962 results for 'f brand 2025'

Top 6 Foil Drive Trench Boards Explained(Post)

SHOP Foil Drive Trench Boards! Foil Drive has reshaped the way riders approach foiling, opening the door to smaller boards and foils, and enabling dramatically longer flights. As Dominic from Foi

Kiteboarding Package Part 2(Post)

Hey guys, Jake here from MACkite. Today I'm here to talk to you guys about packages. We got the kite covered, now let's go on to the board. Most boards are going to come with the board and the fin

Introducing 2015 Best Kiteboarding Products(Post)

We were lucky enough to receive almost the full line of 2015 Boards and Kites prior to launch, and many of the guys had a chance to ride them all before we had to send them out to Best team rider Ric

Interview With Derek Sproul From Naish Kiteboarding(Post)

Pat: I'm Pat with MACkiteboarding, and I'm talking with Derek from Naish. Derek: What's up, guys? Pat: So Derek, you've been with Naish now for 10 years? Derek: Yeah, I came on board in Febru

13 Wing Foiling Gift Ideas Under $150 USD for that Wind Guru in Your Life(Post)

Santa Ryan and his trusty elf Jeff have some gift ideas for the winger in your life. Winging can be a bit complicated with all the options to customize your foil, but these are gifts that any win

Cedrus Carbon Evolution Masts | Surf vs. Wind(Post)

If you've heard of Foil Cedrus masts, or "Project Cedrus" as they used to be known, but haven't ridden one yet, you may wonder if it's all hype. Why buy a 3rd party mast rather than the one that was

KoGL Test Fest 2017 Thank You(Post)

MACkite Test Fest 2017 - Sunshine to beat the band, warm water, lots of beachgoers, and still no wind. On the other hand, with 2017 being the year that all of our brands decided to produce and bring

2023 Duotone Unit V3 Review | Worth the Upgrade?(Post)

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. I'm Tucker, and today I'm going to bring you a review on one of the most hotly anticipated wings this year, the 2023 Duotone Unit. This is the versi

Kiteboarding Lessons(Page)

Kiteboarding Lessons in Lake Michigan We’ve been teaching kiteboarding on Lake Michigan for over 16 seasons, helping riders learn safely, efficiently, and with confidence. Many of our students show...

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

Warranty Claims & Information(Page)

Warranty - General Info & Submitting a Claim All new products sold through MACkiteboarding carry a manufacturer's warranty against manufacturing defects. This warranty period generally varies...

Comparing Duotone's Spirit Surf & Carve Hydrofoil - Foil Fridays(Post)

Duotone has really stepped up their Hydrofoil and Foil board game for the 2019/2020 season. They have completely overhauled their foil design for the 2020 season and now offer five new complete foil

State of Wing Surfing and Gear(Post)

Wing Surfing is the hottest new thing for SUP and hydrofoilers.  If you are not already familiar, Wing Surfing uses a small inflatable kiteboard kite-looking sail that is handheld similarly to a wi

Features & Benefits of a Carbon Integrated Foil Drive Mast(Post)

Ryan and Hunter, along with Ryan Arzy from Foil Drive, chat about the carbon integrated masts that many brands are now releasing. These masts are available with the new high-power motor, providing m

Ralf Groesel on Kite Bars, Line Setups, and Bar Maintenance(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers sat down with kite designer legend and Brainchild founder, Ralf Groesel. In this highly specific breakdown, they ask Ralf some of the most important questions about kiteboardi

WHAT'S IN a NAME? MOVIE - AIRUSH KITEBOARDING(Post)

The new What’s in a Name? movie is the biggest video feature to come out of Airush Kiteboarding since 2014. Rather than just produce a film to serve product campaigns, airush wanted to create a compl

Slingshot One Lock System: Tucker & Jeff's One-Year Review(Post)

Jeff and Tucker dive into a one-year review of the Slingshot One Lock system. Officially, the system has been out for at least a year, but counting pre-production samples, the guys have been riding

AFS Whitebird DW Wing Board - New Sizes Available(Post)

Live Stream Q&A with Tucker, originally streamed live on May 15, 2024 Tucker from MACkiteboarding introduces the AFS Whitebird Downwind Foil Board and the AFS Wing Board, highlighting the

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 Jes

Appletree Zapple S Breakdown | Short, Fast, Foil Drive Focused!(Post)

Appletree Surfboards has built a reputation for pushing foil board design forward, and the Zapple S is a straightforward extension of that mindset. Developed inside the Appletree factory and shaped

2015 Cabrinha Kiteboarding "Season Launch Video"(Post)

Well, here ya go...to all of you Cabrinha frothers out there! For 2015, the Switchblade is back, and is one of the best models to date. Seriously though;) There are some brand new kite and board opti

Buying Your Next Wing: Top Questions Answered(Post)

Jeff and Tucker from MACkite dive into the questions they get asked every single day by riders looking to buy a new wing. There's so much on the market right now... countless brands, and often up to

​The North Evo Vs the Cabrinha Switchblade(Post)

The top two performance freeride kites in the world. How do they stack up?  A little history. The last decade and a half, kiteboarding culture has come into its own. In the formative years, we had l

Ride with Blake | Tips for Water Starting(Post)

So, you've taken a kiteboarding lesson or two and you're ready to try your first water start. That's awesome! Welcome to a new reality, my friend! I have five great tips for you to remember when you'

Review: Naish Inflatable 135L foilboard - S.F. Joe(Post)

Hey there. I bought and finally got to ride my new Naish 135L inflatable this weekend and thought I'd offer a review. POINT ONE: The thing actually works and generally speaking I was impressed...This

Jacobsen "Yes" Kite Review: First Impressions of a 3-Strut Freeride & Big Air Hybrid(Post)

First Impressions: A New Name with Serious Cred This is Jeff at MACkite, and I just got my first session on a brand new kite in the shop: the Jacobsen "Yes." Nick Jacobsen is no stranger to kiteboar

Kitesurfing Travel(Post)

Do you like kitesurfing and traveling, but can’t seem to find a reliable way to combine the two? Read on, Magellan. We have a solution. The board. Let’s start with “compact” surf shapes, like the Nort

Armada Presents SNOWCITIES - Episode 1: Michigan(Post)

SNOWCITIES - Episode 1: Michigan Snow has officially hit in Michigan, and it looks like it's here to stay. While some people may be building up their blanket and hot cocoa inventory, others are out

Eleveight Stratos+ Kite & Stellar V3 Board Review(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers met up with Kaimar Halliste, an international team rider for Eleveight who has been pushing the limits of big air, at the Kite Beach in Blouberg, South Africa. Kaimar walks th

Ensis "Spin" and "Score" Wing Overview(Post)

Welcome back to MACkite Wing Wednesdays. Today we're going to talk about a brand that we offer but sometimes don't talk that much about... sorry, Ensis. But today we're going to talk about you.What

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 accidentally do

Why the Cedrus Forged Mast Is for Everyone(Post)

Tucker's had his hands on a Cedrus Forged mast prototype for a few months now, and he feels that it may be one of the most disruptive products in the industry this year. If you're a foiler, you shou

Foil Drive MAX Battery Guide - Which One Do I Need?(Post)

If you're just getting into Foil Drive, the options can feel a little overwhelming. What's the difference between Gen 1 and Gen 2? Should I get the Max or the Slim? Do I need 3 props on my motor or

Brazilian Brothers Review the YES Kite(Post)

The YES Kite is the first freeride model from the Jacobsen Project, Nick Jacobsen's own brand. Known for sending himself off cranes, buildings, and just about anything tall, Nick has spent decades p

Slingshot's How to Pack Your Kite(Post)

Keep Your Kite Crisp and Clean Have you ever wondered how some kiters manage to master the perfect kite fold? Courtesy of Slingshot, we've got the easy 5-step process to keep your kite looking brand

Ride with Blake | How To Transition On a Foilboard(Post)

How to do a transition on your foilboard! It's Friday so you know what that means. Another episode of Ride with Blake. The last week was incurably fun as some old friends from MACkite came to visit.

Fanatic Sky Wing Review(Post)

This spring we’ve been fortunate to test a few new wingboards. In addition to my past favorites, the Naish Ultra SUP 110L, 95L, and F-one Rocket Wing 5’4 the Fanatic Skywing 5’4” 95L has also stood

Cabrinha Kiteboarding: The Road Down Under(Post)

The Road Down Under - Cabrinha Kiteboarding The 2015 Cabrinha FX Kite has definitely made a name for itself in the past few months it has been available. It's the kite that Cabrinha never had, but t

2023 Slingshot Misfit V11 Carbon Review(Post)

This is Dustin and Pat from MACkiteboarding.com here to talk about the brand new Misfit v11 Carbon from Slingshot. Misfit Carbon Characteristics Dustin: It's a stellar board. Super lightweight,

Code Foils Origin Story | Brothers, Friends, and a Shared Obsession(Post)

At its core, Code Foils was never about chasing market share, trends, or hype. It was about making equipment the founders genuinely wanted to use themselves—and trusting that if it felt right under