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Ride Engine Empax V2 Impact Vest Review(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers have been putting the Ride Engine Empax V2 Impact Vest through months of riding, and their verdict is in: they simply don't hit the water without it anymore. It checks every b

#AddAKite: Part One - Matt Smolenski(Post)

Add a Kite, a video series documenting the progress towards becoming a kiteboarder follows Matt, a surfer from West Michigan. Matt has been a surfer his entire life, and is ready to take the steps in

Harlem Flow Surf Kite Review with Ralf Groesel & Aaron Hadlow(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers sat down with two legends of the sport: kite designer Ralf Groesel and pro kiter and designer Aaron Hadlow. They dive deep into Harlem's first dedicated surf kite, the Flow, t

Slingshot Slingwing V2 Review(Post)

Slingshot was awesome enough to send us the new Slingwing V2. Being on quarantine I had plenty of time to session the beaches near my house. Lucky for me I live in a quiet beach town up north and it

2025 Reedin Supernatural | The Wing We Keep Fighting Over?(Post)

Reedin's SuperNatural wing is back for 2025. Last year's model was a shop favorite, so how does the 2025 version hold up? Jeff and Tucker have had a few sessions with it to see if it still has the S

Kiteboarding Gear Comparisons(Page)

Kiteboarding Gear Comparisons     There are so many choices out there when it comes to picking your gear. In a perfect world, you'd be able to test ride everything and... oh wait. We...

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

Kiteboarding, Surviving, and Picking Up After Hurricanes Fiona and Ian(Post)

What's up guys? Blake from MACkite here, and today I'm going tell you about my experiences in two recent hurricanes, Ian and Fiona, that came through the U.S and the Caribbean and up into Canada: ri

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

Kiteboarding Video: Blake Olsen | Kiting Smathers Beach(Post)

Blake Olsen: Smathers Beach Ah, Key West, Florida. Home to warmth, simple pleasures, and to Smathers Beach. If you have the gumption to wake up early, take a walk down the beach and catch the sunrise

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

3rd Annual Shredit Fest Features Riders at Mulligan’s Hollow(Post)

shrEdit Film Festival Highlights A mountain of pizza, a copious amount of free swag, and videos highlighting some of West Michigan's most awesome shredders. We had an absolute blast for our 3rd annua

eFoil Lessons(Page)

eFoil Lessons in West Michigan Looking for a fun, unique water activity while you’re visiting West Michigan? Or curious about foiling but not ready to jump into wind sports yet? Our eFoil lessons...

Ride with Blake: How to Live on a Sailboat(Post)

In the second episode Blake gives us a glimpse into his life on a sailboat in Key West.  Kite dreams Quit your job, move somewhere south. Pick up a sailboat and spend your days kiteboarding with fri

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

Filming Our Kiteloop Playlist - Sessions W/Rygo EP 09(Post)

Get to know the crew Last week on Sessions, we made our way to Orlando, Florida where we caught up with one of MACkite's original team riders and of my closest friends, Steve Lee. Every winter I

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

2015 Naish Kiteboarding OVER THE OCEAN AND THROUGH THE WOODS(Post)

What do you get when you take 2 Hawaiians and a flying Dutchman on a road trip? An ocean full of bad jokes, fast food, and endless kitesurfing sessions. Travel over the ocean and through the woods wit