1819 results for 'front hard hard stop'

​Chasing The Dream(Post)

 Traveling, Kiting, and Working Around The World It sounds too good to be true, an unattainable adventure. Traveling full time, working remotely, and kiteboarding as much as you want?! How is that eve

Wing Foil in the Lightest Winds Possible With a Downwind Board(Post)

Video Summary Tucker, Jeff, and Ryan are discussing the benefits of downwind style foilboards for winging in light wind. These boards tend to be a little longer and narrower than traditio

GKA Big Air Kite World Cup Mykonos Finals: Part 7(Post)

Finals Day at the GKA World Championship The Brazilian Brothers are back on the beach for Finals Day at the GKA World Championship in Mykonos. Yesterday was full of action, and today the tension is

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

How to Easily Wakefoil Behind the Boat - Hydrofoil Beginner Guide(Post)

Hydrofoiling is huge and spans several water sports. It's not hard to see why. Whatever your sport, a foil expands the conditions that you can ride in and is a fun skill set to develop. Surfers can

Ozone Afterburner V1 6.5m Parawing | Tucker's First Impressions(Post)

First Impressions of the Ozone Afterburner V1 Tucker from MACkiteboarding brings a first look at the hot new Ozone Afterburner V1 6.5m parawing. After just one mind-blowing session, he breaks down t

Top Questions Answered About Cabrinha's Fusion X-Series and H-Series Hydrofoils(Post)

Cabrinha's Daniel Ware chats with Aaron from MACkite at King of the Great Lakes Test Fest. Together, they tackle the most common questions about the Fusion Foil System. Daniel: Thanks for havin

Kiteboarding Video: Tom Court | "That Time of the Year"(Post)

Tom Court - North's Team Riders in Brazil Our favorite team riders aren't just born great. They work hard, and that shows in every video, contest, and promotion they attend. Where do they practice? I

Adam Bennets' Ideal FLUX Setup for Fliteboard eFoils(Post)

Tucker is joined by Adam Bennetts from FLITElab to walk through some of the FLITElab wings and how they apply to your Fliteboard experience. These are the surf and prone foils that, with the newest

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

Kiteboarding, Surviving, and Picking Up After Hurricanes Fiona and Ian(Post)

What's up guys? Blake from MACkite here, and today I'm going tell you about my experiences in two recent hurricanes, Ian and Fiona, that came through the U.S and the Caribbean and up into Canada: ri

2021 Slingshot Sentry Bar Review(Post)

The new Sentry bar is a welcomed upgrade for Slingshot. I’ve been using their bars since 2013 and while they were making welcomed changes, like above the bar depower and a functional swivel the core

Joe's Thoughts on the Moses 1000 vs. F-One Phantom 1480(Post)

I've had the chance now to test these foils back to back and so I offer my opinions to any interested... Housekeeping: Moses 1000 front wing, standard kite fuse, 420 stab, 72cm carbon mast... Fone 148

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

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

Starboard Ace Air Inflatable Wing Foilboard Review(Post)

It's Wing Wednesday, and today Tucker's got an inflatable foilboard, the 2024 Starboard Ace Air. It's got some cool things going on that make it stand out in the inflatable foilboard crowd, and w

Kitesurfing Lesson: 5 Tips to Ride Upwind(Post)

This is Blake from MACkite here with 5 tips to help you ride upwind. Tip 1 - Twist Your Body Upwind Twist your shoulders and lean back over your back foot. This weights your back foot rather than bo

Foil Drive V2 Unboxing | What Comes Inside the Case?(Post)

MACkite is now shipping the V2 Foil Drive cases, which are included with all Foil Drive Gen2 units, so it's time for us to give you an update on what you'll get when you order yours. Eli's got one o

Omen Agent Foil Review(Post)

If you aren't familiar with Omen's foils, you might know their boards, which feature exceptional design and top-quality construction. The Agent is their second foil release, designed specifically fo

Wing Foiling - When to Use a Harness(Post)

Today I'm going to tell you about wing surfing, harness lines, riding with harnesses, how to attach those, what harnesses work best, all that kind of stuff. So if you're a wing surfer, if you're con

Tips for Learning How to Parawing(Post)

Parawing has officially hit the market, offering an exciting new way to engage with your foil and the wind. A lot of wingers are seeing these parawings and deciding they want to give it a try. Jeff

2019 Duotone Dice Review(Post)

2019 Duotone Dice Review  So you’re thinking of crossing over to the Dice? I get it, explosive pop, forgiving slack, powerful loops and a kite that loves side and side off shore waves. After all, if

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

Wing Foiling 101 | All of The Need to Know Basics(Post)

Today, we're diving into the exciting world of wing foiling. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, we've got you covered. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the

​Big Kites vs Small(Post)

Recently I was tasked with reviewing the ocean Rodeo Flite Aluula 17m. The kite flew so different that it really got me thinking about how different size kites fly and what I’ve come to expect over t

Neil Pryde Glide Surf Foil Extended Review(Post)

UPDATE... Nine months of testing later. Jump down 10 paragraphs to the red heading We have a new foil offering here at the shop that is getting everyone pretty excited. The Neil Pryde Glide Surf fo

Wing Foiling Will Make You a Better Person(Post)

Welcome to the amazing world of wing foiling. In this article, we’ll try to address some of the basic questions that you may have as you’re getting started. Will it actually make you a better person?

Enjoy Your Wing Foil Progression by Keeping Your Ego in Check(Post)

The Intermediate Wing Foiler's Syndrome All extreme sports have a risk of this stage, and accidents are almost always a result of human error, not equipment failure. In snow skiing and snowboarding,

How Does a Waist Harness Differ from a Seat or Boardshorts Harness?(Post)

 If it's your first time picking out a harness (or your fifth), the age-old question always comes to light. “Do I go with a seat or waist harness?” Usually, the best answer is to come in and try it on

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Lisbon Portugual- Destinations EP 10(Post)

There are few places as epic as Portugal!  WIND BY SEASON Summer season is the best time to kite in the Lisbon area - anytime from May to September. You'll have wind several days a week, and wa

Assembly, Activation and Charging - Waydoo Flyer ONE Plus(Post)

Assembly Place your board flat on the ground or a table, top side down. Open the mast case by unclipping the four straps securing it and removing the lid. Besides the mast, this box also contains y

Kiteboarding Video: Slingshot RPM and Carlos Mario(Post)

A Fresh Kite for A Fresh Rider What’s the definition of versaility? Slingshot’s newest RPM kite for 2016. And what better way to debut a new generation of Slingshot kites than with a young, Brazilian

Why the Ride Engine Empax Vest Is a Shop Favorite(Post)

When riders ask us about flotation, the first thing we usually have to do is slow the conversation down. Not all vests are built for the same purpose. And if you kiteboard or wing foil, what you nee

Wing Surfing Basics Learning your Wing(Post)

Wing foiling is a new water sport that is drawing in countless windsurfers, kiters, and foilers looking for something different. There are plenty of videos on social media of people doing incredible

2026 Duotone Stash Parawing Tech Talk | What Changed and Why?(Post)

In this episode of Duotone Wing & Foiling Tech Talks, the design team takes a deep dive into the 2026 Stash, Duotone’s second-generation parawing. Standing on Maui, Klaas is joined by Jeffrey Spence

Expert Foiling: ​Duck Tack to Toeside - Ticket to Glide Ep 05(Post)

This trick is really awesome, it’s tons of fun, it keeps you blasting upwind without losing any ground, and it’s also going to lay the groundwork for some more advanced tricks such as the duck tack

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

Tucker and Jeff have gotten all dressed up for the 2023 MACkite "Best Of" Awards. ...Okay, well, one of them did. The other got dressed. Any product released in 2023 is eligible for nomination. MACk

Comparing Versions 8 and 9 of the 2019 Liquid Force NV(Post)

A complete review of the 2018 and 2019 Liquid Force NV  In 2010 the Liquid Force Envy led the charge with a bold new three-strut hybrid design. It was faster than the standard bow kites of the time.

3 Intermediate Wing Foil Skills To Learn Next(Post)

Tucker and Jeff are breaking down the skills you should focus on after you learn the basics of getting up on foil. You've finally moved past taxiing around on the board, almost getting up and ejecti

F-One Strike V2 vs. V1 Wings - Worth the Upgrade?(Post)

Out on the water riding, the experience, how the wing delivers power, what kind of power it has, what it's best suited for, how the stability is, how intuitive the wing is... I think that's real