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MACkite's 12 Days of Brandmas(Post)

12 Days of interviews with 12 awesome specials. Bookmark this page to save December 8th-20thThanks for haveing a little fun with us this holiday season! For a little extra cheer, our brands are givi

Omen SuperMarine | Flux DNA, Bigger Design, and a Mid-Length Board That Rips(Post)

There's an ice shelf along the beach on Lake Michigan, which makes it dangerous and difficult to get to open water to go ride right now, but thankfully Tucker has already had many opportunities to g

Choosing the Best | Overview of the 2024 North Kite Surfboards Line(Post)

Performance Surf | 2024 North Charge Pro Design Philosophy: The Charge Pro is crafted for riders aiming for peak performance in prime wave conditions. It thrives in down-the-line riding and handl

2024 Slingshot Ghost V3 with Fred Hope(Post)

Pat is at King of the Great Lakes with Fred Hope from Slingshot. They're checking out the new 2024 Ghost V3. Fred: The Ghost is our one-strut kite for the new year. You tried it today, right?

Jeff & Nate's Review of the North Downwind 900(Post)

Jeff is joined by Nate, a North ambassador and the "Tri-Cities semi-pro", to do a breakdown of a new foil in the North lineup. Nate has spent the last couple of years riding the SF 830 in almost all

2026 Cabrinha Union Foil Review(Post)

Tucker and Jeff have an early review of the 2026 Cabrinha Union foil. Cabrinha sent them some prototypes to ride, and so far they're stoked about it. Now they're ready to chat about what it is, what

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

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Hood River, Oregon - Destinations Ep03(Post)

Wind by Season While Hood River is windy much of the year, the most consistent and comfortable times to ride are spring and summer. The season starts to kick off in May and ends in September. Befo

2016 Ride Engine Overview feat. MACkite's Nathan(Post)

2016 Ride Engine Overview feat. MACkite's Nathan The 2016 Ride Engine harness has broken through the kiteboarding industry with a revolutionary design and fit. Sticking to a classic form, the Ride Eng

North Atmos Carbon Review(Post)

The North Atmos Carbon is a pretty specific tool and a fun option for a kiteboarder looking to get as much upwind performance and pop as possible. I've had this board for a few months now and I thin

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/

Triton X1 Monofoil for Wing Foiling and Kite Foiling(Post)

The Unique Design of the Triton X1 Monofoil The Triton X1 Monofoil is not your typical foil. Unlike traditional designs which have a stabilizer and a fuselage, the X1 is a monofoil. This means th

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Mauritius Le Morne - Destinations Ep15(Post)

Your one stop kiteboarding video travel guide.  WIND BY SEASON The best wind in Le Morne is from May-October, which is winter in Mauritius. You'll be riding in comfortable, warm water with sidesh

North Nova vs Nova Pro (2026): Which Wing Should You Choose?(Post)

The North Nova has built a strong reputation over the last few seasons. It’s one of those wings that almost everyone who tries ends up liking. It’s easy to ride, balanced, and works across a pretty

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

MACkite Rides: Jake M's Wave Day w/ the 2016 Slingshot Rally(Post)

Wave Day w/ the 2016 Slingshot Rally Conditions Water temperature: Low 40s Wind: 20 - 25 knots Gear Used Water wear: NP Mission 5/4 Wetsuit NP Neoprene Hoodie NP Thermal Pants NP Mission Booties Xcel

Matt's First Takuma Efoil Experience - Review(Post)

Here's a little write up on my e-foil experience. I was recently fortunate enough to have the guys at Mackite let me try the Takuma Cruising 1600 E-foil. Here's a short take on my initial reactions. I

FLITELab AMP Jet | A Quick Glance(Post)

Foil assist can be a real game-changer for your sessions. You'll catch more waves, have less fatiguing downwinders, and wing on lighter days. There are some great options out there, but they all mou

Duotone Paradox SLS Mid-Length Board Review(Post)

Tucker has spent some time testing the Duotone Paradox SLS: Duotone's latest mid-length offering. It's most pointed at parawing, but it also serves as a highly efficient winging option. If you're lo

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Cabarete - Destinations Ep02(Post)

Your one stop kiteboarding video travel guide.  Wind By Season  It's warn and windy most of the year but summer is the the best season to visit. Granted, even the winter months seem to work like

Designer Notes Behind North's 2025 Twintip Kiteboard Collection(Post)

North Kiteboarding dropped their 2025 twintip collection with one idea in mind: a totall re-imagining from the ground up. This year is packed with upgrades, including lighter construction and smarte

2019 Cabrinha Moto Kite Review(Post)

Rider: Steve Age: 56 Weight: 215 Winds: 17-20 mph - flat water Setup: 14 meter Moto with Fireball, 141 Ace with new H2O straps My first ride on the Moto was way back in June in light winds on a big b

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Sherman Island - Destinations EP 15(Post)

You know those kite spots that you hear about over and over from friends that have been and can’t stop raving about it?! In today's edition, we're covering one of those spots. In the Northern Calif

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

Mid-Length Boards or Downwind Boards | Which Is Better for Wing Foiling?(Post)

MACkite's top wingnuts, Tucker, Ryan, and Jeff, are chatting about boards today. Downwind boards are gaining in popularity, but the really hot boards are hybrid, or mid-length boards. There seems t

Waydoo Scooter Kit | Learning to eFoil Has Never Been This Easy or Fun!(Post)

Eli had a chance to get out with the Waydoo Evo Scooter Kit, and he was amazed at what a good time he had on something that seems a bit like training wheels. It can be used that way, and it's great

Let's Chat: 2018 North Rebel w/ Jake M(Post)

Jake M's 2018 North Rebel Review We get it, you're busy, so let's start with the TL;DR. The 2018 Rebel is everything you've loved about the past iterations, but better and now 4 line compatible. Havin

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Tarifa Spain - Destinations EP 05(Post)

Kiteboarding Spot Guide Is there anything quite like the feeling of cresting a hill and catching a glimpse of kites in the air as you approach a kite spot for the first time? That first thought, “It

Liquid Force’s Last Video on Foilboarding With the Foil Fish(Post)

Final Liquid Force Hydrofoil Tutorial: Turning and Jumping You've dominated the waters on your foilboard with the techniques given by the sultry-voiced Siskar and Sensi Graves in their first foilboar

Ralf Groesel Interview (Part 2): Have We Reached the Peak of Kite Perfomance?(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back for the second part of their interview with Ralf Groesel to pick his brain about kite design. As one of the industry's leading designers, Ralf shares his insights on

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

New Kiteboarding Spot Assessment(Post)

New kiteboarding locations can be intimidating. In this Vlog I'll be covering how to assess a new spot, as well as a few important reminders. These tips will be especially helpful if you're traveling

2023 Duotone Slick Vs. 2022 Slick SLS | Design Changes and Benefits Explored(Post)

Duotone is one of the most popular brands in the wing foil industry, and they have a reputation for producing quality equipment that is well-suited for riders of all skill levels. In this blog p

Light Wind Kiteboarding Magic? The Reedin WhisperModel Might Be the Answer(Post)

Jeff from MACkite had a chance to meet up with Kevin Langeree of Reedin in Cape Town, South Africa. Aside from the beautiful weather and scenery, Jeff was there to get an early look at the WhisperMo

Kiteboarding: Who Has Right of Way?(Post)

In this weeks episode I’ll be going to my sisters bachelorette party in vegas, then I’ll be making my way to interview my good friend Kara Mulder. Kara is a kiteboarder, the author of the flight atte

Slingshot Hover Glide Quantum Carbon 100 Pump Wing(Post)

What's up guys? This is Colin and Ryan from MACkiteboarding, and today we're going to be talking about the Quantum front wing by Slingshot Foils. We took it out a couple of days ago an

Discover Mancora and Negritos | A Kiteboarder's Paradise in Peru!(Post)

Have you ever considered traveling to northern Perú for a kite trip? Up until a couple months ago, I hadn't either. I'm Cole from MACkite, and I'm going to share my experience kiting in Perú and gi

​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

Unlocking "Second Gear" on the Aeryn P1 Parawing(Post)

If you haven't heard of Aeryn before, you may have heard of the Peter Lynn Group. Both divisions use the same designers, and they have an impressive ram air and wind sport pedigree. Peter Lynn has b

2026 Cabrinha Vision Review | This One's a Different Animal Entirely(Post)

The Cabrinha Vision has always had a loyal following, but if you've been sleeping on it because of how previous versions performed, it's time to wake up. The 2026 Vision is a ground-up redesign—and