The all-new Duotone Juice D/Lab is an ultra-light, 3-strut freeride kite, good for light wind riding and foiling. The frame of the Juice D/Lab is made from Aluula, which reduces the overall weight o
Reedin SuperModel AFT Kite: Designer Notes with Damien Girardin(Post)Straight from the windy beaches of Cape Town, Damien Girardin sat down with the Brazilian Brothers to walk them through the massive updates for this 7th generation kite. If you have been following R
Slingshot Slingwing NXT V1 Wing Review | The Every Rider's Aluula Wing(Post)In this episode of Wing Wednesdays, Tucker has an Aluula wing from Slingshot, the Slingwing NXT. This is the first version of this wing, so did Slingshot get it right? Is it worth the premium for
2026 Rebel D/Lab: The Next Evolution of Big Air?(Post)When we talk about the pinnacle of Big Air performance, the Rebel has always been a cornerstone of the Duotone lineup. However, seeing the 2026 Duotone Rebel D/Lab in the hands of Max Tullet against
North Mode Ultra Wing Review | Innovative Design and Cutting-Edge Materials(Post)In today's episode of Wing Wednesdays, Tucker has the all-new 2024 North Mode Ultra. You're probably familiar with the Mode, North's speedy race wing, as well as the Mode Pro that was introduced
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
How to Kiteloop: Down Loop Landings - Ride with Blake(Post)Down Loops are the first step in learning kiteloops. Today we are going to be going over how to land with a downloop. A downloop is different from a heli loop because they are more of a transitiona
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. You
2025 Duotone Float Review | Specialized for Surf Sessions(Post)The Float is a brand new wing model from Duotone, and as you might guess from the name, it's designed to float unobtrusively behind you as you play in the waves. Tucker's had a chance to get out on
2024 Duotone Ventis - Now Accepting Pre-Orders(Post)Preorder Your Ventis Today. Coming at the end of July, we're super excited to get our hands on the new Ventis. As Duotone hasn't had a miss yet, I think it's safe to assume it's going to be
10m Roam Aluula Foiling Review(Post)The Roam is Ocean Rodeos Surf kite and if you kite foil, you know up until brands started developing foil specific kites like the UFO, Surf kites were a popular choice among foil enthusiasts. You mi
2024 Dakine Renegade Ultralight and Pyro Harnesses with Connect Spreader Bars(Post)Aaron has caught up with Daniel Ware from Cabrinha at the King of the Great Lakes Test Fest to chat about some new harness offerings from Dakine. Aaron: Daniel, what have you got for us, buddy?
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
Kiteboarding Control Bar Size & tuning your kite(Post)Kiteboarding Control Bars The first step in tuning your kite is choosing the right size control bar. The standard pairing is 43 - 47 cm bars for 05 - 10m kites 50 - 55 cm bars for 11 - 13m kites 58 -
2022 Duotone Slick SLS Wing(Post)The Duotone Slick has been a staple in freeride wings the past year. The 2022 Duotone SLS wing builds upon that with an upgraded design as well as some premium material science to level up its perfo
Complete Tech Guide to 2026 Duotone Unit Wings(Post)The Duotone Unit has cemented itself as one of the industry's most popular wings, and for good reason. Now in its sixth generation, the 2026 line shows just how much design needs can change in a new
2026 Duotone Float SLS Wing Review w/ Tucker & Jeff(Post)Tucker and Jeff are no strangers to pushing the limits and giving their honest feedback, and the 2026 Duotone Float SLS is no exception. If you’ve ridden the previous Float, this version feels like
Airush's Latest Innovations | An Exclusive Interview with Sam Medysky(Post)Jake Mitchell from MACkite is with Sam Medysky of Airush at the 2023 King of the Great Lakes Test Fest. Sam's been a name in the kiteboarding world for many years and has some insights into the
2017 North Click Bar Overview(Post)Hey guys this is Jake for MACkite and today I’m going to talk to you about the new 2017 North Click Bar. We’re going to talk about all the cool new features on this bar and figure out if it’s the rig
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. I
Tucker Reviews: 2015 Airush Lithium Kiteboarding Kite(Post)2015 Airush Lithium Kite Review Tucker's back with another installment of the "Tucker Reviews", a chance for him to chat about the things he pretends to know about.* This time, it's the 2015 Airush L
2024 North Nova Pro Wing Review (and Vs. Mode Pro?)(Post)It's Wing Wednesdays, and this week Jeff and Tucker have the North Nova Pro. They had a chance to ride it and have some insights to share on how it feels and how it's different from the Mode Pro a
2025 Duotone Unit SLS Review | Boom or Handles for Your Riding Style?(Post)The Duotone Unit has been around for quite a few years now, and with good reason. It's easy to ride, it has a lot of grunt, it's intuitive, and it's easy to get up on foil with it. The larger si
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 for not
2023 Duotone Slick Vs. 2022 Slick SLS | Design Changes and Benefits Explored(Post)Duotone is one of the most popular brands in the wing foil industry, and they have a reputation for producing quality equipment that is well-suited for riders of all skill levels. In this blog p
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
Slingshot's 2023 "Summer of Sling!"(Post)This summer, let Slingshot propel you into the windy season with style on the NEW Slingwing V3! It's time to upgrade your wing foiling game. The Slingshot Slingwing V3, available with both hard and s
2023 Duotone Entity Ergo Footstraps | Unboxing and Assembly(Post)Welcome back to MACkite. This is Jake, and today I have the 2023 Duotone Entity straps. These have been a favorite of mine, so let's crack them open and see what is new.What's in the BoxLike mo
Kiteboarding Bar Pressure Explained: Should You Ride Light or Heavy?(Post)When it comes to kiteboarding, some people prefer light bar pressure and others like a heavier pressure. But is it just a matter of preference, or is there another reason to choose one over the othe
2024 Reedin SuperNatural Wing | Effortless Handling and Unexpected Excellence(Post)Ryan and Jeff from MACkite got out on the 2024 Reedin SuperNatural wing. Jeff has had a couple sessions on the 5m, and Ryan just came in from a half hour session. Ryan is stoked on it already;
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
2024 Reedin Supermodel HTF V2 Review | The Perfect "Desert Island" Kite?(Post)Dustin from MACkite got a chance to get out on the 2024 Reedin Supermodel HTF V2. It's had some tweaks and upgrades, but do they make a difference?What Is the Supermodel? The Supermodel is Reed
Duotone Tech Talk: 2026 Evo D/LAB Kite(Post)For two years, Duotone has developed and refined the new Evo D/LAB, one of the most anticipated kites in the industry. While a predecessor of it's former design with a 3-strut Aluula construction, i
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
Is the 2023 Duotone Evo or Evo SLS the Best Kite for Every Wind Condition?(Post)Aaron from MACkite is on the beach at King of the Great Lakes with Ben from Duotone to find out what makes the Evo SLS such a popular kite. Aaron: Why is the Evo SLS Duotone's best-selling kite?
3 Must Have Safety Accessories for Foiling(Post)Foiling is here, and it is awesome. The feeling, almost indescribable. If one were to try, maybe the feeling of flying over Agrabah on a magic carpet would come close to capturing the magic. And, lik
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 tric
What Are the Differences Between Hard Shell and Soft Shell Harnesses?(Post)Picking a harness might be one of the most important decisions of kiteboarding that many people often overlook. It’s not a cut-and-dry decision, especially with so many different brands, fits, and fe
Reedin SuperModel HTF | The Ultimate Kite for All Disciplines(Post)Are you an avid kiter looking for a kite that can do it all? Look no further than the Reedin SuperModel HTF, designed by Damien Jordan, co-founder and head of design at Reedin Kiteboarding
2016 Ride Engine Harness Overview with Alex Fox(Post)2016 Ride Engine Harness Overview Ride Engine’s Armor harness features a revolutionary design that will forever change expectations of how a kiteboarding harness should look, feel and perform. The co