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Basic Grabs - Mute and Nose | "Ride With Blake"(Post)

Breakdown for two really fun pop grabs that every kiteboarder needs to know: The Mute Grab and the Nose Grab. These are simple grabs that are easily improved and tweaked out as you progress. If you

Snowkiting and Cold Water Kiteboarding(Page)

Snowkiting & Cold Water Kiteboarding     Brr! It's cold out- let's go have some fun! Here's how to ride when the water's cold- or when it's solid!   Snowkiting FAQs

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

​Ride Engine Defender Vest Review(Post)

Hey guys, welcome back. This is Jake with At a Glance. Today we're going to be talking about the Ride Engine HF impact vest. This is the Defender vest from Ride Engine and it's meant for foil use

Where to Kiteboard and Snowkite(Page)

Where to Kiteboard/Snowkite in West Michigan and Beyond!  Odds are you know of at least one place to go kiteboarding or snowkiting. But what if the wind's not cooperating there, or your...

How to Pop to Blind | "Ride With Blake"(Post)

Living in Key West Florida has it’s perks. You know, perks like kiteboarding off  of a friends boat in shallow blue water. In Episode four Blake gives you five simple tips for learning how to pop to

Packing a kiteboarding Golf Bag(Post)

In this Vlog, we’re going to be covering how to pack your kiteboarding bag. The first thing to talk about when packing a kite bag is what kind of bag do you have or do you want. Why a golf bag?  A l

Ozone Afterburner V1 Review: The Fastest Parawing Yet?(Post)

The Rapid Evolution of Parawing Tech Jeff and Tucker dive into the brand new Ozone Afterburner V1. The name itself gets people thinking, and it suits the wing perfectly. The parawing industry is gro

Wing Foiling Innovations | Are Booms Really Better Than Handles?(Post)

All of a sudden, it seems like wings with booms are everywhere. Maybe you've been to a recent event and noticed that many of the best riders were using them. If they are, should you be? Well, it d

3 Things to Love About the Duotone Click Bar(Post)

Downshifting With the Duotone Click Bar The Duotone Click Bar offers an easy and measured depower that's always well within your reach. If you like the thought of depowering your kite with the s

2023 North Mode Wing Review(Post)

The 2023 North Mode wing is quickly becoming a shop favorite with our wing crew. Check out the VIDEO above or the TRANSCRIPT below to get some solid insight from Tucker, Jeff, and Ryan. 2023 Nort

2023 North Nova v3 Review(Post)

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. I'm Tucker, and today I'm going to give you a quick review on the new North Nova version 3 for 2023. I've been riding this wing for a few weeks no

How Do I Learn to Kiteboard?(Post)

Learning to kiteboard consists of three initial steps: Learn to fly a two line / four line kite. No matter how strong your board skills are, they are useless until you learn how to fly a kite. Train

2023 Ocean Rodeo Glide AA-Series Wing: Lean and Green(Post)

Lighter. Stronger. Recycle-ready.Ocean Rodeo has worked with ALUULA Composites to develop the first full Aluula wing. The result is a truly multi-discipline wing that's ultra-light, strong, and te

Let’s Chat: What to Bring On Your Next Kiteboarding Vacation(Post)

What should you bring on your next big kiting trip? A checklist. So, you've booked tickets to head toward warmer climates, have you? Or, haven't you? It's time to get that done, as it's travel season

Wing Foiling | How to Start on Small Boards | Duotone Wing Academy(Post)

Starting with a small board in the sport of wing foiling can be a thrilling yet challenging experience, especially under lighter wind conditions. This comprehensive guide by Duotone Wing Academy wil

Backroll Revert Downloop Transition | Ride with Blake(Post)

If you can do a backroll and you know how to pop toe-side, then you are ready for this trick!   4 Printable Steps for the Beach Step One: Pop Harder You are going to want to edge a little harder so

2019 Cabrinha Moto Kite Review(Post)

Rider: Steve Age: 56 Weight: 215 Winds: 17-20 mph - flat water Setup: 14 meter Moto with Fireball, 141 Ace with new H2O straps My first ride on the Moto was way back in June in light winds on a big b

What Size Mast for Wing Foiling? A Complete Guide(Post)

Wing foiling, a popular sport that combines elements of windsurfing, kitesurfing, and stand-up paddleboarding, has taken the world of water sports by storm. In this exhilarating sport, a rider stands

Duotone Wing Academy | Wind and Courses(Post)

Wing foiling, one of the latest additions to the world of watersports, can be an exhilarating experience. Riding the waves with the wind as your guide, you'll soon realize that understanding and worki

Slingshot Project Drag Board Review(Post)

Jeff and Tucker got their hands on the highly anticipated Slingshot Project Drag board, bringing a little Christmas in August to the shop. The designers, including Ken Adgate, have been working on t

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

Parawing Safety Tips - Learn from Jeff's Mistakes(Post)

And now it's time for a PSA about parawing safety, brought to you by Tucker and Jeff. Are you an experienced winger? Were you raised in the water like a tadpole and you feel completely comfortable o

2024 North Mode Pro Wing Review(Post)

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays with Tucker. Today I have a special treat for you: I am going to give you all the details and a review on the 2024 North Mode Pro. I've been testing

Ozone Liteforce Wing Review | A Detailed Look at the 7.7m Model(Post)

It's time for another Wing Wednesdays with Tucker, and today he's looking at Ozone's light wind wing, the Liteforce. It's a brand new model for 2024 and comes in 6.6 and 7.7m sizes. Tucker is a l

Kiteboarding | How to Go Upwind Through Technique and Understanding(Post)

Kiteboarding is an exhilarating sport that combines aspects of wakeboarding, snowboarding, windsurfing, surfing, paragliding, skateboarding, and sailing into one high-octane activity. One key skill

F-One Strike V3 Overview: Tucker's Initial Take(Post)

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays with Tucker. Today I'm going to talk with you about the new F-One Strike version three, released in April of 2023. We've been looking forward

2023 Duotone Unit V3 Review | Worth the Upgrade?(Post)

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. I'm Tucker, and today I'm going to bring you a review on one of the most hotly anticipated wings this year, the 2023 Duotone Unit. This is the versi

How to Darkslide | "Ride With Blake"(Post)

Excellent flatwater trick to start expanding out of your comfort zone all while incorporating other more basic trick skills   We're going to keep these short and sweet. Use these steps to visualize

New Kiteboarding Spot Assessment(Post)

New kiteboarding locations can be intimidating. In this Vlog I'll be covering how to assess a new spot, as well as a few important reminders. These tips will be especially helpful if you're traveling

Apollo and Fireball - Customer Chats(Post)

One of our good customers recently took the time to review his Fireball/Apollo 14m setup and give us his first impressions.  First Impressions with 2017 Cabrinha Apollo 14M and Fireball by Shawn Ewing

Kiteboarding Jumping Transition - Ride with Blake(Post)

If you can do a transition and jump, then you are ready for this trick! 4 Printable Steps for the Beach Step One: Start Small The smaller you go at first, the easier this trick is. It should feel

Get to Know the Crew(Page)

MACkite's Get to Know the Crew We get it. You've got limited time, and need answers. When you call us at the shop, you'll get them. You'll be greeted by one of our kite experts that will be thrilled...

Kiteboarding Quivers | How to Choose the Best Kite Sizes for You(Post)

Kiteboarding kites come in a wide variety of sizes. Which size kites are best for you? Let's take a look at your riding style, your gear budget, and find out how many kites you'll want to have

MACkite Package Kiteboard Comparison w/ Nathan(Post)

MACkiteboarding Package Kiteboard Comparison So, you're a first-time rider or buyer looking for the best deal possible, right? Well, we don't blame you. Like you, the crew at MACkite is all about ge

11th Annual Kiteboarding 4 Cancer / July 14-16th, 2017(Post)

Mission “Kiteboard 4 Cancer empowers individuals to harness the power of wind and water to benefit lives affected by cancer.” That mission statement is brought to life by kiteboarders from all over th

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

Triple Seven P.T. Skin Parawing | Paragliding Tech Meets Foiling!(Post)

A Lightweight, Stable, and Rider-Friendly Step Forward in Parawinging Parawinging continues to evolve rapidly, and with that growth comes a wave of new designs aimed at making the sport more accessi

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

2023 Cabrinha Mantis and Vision Wings Review(Post)

Today we're going to have a look at the new Cabrinha Mantis v3 and Vision v1. These are two of the wings from Cabrinha for 2023, so there's some exciting stuff out there with the Vision being a n