1058 results for 'slingshot rear gt v2 2025'

C-Kites vs Everything: Versus W/ Rygo: EP03(Post)

We’ve been getting a surprising number of requests for C-Kite comparisons. The North Vegas vs the North Rebel, The Cabrinha Chaos vs the Cabrinha FX. With that said, I’ve decided to first do a video

Foilboarding: Small Boards vs Large Boards(Post)

We’ve been riding a bunch of different styles behind the boat, so we’re going to get a bit boat-focused on this episode of Foil Fridays because we’ve been getting a lot of questions like, “what boa

Kite Boots vs Straps & My Favorite Boots(Post)

We’ve had a lot of requests for a video on my favorite boots and the difference between boots and straps. The truth is kiteboarding is a diverse sport and what works for one person might not be be

Brand Compatibility Chart(Page)

Mixing Kites, Control Bars, & Straps/Handles Mixing kites, control bars, and kiteboards are common in kiteboarding, especially as you upgrade gear or build a quiver over time. In many cases, a...

The Kiteboarding Raley - Ultimate Beginners Guide - Unhooked(Post)

Today we're going to break down the Raley. This is an exciting point in your kiteboarding progression. It's a cornerstone trick that will lead to all the other tricks. This is usually the first tric

My Kitesurfing Gear & Why(Post)

Choosing the right gear when you are a new kiteboarder is easy. Go for an all around kite and you will be set for years to come. Choosing your second quiver of kites can take a bit more work depend

Airush's Latest Innovations | An Exclusive Interview with Sam Medysky(Post)

Jake Mitchell from MACkite is with Sam Medysky of Airush at the 2023 King of the Great Lakes Test Fest. Sam's been a name in the kiteboarding world for many years and has some insights into the

Kiteboarding Video: Richard Branson & Barack Obama Showdown(Post)

Richard Branson vs. Barack Obama: A Kitesurfing Story I know, it sounds crazy, right? Perhaps it sounds like something you would read in one of the tabloids you casually glance at while in line at th

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

North High-V Split Kit | From Low-V to High-V in Minutes!(Post)

Have a low-V (or low-Y) bar that you want to use with a kite that works best with a high-V bar? There's no need for a whole new bar- for just a few bucks and a couple minutes of your time, you can c

How to put a Fireball Spreader Bar on a Ride Engine Harness(Post)

Hi, this is Tucker from MACkiteboarding.com, and today I’m going to show you how to connect a 2017 Cabrinha Fireball Spreader Bar to a Ride Engine harness. Here we have the Hex-Core Ride Engine, and

Sessions: Chasing Skatepark Swells on the Cabrinha AER Wing(Post)

Tucker scored a dreamy spring session on Lake Michigan, just north of the Grand Haven pier, with the 2025 Cabrinha AER wing in hand. The lake was serving up those perfect "skatepark" style swells —

Foil Drive Masterclass | Tips and Tricks for Surf Foiling(Post)

Foil Drive’s latest surf masterclass offers valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your surf foiling experience. Paul from Foil Drive shares his knowledge, focusing on techniques to use

Mystic Legacy Helmet | Safety Meets Surf Style(Post)

For decades, wearing a helmet in the surf or on the water carried a certain stigma. It looked awkward, felt bulky, and often interfered with the natural flow of riding waves. But the level of perfor

How to Unbox and Assemble a Fliteboard(Post)

Eli takes us through how to unbox and assemble a brand new Fliteboard. Let's get into the easy stuff first and work our way through the entire setup. Charger and Battery Starting with the fast charg

How to Frontroll Kitesurfing / Kiteboarding Tutorial - Unhooked(Post)

Today we're going to break down another must-have basic for progressing your unhooked riding: the front roll. Of all the basic moves, this might be the best looking and will give you the most bang f

Wing Wednesdays: 2024 F-One Strike CWC V4 Aluula Wing Review(Post)

Tucker's back with another Wing Wednesdays review. Today he's got the F-One Strike CWC V4 Aluula, which is one of the most anticipated wings for the summer. In a lot of areas, including along t

2023 Ozone Flux V1 Wing Review(Post)

Jeff and Tucker are excited to introduce Ozone's Flux V1, a brand new wing in the lineup. They've had some time on it in the water and are ready to share their first impressions. A New High-Performa

Improve Your Surf Foil Skills with Foil Drive | Helpful Tips and Techniques(Post)

Foil Drive is more than just a product; it's a community dedicated to enhancing the surf foil experience with innovative technology. In this masterclass, Paul from Foil Drive shares invaluable t

North Atmos Carbon Review(Post)

The North Atmos Carbon is a pretty specific tool and a fun option for a kiteboarder looking to get as much upwind performance and pop as possible. I've had this board for a few months now and I thin

Winging Gear Choices - Going Too Small(Post)

As Jesse shows in this video, being overly optimistic and overconfident is a common failure of experienced foilers and windsport enthusiasts when getting into wingfoiling. It leads to frustration, b

Can You Mix Kitesurfing Footstraps(Post)

A question we get daily from new kitesurfers is if you can mix kiteboarding footstrap brands with different boards. The quick answer is most of the time, yes. However, it might not always be a perf

Kaohi INVIZ Hybrid Leash Explained | Features, Benefits, and Why It's a Must-Have(Post)

A wing guy must have an opinion about leashes, right? For sure- and Tucker's got some thoughts to share about one of his favorites, the Kaohi INVIZ Hybrid leash. It comes in different varieties a

Innovation at Cabrinha: Pat Goodman on the Drifter, Switchblade, Nitro and Moto X | Part 1(Post)

Few things are more confusing for riders than navigating a kite lineup, especially when every new model promises to jump higher, turn faster, and do it all. To cut through the noise, Brazilian Broth

Summer Memories With RyGo(Post)

Summer Memories With RyGo Update about September - Pumpkin Spice Latte is now available! While one of us (read: me) is excited for this season, all of us around the shop are rather nostalgic of the su

Kiteboarding RV Trip: Sessions w/Rygo Vlog 5(Post)

Kiteboarding West Michigan & Northern Michigan  I hope you enjoyed this episode of sessions. This Rv trip was an absolute Blast! Blake and I have been talking about doing a “Ride with Blake” Road

Stoking Stuffers Wing Foiler's Holiday Wish List 2023(Post)

Check out Tucker's "Stoking Stuffer" ideas for the kiteboarder or wingboarder in your life! 1. Ride Engine Air Box Pump This is something I've been really excited about. The Air Box is a small pump

MACkite Rides: Nathan's Foilboarding in Grand Haven(Post)

Foilboarding at City Beach When I think of really great starts to any day, one of the things on the short list would be foiling in boardshorts at Grand Haven City Beach, just down the street from my h

Unboxing the 2024 Cabrinha Mantis Wing | NEW Rigid LE Surf Handle(Post)

Jeff and Tucker have just unboxed the new 2024 Cabrinha Mantis. The Mantis has consistently received high marks from the team, and they're excited to see what this year's model brings to the table

North Ultra High Mod Carbon Mast | Faster, Cleaner Foil Drive(Post)

Ryan and Hunter have been quietly battling over this mast—and that alone says something. The new North Integrated Ultra High Mod Carbon Mast isn’t just another accessory in the Foil Drive ecosystem.

Eleveight Stratos+ Kite & Stellar V3 Board Review(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers met up with Kaimar Halliste, an international team rider for Eleveight who has been pushing the limits of big air, at the Kite Beach in Blouberg, South Africa. Kaimar walks th

Struggling to Get on Foil in Light Wind? Try the Parawing "S-Start" Method(Post)

Welcome to the summer doldrums! Or maybe you were out in good wind, and then it dropped off. Anyway, now you're kneeling on your board with your parawing in the air, but you're just not generating e

Wake Foiling | 3 Tips for Maintaining Your Hydrofoil(Post)

If you let your foil sit too long, it's going to seize up and won't come apart. Don't let this happen to you. Just like skis need to be waxed and bikes need to be serviced, you need to take care

2022 Duotone Click Bar - Session Impression With Mr. Jeff(Post)

Hey, Aaron and Jeff here at MACkite. We just got off the water and we had a good session this morning. Jeff experienced his first go with the Duotone Click bar, and I just wanted to get his unscr

Learning How to Hydrofoil Surf(Post)

How to Learn Hydrofoil Surfing So you want to learn to hydrofoil surf? Congratulations! We too have caught the foil bug for all of our board sports. Surf foiling is truly a one of a kind experience th

​Bears, beer, and wind(Post)

One kiter’s pilgrimage to Hood River and what she learned along the way. Kallie and her husband Andrew exploring the hood A few years back, my husband Andrew and I were traveling through Colorado. It

Wind Chasers Pt. 3: Brazilian Brothers' Strike Mission to Hermanus(Post)

With no wind in Blouberg yet again, the Brazilian Brothers loaded up for another strike mission — this time to Hermanus, where the forecast was calling for rain and 40-knot gusts. As always, the bro

Bandit vs Evo D/LAB vs Reach | Brazilian Brothers x Gray Foster(Post)

Rubens of the Brazilian Brothers had a chance to meet up with strapless wave legend, Gray Foster. Gray's been on the Duotone Neo wave kite almost exclusively for the past five years, and Rubens thou

How to pop kiteboarding [Unhooked] -The ultimate guide(Post)

Welcome to our latest playlist: The Unhooking Fundamentals. With freestyle kiteboarding being so advanced these days, it can be overwhelming. Strangely, unhooked riding has a weird reputation. You s

​North Flare Kiteboard Review(Post)

The North Flare is a wakestyle / parkstyle board. It's made for kiteboarders who are looking to ride powered, do unhooked tricks and grind things. In spite of the fact that wakestyle is pretty under