get set in your ways. You have a favorite restaurant, maybe a favorite musical genre. If you're really bad like me, you even have a favorite parking spot at all of your ...

Big Air Kite Test - Harlem Force / North Orbit Pro / Duotone Evo D/Lab / Cabrinha Nitro v2(Post)

Today's big air kite review from Jason focuses on the Harlem Force, comparing it to the North Orbit Pro, Duotone Evo D/LAB, and Cabrinha Nitro v2. As always, he'll highlight his favorite aspe ...

How to put a Fireball Spreader Bar on a Ride Engine Harness(Post)

Hi, this is Tucker from MACkiteboarding.com, and today I’m going to show you how to connect a 2017 Cabrinha Fireball Spreader Bar to a Ride Engine harness. Here we have the Hex-Core Ride Engin ...

​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 Color ...

The 5 Best Kiteboards for Jumping and Big Air(Post)

So you’re looking to go big! One of the most fun aspects of kiteboarding is going all out at full speed and just sending it. On those days where the wind is so strong that the beach is empty ...

MACkite's 12 Days of Brandmas(Post)

12 Days of interviews with 12 awesome specials. Bookmark this page to save December 8th-20thThanks for haveing a little fun with us this holiday season! For a little extra cheer, our brands are giv ...

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 ...

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 ...

​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 ...

Session Impression: Two Guys, Three Sessions, and Loads of Gear(Post)

Jeff is back for another session chat, this time with Skip. What did the day bring, what gear did they take out, and how did it go? How Were the Conditions? In West Michigan, windy days can be ...

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 ...

Summer Memories With RyGo(Post)

Summer Memories With RyGo Update about September - Pumpkin Spice Latte is now available! While one of us (read: me) is excited for this season, all of us around the shop are rather nostalgic of the s ...

Dominican Republic with Rygo(Post)

To the novice traveler, the world can appear daunting, distant and imposing. Yet with every mile interpolated into your story, it becomes just that. A piece of your story, in a way a piece of you.

The One-Legged Kiteboard Chick - Frances Osorio(Post)

Frances Osorio Rivera is many things. In the mosh-pit of life, she’s one of those people right smack dab in the middle of it. Screaming, yelling, laughing her ass off—and making sure you ...

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 co ...

Down Loop Front Roll Transition - Ride with Blake(Post)

Today Rygo and I are going to be covering a very important topic, one that will change the way you transition forever. The reason downloops are so cool is because they're basically a shortcut to mo ...

Eleveight FS Review(Post)

Today we're going to review the Eleveight FS. Who is this kite good for? Whats it good at and what's it lacking? This is a kite I have gravitated towards for a couple of years. It's known as E ...

Freestyle Kiting With Christophe Tack - Sessions with Rygo EP 10(Post)

Last time on Sessions we explored Key West and the Canary Islands with our team rider Blake Olsen. We were filming for our  kiteloop playlist and just enjoying the islands with good friends.

Kiteloop Back Roll - Ride with Blake(Post)

Today we're covering one of the most sought-after tricks in kiteboarding: the backroll kiteloop, also known as the F-16. This doesn’t have to be a scary trick. Actually, most people ac ...

Best Roca 2nd Impressions with Rygo(Post)

Putting the 17m Best Roca to the test. Rider Weight:179lbs Wind Speed: 13-15mph Board: 144 Cabrinha Custom CBL with RAD Bindings Wind forecasts can be fickle, to say the least. With this knowledge ...

Kiteloops: Back Roll Downloop to Toeside - Ride With Blake(Post)

Today we are going to go over how to do a backroll to toeside with a downloop transition  This is one of the most stylish kiteboarding transitional-based tricks you can do. It's also probably ...

North Pulse Review(Post)

It's been a few months since I filmed this review and my take has not changed all that much. I admit the North Pulse has grown on me quite a bit more. I had the chance to get a few more freestyle ...