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 lov
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
Let's Chat w/ Ryan H: To Foil or Not to Foil?(Post)Ryan H on Foilboarding I’ll admit it, when foils first came out I was one of the first people to badmouth them wondering why anyone would want to foil, saying it looks super boring and that very few p
Foil Fridays Special Questions and Answers(Post)Since this was a special edition this article will be a little different. We will repost the initial question followed by our initial response in Youtube to the user. I will then add any additional
Hydrofoiling: Outfit Your Boat(Post)Hydrofoiling is the fastest growing, tow-behind category for boat owners. A common question we get here is "how do I chose the right hydrofoil or hydrofoils for myself, my family and my boat?" We wa
North Fix Boots Review(Post)The North Fix boots are kite specific and a good option for kiteboarder looking to add some power to their riding, They have a clean simple look that can be seen throughout the entire North Kitebo
How will my kite work for foilboarding?(Post)Foilboarding is the newest and fastest growing aspect of kiteboarding, without question. The rapid advance of riding styles and equipment is a hard thing to keep pace with. As a result, we get a lot
The "New Foil Guy"—Session 1(Post)Conquering the First Foil Session 1st Session / May 16th, 2017 I’m not an early adopter for many new things, except for kiteboarding. When kite foilboarding first hit the market, I was pretty neutral
Cabrinha Nitro vs North Orbit | Hangtime, Loops, and Bar Feel(Post)When it comes to modern big air kiteboarding, few comparisons spark as much interest as the matchup between the North Orbit and the Cabrinha Nitro. Tested in Brazil by the Brazilian Brothers under r
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 like i
Can I Mix Kiteboarding / Kitesurfing Control Bars(Post)I wanted to cover a topic that comes up all the time. Can, or should, you mix control bars? The short answer is yes. The long answer is... maybe. The last few years, I've used a ton of different bra
Wakestyle Kiteboarding vs Freestyle(Post)All wakestyle is freestyle but not all freestyle is wakestyle. This is a video I’ve been meaning to do for a long while now, but I’ve put Versus on hold the last few months. It’s a common question
Bandit vs Evo D/LAB vs Reach | Brazilian Brothers x Gray Foster(Post)Rubens of the Brazilian Brothers had a chance to meet up with strapless wave legend, Gray Foster. Gray's been on the Duotone Neo wave kite almost exclusively for the past five years, and Rubens thou
Le Poisson - A Cabrinha Films Production(Post)Video Synopsis Theo Demanez was born and raised in St.Marten, an island in the Caribbean. At an early age he was immersed in the water and quickly gained the nickname - Le Poisson by his peers. This
Wind Chasers Pt. 2: Brazilian Brothers in Witsand, South Africa(Post)The Brazilian Brothers from MACkiteboarding hit the road for a strike mission from Cape Town to Witsand — a legendary flat water spot a few hours up the South African coast. With no wind in Blouberg
GKA Mykonos Part 5: Day 1 of the Competition(Post)The Brazilian Brothers are on the ground for Day 1 of the GKA Big Air Kite World Cup competition in Mykonos, Greece. Walking down to the event site at 8:30 in the morning, the wind is absolutely nuc
Kiteboarding Video: North Kiteboarding Ace Foil Kite Teaser(Post)North Ace Foil Kite - The High Performance Foil Kite Are you looking to step-up your game and enter the foiling world? North is giving you the opportunity to experience a huge wind range, fast turnin
Pop to Blind & Landing Blind: Kiteboarding Tutorial - Unhooked(Post)Download the PDF Here Today we’re going to breakdown another fundamental move. The Pop to Blind or Landing Blind. This is a variation of the first two videos in this playlist. One of the most import
Hydrofoil Plate Spacing Finder(Page)Hydrofoil Plate Spacing Finder There are so many different brands of foils. One of the trickiest parts of the sport is figuring out if your board and foil are compatible. If your board has a track...
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 Colorado. It
Harlem Force Review | A High-Performance Kite for Active Riders(Post)It's been a minute since we've heard from Jake. He's been busy getting some all-important daddy time with his two lovely daughters, but he recently got back on the water with the Harlem Force.
Exploring the 2023 Cabrinha Nitro | The Ultimate Big Air Kite(Post)Introduction When it comes to big air kites, the Cabrinha Nitro is a game-changer in the world of kiteboarding. Designed specifically for boosting and delivering impressive hang time, the 2023 Cab
Kiteboarding Hood River With Chris Bobryk(Post)Last time on Sessions, we were in Portugal catching up with Christophe Tack in his home lagoon. It's been a busy summer since then. Blake and I were able to check out the 2020 Cabrinha products in t
From Boost to Landing | Brazilian Brothers Find the Sweet Spot on the 2025 Rebel SLS(Post)The Brazilian Brothers are back with MACkiteboarding to bring you a review of the 2025 Duotone Rebel SLS. The Rebel has been a standout model from Duotone for many years, and they're stoked to walk
How to Back Roll Kiteboarding - Ultimate Beginner Guide: Unhooked(Post)Today we're going to break down a heelside back roll. This might be the most popular trick in kiteboarding. This is actually even easier than the raley. This will be your first roll in kiteboarding. I
The Surface Pass Kiteboarding(Post)Today we're going to break down one of the most important yet underutilized fundamental moves, the Surface Pass. It's not so much a trick in itself, but a drill to help you progress into spins. You
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General Hydrofoil Categories Explained(Post)If you hop onto our website and look at the listings of available foils, you might be pretty quickly overwhelmed. Just like the rest of us, you're probably wondering which foil combo would be great
C-Kites vs Everything: Versus W/ Rygo: EP03(Post)We’ve been getting a surprising number of requests for C-Kite comparisons. The North Vegas vs the North Rebel, The Cabrinha Chaos vs the Cabrinha FX. With that said, I’ve decided to first do a video
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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 t
Kite Boots vs Straps & My Favorite Boots(Post)We’ve had a lot of requests for a video on my favorite boots and the difference between boots and straps. The truth is kiteboarding is a diverse sport and what works for one person might not be be
North Reach vs North Orbit | Which Kite Makes the Most Sense for You?(Post)Choosing between the North Reach and the North Orbit is one of the most common questions riders ask when building or refining their quiver. On paper, both kites come from the same design DNA, share
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 an
The Kiteboarding Raley - Ultimate Beginners Guide - Unhooked(Post)Today we're going to break down the Raley. This is an exciting point in your kiteboarding progression. It's a cornerstone trick that will lead to all the other tricks. This is usually the first tric
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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" int
North High-V Split Kit | From Low-V to High-V in Minutes!(Post)Have a low-V (or low-Y) bar that you want to use with a kite that works best with a high-V bar? There's no need for a whole new bar- for just a few bucks and a couple minutes of your time, you can c
Tucker's Zip Pod Foil Drive Mount Review(Post)Tucker is stepping out of his comfort zone of talking about wing and kite foil gear to dive into foil assist mode. He has been absolutely stoked about this new product from Zip Pod — testing it over
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2026 North Seek Pro Wing Foil Board
North
$1,879.00 - $2,089.002026 Seek Pro Foil Board Sizes: 4'9" / 4'11" / 5'1" / 5'3" / 5'5" The smaller, more nimble sizes of the Seek are offered only in Pro carbon construction for 2026. The next level constriction delivers...$1,879.00 - $2,089.00 -
2026 Naish Chimera Nvision
Naish
$3,299.00 - $3,449.002026 Chimera NVision Ultimate Light Weight Mid-Length Board Wing / Parawing Sizes: 68L / 78L / 88L / 108L What Naish has to say: The Chimera goes hollow. Shell Composite Construction strips the...$3,299.00 - $3,449.00 -
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2026 Duotone Unit Wing
Duotone
$879.20 - $1,143.202026 Duotone Unit SLS Wing FREERIDE / FREESTYLE / WAVE Sizes: 2m / 2.5m / 3m / 3.5m / 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 5.5m / 6m / 6.5m If you want high-end performance with crisp responsiveness, the 2026 Duotone...$879.20 - $1,143.20 -
2026 Cabrinha Swift 3.0 Wing Board
Cabrinha
$1,839.00 - $1,939.002026 Swift Displacement Wing / Parawing / SUP / Foil Assist Sizes: 5'8 / 5'10 / 6'0 / 6'2 / 6'4 / 6'6 What Cabrinha has to say: The Swift didn’t follow the mid-length movement. It started it. For...$1,839.00 - $1,939.00 -
2026 F-One STRIKE V6 Wing
F-One
$1,059.00 - $1,499.002026 F-One STRIKE V6 Wing Going Forward Sizes: 2m / 2.5m / 3m / 3.5m / 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 5.5m / 6m When you take the 2026 F-One STRIKE V6 Wing onto the water, you will immediately feel direct forward...$1,059.00 - $1,499.00 -
2026 Duotone Volt D/LAB Kite Surfboard
Duotone
$1,499.002026 Duotone Volt D/LAB Kite Surfboard Sizes: 4'11" / 5'1" / 5'3" SMALL WAVES Small waves? No problem. The Volt D/LAB is Duotone's premium small-wave board that makes the most of weak surf. The 2026...$1,499.00 -
2026 Mystic Warrior Waist Harness
Mystic
$359.992026 Warrior Waist Harness Sizes: XS / S / M / L / XL / XXL What Mystic has to say: A proven classic refined over years on the water. The Warrior has been one of our most popular waist harnesses for...$359.99 -
2026 Duotone Float SLS Wing
Duotone
$1,289.00 - $1,609.002026 Duotone Float SLS Wing Wave / Freefly Sizes: 2m / 2.5m / 3m / 3.5m / 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 5.5m Note: This product comes without boom! Fusion Boom must be purchased separately. Built specifically for...$1,289.00 - $1,609.00 -
2026 F-One Rocket Wing - S
F-One
$1,599.00 - $1,669.002026 Rocket Wing - S Feel the flow. Sizes: 4'10" / 5'0" / 5'3" / 5'6" / 5'8" / 5'10" A staple in the F-One board lineup year after year, the Wing-S gets a fresh redesign for 2026, and it’s the best...$1,599.00 - $1,669.00 -
2026 Naish Hunt Q Kiteboarding Kite
Naish
$1,399.00 - $2,299.002026 Naish Hunt Q Kite Sizes: 4m / 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 14m What Naish has to say: When the section starts lining up, there’s no time to overthink. Just feel. Get lost in the...$1,399.00 - $2,299.00 -
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2026 Duotone Unit SLS Wing
Duotone
$1,079.20 - $1,471.202026 Duotone Unit SLS Wing FREERIDE / FREESTYLE / WAVE Sizes: 2m / 2.5m / 3m / 3.5m / 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 5.5m / 6m / 6.5m If you want high-end performance with crisp responsiveness, the 2026 Duotone...$1,079.20 - $1,471.20 -
2026 Naish Psycho Q Kiteboarding Kite
Naish
$1,799.00 - $2,199.002026 Naish Psycho Q Kite Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 13.5m What Naish has to say: Open your mind to what it feels like to be Psycho. The Psycho lets you do what you had never...$1,799.00 - $2,199.00 -
2026 Naish Monarch Twintip
Naish
$699.002026 Monarch Big Air / Performance Freestyle Sizes: 132cm / 135cm / 138cm / 142cm Are you looking for a twintip that is unapologetically aggressive and fine-tuned for speed, pop, and total...$699.00 -
2026 Naish Motion Nvision Twintip Kiteboard
Naish
$1,299.002026 Naish Motion Nvision Sizes: 134cm / 138cm / 142cm What Naish has to say: The Motion NVision is where high-tech materials meet the quest for fun. It has the best all-around freeride shape made...$1,299.00 -
2026 Ion Surf Shield Boardshorts 20"
Ion
$269.992026 Surf Shield Boardshorts 20" Cut-resistant (level 4) Sizes: 30/S - 32/M - 34/L - 36/XL What Ion has to say: The Surf Shield Series was developed to protect watersport athletes from sharp fins,...$269.99 -
2026 Ion Surf Shield Wetshirt Longsleeve
Ion
$369.992026 Surf Shield Wetshirt Longsleeve Cut-resistant (level 4) Sizes: 48/S - 50/M - 52/L - 54/XL - 56/XXL What Ion has to say: The Surf Shield Series was developed to protect watersport athletes from...$369.99 -
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2026 Duotone Unit D/LAB Wing
Duotone
$1,631.20 - $1,895.202026 Duotone Unit D/LAB Wing FREERIDE / FREESTYLE / WAVE Sizes: 3.5m / 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 5.5m / 6m / 6.5m It's back for 2026—the benchmark of all-round wings. Built with an Aluula Gold leading edge...$1,631.20 - $1,895.20 -
2026 Cabrinha Quest PW DW Foil Board
Cabrinha
$2,289.00 - $2,389.002026 Quest Downwind / Parawing Sizes: 7'0 / 7'6 / 8'0 A First Look at the Cabrinha Quest Downwind Foilboard The$2,289.00 - $2,389.00 -
2026 Starboard Above Foilboard Limited Series
Starboard
$1,400.002026 Starboard Above Foilboard Limited Series Wing & Parawing • SUP Foil • Prone Sizes: 59L / 73L / 90L / 101L / 120L / 136L / 143L / 155L What Starboard has to say: The Above range is our...$1,400.00 -
2026 Starboard Above Air Inflatable Foilboard
Starboard
$1,670.002026 Starboard Above Air Inflatable Mid-length for Lightwind Wingfoil Sizes: 6'0" / 6'6" / 6'9" What Starboard has to say: The Above Air Foil range stands out as one of our riders' top picks. As a...$1,670.00 -
2026 Naish Odyssey DW Nvision
Naish
$3,499.00 - $3,679.002026 Odyssey DW NVision Ultimate Light Weight DW Board Downwind Foiling / Paddle / Parawing Sizes: 90L / 110L / 125L What Naish has to say: Ultra-Light. Ultra-Fast. Rewrite your limits. The Odyssey...$3,499.00 - $3,679.00 -
2026 Naish Pivot Q Kiteboarding Kite
Naish
$1,499.00 - $2,299.002026 Pivot Q Performance / Freeride / Big Air Sizes: 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 14m If you're looking for a single kite that can handle freeride, big air, foil sessions, and wave play...$1,499.00 - $2,299.00 -
2026 Cabrinha Moto XL APEX Kiteboarding Kite
Cabrinha
$2,219.00 - $2,449.002026 Moto XL APEX Kite Performance Lightwind / Freeride Sizes: 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 12m The Moto XL Apex is a high performance hybrid kite built for speed efficiency and responsive control. Its 3...$2,219.00 - $2,449.00 -
2026 Duotone Evo SLS Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$1,999.00 - $2,549.002026 Evo SLS Freeride / Freestyle / Wave Sizes: 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 13m What Duotone has to say: The Evo SLS, the ultimate performance allrounder designed for progressive riders who...$1,999.00 - $2,549.00 -
2026 Duotone Juice D/LAB Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$3,689.00 - $3,989.002026 Juice D/LAB Freeride / Lightwind / Foil Sizes: 14m / 15m / 17m What Duotone has to say: The Ultimate Low-End Performer For years the benchmark in lightwind kites, the Juice D/LAB still is the...$3,689.00 - $3,989.00 -
2026 F-One STRIKE V6 CWC Wing
F-One
$1,559.00 - $1,869.002026 F-One STRIKE V6 CWC Wing Strut your stuff Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m When the wind drops, you can stay on the water with the 2026 F-One STRIKE V6 CWC Wing. Designed to maximize power without...$1,559.00 - $1,869.00 -
2026 Liquid Force Nebula Foil Board
Liquid Force Kites
$799.99 - $899.992026 Nebula Foil Board Skill Level: Intermediate-Advanced Sizes: 3'8" / 4'2" What Liquid Force has to say: Launch Sequence Engaged! The Nebula is built to launch your foiling into another dimension...$799.99 - $899.99 -
2026 F-One Aluminum Mast Only
F-One
$130.00 - $170.002026 Aluminum Mast Sizes: 30cm / 45cm / 55cm / 65cm / 75cm / 85cm / 95cm What F-One has to say: The F-ONE aluminum mast can be used for all disciplines: kite, surf foil, wing foil, SUP foil and...$130.00 - $170.00 -
2026 Mystic Vandal Pro Helmet Dirty Habits
Mystic
$155.992026 Vandal Pro Helmet Dirty Habits Sizes: XS-S / M-L / XL-XXL What Mystic has to say: We had a certain set of requirements when it came to designing our ideal helmet for the water. The result is...$155.99 -
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2026 Starboard Take Off Foilboard Blue Carbon
Starboard
Now: $1,800.00Was: $2,000.002026 Starboard Take Off Foilboard Blue Carbon Wing Freestyle • Wave • SUP Foil Sizes: 30L / 45L / 55L / 70L / 80L / 95L / 105L / 115L What Starboard has to say: Tuned for performance at every stage...Now: $1,800.00Was: $2,000.00 -
2026 Starboard Above Foilboard Blue Carbon
Starboard
$2,195.002026 Starboard Above Foilboard Blue Carbon Wing & Parawing • SUP Foil • Prone Sizes: 34L / 45L / 59L / 73L / 90L / 101L / 120L / 136L / 143L / 155L What Starboard has to say: The Above range is our...$2,195.00 -
2026 Liquid Force X Foilboard
Liquid Force Kites
$999.992026 X Foilboard Skill Level: Intermediate-Advanced Sizes: 4'0" / 4'4" What Liquid Force has to say: Next-Level Tech Meets Premium Performance The X is built tougher and stiffer, with more volume to...$999.99 -
2026 Flysurfer HELI Kiteboarding Kite
Flysurfer
$1,470.00 - $2,205.002026 Flysurfer HELI Kite Performance Freeride Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 12m / 15m What Flysurfer has to say: Turn instinct into action. You want to boost higher, loop smoother, and progress faster?...$1,470.00 - $2,205.00 -
2026 North Echo Pro Foil Board
North
$1,249.00 - $1,299.002026 Echo Pro Foil Board Sizes: 120cm / 135cm New to the North lineup, the Echo Pro (PRO, PRo, Pro, pro, pro) is coming in hot for tow, kite, and wake foilers looking for a stiff and responsive craft...$1,249.00 - $1,299.00 -
2026 Naish Pivot NVision Kiteboarding Kite
Naish
$2,599.00 - $3,399.002026 Pivot NVision High-Performance Freeride / Big Air Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 14m Are you the kind of rider who notices every micro-adjustment? The Pivot NVision is your dream...$2,599.00 - $3,399.00 -
2026 AK Phazer V5 Foilboard DuraTech
AK Durable Supply Co.
$1,295.00 - $1,360.002026 AK Phazer V5 Foilboard DuraTech Sizes: 110L / 125L / 140L What AK has to say: Versatile wing & SUP crossover foilboard. Perfect for heavy weight & lightwind wing riding. Surf inspired high...$1,295.00 - $1,360.00 -
2026 Naish Chimera Foil Board
Naish
$1,349.00 - $1,919.002026 Chimera Sizes: 38L / 48L / 53L / 58L / 68L / 78L / 88L / 108L / 128L / 148L The Naish Chimera is built for those jack-of-all-trades on the beach — those who want to wing, prone, tow, or have...$1,349.00 - $1,919.00 -
2026 Harlem Thrive LiteX Kiteboarding Kite
Harlem
$3,194.00 - $3,394.002026 Harlem Thrive LiteX Kite High Performance Freeride / Light Wind Sizes: 15m / 17m What Harlem has to say: Made for Light Wind Chasers The Thrive LiteX is built for riders who refuse to miss a...$3,194.00 - $3,394.00 -
Slingshot One-Lock Kite Foil Package
Slingshot Sports
$1,607.00 - $3,017.00Slingshot One-Lock Kite Package Dustin's Take on the One-Lock Kite Foil: The Slingshot One-Lock system has been a game-changer this summer. Fast setup, less hassle, and more time on the water. There...$1,607.00 - $3,017.00 -
2026 F-One ATOM Control Bar
F-One
$699.00 - $799.00ATOM Size: 45-52cm What F-One has to say: Feel the bond. The all-new ATOM kite bar by F-ONE delivers everything you need for a direct and responsive connection to your kite. Designed with...$699.00 - $799.00