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Cabrinha AER vs. Ozone Flux V2 Ultra-X | Which Wing Feels Lighter in Hand?(Post)

A lot of the time, price gets overlooked as a factor when comparing products. Although we at MACkite usually bring it up to some degree in our blogs and videos since we talk to real customers every

2023 Cabrinha Mantis and Vision Wings Review(Post)

Today we're going to have a look at the new Cabrinha Mantis v3 and Vision v1. These are two of the wings from Cabrinha for 2023, so there's some exciting stuff out there with the Vision being a n

Innovation at Cabrinha: Pat Goodman on the Drifter, Switchblade, Nitro and Moto X | Part 1(Post)

Few things are more confusing for riders than navigating a kite lineup, especially when every new model promises to jump higher, turn faster, and do it all. To cut through the noise, Brazilian Broth

2026 Duotone Float SLS Wing Review w/ Tucker & Jeff(Post)

  Tucker and Jeff are no strangers to pushing the limits and giving their honest feedback, and the 2026 Duotone Float SLS is no exception. If you’ve ridden the previous Float, this version feels like

2024 North Reach Overview(Post)

What Is the North Reach? Today I have the all-new 2024 North Reach. This is a kite that I was fortunate enough to test at the North dealer meeting in Portugal, and I ended up falling in lov

2025 Duotone Evo D/Lab LTD Blue Aluula | Turbocharged or Too Much?(Post)

If you subscribe to our newsletter or follow our YouTube channel or blog, then you know that there's been a bit of hype about Duotone's new blue Aluula (which we've taken the liberty of dubbing "Blu

F-One Trigger TEC vs Brainchild | Performance Tested in Brazil(Post)

When two kites share the same name, the same designer, and the same big air DNA, but are built on completely different platforms, it’s worth slowing down and taking a deeper look. After spending wee

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

Bowen Dwelle on Parawinging and the Future of Foil Sports(Post)

Parawinging is still new territory, and half the fun is figuring it out together. Here, Tucker and Bowen trade notes on what works, what doesn't, and what might be next. They cover gear quirks, ridi

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 the

Brazilian Brothers Review the 2025 North Reach Kite(Post)

The Reach is a three-strut all-around freeride kite by North. It's been the do-it-all kite in North's lineup for a few years now, so the Brazilian Brothers were excited to see how the 2025 version p

2026 Cabrinha Vision Review | This One's a Different Animal Entirely(Post)

The Cabrinha Vision has always had a loyal following, but if you've been sleeping on it because of how previous versions performed, it's time to wake up. The 2026 Vision is a ground-up redesign—and

F-One Strike CWC V3 wing Review(Post)

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays with Tucker. Today I'm going to talk about an exciting new wing for the 2023-24 season, the CWC Strike V3. This is the third version of this wing, and

Duotone Stash V2 Parawing Review(Post)

Let's be honest — the first version of the Stash parawing left something to be desired. Duotone spent a lot of time refining this one with their design and pro team. After Tucker spent some serious

Brazilian Brothers x Kevin Langeree Interview: Founding Reedin & Its Future(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers met up with the legend Kevin Langeree in Cape Town, South Africa. Pulling up in the Reedin mobile, Kevin brought out some magic from the back of the car: an 8m MasterModel, th

Is the Cabrinha Switchblade a Big Air Kite?(Post)

The Cabrinha Switchblade has been around longer than most have been kiteboarding. It went though a good deal of research and design up until about 2016. Built by legendary designer Pat Goodman, i

Cabrinha 04: Highlights for 2024(Post)

Not all things are created equally, and neither should they be. We all have different requirements, different points of focus, different needs. For some, they just want to get out there and enjoy mot

Cabrinha 02 Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling Collection(Post)

Exciting NEW gear from Cabrinha for Fall 2022/23. A new line of foils and two new foilboard models landing soon.Cabrinha Fusion X-Series MKII Foil SetThe Cabrinha Fusion MKII foils are an adaptation o

Foil Drive | Unboxing and Overview With Co-Founder Ben Jamieson(Post)

Ben from Foil Drive is visiting all the way from Australia. He and Ryan from MACkite are taking a look at everything you get when you open up your sweet new Foil Drive unit. Case The whole thing com

Waydoo EVO | Luxury Efoil Performance at a Budget Price?(Post)

eFoiling seems to be the hottest new sport, but would it surprise you to know that it's already been around for about 10 years? The biggest thing holding it back from reaching mainstream popularit

2023 Cabrinha C.O.S. Control Bar | Cab Riders Rejoice!(Post)

Kiteboarding is a thrilling sport that requires the right equipment to perform at your best while staying safe. One of the most critical pieces of equipment in kiteboarding is the control system. It'

What Size Kiteboarding Harness Do I Need?(Post)

  In kiteboarding, harnesses tend to be the last thing on a kiter’s mind as far as the order of importance. However, the harness should be of utmost importance as it’s a rider's connection po

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

The Specs & Tech Behind F-One's FRIGATE Parawing(Post)

The FRIGATE is one of the latest pocket wings on the market, and it's definitely got the shop excited for the future of downwind foiling. For such a small wing, it's packed with plenty of features a

2025 Reedin Toasties Review | The Most Comfortable Footstraps Yet?(Post)

There are a lot of nice footstraps out there these days. The North Flex and Cabrinha Source are both great choices, along with Jake's longtime favorite, the Duotone Entity Ergo. For 2025, Reedin has

2017 North Click Bar First Impression with Rygo(Post)

Hey guys, it’s Rygo from MACkite and today I want to give you my first impressions on the 2017 North Click bar. Initially, I was really hesitant about this bar. I envisioned an overly complicated con

How to Choose the Right Foil Mast Length(Post)

Jeff and Tucker dive into a majorly important part of the foil setup: the mast. With foiling experience dating back to 2013 and 2016, their thought processes on mast length have evolved significantl

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 in

The Slider Project Indiegogo Campaign - Donate now!(Post)

The Slider Project It's pretty rare to find a kiteboarding Indiegogo campaign. At MACkite, we wanted to help promote this campaign for The Slider Project's installation of a shorter kicker and a new

Let's Chat: 2017 North Rebel w/ Jake(Post)

Jake on the 2017 North Rebel So you're Interested in the Rebel. We're imaging some of the questions you are asking yourself...What's New this year, and what type of rider will benefit from this kite?

Wing Foiling—How Hard Is It to Learn?(Post)

“Is wing foiling difficult to learn?” That’s the very first question most people ask before deciding whether it’s worth the effort or if they should scrap the idea and just live vicariously through a

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

Slingshot Slingwing NXT V1 Wing Review | The Every Rider's Aluula Wing(Post)

In this episode of Wing Wednesdays, Tucker has an Aluula wing from Slingshot, the Slingwing NXT. This is the first version of this wing, so did Slingshot get it right? Is it worth the premium for

SLS NEO REVIEW(Post)

The Neo SLS performs a lot like the old Neo, but it does have some advantages. The real question is whether these changes are worth trading in your old Neo. I had the chance to try this kite in some

eFoiling: First Purchase Tips(Post)

Looking at all the fun new eFoils on the market? There’s a lot going on, especially when you’re in the market to get one yourself. Luckily for you, our staff has had the opportunity to have experienc

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MACkite Boardsports Customer Service & Website Terms of Use Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Hey there! You have arrived at a website or mobile internet site operated by MACkite Boardsports...

Phil Sobolev Interview - Cabrinha's Product Test Manager(Post)

In this interview, Pat speaks with Phil Sobolev, the Product Test Manager at Cabrinha, who oversees the testing of all the company's products. Phil explains that he works with the design team and

2023 Duotone Jaime SLS Review | All New Shape—All New Ride!(Post)

This is Dustin and Pat, and we're here today with the all-new Jaime. We're going to talk about the differences between the 2022 and the 2023 versions. We'll get into some of the design changes,

WMFG 1.0E Electric Pump Review(Post)

Aaron and Kevin (WMFG) sat down to chat about the WMFG 1.0E Electric Kite/Wing/SUP Pump. Here, they chat about features, the benefits of electric pumps, and its travel-friendly design. The Shift to

Is the F-One Strike CWC the Best Light Wind Wing on the Market?(Post)

Light wind days are where a lot of sessions die before they even start, and that can be hella frustrating. This is exactly where the F-One Strike CWC is built to deliver. This isn’t just a big wing.