Riding in cold water requires some special knowledge and equipment to proceed with safety and comfort. In this new series, we will go over the required equipment, walk you through common gear choices,
Custom Comfort with a Click | The AK Method RS Harness Ratchet System(Post)Have you ever tried what seems like a million of something, only to find they all fall short in one way or another? And then you finally find THE ONE, and it's the greatest feeling, knowing that yo
Mystic Block Vest vs. Majestic(Post)Hey guys, welcome back. This is Jake with MACkite. Today's At a Glance video is going to be some vest fitment. So when you're buying an impact flotation vest, every manufacturer varies slightly and
WMFG 1.0E Electric Pump Review(Post)Aaron and Kevin (WMFG) sat down to chat about the WMFG 1.0E Electric Kite/Wing/SUP Pump. Here, they chat about features, the benefits of electric pumps, and its travel-friendly design. The Shift to
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
Kiteboarding Control Bar Size & tuning your kite(Post)Kiteboarding Control Bars The first step in tuning your kite is choosing the right size control bar. The standard pairing is 43 - 47 cm bars for 05 - 10m kites 50 - 55 cm bars for 11 - 13m kites 58 -
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
Ride Engine Air Box Electric Pump for Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling(Post)Jeff and Tucker are excited to share one of their favorite accessories: the Ride Engine Air Box, an electric pump. ...Wait. They're excited about an electric pump? Are they really that old?? Perhaps
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
Your Third Kiteboarding Trick After Learning How to Jump(Post)Hey, what's up guys? I'm Rygo and I'm in Hatteras with Lucas, and we're back for Part Three of our "Fundamentals: Progressive Jump with Style" playlist. That's a mouthful, but the whole idea is t
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
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
Some Good Reasons to Buy New or Used Kites(Post)Yeah, what's up guys? Rygo here from MACkite. I'm here in Arizona picking up a new RV for the MACkite RV tour. I spent the last year living in a 27-footer, and then when we were in Oregon we actuall
Foil Fridays - How to Wing Surf / Foil - First steps and Tips(Post)Chances are, if you clicked on this blog, you are interested in learning to Wing Surf or Wing Foil. SUP, Foil, Surfboard, Snowboard, Skateboard... whatever you decide to put on your feet, Wing Boardi
Why the DRYDOR Quantum Pro Dry Suit Might Replace Your Wetsuit(Post)Today Tucker has something a bit different from his usual wing or hydrofoil review. Whether you're a winger or enjoy any other watersport, you may find this product interesting. The Drydor dry sui
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
Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Hood River, Oregon - Destinations Ep03(Post)Wind by Season While Hood River is windy much of the year, the most consistent and comfortable times to ride are spring and summer. The season starts to kick off in May and ends in September. Befo
2019 Duotone Neo Review(Post)Today, we’re doing an in-depth review of the 2019 Duotone Neo. 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
Kiteboard Trick: Front Roll Nuke Grab - Ride With Blake Ep 03(Post)Front Roll Nuke The nuke grab is considered one of the most advanced grabs but if you watched our last video, you know there is a trick that makes it easy to do, You’re probably thinking, that the f
Nick Baines Interview - Repping for Reedin and Jumping the Avon Pier(Post)Pat: This is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com here with Nick Baines.Nick: Hey guys. I'm Nick Baines here with Reedin USA in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.Pat: So Nick, how did you end up getting i
Wing Foiling | Why Are People Drawn to It?(Post)What's the appeal of wing? There seems to be a lot of interest, and Tucker, Ryan, and Jeff explore why people feel drawn to it. Tucker: It's growing so fast, and I think part of the reason is becaus
Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Charleston, SC - Destinations Ep13(Post)From the sandy beaches in Florida to the picturesque coast of Maine, the east coast of the USA is loaded iwth kiteboarding hot spots and hidden gems. For avid kiteboarders, the first thing that come
Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Nitinat Lake - Destinations Ep22(Post)Spot at a Glance Quick Contacts Elevation Kiteboarding: Elevation Kiteboarding Strong Kiteboarding : Strong Kiteboarding. Spot Guide Deep in the forest of Vancouver Island is a kite spot th
Blank Kite Test (Big Air) Season 2 | Ep. 1-3(Post)Kiteboarding enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting new series of the Blank Kite Test! Season 2 BIG AIRWhat's the Blank Kite Test? Series 2 of the Blank Kite Test features Ruben Lenten, Giel Vlug
Interview With Derek Sproul From Naish Kiteboarding(Post)Pat: I'm Pat with MACkiteboarding, and I'm talking with Derek from Naish. Derek: What's up, guys? Pat: So Derek, you've been with Naish now for 10 years? Derek: Yeah, I came on board in Febru
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
Foil Drive V3 Remote Explained | Features, Modes and Menus(Post)Foil Drive’s V3 Controller is a true from-scratch redesign that aims to make riding more straightforward, safer, and more data-rich. In Paul’s deep dive, he walks through the new hardware, the updat
Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Hatteras, NC, USA - Destinations EP 06(Post)Get a behind the scenes look on our trip to Hatteras with Danny. WIND BY SEASON Kite season in Hatteras goes from about April to October, but the wind blows year round. The kiter with a
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
What You Need to Be a Kiteboarder - Ride With Blake Special Edit(Post)Heads up, this is a special edition. If you've been following our bi-weekly "How to Jump with Style" videos, stay tuned. We’ll be back on our regular schedule with these next week. So you want to be
Comparing the Foil Drive Assist MAX vs. Assist Slim(Post)Foil Drive has gotten a bunch of the crew together to have a chat about the Gen 2 Foil Drive to help you decide whether the MAX or Slim is right for you. They have a varied range of riding styles a
Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Tarifa Spain - Destinations EP 05(Post)Kiteboarding Spot Guide Is there anything quite like the feeling of cresting a hill and catching a glimpse of kites in the air as you approach a kite spot for the first time? That first thought, “It