1848 results for 'front hard hard stop'

Brazilian Brothers Review the Ride Engine Empax V2 Vest(Post)

You've heard that you "should" wear an impact vest, but do you really need one? And if so, what's a good one that won't get in your way? The Brazilian Brothers think they have the answer to both que

FLITElab Flux Foils Reviewed | Ride Feel and Sizing(Post)

Introduction In this video, Jeff and Tucker share their first hands-on impressions of the FLITElab Flux foil lineup after riding multiple sizes across different conditions. The focus stays on how th

Ride with Blake | How to Set Up Your Footstraps(Post)

This video covers how to perfect your kiteboarding stance as well as some of the basics concepts such as heelside, toeside. Goofy foot vs regular foot. Riding blind and riding wrapped. If you need he

Interview With Sensi Graves I Being a Pro Kiter & Learning to Wing(Post)

Hey, what's up guys? I'm Rygo. I'm Sensi. And today we're going to do another interview, and we're going to chat with Sensei Graves here. So it's been kind of a big year for you, a lot of change, a

What Size Kiteboarding Harness Do I Need?(Post)

  In kiteboarding, harnesses tend to be the last thing on a kiter’s mind as far as the order of importance. However, the harness should be of utmost importance as it’s a rider's connection po

Beginner to Advanced | Why the North Boost Foil Drive Package Works(Post)

Foil Drive has opened the door to a new category of riding—one that blends the accessibility of e-foiling with the performance and progression of traditional hydrofoiling. To make that leap even eas

North Midi Wing Foilboard | Mid-Length Design with High-Performance DNA(Post)

Tucker and Nate have been putting North's new Midi foilboard through its paces. What's it designed for, and is it good at it? Who is it for? As always, they've got an opinion, and they hope it'll he

2022 Manera Halo Kiteboarding Harness(Post)

Is the Manera Halo the future of kitesurfing / kiteboarding harnesses? We think so. It's modular, serviceable, and combines the benefits of hard shell and soft harnesses into one supportive, flexibl

Kiteboarding Video: Keahi de Aboitiz - 2015 Kitesurf World Champ(Post)

Keahi de Aboitiz - 2015 Kitesurfing World Champion Keahi de Aboitiz has been given the title of 2015 Kitesurfing World Campion. This Aussie rides for Cabrinha, NP, JP Australia, and Sharpers fins and

Kiteboarding: "Unhooked and Over 40"(Post)

If the calendar says you're past your "expiration date", but you're still feeling a bit spry, maybe you should try some basic unhooked tricks! What is riding unhooked?  This means that you disconnect

Brazilian Brothers Review the Harlem Lead Bar(Post)

The Harlem Lead has become one of the Brazilian Brothers' favorite kiteboarding control bars, and for good reason. Not only does it have an auto-untwist system, but it works flawlessly, and they'd h

Learn How to Kiteboard Upwind With These 5 Beginner Tips(Post)

Kiteboarding Upwind Is Your First Beginner Milestone If you’re a beginner kiteboarder, going upwind means not walking back up the beach after each ride. If you’re jumping, you need to march upwind

Flying the Duotone Stash Parawing | First Impressions and Honest Thoughts(Post)

Parawings are hitting the market at a fast and furious pace, and Tucker's doing his best to get out on every one so he can share the strengths and weaknesses of each. The Stash (not to be confused w

Foilboard Transitions: Heelside to Toeside - Ticket to Glide Ep 2(Post)

This video will kick off a new series of videos showing some foil trick tips that you can look to learn in your beginner and intermediate stages of kiteboarding. We will be trying to drop one of the

Duotone Kite Model Overlap(Post)

This is Aaron from MACkite with Ben from Duotone. I was asking Ben about some of the overlap within the Duotone kite product line. Aaron: I've been a fan of both the Neo and the Dice because o

2024 North Sonar Foil System Overview with Ryan and Matt(Post)

Ryan Hooker from MACkite and Matt Aiken from North chat about the North Sonar Foil System for wing foiling, surf foiling, and kite foiling. Find out who it's for and what's new for 2024. Ryan:

2026 Lift eFoils Lineup: Lift5 F, Lift5, and LiftX(Post)

Eli from MACkite is joined by Corey from Lift to go over the Lift eFoil family, including the Lift5 F, the Lift5, and the LiftX. No matter where you are in your foiling journey, there's a Lift for y

3 Tips for Better Kiteboard Control(Post)

This is part two of the master your kite and board videos. Last week, I covered a new angle on how to control your kite with the edge of your board. I’m going to expand on this now, and help you rea

2024 Reedin SuperNatural Wing vs. the HyperNatural Aluula Wing(Post)

Jeff and Ryan have had sessions on both the Reedin SuperNatural and its Aluula brother, the HyperNatural, and they're ready to share how the two compare. Does the Aluula make enough of a difference

Mystic Legacy Helmet | Safety Meets Surf Style(Post)

For decades, wearing a helmet in the surf or on the water carried a certain stigma. It looked awkward, felt bulky, and often interfered with the natural flow of riding waves. But the level of perfor

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

2024 North Loft Pro Wing Review(Post)

The 2024 Loft Pro is a brand new wing from North, and it's going to change the light wind game. It's been a little while since we've had a new wing on the light wind market, and this year we're

Joe's Moses 590, 683, 695 comparison experience(Post)

Joe is a longtime customer of ours from San Francisco and a Moses foiling fanatic.  I think he actually owns nearly every wing in their lineup.  We love talking shop with one another so he is going to

Brazilian Brothers Review the 2025 North Reach Kite(Post)

The Reach is a three-strut all-around freeride kite by North. It's been the do-it-all kite in North's lineup for a few years now, so the Brazilian Brothers were excited to see how the 2025 version p

Ride with Blake | How to Toe-Side Transition(Post)

Hey Guys, Blake here!  This week, were going to cover one of the first tricks you can learn in kiteboarding and one that you can use to add style to your transitions. The Toeside Transition with a p

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

Hydrofoiling: Learn to Surf Foil - Ticket to Glide Ep 01(Post)

The printable steps are at the bottom of this blog  So you want to learn to hydrofoil surf? Congratulations! We too have caught the foil bug for all of our board sports. Surf foiling is truly a on

Code Aluminum Mast Review(Post)

Tucker is here with a look at a brand new product: the Code Aluminum Mast. In the past, Code has only offered carbon fiber and high-modulus carbon fiber options. With this new release, they're reach

Brazilian Brothers Review the YES Kite(Post)

The YES Kite is the first freeride model from the Jacobsen Project, Nick Jacobsen's own brand. Known for sending himself off cranes, buildings, and just about anything tall, Nick has spent decades p

Wake Foiling | How to Avoid Falling Off of Your Board(Post)

Do you fall every time you try to get up on a wake foil? Every single time you try to get up, you can't seem to make it happen, and you wonder what you're doing wrong? Here are some of the common fall

Reedin Superwing X Wing Features Overview(Post)

Hey everybody, welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. I'm Tucker and today I'm going to talk to you about the Reedin Super Wing X.X-Ply Canopy Material So here it is: the long-awaite

Let's Chat: 2017 North Rebel w/ Jake(Post)

Jake on the 2017 North Rebel So you're Interested in the Rebel. We're imaging some of the questions you are asking yourself...What's New this year, and what type of rider will benefit from this kite?

First Backroll in Light Wind(Post)

Hey guys, for this video we're going to cover a new angle on a basic freeride trick. I've done frontroll and backroll videos before, but I wanted to take the angle of a brand new rider attempting the

Is Your Kiteboard and Wing Foil Gear Ready for Springtime Sessions?(Post)

Marc Hoeksema on Ice For those of us who may be coming off of a long, hard winter, it's time to lay out and inspect your kiteboard and wing foil gear for your first springtime sessions. There's nothin

NSI Tri Tip Nose Padz(Post)

You pull up at the beach and the conditions look amazing. You grab your board, flip it over, and attach your foil. It's time to go! You pick up your board to carry it down to the beach and... oh no!

Brazilian Brothers Review the Mystic Vandal Pro for Kiteboarding(Post)

Helmets are for kooks, right? Real kiteboarders ride with the wind blowing through their hair. Yep, tell that to an increasing number of pros and everyday riders who swear by the benefits of protect

Kiteboarding - How to Pop Unhooked(Post)

This blog will eventually be made into a complete beginners' unhooked playlist. Stand by while we film this spring. This week we're going to break down the most fundamental move in kiteboarding: the p

Is the Foil Boost Waydoo's E-Assist Solution?(Post)

The e-assist market has exploded over the last few years. What was once using motorized assistance to get into waves and swell has transformed to foiling without resistance. Now, Waydoo has a soluti

2015 Best Launch: Everybody Knows(Post)

The Best team met up to celebrate the arrival of the new 2015 gear. Everybody knows that the Best characters like to shred their hearts out! Luckily one does recover fast when accommodated in beautifu

Foiling Tip: How to Sit On Your Hydrofoil - Ticket to Glide Ep 02(Post)

The printable steps are at the bottom of this blog  Learning to sit on the foil is one of the first tricks everyone wants to learn. It's not that intimidating, it looks awesome and its really fun to