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Appletree Zapple S Breakdown | Short, Fast, Foil Drive Focused!(Post)

Appletree Surfboards has built a reputation for pushing foil board design forward, and the Zapple S is a straightforward extension of that mindset. Developed inside the Appletree factory and shaped

Brazilian Brothers' Harlem Peak vs. F-One Trigger Brainchild Comparison(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back with a very special kite comparison: the Harlem Peak versus the F-One Trigger Brainchild. The Influence of the Harlem Peak and F-One Trigger The Harlem Peak is a mass

Features & Benefits of a Carbon Integrated Foil Drive Mast(Post)

Ryan and Hunter, along with Ryan Arzy from Foil Drive, chat about the carbon integrated masts that many brands are now releasing. These masts are available with the new high-power motor, providing m

Wakefoiling the FLITElab 808 Flux Behind the Boat(Post)

Tucker is out on the water in Grand Haven, Michigan, with Adam Bennetts from FLITElab. With no lake waves to surf, they took the new FLITElab gear behind the boat for some wakefoiling. Adam's First

How to Self Rescue on a foilboard: Foil Fridays EP 12(Post)

The Self Rescue is your ace in the hole when it comes to kiteboarding.When in doubt, if you’re in trouble you can count on this method to systematically get yourself and your gear back in safely. Wh

Code Foils 810X | Lively, Playful, and Surf-Ready!(Post)

SHOP Code Foils 810X The long-awaited Code Foils 810X has finally landed, and early impressions from Hobey Moss paint a picture of a wing that may quickly become a core part of every serious foiler’

Eleveight RS Pro V2 | Aluula Power and Easy Performance!(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers from MACkiteboarding got their hands on the Eleveight Kiteboarding RS Pro V2 and wasted no time putting it straight into real conditions for a true first-impressions session.

Is eFoiling Hard? Our Honest Answer(Post)

The most basic question we get when it comes to efoiling is, “Can I actually do this?” Short answer? Yes. Absolutely. Long answer? Well, that’s a little different. It can feel intimidating, but we f

Josh Gillitt Interview: From Durban to King of the Air(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers sat down with F-One pro rider Josh Gillitt, an international rider who has been pushing the boundaries of big air kiteboarding on the world stage for the past couple of years.

Beginners Guide - Back to Wrapped / Backmobe(Post)

What's up, guys? Rygo here from MACkite. Welcome back to our Unhooked playlist. For this week we're going to talk about the Back to Wrapped, or the Backmobe. We're going to be building off of our

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

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

GKA Kite World Cup Mykonos, Part 2: Athlete Interviews Before the Heats(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back on the beach, running into absolute legends ahead of the heats at the GKA Kite World Cup Big Air in Mykonos, Greece. With the commencement ceremony wrapping up and th

Ride with Blake | Basic Grabs - Indy and Tail(Post)

Hey guys, Blake from Mackite here. This week we are going to go over kiteboarding grabs and give you a board grab guide. We'll eventually cover every grab from beginner to advanced so stay tuned. 

2025 KT Ginxu Super K Review | Why This Isn't Last Year's Board(Post)

Mid-length, or "midi" boards, have gained a lot of traction in the past couple years. They're versatile and often make a great second board for progressing foilers. The KT Ginxu Super K was released

Appletree Zapple S | The Performance Foil Drive Trench Board(Post)

Ryan and Hunter from MACkite have been logging serious sessions this summer and fall on the Appletree Zapple S, and it’s quickly become one of their standout Foil Drive setups. If you’re looking at

MACkite Travels: RyGo's Brazilian Trip With Best Kiteboarding(Post)

Brazil Through RyGo's Eyes About 5 years ago I discovered the sport of kiteboarding through a lesson at MACkite no less. I took a lesson with a young kid named Chris Bobryk. We formed a solid friends

Kitesurfing: Getting Started - Ride With Blake(Post)

This is the first blog of the ultimate beginner guide. This is a series meant to be used as a companion to actual kitesurfing lessons. So give this a watch before, during and after your lesson with

Ocean Rodeo Flight | to Aluula or Not to Aluula(Post)

 Everywhere I go the question comes up, “is Aluula really worth the extra cost?” Well, cost aside, let's focus on the performance and then you make the call.I got the chance to test two of my favorite

Unboxing the "Walmart Wing" - Pt 1(Post)

Tucker and Jeff Buy a Wing On Walmart Marketplace - Part 1Hey everybody, welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. Today we have a real fun one for you. We found what is probably one of the

Perfectly Positioned | F-One’s Concurrently Designed 2024 Wing Line(Post)

A Diverse Approach to Wing Design In 2024, F-One took a groundbreaking approach to its wing range, addressing the varied needs of wing foilers. Recognizing that the best riders have been in the s

Reedin Wing Foil Package Overview: Built to Learn, Designed to Progress(Post)

A Carefully-Crafted Entry Into Wing Foiling If you've been eyeing wing foiling but feel overwhelmed by cost, gear choices, or the learning curve, Reedin has the answer: a complete package designed t

Level Up Your Wing Foiling: Dial in the Perfect Stance Every Time(Post)

If you've ever climbed onto a foilboard and thought, "Where am I even supposed to put my feet?" you're not alone. Stance is one of the biggest factors in how quickly you get up when wing foiling, ho

Choosing Your First Kiteboard(Post)

Today we are talking about choosing your first kiteboard. I'm going to go through what I think the best flow is, then I'm going to delve a little bit into the philosophy, and finally we're going to

Five Ways to Jibe a Parawing(Post)

Tucker and Jeff dive into a parawing tip video focusing on the easiest ways to handle your parawing during a jibe. Once you get up and learn to ride, the first major obstacle is going the other dire

Code Foils Kanga 1870 Review: Best Dockstarting Foil?(Post)

The Easiest Foil to Learn Dock Starting This edition of Foil Fridays is a combination tip and product review. Tucker and Ryan from MACkiteboarding are back to talk about what they found to be the ab

Foil Drive MAX+ Review(Post)

Ryan and Hunter have been testing the all-new Foil Drive MAX+. This new unit is officially replacing the Foil Drive MAX in the lineup, taking the system people know and love and giving it a major up

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

Slingshot One-Lock System Overview - Gimmick or High Performance?(Post)

You've probably heard about Slingshot's toolless One-Lock System by now. You get to the beach, you put your front and back wing sections into the mast, lock it in, and off you go. That sounds amazin

2023 Wing Foiling Accessory Awards | MACkite's Top Picks(Post)

Jeff and Tucker have presented awards to their top 2023 picks for wings, wingboards, and hydrofoils, but they'd be remiss if they left out those unsung winging heroes that make our sessions bet

Ralf Groesel on Kite Bars, Line Setups, and Bar Maintenance(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers sat down with kite designer legend and Brainchild founder, Ralf Groesel. In this highly specific breakdown, they ask Ralf some of the most important questions about kiteboardi

Kiteboarding Knowledge Center(Page)

  Kiteboarding We share our thoughts on anything and everything having to do with this amazing sport. Check out our "Welcome to Kiteboarding" int

Meet Fusion | Foil Drive’s Longest Runtime Yet!(Post)

Introduction Two years after unveiling the Gen 2 system—a system many riders would agree reshaped the assisted-foiling landscape—Ben and Paul from Foil Drive are back with something entirely new. Th

Foil Drive Universal Mini Pod Review(Post)

Are we seeing double? Two Ryans...in one building? That's right! Ryan from MACkite and Ryan from Foil Drive took the time to discuss an exciting new product: the Foil Drive Universal Mini Pod. This

Why Kiteboarders Are Switching to Winging(Post)

Jeff and Tucker dive into what's been the biggest wind sport growth over the last four to five years: winging. It's booming everywhere. Whether you're at Hood River, La Ventana, the East Coast, or l

Wing Foiling | Why Are People Drawn to It?(Post)

What's the appeal of wing? There seems to be a lot of interest, and Tucker, Ryan, and Jeff explore why people feel drawn to it. Tucker: It's growing so fast, and I think part of the reason is becaus

Exploring the PPC M1 Wing | Unique Materials and Unmatched Speed(Post)

Pacific Performance Company (PPC) has released a fresh new wing, the M1. Tucker and Ryan have had a chance to ride it, and they're pretty excited about it. Here, they chat about what makes it specia

Cabrinha AER vs. Ozone Flux V2 Ultra-X | Which Wing Feels Lighter in Hand?(Post)

A lot of the time, price gets overlooked as a factor when comparing products. Although we at MACkite usually bring it up to some degree in our blogs and videos since we talk to real customers every

Kiteboarding in South Africa vs. Brazil: A Side-by-Side Comparison(Post)

Cape Town's Blouberg launches kiters 30 meters into the sky on dense, lifty wind with Table Mountain looming behind them. Brazil's Prea delivers bullet-consistent 25-knot trade winds for five months

What's Next at Cabrinha: Pat Goodman on Aluula and Bar Design | Part 2(Post)

In Part 1 of our interview with Pat Goodman, Pat compared Cabrinha's kite lineup, breaking down the Drifter, Switchblade, Nitro, and Moto X, and what each design is really built to do on the water.

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