2021 results for 'front hook hard strap'

Wing Surfing Basics Learning your Wing(Post)

Wing foiling is a new water sport that is drawing in countless windsurfers, kiters, and foilers looking for something different. There are plenty of videos on social media of people doing incredible

Ride with Blake | How to Ride Your Kiteboard Upwind(Post)

Hey folks! In the latest installment of MACkite’s Ride With Blake series, Blake Olsen chats about how to ride upwind - a critical skill in the learning process of kiteboarding for beginners. Blake: T

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?

KT Arc Pro Carbon Board Review with Tucker & Jeff(Post)

Tucker and Jeff are taking a look at a brand new board from KT called the Arc. The board shown in the review is a sample prototype, so the graphics look a little different, but the shape and dimensi

Learning to Foilboard Behind the Boat: Foil Fridays(Post)

Learning to Foil Behind the Boat What's the easiest way to learn how to hydrofoil? Starting behind a boat! Learning behind the boat allows you to fully focus on the foiling itself, rather than worry

How to Fix Uneven Lines on Your Kiteboarding Control Bar(Post)

Line sleeving tutorial on how to fix your kite lines:This is Eric with MACkite, and we're going to learn how to check to see if your lines have stretched and how to fix that. If you've had some

2016 Ride Engine Harness Overview with Alex Fox(Post)

2016 Ride Engine Harness Overview Ride Engine’s Armor harness features a revolutionary design that will forever change expectations of how a kiteboarding harness should look, feel and perform. The co

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

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

Comparing Versions 8 and 9 of the 2019 Liquid Force NV(Post)

A complete review of the 2018 and 2019 Liquid Force NV  In 2010 the Liquid Force Envy led the charge with a bold new three-strut hybrid design. It was faster than the standard bow kites of the time.

2018 Liquid Force Legacy—The Freerider's Kiteboard(Post)

With so many freeride kiteboards on the market, it’s hard to choose between them all, right? The 2018 Liquid Force Legacy is one of those all-around freeride kiteboards that bridges the gap for a wid

Liquid Force Covers How-to Foilboard With the LF Foil Fish(Post)

If you're ready to take your kiteboarding experience to the next level, Liquid Force is willing to take you on a how-to journey of all of the ins and outs of foilboarding. Join sultry-voiced narrator

Kiteboarding Transitions: Low Powered Crail grab Downloop(Post)

It has come to our attention that this particular grab is actually a Crail grab. In the video we call it a Nuke, however for the written steps, I'll be using the correct name. My apologies for any c

2024 F-One Strike V4 Wing Vs. Swing V4 | Which One is Right for You?(Post)

Tucker and Jeff are back with some more winging goodness for Wing Wednesdays. Today they're looking at two wings from F-One, the Swing and the Strike. What's new with these wings for 2024? How do

Brand Compatibility Chart(Page)

Mixing Kites, Control Bars, & Straps/Handles Mixing kites, control bars, and kiteboards are common in kiteboarding, especially as you upgrade gear or build a quiver over time. In many cases, a...

Welcome to Winging(Page)

Congratulations on taking the plunge, and welcome to winging! We’re super excited to help you rock this new sport, and we’ve created this basic guide to start the process. Getting Started: One of...

Brazilian Brothers First Time in Cape Town, South Africa(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers kicked off their long-awaited Cape Town trip with a check-in at Fortaleza International Airport, hauling enough gear through the oversized baggage line to cover anything Cape

Liquid Force Launch Foilboard Review(Post)

This is Ryan and Cole here from MACkite, and today we're going to talk about our first impressions on the Liquid Force Launch foilboard. We had it out the other day behind the boat, riding a ple

How to Do an Assisted Kiteboarding Launch(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers have put together a quick tutorial on how to launch your kite with an assistant. Their method is not the same as what many kiteboarders do, but they feel it's better and safer

Kiteboarding Gear Info(Page)

Gear Info and Maintenance     Getting the right kiteboarding gear and keeping it in good condition is a big part of being a kiteboarder. And it's not just the kite, board and harness-...

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

2026 Cabrinha Quest Downwind vs. Code Foilboards | First Look and Key Differences(Post)

When Cabrinha drops new boards, it's always worth paying attention, but this year is especially interesting. For 2026, Cabrinha is covering both ends of the spectrum with an all-new board and a retu

Kiteboards: Carbon Vs Wood - Versus w/Rygo Ep 10(Post)

Part three in our kiteboard comparison series. Wood and fiberglass boards.  These tend to be heavier but more, durable, and damp. What I mean by damp is that they absorb the vibrations from chop muc

Kiteboarding Video: How to Walk on Water With Jeremie Tronet(Post)

Learning the "Jesus Walk" Have you ever wondered what it’s like to walk on water? Have you spent hours pondering how Jesus did it? Well, now is your chance to experience firsthand what it feels like

Is the Foil Boost Waydoo's E-Assist Solution?(Post)

The e-assist market has exploded over the last few years. What was once using motorized assistance to get into waves and swell has transformed to foiling without resistance. Now, Waydoo has a soluti

The North Learn-to-Foil Program | Step 2: Tow Foiling(Post)

North Foils, in collaboration with North Sails, has designed an innovative program to help beginners master the art of wing foiling. In this session, led by North Foil Pro Instructor Jeremiah McD

Will the Mystic Stealth Bar Work for Women(Post)

Hardshell harnesses have helped a lot of people by preventing the harness from riding up or twisting into your ribs. They work for some, but not for everyone- especially the ladies! When I first trie

Easy 360 Hand Drag - Kiteboarding Transition - Ride With Blake(Post)

Today we are going to go over how to do a 360 hand drag transition without a kiteloop. This is another fun and easy one that doesn't take much risk. A 360 spin is a back roll without any inversion.

Reedin Superwing X Wing Features Overview(Post)

Hey everybody, welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. I'm Tucker and today I'm going to talk to you about the Reedin Super Wing X.X-Ply Canopy Material So here it is: the long-awaite

Wake Foiling | Mast and Stance Positioning(Post)

One common question from new wakefoilers is, "Where do you put your hydrofoil on your board?" I'm Cole, and I'm going to walk you through that answer here. Push 'em Back If you're new to wake foilin

Cabrinha XCaliber - Wood vs Carbon Kiteboards(Post)

An interview with Evan on his choice boards! The Cabrinha Xcaliber, one's carbon, one's wood. Depending on the day, depending on what I'm doing, I'd use either one of these as my go-to boards fro

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,...

Kiteboarding Video: North Kiteboarding 2017 Evo Kite Product Clip(Post)

North Kiteboarding - 2017 North Evo The Evo is the arounder of the range—best suited for free riders at home at all disciplines. The five-strut design, combined with the new Dacron frame 3-D shaping a

Level Up Your Wing Foiling: Dial in the Perfect Stance Every Time(Post)

If you've ever climbed onto a foilboard and thought, "Where am I even supposed to put my feet?" you're not alone. Stance is one of the biggest factors in how quickly you get up when wing foiling, ho

2017 Cabrinha Fireball Control System Overview(Post)

MACkite Talks 2017 Cabrinha Fireball Hey guys, it's Nathan from MACkite. We’re going to talk about the all-new 2017 Cabrinha Fireball system. The big question this year is going to be - ‘why to get a

North Dockstarter | Your Shortcut to Quick and Easy Dockstarting(Post)

The North Dockstarter is quite a unique product that we haven't seen before, but now it's an indispensable part of our foil pumping toolkit. It's an inflatable foil launching device that you can

Appletree Surfboards | Performance and Care Tips from Co-Founder Wieger Buurma(Post)

If you're riding an Appletree board, you already know the quality is there. The construction is dialed, the shapes are refined, and the finish is clean. But even the best gear needs a little love to

Mystic Wingman Wingfoiling Harness Review(Post)

Hey everybody, welcome back to MACkiteboarding.com Wing Wednesdays. I'm Tucker and today I'm going to talk with you about the Mystic Wingman harness. I've been riding a lot of different harnesses

Pop to Toeside / Air Krypt Kiteboarding(Post)

This week's tip is going to be short and to the point. It’s a stylish variation of the pop and an important movement pattern that builds on many things for later on in your progression. This will be

How to Fly with Your Foil Drive Setup(Post)

Ryan and Hunter have spent a lot of time on the Foil Drive, and they absolutely love it. After traveling and flying with it recently, they noticed there isn't a lot of great information out there on