First Impressions with the 2016 Best Roca Rygo's Riding Conditions & Gear It was a cold 40-degree morning, with the water ranking in at a not so balmy 30 degrees. Not exactly what comes to mind when
Kiteloops how to Heli Loop - Ride With Blake(Post)Today we are going to go over how to do a heli loop. This is a really great addition to any trick because it maximizes the wind window and allows for you to catch yourself on the way down. Heli loop
Wake Foiling | How to Drive Your Boat for a Wake Foiler(Post)Driving your boat for a wake foiler can indeed feel like a daunting task. Pushing the gas too hard sends the rider shooting out of the water, while going too slow fails to help them rise at all. Her
Warranty Claims & Information(Page)Warranty - General Info & Submitting a Claim All new products sold through MACkiteboarding carry a manufacturer's warranty against manufacturing defects. This warranty period generally varies...
Cabrinha 2022/23 Footstraps Overview(Post)Shop Pads & Straps. Jake from MACkite here. Today we're going to do a general overview on the 2022 Cabrinha bindings. I'll also include my thoughts since I do have experience on all of these.
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
How to Fly with Your Foil Drive Setup(Post)Ryan and Hunter have spent a lot of time on the Foil Drive, and they absolutely love it. After traveling and flying with it recently, they noticed there isn't a lot of great information out there on
How to Use the Cabrinha Overdrive Bar(Post)In his first episode of "How Tues", Tucker goes over the Cabrinha Overdrive Adjustable Control Bar with Recoil and Fireball. Wow, that's a mouth full. Fortunately the bar is easier to use than it is
Duotone Jaime at a Glance(Post)The aim of this video is to help you decide if the Duotone Jaime is the right kiteboard for you. What kind of kiteboard is it? Freestyle Freeride Fast Pop-you-off-the-water feel Will fit most lev
Foil Fridays - Cabrinha Varial and Carve Hydrofoil Overview(Post)Expanding the line-up We have been waiting for Cabrinha to add some surfy foils to their program for some time. The new Cabrinha Carve and Cabrinha Varial Medium and Large foils have finally deliver
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
Kiteloops You Need to Know - Ride With Blake(Post)In season three of Ride with Blake we decided to focus on producing themed playlists. Blake and I took an RV road trip along Michigan's west coast to produce a "Jump with Style" playlist. Our aim wa
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
Waydoo Flyer One Plus eFoil Prop Swap(Post)Hey guys, this is Pat from MACkiteboarding.com here to talk to you about the new Waydoo Flyer One Plus power unit. A neat feature this year is that it's mostly tool-less now for swapping out props.
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
Kiteboarding Travel Guide: South Padre Island - Destinations Ep19(Post)Welcome to Destinations, your one-stop kiteboarding video travel guide. If you have any questions when planning your trip, don't hesitate to reach out. Spot at a Glance Quick Contacts Prokite
Post-Ride Care for Your Waydoo Flyer eFoil(Post)Today we’re going to cover three quick tips that will help prolong the life and performance of your new Waydoo Flyer E-foil. Basic maintenance on these boards is very simple to do after riding and w
The Ultimate Wing Foil Spare Parts Kit | Everything You Need for the Beach(Post)They say experience is the best teacher and that necessity is the mother of invention. And after blowing a few sessions with forgotten, lost, loaned, broken, or dropped parts, we have learned that
2024 Duotone Unit Wing Review | What's New and Noteworthy?(Post)Performance The 2024 Duotone Unit Wing retains the essence of its predecessors but with enhanced top-end speed and efficiency. It's versatile, suitable for jumps, waves, and especially for new rider
The Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling Gear(Post)Introduction Traveling with kiteboarding and wing foiling gear can be an exciting and rewarding experience for water sports enthusiasts. However, it also requires careful planning and preparation to
2019 Duotone Rebel Review(Post)The Rebel is a kiteboarding kite that’s been around forever, pretty much has a cult following and last year was completely redesigned. Purist lost their minds, new riders loved it and everyone else
Kiteboarding Tricks | How To Do A Backroll Hat Drag(Post)You can use a little creativity to switch up even the more basic tricks and add a little flair and style. David has a couple simple tips for your Backroll Hand Drag... and one involves your favor
Board Report: 2018 North Pro Whip CSC(Post)OK, I’ve officially found my favorite kite-surfboard of all time, and it only took me 18 years. Ha! Nah—seriously though, you’ve got to have a look at the NEW 2018 North Pro Whip CSC. This little bl
Eleveight OS Review(Post)The Eleveight OS is another one-strut option designed for foil enthusiasts and light wind waveriders. The simple design is fast and, like all one-strut kites, it's extremely lightweight. The swept
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;
Let's Chat: Travelling with Kiteboarding Golf Bags(Post)Traveling with Kite Gear Spring break is right around the corner! Hopefully, you have you planned your trip, packed your bags and are ready for some good times on the water. Quick question—how much ar
Stringfellow Moses and SABfoil Adapter for Waydoo eFoils(Post)Hey guys, this is Pat from MACkiteboarding.com here today to talk about the new Stringfellow Moses adapter for the Waydoo eFoils. We're going to check it out, I'll show you how to assemble it
Drying and Packing Your Wing After a Session | Why It's Important(Post)Why Dry Your Wing? It's a best practice to always dry your wing before packing it away. With the thrill of winging sports, it's common to come off the water with a wet wing. Sometimes due to a hurri
Duotone Neo Review(Post)Rygo: In years past we've often touted the Neo as more than just a wave kite, but also an awesome freeride kite. While this is true, it occurred to me that we've almost done this kite an injustic
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
2016 Ion Apex & Vertex Select w/Ben Skaggs(Post)2016 Ion Apex & Vertex Select w/Ben Skaggs Sometimes you have questions. And, well, we don't always have the answers. In those cases, it's better to get the answers from the person who would know the
Essential Gear for Kiteboarding in Light Winds(Post)Welcome back to MACkiteboarding. This is Jake, and today I'm going to talk about something we have a lot of experience with here in Michigan, and that is making the most of those light wind d
Foil Friday: Code Foils Ultra High Modulus PLUS Mast Review(Post)For this week's Foil Friday, Tucker has a special mast from Code, the Ultra High Modulus PLUS. Except for the little "plus" symbol on it, it looks just like their High Modulus mast, but it is a bi
Summer Memories with MACkite's Tucker(Post)Summer Memories with Tucker Welcome to September! September brings the introduction to many things: the changing of the leaves, the cold morning wind, and all things pumpkin (spice, pies, bread...the
Rygo’s Impressions of the 2016 Best Roca on a Frigid Spring Day(Post)Also check out Jake V's take on switching to the new 2016 Roca Rider Weight:179lbs Wind Speed: 16-17mph Board: 144 Cabrinha Custom CBL with RAD Bindings It was a cold 40-degree morning, with the water
Foil Drive Tips | How to Adjust the Throttle Limit on Your Foil Drive Remote(Post)There is an app to change the settings on your Foil Drive, but what if you don't have your phone handy? Maybe you're already out on the water and you want to dial in your maximum power setting for t
Product Clip: North Kiteboarding's 2017 Click Bar(Post)2017 North Click Bar Overview Sky Solbach engages audiences globally with the latest in North Kiteboarding technology. This time, he's introduced what can be described as the "game changer", properly
Wing Foiling | Pick 5 Challenge with Tucker(Post)It's Tucker's turn in the "Pick 5 Challenge" hotseat! Tucker rides any and all wings and foils that come through the doors at MACkite... can he really pick just five??Jeff: Tucker, if you had to
North Sonar MA1500 & SF1080 Wake Foil Review(Post)Ryan and Caden have spent plenty of time behind the boat testing North's Sonar foils, and they've found two stellar options for progression: the Sonar MA1500 V2 and the SF1080. First, you focus on t
Wing Foil Fridays: Ozone Wasp vs. F-One Swing(Post)Wing foiling has officially taken off. This new and exciting sport is really resonating with riders from SUP, surf, kite, wake, wind, and more. Right now knowledge is limited or skewed and choosing th