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Is Your Kiteboard and Wing Foil Gear Ready for Springtime Sessions?(Post)

Marc Hoeksema on Ice For those of us who may be coming off of a long, hard winter, it's time to lay out and inspect your kiteboard and wing foil gear for your first springtime sessions. There's nothin

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

What Is Kiteboarding?(Post)

Imagine if wakeboarding, surfing, and sailing had a baby: that’s pretty much kiteboarding. Aside from the fact you can jump 30+ feet in the air, (equal to more than a two-story building) cruising th

2023 Ocean Rodeo Glide AA First Impressions(Post)

We finally got our hands on the Ocean Rodeo Glide AA all-Aluula wing. Aluula is a very light and strong material, and this is definitely the lightest 5 meter I've ever flown, by far. Obviously, a

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

2026 Duotone Stash Parawing Tech Talk | What Changed and Why?(Post)

In this episode of Duotone Wing & Foiling Tech Talks, the design team takes a deep dive into the 2026 Stash, Duotone’s second-generation parawing. Standing on Maui, Klaas is joined by Jeffrey Spence

Getting Started- Beginner Kiteboarding FAQs(Page)

Getting Started: Beginner FAQs and Articles     So you're thinking about learning to kiteboard, or have just started getting into it and you're wondering where to begin. Well,...

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 aspects

Kiteboarding Video: Brunotti RDP Glider - An Inflatable Kiteboard(Post)

An Inflatable Kiteboard? Yes, you read that title correctly. This is the real deal; finally, a product that will let you ride but also be able to pack everything down conveniently. No more packing ni

Exploring the PPC M1 Wing | Unique Materials and Unmatched Speed(Post)

Pacific Performance Company (PPC) has released a fresh new wing, the M1. Tucker and Ryan have had a chance to ride it, and they're pretty excited about it. Here, they chat about what makes it specia

Mega Loop Madness! Baby Shark and The Brazilian Brothers Check Out the 2026 North Orbit(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers had a chance to hook up with big air legend Baby Shark (Josue San) and see what he thought about the 2026 North Orbit. The wind there in Prea was 30 knots and the kite's purpl

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

Ozone Mission Pack Review(Post)

Tucker's back with a very special product announcement: the Ozone Mission Pack, a parawing backpack designed for carrying your kit and an extra wing or two when you're out downwinding. It's somethin

Exercises for Kiteboarders(Post)

Arguably one of the most common questions posed by those unfamiliar with kiteboarding is, "Does it take a lot of strength?" The default answer is 'no', as that question is almost always in reference t

Why a Wing Board and a Kite Is Awesome for the Lightest Winds(Post)

Welcome back to Wing Wednesdays, or Foil Fridays... whatever we're going to call this one. This is Tucker with MACkite, and today I'm going to talk to you about my new fascination. We're going to m

2017 Cabrinha Fireball: FAQs(Post)

Q - Can I use the Fireball system with a non-Cabrinha kite? A - Any Cabrinha kite that functions on the 1X system of the past few years will be absolutely A-OK. However, it might not be completely co

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

North Navigator Pro Quick Release | How to Swap Yours Out With Ease(Post)

What You Need Before starting the replacement process, ensure you have all the necessary tools and parts. Here’s what you’ll need: Multi-grips 2.5 mm Allen key Drift punch (less than 4 mm or 1/

F-One Strike V2 Wing Review - Best of 2022?(Post)

Hey everybody, welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. I'm Tucker and today I'm going to tell you all about the new F-One Strike v2 for 2022. This has been a really hotly anticipated wing

The Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling Gear(Post)

Introduction Traveling with kiteboarding and wing foiling gear can be an exciting and rewarding experience for water sports enthusiasts. However, it also requires careful planning and preparation to

Kite Video: Surviving the Death Loop(Post)

An Exploration of the Death Loop You've watched the wipe-out kiteboarding videos, right? Where we see people crashing into the water, followed by a surrounding, "oooh" from your coworkers who have hu

Kite Academy: Control Bar Rigging and Safety Systems(Post)

Welcome to episode three of the Brazilian Brothers and MACkite Kite Academy. The Brazilian Brothers are back with Nikki for what might be the most important video in the entire series. Today, they'r

Let's Chat: Aaron's Spring Kiteboarding Check List(Post)

Let's Chat: Aaron's Spring Kiteboarding Check List For those of us that don’t live in the tropics, you’ve probably been tweaked, out of your mind, waiting for the weather to warm up so you can go kite

Wing Foil Fridays: Ozone Wasp vs. F-One Swing(Post)

Wing foiling has officially taken off. This new and exciting sport is really resonating with riders from SUP, surf, kite, wake, wind, and more. Right now knowledge is limited or skewed and choosing th

Naish Kiteboarding Ups The Game With The 2015/16 Collection(Post)

UP YOUR GAME with the 2015/16 Naish Kite Collection Whether you're looking to fly higher, travel further, cruise more comfortably, or cut harder, the newest additions to the Naish lineup will take you

2017 Cabrinha Fireball Connection Overview With Pete Cabrinha(Post)

Hi, I’m Pete Cabrinha, and I am proud to introduce you to the next generation of control system connection, the Fireball. Fireball is a sleek new approach to one of the most important points in kite

Flying the Duotone Stash Parawing | First Impressions and Honest Thoughts(Post)

Parawings are hitting the market at a fast and furious pace, and Tucker's doing his best to get out on every one so he can share the strengths and weaknesses of each. The Stash (not to be confused w

Brazilian Brothers' F-One Bandit Brainchild Review(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back to bring an exciting review of the F-One Bandit Brainchild. The Bandit has been a legendary kite in the industry for many years, and they couldn't wait to pump up thi

Ozone Flow V2 Review With Tucker & Jeff(Post)

Jeff and Tucker brewk down the new Ozone Flow V2, a brand known for building very durable wings with excellent quality in both production and design — almost everything they put out is highly refine

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

Triple Seven PT Hybrid Parawing Review(Post)

If you've seen Tucker's videos before, you know that he's been a huge fan of the PT single skin parawings, and Triple Seven has a long history of making really great parawings. When the PT Hybrid ca

Flysurfer POW 2 Parawing Review(Post)

Flysurfer is a legacy brand known for dual-skin and single-skin kites, paragliders, and wingsuits, so they really know their way around bridled airfoils. For this review, Tucker tested the 4m size t

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

Parawinging West Michigan: A POV Session with Tucker(Post)

Parawinging West Michigan looks like pure freedom in this B-roll, shot entirely from behind on Tucker's Insta360 X5 mounted to a pole off the back of his harness. No talking, no breakdown — just fiv

F-One Strike V2 vs. Duotone Unit V2 - An Icy Cage Match(Post)

Being a cooler than typical winter here in Michigan, I’ve been jonesing for a session far too long. Fresh new goodies were just sitting unused like a pile of visible regrets. After hunting for week

Wing Wednesdays: 2024 F-One Strike CWC V4 Aluula Wing Review(Post)

Tucker's back with another Wing Wednesdays review. Today he's got the F-One Strike CWC V4 Aluula, which is one of the most anticipated wings for the summer. In a lot of areas, including along t

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

Cold Water Series: Wetsuit or Drysuit?(Post)

Riding in cold water requires some special knowledge and equipment to proceed with safety and comfort. In this new series, we will go over the required equipment, walk you through common gear choices,

The MACkite Crew Meets Matt Aiken, founder of WMFG(Post)

Let's Chat w/ Matt Aiken, founder of WMFG Nathan, our resident tweaker for all-things WMFG, was able to grab a snap into the life of Matt Aiken, founder of WMFG. You might have noticed the WMFG pump

Is the F-One Frigate Worth the Premium Price? Here's the Ride Report(Post)

F-One's Frigate has got to be one of the most eagerly-awaited parawings so far. Even before its official release date, the preorders are almost sold out. How can a wing that no one's ridden be so ho