2163 results for 'Ride Engine'

Let's Chat: 2016/17 Airush DNA Kite w/ Ryan(Post)

Ryan on the 2016/17 Airush DNA The DNA is Airush’s answer to new kiteboarders who are on a budget, yet aren't willing to compromise on performance. As the head instructor here at MACkite, I fi ...

Cabrinha XCaliber - Wood vs Carbon Kiteboards(Post)

An interview with Evan on his choice boards! The Cabrinha Xcaliber, one's carbon, one's wood. Depending on the day, depending on what I'm doing, I'd use either one of these as my go-to boards fr ...

What's New with F-One Foils? Eagle X and Seven Seas Updates Explained(Post)

F-One has released some exciting new options and refinements in their foil lineup. Tucker, Ryan, and Jeff take a look at what's new for those in the F-One ecosystem in this overview, with more ...

What Foil Works Best in Waves and Swells? | High-Aspect vs. Mid-Aspect(Post)

The MACkite Foil Crew sat down to talk about which foils they like best for waves and swells. As you can guess, there isn't one right answer to this question. In addition to personal preference, it ...

Cabrinha 04: Highlights for 2024(Post)

Not all things are created equally, and neither should they be. We all have different requirements, different points of focus, different needs. For some, they just want to get out there and enjoy ...

What Size Mast for Wing Foiling? A Complete Guide(Post)

Wing foiling, a popular sport that combines elements of windsurfing, kitesurfing, and stand-up paddleboarding, has taken the world of water sports by storm. In this exhilarating sport, a rider stand ...

3 Mistakes Every New Kitesurfer Makes(Post)

After years of riding, I've made a lot of mistakes along the way. The funny thing about kitesurfing is no one wants to show themselves riding bad or crashing. It occurred to me I can think of hundre ...

Enjoy Your Wing Foil Progression by Keeping Your Ego in Check(Post)

The Intermediate Wing Foiler's Syndrome All extreme sports have a risk of this stage, and accidents are almost always a result of human error, not equipment failure. In snow skiing and snowboarding, ...

North Seek Pro (2026) Overview: What's Changed and Who's It For?(Post)

North made a notable update to the Seek lineup for 2026. Instead of one model covering the entire size range, the Seek is now split into two versions: the Seek and the Seek Pro. At first glanc ...

How to Choose the Right Waydoo EVO eFoil Setup(Post)

If you’re shopping for an efoil, one of the hardest parts isn’t learning how to ride — it’s figuring out which setup makes the most sense for how and where you’ll ...

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 ...

2016 Liquid Force Foilboard at 2015 Surf Expo(Post)

2016 Liquid Force Foilboard at 2015 Surf Expo Gary Siskar talks The Kiteboarder Magazine through Liquid Force's lineup of 2016 foilboarding products.  As a recap of the 2015 foilboard, the ...

Wing Foil - Talking About the Various Kinds of Board Leashes(Post)

This is Jeff and Ryan at MACkite, and we're here to give you a breakdown of wingboard leashes.Ankle LeashesRyan: The most prevalent one that we're seeing out there is the ankle leash. Within ...

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 ...

Wing Foiling - When to Use a Harness(Post)

Today I'm going to tell you about wing surfing, harness lines, riding with harnesses, how to attach those, what harnesses work best, all that kind of stuff. So if you're a wing surfer, if you're co ...

How Fast Can You Learn to Foil Drive? Hunter Lukes Has the Answer(Post)

Foil Drive is one of the most amazing tools in the foil surfing world. By adding electric assist, it helps new riders get on foil without the endless paddling or tow-ins traditionally required ...

Wing Surf School | The MACkite Method | Lesson 5 Safety Basics(Post)

Welcome back to wing school. This weeks lesson will include some basic safety information and some drills you can practice on the water to ensure a safe session every time. Self Rescue Drill This ...

Exercises for Kiteboarders(Post)

Arguably one of the most common questions posed by those unfamiliar with kiteboarding is, "Does it take a lot of strength?" The default answer is 'no', as that question is almost always in reference ...

Jack Rieder - 2 Years Deep(Post)

With only two years into the sport, Jack Rieder is killing it!  Talk about a beautiful location to ride.  Wait, how long has this kid been riding?  Video Synopsis Canadian Junior n ...

Wake Foiling | How to Surf the Wake(Post)

You've got the basics of wake foiling down and have been having fun with it. So what's next in your wake foiling progression? Surfing the wake is by far the most fun thing you can do on a wake ...

Slingshot Wakeboarding Team(Post)

    Shredtown's Tubular. Check out the latest edit from the crew with a guest appearance by team rider Dylan Miller! The boys follow up their ever popular "Pallets" edit with another ...

2024 Starboard Take Off | A Unique Design for Wing Foilers of All Abilities(Post)

The 2024 Take Off is a fresh design that applies what Starboard has learned from past versions. What's new, and how does that translate to the real world? Tucker has ridden it and has some insi ...

​Kiteboarding: Onshore Vs Sideshore winds - Versus w/ Rygo Ep13(Post)

Last week, we did a video on Light wind vs Strong wind and how currents and tides come into play. Contrary to what I expected, it seemed to be well received. So as I said, I’m going to elabo ...

Chris Bobryk's Kites(Post)

Chris rides for Eleveight Kites, so naturally his kite choices will come from their lineup. That said, they have a few models to choose from, so we'll break down his kite choices and when he uses ...

Wake Foiling | Wakesurfing vs. Wake Foiling(Post)

Imagine that you're wakesurfing on the first wake behind a boat and you're absolutely shredding it, but then you look behind you and this guy's absolutely shredding on the second wake. He's wake fo ...

​Who Should Use Kite Boots and Why(Post)

Should I use kiteboarding boots? This is a common question among new kitesurfers. After all, most of the pro riders use boots. Funny thing is, it's not that common on the beach. This is because s ...

How to Hit a Rail Kitesurfing: 50/50(Post)

This is the most basic trick and is derived from skateboarding. It's also the easiest because you can basically ollie or ride up in the same direction you were traveling. Eventually you can take thi ...

2025 Duotone Skybrid SLS Wing Foil Board | The Perfect Balance of Performance and Efficiency?(Post)

The world of wing foiling continues to evolve, and with each new innovation, enthusiasts are treated to better performance, increased efficiency, and more exhilarating experiences on the wate ...

2023 North Mode Wing Review(Post)

The 2023 North Mode wing is quickly becoming a shop favorite with our wing crew. Check out the VIDEO above or the TRANSCRIPT below to get some solid insight from Tucker, Jeff, and Ryan. 2023 Nor ...

Light Wind Wing Foiling Part 1: Choosing the Right Board(Post)

Jeff and Tucker are kicking off a three-part video series dedicated to light wind riding. If you live somewhere in North America — or anywhere else — where there isn't always a lot of w ...

Exploring the PPC M1 Wing | Unique Materials and Unmatched Speed(Post)

Pacific Performance Company (PPC) has released a fresh new wing, the M1. Tucker and Ryan have had a chance to ride it, and they're pretty excited about it. Here, they chat about what makes it spe ...

2020 Duotone Jaime & Textreme Review(Post)

Today I will review the Duotone Jamie Textreme twintip, going over its strengths and weaknesses, and explain why it’s been my board of choice for the past three years. This June, Hilary, Rygo ...

Foilboard Transitions: Heelside to Toeside - Ticket to Glide Ep 2(Post)

This video will kick off a new series of videos showing some foil trick tips that you can look to learn in your beginner and intermediate stages of kiteboarding. We will be trying to drop one of th ...

Foilboarding FAQs: Carbon vs. Aluminum Foils(Post)

Surf Hydrofoils: Carbon vs. Aluminum. Whats best for you? In the  foil board game, there are two basic construction techniques: Full carbon and Aluminum Hybrid. Carbon is the lighter, less durab ...

2026 Cabrinha Switchblade Apex vs Moto Apex | Which One Wins?(Post)

2026 Switchblade Apex When it comes to Cabrinha's 2026 freeride kite lineup, two models stand out as the flagship options for performance-minded riders: the Switchblade Apex and the Moto Apex. Both ...

2026 F-One UHM Mast, T2 Connection, SK8 V3, and Eagle V2(Post)

The 2026 F-One hydrofoil lineup introduces meaningful upgrades aimed at improving stiffness, efficiency, and ease of use across the entire system. Central to these improvements is the new Tita ...

2024 North Mode Pro Wing Review(Post)

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays with Tucker. Today I have a special treat for you: I am going to give you all the details and a review on the 2024 North Mode Pro. I've been test ...

From Wake Poaching to SUP and Prone Foiling(Post)

What are some ways to use your new Foil Drive system? The New Gen 2 system has come out and generated a lot of excitement since everyone loved the first version. Stand Up Paddleboarding There's a F ...

Kite Girl's First Front Roll Tail Grab(Post)

The Non-inverted Sent Hooked-in Front Roll Tail Grab is a super easy beginner trick. Keep your hands close to the middle of the bar and get some speed with the bar sheeted slightly out. Come in w ...

Appletree Zapple S Breakdown | Short, Fast, Foil Drive Focused!(Post)

Appletree Surfboards has built a reputation for pushing foil board design forward, and the Zapple S is a straightforward extension of that mindset. Developed inside the Appletree factory and shap ...