914 results for 'Slingshot Code NXT 2026'

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 br ...

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 B ...

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 ...

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 nu ...

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 turni ...

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 ...

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 ...

​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 ...

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 ...

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 Fo ...

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.

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. Y ...

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 i ...

Freeride vs Crossover Kiteboarding Kites: Versus w/Rygo Ep 18(Post)

Kiteboarding has come a long way since the early days. What was once an extreme sport is now only as intense as you’d like it to be. Whether you want to experience the freedom of sailing and ...

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, sha ...

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 ...

Foilboarding: Small Boards vs Large Boards(Post)

We’ve been riding a bunch of different styles behind the boat, so we’re going to get a bit boat-focused on this episode of Foil Fridays because we’ve been getting a lot of questi ...

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 firs ...

F-One Eagle vs SK8: Which Foil Fits Your Riding?(Post)

The 2026 lineup from F-One tightened the gap between the Eagle and the SK8 in a big way. What used to be a clearer split now comes down to how and where you ride most. Tucker and Jeff spent a ...

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 ...

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 tri ...

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 ...

My Kitesurfing Gear & Why(Post)

Choosing the right gear when you are a new kiteboarder is easy. Go for an all around kite and you will be set for years to come. Choosing your second quiver of kites can take a bit more work depen ...

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 ...

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 ...

Duotone Evo D/LAB vs. Harlem Thrive(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers love big air kites, but they also know that they're not all created equal. They'll all boost you high enough to pull some impressive moves or just enjoy the view from up ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 t ...

Naish Blur Design Overview With Noah Hoffman(Post)

Noah Hoffman, Naish's Head of Wing and Foil Product Development, breaks down the design elements of the 2026 Naish Blur. Coming in two sizes (60L for high wind days and 80L for lighter session ...

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 ...

How to Frontroll Kitesurfing / Kiteboarding Tutorial - Unhooked(Post)

Today we're going to break down another must-have basic for progressing your unhooked riding: the front roll. Of all the basic moves, this might be the best looking and will give you the most bang ...

What We Got Wrong About the 2025 Duotone Evo D/Lab LTD(Post)

Jake's back with a quick follow-up to add some more details about the Limited Edition Evo D/LAB, specifically the blue Aluula material. Why Is the Blue Aluula Really a Limited Run? Initially, ...

2025 Duotone Evo D/LAB Limited Edition "Bluula" Kite | First Impressions?(Post)

If you want to take a good kite and make it even better, replacing the frame with Aluula is a great place to start. That's what Duotone has done with the Evo D/LAB, but you could be forgiven f ...

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 ...

Tucker's Ozone PowerPack & Omen Flux POV Session(Post)

The session kicks off with the Tucker hopping on the 2026 Ozone PowerPack and Omen Flux Foilboard. In this no-talking, stoke-driven ride, you'll see Michigan's winter riding conditions, small swell ...

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 s ...

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! ...

Lessons(Page)

2026 MACkite Lesson Signup Is Live! Book Your Lesson MACkite has been giving watersport lessons since 2001. The MACshack, our main lessons center, is located on a section of beach in Muskegon r ...