1597 results for 'open vortex ultra x v1 2025'

Wing Foiling | One Important Reason We Love It So Much(Post)

We're kicking off a new series about why we love wing foiling. We'll get a conversation going and talk about wing foiling and share unique stories as to what sets the sport apart. For this first vide

Slingshot Foil Track Fin Set(Post)

Why Do I Need Fins for My Foilboard? So you're ready to give wing foiling a go. You've got your wing, your foilboard, and your foil, but you want to focus on learning to control the wing before thro

Ozone Mission Pack Review(Post)

Tucker's back with a very special product announcement: the Ozone Mission Pack, a parawing backpack designed for carrying your kit and an extra wing or two when you're out downwinding. It's somethin

GKA Mykonos Part 5: Day 1 of the Competition(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are on the ground for Day 1 of the GKA Big Air Kite World Cup competition in Mykonos, Greece. Walking down to the event site at 8:30 in the morning, the wind is absolutely nuc

Top 6 Foil Drive Trench Boards Explained(Post)

SHOP Foil Drive Trench Boards! Foil Drive has reshaped the way riders approach foiling, opening the door to smaller boards and foils, and enabling dramatically longer flights. As Dominic from Foi

New KT Foils | First Look(Post)

The long-awaited KT foils are finally here. A mashup of Kane De Wilde's design wizardry and KT's next level construction methods, the KT foils are unlike anything in the market currently. The aggressi

F-One Titan 2 Connection | Finally a True One-Piece Feel(Post)

F-One has officially introduced the biggest structural update to its foil system in six years. After a week of riding in La Ventana alongside the F-One crew, customers, and the MACkite team, one thi

2026 Cabrinha Mantis Apex Wing Explained | Brendan Healy on Design and Features(Post)

Aaron: Hey guys, I'm Aaron at MACkite. Welcome to the show this morning! We've got Brendan Healey from Cabrinha here, and we're stoked to talk about the new 2026 Cabrinha Mantis Apex wing. Brendan,

Learning the Back to Revert (Back to Toeside) Kiteboarding Trick(Post)

This is the last video in the fundamentals playlist for now. Soon, I’ll be filming an intermediate level playlist. This week, we're going to cover the Back to Revert or Back to Toeside. In kiteboard

2024 Airush Lithium V13 and Lithium Team Review | Advanced Kite Constructions(Post)

We've got a special appearance by Kristen Cooper today, and she's going to give us the scoop on the 2024 Lithium V13 and Lithium Team Series kites. What is the Lithium good at, how is the Team

The Aluula Kites Breakthrough | Who Should Make the Switch?(Post)

Dustin and Pat take a look at some kites made with Aluula. What is it, and is it worth the hype? Is it right for you?What is Aluula?Dustin: Aluula is a step up from your normal kites. It's like th

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

Reedin SnackPack | Why Kiters Are Calling it the Funnest Board in Years!(Post)

At the 2025 King of the Great Lakes event on Lake Michigan, the MACkiteboarding crew got an early look at one of the most interesting new concepts to hit kiteboarding in a while—the Reedin SnackPack

​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

Parawing Redeploy Tip: The Simple Trick for Clean Launches(Post)

Jeff caught up with Billy Ackerman from F-One on the beach, where they chatted about parawings. When Billy shared his simple technique for getting the wing back into the air, a light bulb went off i

What is Kiteboarding - Chasing the Dream: Ep 02(Post)

In this episode we're going to be talking about what kiteboarding is, how you can get started, and how learning to kiteboard will impact your life and your travels.  What is kiteboarding  Kiting bri

Pat's Southeast Kiteboarding and eFoil Tour(Post)

To say I'm lucky to work where I do is an understatement.  Not many places will allow you to take a week and a half off to travel to two weddings and work remotely in the in between. My trip starte

Three tips for working remotely(Post)

My name is Crystal Veness, and I’m living the dream. I’ve been traveling full time for more than two years, with no home base and nothing but a kite bag, a carry-on suitcase, and a backpack in tow.

2023 North Flex LX Footstraps Overview(Post)

Hello, everybody. Welcome back to MACkiteboarding. This is Jake, and today I have the new 2023 North Flex LX footpads.Another footpad review, you might be asking? Yes, but these are super, super c

Hydrofoil Hardware Naming Guide(Post)

How to Figure Out Which Screw You Need You just dropped a screw. Well, technically that perfect session wind caught it and sent it tumbling, because you're definitely not that clumsy. And then, even t

Slingshot + ASP Surf Fest!(Post)

Slinghsot + ASP Surf Fest This February marked a significant step forward for kitesurfing. For the first time in the history of kiteboarding a partnership was formed between a kiteboarding brand and t

What Makes the 2024 Duotone Neo SLS Stand Out? A Detailed Look(Post)

Revolutionary Design Upgrades for 2024 This year, the Neo SLS is not just another kite—it has undergone significant transformations: Wider and Squared-Off Wingtip: This allows the kite to f

Ride Engine Air Box Mini Review(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back to bring you a review of the brand new Ride Engine Air Box Mini. They were big fans of the original Air Box from Ride Engine, but this new version is a significant up

Kiteloop Back Roll - Ride with Blake(Post)

Today we're covering one of the most sought-after tricks in kiteboarding: the backroll kiteloop, also known as the F-16. This doesn’t have to be a scary trick. Actually, most people accidentally do

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

Cabrinha Quickloop vs Modular Control Bar System(Post)

Hey everyone, I'm Evan Netsch. We're here in Hatteras, North Carolina. I want to give you a quick run-through on the two Cabrinha loop options that we offer. We have our traditional Quick Loop

Big Air Kite Test - Harlem Force / North Orbit Pro / Duotone Evo D/Lab / Cabrinha Nitro v2(Post)

Today's big air kite review from Jason focuses on the Harlem Force, comparing it to the North Orbit Pro, Duotone Evo D/LAB, and Cabrinha Nitro v2. As always, he'll highlight his favorite aspects

Crew Thoughts From 2016 MRA On-Hill Snow Demo(Post)

What stood out the most to you this year, overall? Nate: I would say that the outstanding product was quite surprising to me. Nitro came up with a really solid deal - a no-compromise board/binding co

Wing Foil lessons(Page)

Wing Board & Wing Foil Lessons in Michigan Winging is one of the more popular and versatile water sports to date. You can use a SUP, hydrofoil, snow equipment, or even a surfboard to get out on...

Wake Pirates | Foil Drive Lake Sessions(Post)

Professional wakeboarders, wakesurfers, and wakefoilers are taking their craft to a new frontier, powered by Foil Drive. In this latest adventure, professional wakeboarder and Foil Drive ambassador

Cabrinha Kiteboarding: The Road Down Under(Post)

The Road Down Under - Cabrinha Kiteboarding The 2015 Cabrinha FX Kite has definitely made a name for itself in the past few months it has been available. It's the kite that Cabrinha never had, but t

F-One Seven Seas | The All-Around Foil That Earns Its Place in Any Quiver(Post)

The F-One Seven Seas has been quietly doing its thing in the wing foil world for a few years now, and honestly, it doesn't get nearly enough credit. It's not flashy. It's not the foil that gets tagg

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

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

Let's Chat: Getting Into a Front Zip Wetsuit w/ Tucker(Post)

Let's Chat: Tucker's Explanation on How to Get Into A Front Zip Wetsuit Getting into front zip wetsuits is all about technique. I can get into my front zip 6mm just as quickly and easily as my 3mm bac

F-One Wing Wrist Leash Review(Post)

Why Do I Need a Wrist Leash for Wing Foiling? A leash of some sort is almost a must when it comes to winging. If you've got anything like decent wind, your wing can scoot away pretty quickly when yo

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

Get Ready To Ride! Learn The Essential Steps For a Smooth Kiteboarding Water Start(Post)

This blog post provides an in-depth look at the five key steps necessary to learn how to water start when kiteboarding or kitesurfing. The first step is to get comfortable with the kite, learning ho

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

Where in the World Did RyGo???(Post)

Aaron: Thanks for joining us. We are catching up with RyGo, who is currently located in southern Florida. Where are you at right now, buddy? RyGo: I'm in St. Petersburg right now, but I'm a