1241 results for 'cabrinha switchblad area 2026'

Four Reasons to Buy a Trainer Kite & Which One to Buy(Post)

Bit by the bug... I was bitten by the kiteboarding bug on a visit to Tarifa. I returned from Europe and decided to save up for my first kite. It took me all summer, but I managed to snag a 2009 Cabrin

Kiteboards: Flat vs Rockerd _ Versus W/Rygo Ep 09(Post)

This week, we’re going to break down the difference between flat boards and rockered kiteboards. Last week, we got started with our first kiteboard comparison. We broke down small boards vs large bo

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

Why Should I Take a Kiteboard Lesson?(Post)

Experience of a Lifetime - Kiteboarding is one of those amazing things you see, but always wonder what it would really be like. Here is a great opportunity to experience the thrill of kitesurfing. D

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 with Blake” Road

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

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

Meet Kauan: Brazil's 14-Year-Old Big Air Prodigy(Post)

Kiting has inspired generations. Think of the greats — you know the ones, the ones that make you stop mid-session and just watch. They to go big and keep pushing boundaries, and that's exactly what

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, the gu

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

Hydrofoil Boards, Bolt Patterns, and Compatibility(Post)

There are various ways to connect a hydrofoil to a foil board. The Plate System Alloy Standard (90 x 140mm) The most common today is the plate system. Connecting a hydrofoil to your board is simple

Kite Academy Episode 1: The Essential Kiteboarding Gear(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are reporting from a windy beach in Brazil to kick off a brand-new mini-series: the Kite Academy. The goal of this series is to walk anyone who has never been in touch with ki

Kiteboarding Transitions: Sent Crail Grab(Post)

Nuke or Crail? It has come to our attention that this particular grab is actually a Crail grab. In the video we call it a Nuke, however for the written steps, I'll be using the correct name. My apolog

Foilboarding Sports(Post)

Welcome to the beginning of our knowledge center. While we're building out this new category on our webpage, we'll be pairing our Foil Friday videos with these extensive blog posts. If you have any

Kites for Hydrofoiling: What to Grab?(Post)

What do you grab? Kites for Hydrofoiling Edition. 4-9 knots: HQ Matrixx Foil Kite We choose the HQ Matrixx for extreme light wind conditions for one reason...Weight. In sub-10 knot conditions most inf

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

Testing the 2018 North Evo with Danny Barnette(Post)

Sessions Blog - Testing the 2018 North Evo For the  2018 North Evo, I really had to put in the work to get my review right. In most of my previous videos, I'd already had years of experience testing

Ride with Blake | How to Ride Upwind in Light Wind(Post)

How to Ride Upwind in Light Wind - Ride with Blake: Vlog 16 For some, riding in light winds can be a little challenging. How can you ride upwind? Blake goes through the "Blake Necessities" on how to

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 su

Kiteboarding Video: Nick Jacobsen Wins Redbull's King of the Air(Post)

Congrats, Nick Jacobsen! Cabrinha team rider and all-around goofball Nick Jacobsen has won the 2017 Red Bull King of the Air in Cape Town, South Africa. In the final, Jacobsen battled kiteboarding le

F-One Trigger Brainchild vs F-One Bandit Brainchild | Full Breakdown(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back with a comparison that many riders have been waiting for—a direct breakdown of the Trigger Brainchild versus the Bandit Brainchild. While both kites share the same de

Kiteboarding: Handplant Transition(Post)

Heads up. We do not recommend you try this with solid objects. This is a very advanced trick. Today we are going to go over how to do a handplant transition. This is the first video in our advanced

Kiteboarding Transitions: Toeside Backflip(Post)

Today we are going to go over how to Toeside backflip transition. This is the second video in our intermediate to advanced transition playlist. Normally we focus on beginner and intermediate level t

Kiteboarding Transitions: Low Powered Crail grab Downloop(Post)

It has come to our attention that this particular grab is actually a Crail grab. In the video we call it a Nuke, however for the written steps, I'll be using the correct name. My apologies for any c

2020 North Orbit First Impressions(Post)

Hey guys, it’s Nathan here from MACkite, and today, I’m going to talk to you about the 2020 North Orbit. 2020 NORTH ORBIT We’ve not had a chance to thoroughly review the North Orbit at this time, so

Kitesurfing Progression | How to Perform Strapless Airs on Your Surfboard, with Evan Netsch(Post)

Introduction to Strapless Airs Strapless kitesurfing offers a unique challenge compared to traditional strapped methods. It involves more balance, control, and technique, making it a rewarding exp

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

2023 Hydrofoil Awards | See Which Foils Topped Our List(Post)

Jeff and Tucker are excited to announce their top foils for 2023. Hydrofoil is one of their favorite categories because of how it allows you to take your winging to the next level, and they've

Foil Friday: 5 Best Kites for Hydrofoiling(Post)

5 Best Kites for Foiling Hydrofoil kiteboarding has been on fire lately at the shop. I cannot remember the last time where every employee was so excited about one aspect of kiteboarding. Every empl

Ride with Blake Invitation to Egypt(Post)

Hey guys, Blake from Mackite here, I’m reaching out because I want you to join me for a 7 day kite safari with Cabrinha Egypt! Now you may be wondering why in the world would you want to travel all

Introducing 2015 Best Kiteboarding Products(Post)

We were lucky enough to receive almost the full line of 2015 Boards and Kites prior to launch, and many of the guys had a chance to ride them all before we had to send them out to Best team rider Ric

Kiteboarding Video: The Kiteboard Legacy Begins Trailer(Post)

An Official Kiteboarding Movie Trailer Imagine your all-time favorite kiteboarding video. I’m guessing it’s five, maybe seven minutes long? Now imagine that favorite video 15 times the length, and pr

Andre Phillip Joins Slingshot and Tona(Post)

The Slingshot RPM is the kite for Dre. Andre Phillip is undeniably one of the most influential riders in the industry. He is known for his consistently stylish and innovative riding, staying humb

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

Kite Academy Episode 2: Setting Up Your Kite(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back for episode two of the Kite Academy. In the first episode, they walked through all the gear you need to get going: a helmet, an impact vest, a harness, a kite, and a

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

Kitesurf Control Bar Review | North Navigator Pro / Duotone Trust / Core Sensor 3 Pro(Post)

Jason is an excellent reviewer of kiteboarding gear, limited only by what he's able to get his hands on in New Zealand. He and MACkite have teamed up to get more gear in his hands, so hopefull

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

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

2019 Duotone Rebel Review(Post)

The Rebel is a kiteboarding kite that’s been around forever, pretty much has a cult following and last year was completely redesigned. Purist lost their minds, new riders loved it and everyone else