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Sessions | New Harlem Pace Wing(Post)What happens when you combine the new Harlem Pace 5m wing, Omen Flux 72L wing foil board, and the Axis ART V2 939 hydrofoil, then sprinkle in the peaceful scenery of Grand Haven's Lake Michigan s
Things to Know About Moses Hydrofoils - Foil Fridays EP 24(Post)Moses foils have skyrocketed in popularity this year. They are widely known as the best race hydrofoils available, but that does not exactly translate for everyday rider use. The versatility and acc
Throwback Thursday: MACkite Board Lineup 2012-2013(Post)How far back can we throw for Throwback Thursday? How about November 2012? Check out Tucker as he goes over MACkite's lineup of boards for 2013. If you've been riding a while, do you recognize any
The "New Foil Guy"—Session 3(Post)The “New Foil Guy” 3rd Session / June 20th, 2017 It’s been a month since I’ve gone foiling—my bad. We’ve had an unseasonably windy spring, with much more time in the surf than usual. I make no apologi
Let's Chat: Choosing A Surf Hydrofoil(Post)Surf Hydrofoil Choices Choosing a Surf Hydrofoil Choosing a surfboard foil can be a difficult decision. Luckily, we have the gear and knowledge to help anyone choose the gear that will expedite their
Foil Drive Masterclass | Tips and Tricks for Surf Foiling(Post)Foil Drive’s latest surf masterclass offers valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your surf foiling experience. Paul from Foil Drive shares his knowledge, focusing on techniques to use
Building a Kiteboard Hydrofoil Wing Quiver - Foil Fridays EP 23(Post)A foil is no longer simply a foil. There are so many flavors of hydrofoil wings around these days and some really compelling reasons to have more than one at your disposal. The vast range in wing s
Hydrofoiling: What to Ask Before You Buy - Foil Friday: EP 19(Post)Over the last few years we’ve been testing all the hydrofoils extensively- with the kite, behind the boat and in the waves. In that time, most of our staff has progressed from complete beginners to
Kiteboarding Video: ACQUA's Allure(Post)ACQUA: A Kiteboarding Film Slingshot's teaser for their new kiteboarding film, "ACQUA," will have you questioning everything. Why do you not own a sailboat? When will your professional kiteboarding c
Improve Your Surf Foil Skills with Foil Drive | Helpful Tips and Techniques(Post)Foil Drive is more than just a product; it's a community dedicated to enhancing the surf foil experience with innovative technology. In this masterclass, Paul from Foil Drive shares invaluable t
How to Wakefoil Without the Rope. Foil Fridays Ep 15(Post)Foiling has changed everything. With so many applications, we find ourselves practicing a lot of crossover sports.Wakefoiling included. One of the most fun aspects of the sport is the freedom of just
State of Wing Surfing and Gear(Post)Wing Surfing is the hottest new thing for SUP and hydrofoilers. If you are not already familiar, Wing Surfing uses a small inflatable kiteboard kite-looking sail that is handheld similarly to a wi
Let's Chat: Nathan Choosing His 2016 Kiteboarding Wish List(Post)Growing With Kiteboarding It's time to get back into the water. As we begin to approach the kiteboarding season here in the Midwest, I start to get excited about returning to the water. Yes - others h
King of the Great Lakes Test Fest 2012(Post)13th Annual KOGL Kiteboarding Competition & Gear Test Fest MACkiteboarding will be hosting the 13th annual KOGL in late September in 2013. The 12th annual KOGL Test Fest format was a smashing success
MACkite Team Rider Interview With Chris Bobryk(Post)Chris Bobryk is a Slingshot Rider and a former member of the NA Blend, the 2nd wave of wakestyle riders in the USA. In 2019 he's joining the MACkite team moving forward. You'll be seeing a lot more of
Let's Chat: What to Know About Hydrofoils(Post)Deciding Factors for Foilboarding Hydrofoils are being ridden for more than simply racing and are now accessible for most riders. For goodness sake, Kai Lenny is riding them without a tow on waves. W
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
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 lov
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
What Foil Works Best in Waves and Swells? | High-Aspect vs. Mid-Aspect(Post)The MACkite Foil Crew sat down to talk about which foils they like best for waves and swells. As you can guess, there isn't one right answer to this question. In addition to personal preference, it
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
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
How I Found My Mojo With the Flysurfer MOJO Wing(Post)The Flysurfer Mojo Wing is FlySurfer’s first wing, and man—they knocked it out of the park. I used a 5.2m wing in conditions varying from 10 knots to 35. Flatwater and surf. The first thing to tal
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
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
GKA Mykonos Part 6: Round 1 Rolls On(Post)The Brazilian Brothers are on the beach in Mykonos for the 2026 GKA Big Air Kite World Cup, and the conditions are absolutely firing. With massive gusts coming through and sand moving everywhere acr
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
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...
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
Foil Drive Gen 2 Assist MAX and Assist Slim Overview(Post)Shop Foil Drive. Join Pat from MACkite as he unveils the cutting-edge Foil Drive Gen 2 Assist, a monumental upgrade to the foil assist system that's set to transform your foiling experience. Pa
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
Four Tips to Prevent Elbow Pain When Kiteboarding(Post)The Brazilian Brothers are back to talk about a common issue for many kite surfers: elbow pain. Unfortunately, it's a type of injury that afflicts a lot of riders. While they aren't medical professi
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2025 Mystic Saga Surf XL Boardbag
Mystic
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2025 Ozone Hyperlink V4 Foil Kite
Ozone
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Mystic
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2025 Naish Hover DW Crossover Foilboard
Naish
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Slingshot Sports
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Eleveight Kiteboarding
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Cabrinha
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Mystic
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Slingshot Hydrofoil Hover Glide Rear Wing Shim
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Naish
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Mystic
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SabFoil
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Slingshot Sports
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Slingshot Sports
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F-One
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2025 SabFoil Torpedo Foilboard - White Edition
SabFoil
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F-One
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Slingshot One-Lock Wake QuickStart Family Package
Slingshot Sports
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Slingshot Sports
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2025 Mystic Supreme Glove Lobster 5mm
Mystic
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Ride Engine
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2025 Ion B2 Kite Seat Harness Men
Ion
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2025 F-One Linx SK99 Control Bar
F-One
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Slingshot Phantasm Kite 633 Complete Hardware Pack
Slingshot Sports
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Slingshot Phantasm Kite 657 Complete Hardware Pack
Slingshot Sports
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2025 F-One Rocket Surf Prone Foilboard
F-One
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2025 F-One Rocket Wing ASC Foilboard
F-One
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2025 Naish MACH-2 Semi Complete Foil
Naish
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Mystic
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2025 North Atmos PRO Carbon Twintip Kiteboard
North
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Mystic
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Slingshot Sports
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Slingshot Sports
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F-One Carbon Boom V2
F-One
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2025 Ride Engine Serve Surf Travel Coffin
Ride Engine
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Mystic
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Mystic
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Mystic
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2024 Slingshot Joystick V1 Control Bar
Slingshot Sports
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