Your stance while foiling any craft is a key for the highest performance and ease of use. In this blog we will go over the basics of your stance as it relates to your front and back foot offset from
Hot New Releases: MACkite Brand Parawing & Mystic Majestic Ex Custom Harness(Post)MACwing v.5 Beta Single Skin Single Use Jake and Ryan from MACkiteboarding unveiled an exciting new product in their latest video: the all-new MACkite Parawing, a lightweight, ultra-packable wing d
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How to Install a Cabrinha Fireball Spreader Bar on an Ion Harness(Post)Hi, this is Tucker from MACkiteboarding.com and today I’m going to show you how to connect the 2017 Cabrinha Fireball spreader bar to an Ion Vertex harness. This will be the same for any other Ion ha
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Duotone Pace VS Free: Hydrofoil Board Comparison - Foil Fridays(Post)Duotone has really stepped up their Hydrofoil and Foil board game for the 2019/2020 season. Two of our favorite new Duotone hydrofoil products are the Pace and Free foil boards. They both feature a
Reverse Downwind Foil Drive with Eric Sterman(Post)Professional drone pilot and surfer Eric Sterman is taking advantage of a rare opportunity to do a novelty downwind run on the north shore of Oahu with his buddy Aaron Eveland. Oahu typically has
Harlem Peak vs Reedin MasterModel | Boost, Loops, and Truth!(Post)Brainchild DNA | Two Very Different Big Air Personalities The Brazilian Brothers are back with another high-level big air showdown—this time comparing two of the most hyped five-strut kites in the g
Directions to MACkite Board Sports Center(Page)MACkite Boardsports Center 14324 172 AveGrand Haven, MI 49417616-607-93551-800-622-4655 Our Boardsports Center is all about active, outdoor fun! While we specialize in kiteboarding gear,...
Inside the Brainchild Lab with Ralf Gröesel(Post)The Brazilian Brothers are in Bitola, North Macedonia, a beautiful little town on the border of Greece and North Macedonia, for a very special strike mission. After grabbing a taxi, and noting that
Cabrinha Swift V3 Mid-Length Board Review(Post)Jeff and Tucker are excited to break down Cabrinha's new Swift V3. This is the third version of the Swift, and they dive into what has changed, what this board is used for, the ideal buyer in the ma
Introducing 2015 Best Kiteboarding Products(Post)We were lucky enough to receive almost the full line of 2015 Boards and Kites prior to launch, and many of the guys had a chance to ride them all before we had to send them out to Best team rider Ric
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View From A Blue Moon - Official Trailer(Post)View From A Blue Moon - Official Trailer While learning about new products is nice, sometimes it's even more nice to sit back and watch people pursue what only a few will conquer. See the beauty of t
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2023 Cabrinha 03 Moto X First Impressions(Post)This is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com, and I'm checking out the new Moto X kite from Cabrinha.Launching at the BeachIt's 24 degrees air temp at the beach, blowing about mid-20s, so it feels like i
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2024 North Shiftlock Carbon Handle / 250 - Demo
North
Now: $25.00Was: $88.802024 North Shiftlock Carbon Handle / 250 - Demo 126638-demo Year: 2024 Includes: Handle Only Color: Black/Teal Size: 250 Condition: Great ConditionNow: $25.00Was: $88.80 -
2027 North Navigator Gen2 Control Bar
North
$575.002027 North Navigator Gen2 Control Bar Sizes: 38-43cm / 45-50cm / 50-55cm What North has to say: Stronger, Lighter Bar / Pro Connect V2 Quick Release Engineered with Pro-innovation, the iconic...$575.00 -
2026 North Echo Pro Foil Board
North
$1,249.00 - $1,299.002026 Echo Pro Foil Board Sizes: 120cm / 135cm New to the North lineup, the Echo Pro (PRO, PRo, Pro, pro, pro) is coming in hot for tow, kite, and wake foilers looking for a stiff and responsive craft...$1,249.00 - $1,299.00 -
North Free Strap Self-Tapping Screws 6.3x25mm
North
$18.00FREE STRAP SELF-TAPPING SCREWS 6.3X25MM Set of 5 What North has to say: Set of 5 screws to attach Free Surf, Free Foil, Free-V, Free-Lo or Free-Lo V straps to your board. (Compatible with Cross,...$18.00 -
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2024 North Navigator Short Throw Control Bar
North
$589.002024 North Navigator Short Throw Control Bar Size: 45-50cm 2024 North Navigator Short Throw Control Bar Review$589.00 -
North Sonar Stabilizer
North
$195.00 - $229.00Sonar Stabilizer Sizes: S178 / S208 / S210 / S270 / S320 Sonar S178 Includes: Stabilizer, Cover, Stabilizer Screw Pack C (M8x16mm) Description Flat, loose and even faster, the new S178 Stabilizer is...$195.00 - $229.00 -
2026 North Seek Wing Foil Board
North
$1,789.00 - $1,899.002026 Seek Foil Board Sizes: 5'5" / 5'7" / 5'9" / 5'11" The North Seek board comes into 2026 with a long-awaited update to the nose rocker and width. This improves the efficiency of the board as well...$1,789.00 - $1,899.00 -
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2024 North Dune All-Terrain Mountain Board
North
$539.002024 North Dune All-Terrain Mountain Board Description: Hone your wing or kite skills without getting your feet wet. The North Dune combines the best elements of skate, snow and all-terrain...$539.00 -
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North Sonar HA1250 Front Wing
North
Now: $384.30Was: $549.002021 North Sonar HA1250 Front Wing Included: HA1250 Wing, Cover, Wing Screw Pack F (M8x30mm) What North has to say about the Sonar HA1250 The High Aspect HA1250 beats upwind like nothing else. The...Now: $384.30Was: $549.00 -
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2024 North Free-V Lo Straps
North
$88.802024 North Free-V Lo Straps Description: A comfortable low-profile, super lightweight strap set with a V-shaped double front strap. The Free-V Lo allow you to ride offline on both tacks in a more...$88.80 -
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2024 North Sense Kite/Wake Foilboard
North
$799.002024 North Sense Kite/Wake Foilboard Kite / Wake Foilboard Size: 135x47cm Description: Step up your foiling game with roll to ride water starts, magic glide, fast set up and fuss-free travelling...$799.00 -
North N-Fix Canopy Repair Tape - White
North
$27.50Keep a roll of this self-adhesive tape in your gear bag as a quick emergency fix for wing and kite canopy tears. Developed in collaboration with North Sails Advanced Textiles, the tape is a...$27.50 -
2026 North Boost Foilboard
North
$1,549.00 - $1,659.00BOOST Foil Drive Board Sizes: 4'9 / 5'0 / 5'3 / 5'6 What North has to say For electric-assisted foiling on flatwater, surf and open ocean, the Boost provides fast lift to foil with impressive...$1,549.00 - $1,659.00 -
2026 North Swell Pro Foil Board
North
$1,789.00 - $1,939.002026 Swell Pro Foil Board Sizes: 4'8" / 5'0" / 5'2" / 5'4" The Swell Pro is… you guessed it, the performance wave wing foilboard model for North’s 2026 lineup. Building on lessons learned in previous...$1,789.00 - $1,939.00 -
North Shiftlock Action Camera Mount
North
$34.80For Wings with ShiftLock Modular Track Mounting System The ShiftLock Action Camera Mount lets you use a camera attachment on the front or the rear of the Wing - no more struggling to mount cameras...$34.80 -
2026 North Prime Twintip Kiteboard
North
$699.002026 Prime TT Board Sizes: 136cm / 138cm / 141cm / 144cm / 148cm / 152cm What North has to say: The Prime is so much more than an entry-level board. A sweet performer in all wind and water...$699.00 -
North Sonar Freeride MA V2 Front Wing
North
$769.00North Sonar Freeride MA V2 Front Wing Sizes: 950 What North has to say: For foilers demanding a versatile wing with a wide speed range across multiple disciplines, this mid-aspect ratio freeride...$769.00 -
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North Sonar 1500R Front Wing
North
Now: $279.00Was: $529.002021 North Sonar 1500R Front Wing Included: 1500R Wing, Cover, Wing Screw Pack E (M8x33) What North has to say about the Sonar 1500R The Sonar 1500R is a true crossover wing with real performance...Now: $279.00Was: $529.00 -
North Sonar Session Saver Box
North
$239.00North Sonar Session Saver Box A convenient toolbox full of Sonar Foil hardware, recommended for all foilers.? Features: All Titanium screws and T-nuts? Torx T40 Tool included Never lose a...$239.00 -
North Sonar S158v2 Stabilizer
North
$219.00Designed for maximum speed, while providing the pitch stability required for powered riding, the S158v2 is recommended for lighter riders pushing high speeds with small, fast front wings (HA550-750,...$219.00 -
KT Drifter Super K 2 PRO Carbon
KT
$2,311.00 - $2,791.00The Ultimate One-Board Quiver Redesigned through extensive prototyping, rider feedback, and advanced construction, the Super K2 delivers unmatched versatility, responsiveness, and lightweight...$2,311.00 - $2,791.00 -
2026 Reedin HyperModel Kiteboarding Kite
Reedin
$1,845.00 - $2,419.00We’ve reinvented HYPERMODEL, pushing it further into the realm of high performance big-air by making it faster, with exceptional bar feedback, vertical lift, ridiculous hangtime and the smoothest,...$1,845.00 - $2,419.00 -
2026 North Nova Pro Wing
North
$1,249.00 - $1,549.002026 Nova Pro Wing Sizes: 2.2m / 2.9m / 3.5m / 4.2m / 4.8m / 5.4m / 6.2m Does the Nova sound good, but you’re looking to supercharge the construction for more stiffness and longevity? Let me...$1,249.00 - $1,549.00 -
2026 North Loft PRO Wing
North
$1,769.00 - $1,899.002026 Loft PRO Wing Light Wind Performance Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m Affectionately called “The Session Saver” here at MACkite, the Loft Pro has been a summertime favorite since its inception. For 2026, the...$1,769.00 - $1,899.00 -
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2024 North Track Surf Skate Board
North
$239.002024 North Track Surf Skate Board Skate like you surf Description: Skate like you surf. We've designed our new Track urban surf-skate board to capture the feel of riding waves even when there are...$239.00 -
KT Ginxu Dragonfly 3 Pro Carbon
KT
$2,598.00 - $2,801.00The Ultimate All-Arounder Built for downwind, parawing, wing and for versatility across surf, open ocean swells, rivers, and lakes. With a precisely optimized rocker, 18.75” width across all sizes,...$2,598.00 - $2,801.00 -
North Sonar Kite Foil w/ 70cm Mast
North
$679.00North Sonar Kite Foil - 70cm Mast **Not a complete foil - add a front wing to your order for a complete foil set** What's Included: AK70cm Mast, S01 Stabilizer with Cover, Fuselage A600, AK Board...$679.00 -
KT Ginxu Dragonfly Surf 2 Carbon
KT
$2,460.00 - $2,767.00Surf, Downwind Sup, Parawing, Lightwind Wing, Short Period Reshaped for the purest surfing feel. Our shortest and most compact Dragonfly, ideal for the surf, short-period windswell, and quick-turning...$2,460.00 - $2,767.00 -
KT Ginxu Dragonfly Crossing 2 Pro Carbon
KT
$2,666.00 - $2,929.00Sizes: 95L / 106L / 115L / 121L / 128L With its streamlined shape and narrower width, the Crossing 2 delivers the best blend of stability, speed, glide, and efficiency in fast moving bumps, backwash,...$2,666.00 - $2,929.00 -
North Sonar Foil Front Wing 850
North
$439.002021 North Sonar Foil Front Wing 850 Performance Freeride Foil Kite-foiling or tow-surfing The perfect foil$439.00 -
North Balance Board
North
$139.00No wind? No problem. This indoor training aid will keep your muscles toned and stabilisers honed for your next session (and provide endless hours of living room entertainment). Use the Balance Board...$139.00 -
2026 North Seek Pro Wing Foil Board
North
$1,879.00 - $2,089.002026 Seek Pro Foil Board Sizes: 4'9" / 4'11" / 5'1" / 5'3" / 5'5" The smaller, more nimble sizes of the Seek are offered only in Pro carbon construction for 2026. The next level constriction delivers...$1,879.00 - $2,089.00 -
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Flysurfer SOUL3 Ram Air Kite
Flysurfer
$1,785.00 - $2,415.00Freeride / Travel / All-around The FLYSURFER all-round performance product line appeals to all freeriders who do not limit themselves, love to travel, and want to r$1,785.00 - $2,415.00 -
Flysurfer PEAK6 Foil Kite
Flysurfer
$650.00 - $1,070.00The PEAK 6 is made for adventurers: lightweight, durable, and reliable on snow, ice, or water. With enhanced stability, shorter bridle lines, and an optimized mixer, it offers maximum control, even...$650.00 - $1,070.00 -
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Ride Engine Barrier Surf Impact Cap
Ride Engine
MSRP: $59.00Now: $50.15Was: $59.00Barrier Surf Impact Cap Sizes: S / M / L What Ride Engine has to say:You gotta protect your head—period—from impact and the sun. How? Enter our Barrier Soft Helmet, which deftly and stylishly...MSRP: $59.00Now: $50.15Was: $59.00 -
F-One Carbon Boom V2
F-One
$135.00For those who need maximal freedom, the Carbon Boom lets you position your hands freely. It’s the perfect option for freestyle. Connected to the wing’s webbing by a hard base, this fixed boom enables...$135.00 -
Flysurfer SuperSonic Foil Kite
Flysurfer
$3,150.00 - $3,885.00Lightest closed cell foil kite in our lineup The SUPERSONIC is designed for dedicated kitefoilers who demand peak performance in marginal winds. Created with a passion for foiling, this closed-cell...$3,150.00 - $3,885.00 -
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2026 Cabrinha Mantis APEX Wing
Cabrinha
$1,175.30 - $1,357.30Cabrinha Mantis Apex Wing Sizes: 4m / 4.5m / 5.5m HIGH PERFORMANCE FREERIDE Who's It For: Designed for intermediate and advanced wing foilers who demand precision, responsiveness, and control. For...$1,175.30 - $1,357.30 -
2026 F-One Rocket Wing Crossover
F-One
$1,719.00 - $1,929.00The new ROCKET WING CROSSOVER is F-ONE’s latest board for riders who want it all in one board: glide, maneuverability, stability and versatility. With its refined, slightly longer and narrower shape,...$1,719.00 - $1,929.00 -
2024 North Premium Tow Rope
North
$219.00Braided Floating Rope with Handle Easy-grab, high-visibility floating rope with a comfortable ergonomic handle for tow-in foil and surf. Adjustable length and large diameter, with non-slip braided...$219.00