237 results for 'slingshot refraction'

Winging Gear Choices - Going Too Small(Post)

As Jesse shows in this video, being overly optimistic and overconfident is a common failure of experienced foilers and windsport enthusiasts when getting into wingfoiling. It leads to frustration, ...

Kiteboarding Video: Richard Branson & Barack Obama Showdown(Post)

Richard Branson vs. Barack Obama: A Kitesurfing Story I know, it sounds crazy, right? Perhaps it sounds like something you would read in one of the tabloids you casually glance at while in line at t ...

Hydrofoiling: Can you change your rear wing?(Post)

Hydrofoils for action sports generally consist of a front wing, rear wing, fuselage, mast, and board connection. The front wing, board connection, fuselage, and mast get a lot of attention as ways ...

Wake Foiling | Terminology Explained(Post)

The first time that you look at a hydrofoil, you may not realize that there's a lot going on underneath the surface of the water. Here, Cole talks about what each piece of the hydrofoil is called a ...

Summer Memories With RyGo(Post)

Summer Memories With RyGo Update about September - Pumpkin Spice Latte is now available! While one of us (read: me) is excited for this season, all of us around the shop are rather nostalgic of the s ...

MACkite Rides: Nathan's Foilboarding in Grand Haven(Post)

Foilboarding at City Beach When I think of really great starts to any day, one of the things on the short list would be foiling in boardshorts at Grand Haven City Beach, just down the street from my ...

Can You Mix Kitesurfing Footstraps(Post)

A question we get daily from new kitesurfers is if you can mix kiteboarding footstrap brands with different boards. The quick answer is most of the time, yes. However, it might not always be a p ...

Wake Foiling | 3 Tips for Maintaining Your Hydrofoil(Post)

If you let your foil sit too long, it's going to seize up and won't come apart. Don't let this happen to you. Just like skis need to be waxed and bikes need to be serviced, you need to take ca ...

​Bears, beer, and wind(Post)

One kiter’s pilgrimage to Hood River and what she learned along the way. Kallie and her husband Andrew exploring the hood A few years back, my husband Andrew and I were traveling through Color ...

Kiteboarding RV Trip: Sessions w/Rygo Vlog 5(Post)

Kiteboarding West Michigan & Northern Michigan  I hope you enjoyed this episode of sessions. This Rv trip was an absolute Blast! Blake and I have been talking about doing a “Ride w ...

Kaohi INVIZ Hybrid Leash Explained | Features, Benefits, and Why It's a Must-Have(Post)

A wing guy must have an opinion about leashes, right? For sure- and Tucker's got some thoughts to share about one of his favorites, the Kaohi INVIZ Hybrid leash. It comes in different varieti ...

Wake Foiling | A Step-by-Step Guide for Assembling Your Hydrofoil(Post)

Welcome to your comprehensive guide on assembling your hydrofoil. Today, we're going to transform your foil parts into a fully functioning foil and get you out there on the water with a Slingshot ...

Struggling to Get on Foil in Light Wind? Try the Parawing "S-Start" Method(Post)

Welcome to the summer doldrums! Or maybe you were out in good wind, and then it dropped off. Anyway, now you're kneeling on your board with your parawing in the air, but you're just not genera ...

Moses 873 / 325 Review(Post)

The Moses 873 wing isn't considered a kite wing by many (ok, by all), but that still didn't deter me from using if for kiting since I'd already purchased it. I've done lots of different combo tests ...

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 ...

Learning How to Hydrofoil Surf(Post)

How to Learn Hydrofoil Surfing So you want to learn to hydrofoil surf? Congratulations! We too have caught the foil bug for all of our board sports. Surf foiling is truly a one of a kind experience t ...

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, ...

Best Roca 2nd Impressions with Rygo(Post)

Putting the 17m Best Roca to the test. Rider Weight:179lbs Wind Speed: 13-15mph Board: 144 Cabrinha Custom CBL with RAD Bindings Wind forecasts can be fickle, to say the least. With this knowledge ...

10m Roam Aluula Foiling Review(Post)

The Roam is Ocean Rodeos Surf kite and if you kite foil, you know up until brands started developing foil specific kites like the UFO, Surf kites were a popular choice among foil enthusiasts. You m ...

Steve on the 2017 Fireball - Review(Post)

The head honcho himself took the new 2017 Cabrinha Fireball system for a spin the other day and has deigned to pass along his insight. I first flew a Wipika 2-line 5 meter kite back in October of 19 ...

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 ...

2017 North Click Bar Overview(Post)

Hey guys this is Jake for MACkite and today I’m going to talk to you about the new 2017 North Click Bar. We’re going to talk about all the cool new features on this bar and figure out if ...

North Orbit vs the Reach(Post)

The Orbit and the Reach are two offerings from North Kiteboarding. One's a big air specialty kite and the other is an all-around kite. The North Orbit 2021 North Orbit Let's start with the Orbit.

Cross-Training to Improve Your Freestyle Kiting - Sessions w/Rygo(Post)

Last week on Sessions, we made our way to Brazil. In that special two-part episode we spent a week in the Village of Taiba. We caught up with Cabrinha's newest international rider  Lucas Arsena ...

Kiteboarding Basics: Pre-Load and Pop(Post)

Yeah, what's up guys? I'm Rygo. I'm Ewan. And we're down here in Brazil. We got some clips when we were in Hood River. I didn't film these, Brad Strom--thank you, Brad--filmed these, and we' ...

How Much Does Kiteboarding Cost?(Post)

People tend to fall into one of two different groups when it comes to kiteboarding. Those in the first group are usually interested, and excited to watch kiteboarders on the water jumping and havin ...

​Big Kites vs Small(Post)

Recently I was tasked with reviewing the ocean Rodeo Flite Aluula 17m. The kite flew so different that it really got me thinking about how different size kites fly and what I’ve come to expect ...

Joe's Moses 637 420 Review Experience(Post)

I know I know, this foil has already been out 2 years. So! I've owned this foil for nearly a year, and finally got up the nerve this weekend to try it to get over my night terrors of it. It's been bu ...

Joe's Moses 590, 683, 695 comparison experience(Post)

Joe is a longtime customer of ours from San Francisco and a Moses foiling fanatic.  I think he actually owns nearly every wing in their lineup.  We love talking shop with one another so he ...

The Triton T1 MonoWing(Post)

I'm Tucker, and today we're going to talk to you about the Triton Monofoil. If you haven't seen this foil yet, it's one of the most innovative designs we've seen in quite a while. Total ...

Kiteboarding Bar Pressure Explained: Should You Ride Light or Heavy?(Post)

When it comes to kiteboarding, some people prefer light bar pressure and others like a heavier pressure. But is it just a matter of preference, or is there another reason to choose one over th ...

North Pulse Review(Post)

It's been a few months since I filmed this review and my take has not changed all that much. I admit the North Pulse has grown on me quite a bit more. I had the chance to get a few more freestyle ...

2023 Cabrinha 03 Moto X First Impressions(Post)

This is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com, and I'm checking out the new Moto X kite from Cabrinha.Launching at the BeachIt's 24 degrees air temp at the beach, blowing about mid-20s, so it feels li ...

​The Best Hydrofoil Wings and Mast for Wingfoiling Part 2(Post)

  Last week, we covered the best boards for wingfoiling. This week, we wanted to touch on everything that goes beneath the board. Mast length Mast length is important for wingfoiling. When fi ...

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 ch ...

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 ...

Eleveight RS Pro V2 | Aluula Power and Easy Performance!(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers from MACkiteboarding got their hands on the Eleveight Kiteboarding RS Pro V2 and wasted no time putting it straight into real conditions for a true first-impressions sessio ...

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 ...

Kiteboarding Knowledge Center(Page)

  Kiteboarding We share our thoughts on anything and everything having to do with this amazing sport. Check out our "Welcome to Kiteboarding" intro page. Beginner ArticlesLet's get started! ...

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 Starte ...