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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

Custom Painting Your Waydoo Flyer One With Plastidip(Post)

Quick shout out to Jeremy Byrom of eFoil Lake Powell on YouTube for a great video on how he used Plastidip to customize his Waydoo Flyer One!This tip will give you at least worth a 15% increas

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 Titan 2 (T

Ozone's Patent Pending 2024 Fusion Wing | A Dual Skin, Ram Air, Race Machine?(Post)

The 2024 Ozone Fusion takes wing design in a very different direction. While other wings are built like LEI kiteboarding kites with an inflatable frame and single skin canopy, the Fusion is based

How Do I Find a Leak in My Kite? - Liquid Force Kook Academy(Post)

Is your kite becoming soft after a session? Did you just have to swim in front of all of your buddies? It is possible you have a tiny leak in your kite. The first step of fixing this leak is to iden

Wake Foiling for Beginners | Your Complete Guide(Post)

Wake foiling can be challenging if you don't know where to begin. We're here to help! The following videos are intended to take you from step one, through to becoming a confident beginner. Click thro

F-One Sk8, Eagle, or Seven Seas? | One of These Will Change Your Sessions(Post)

Modern hydrofoil design has reached a point where "one foil does it all" is no longer the move. The best brands are building with intention, and F-One is one of the clearest examples of that shift in

Flysurfer POW vs. Ozone Pocket Rocket | What Sets These Parawings Apart?(Post)

Ozone and Flysurfer are two brands well-known for their ram-air foil kites, so it comes as no surprise that their entries into the new parawing category are some of the most popular and top-rated. W

Omen Agent Foil Review(Post)

If you aren't familiar with Omen's foils, you might know their boards, which feature exceptional design and top-quality construction. The Agent is their second foil release, designed specifically fo

Code Foils 1250 R | Built for Glide, Momentum, and Flow(Post)

Tucker's been on a lot of different foils at this point, so it takes something pretty special to get him excited. The Code 1250R High Modulus front wing is one such foil. Tucker has dubbed it the "M

The North Click Bar—Married in Less Than a Year(Post)

Have any of you ever had one of those "ah-ha" moments with a new piece of kiteboarding gear? Something that made you grin from ear to ear the first time you tried it? Here are my thoughts after spend

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

Wing Foiling Innovations | Are Booms Really Better Than Handles?(Post)

All of a sudden, it seems like wings with booms are everywhere. Maybe you've been to a recent event and noticed that many of the best riders were using them. If they are, should you be? Well, it d

Foilboarding Video: Completing Slingshot’s “Foil Flight School”(Post)

Learning to Foilboard Using Slingshot's "Foil Flight School" Foilboarding is an experience unlike anything else in kiteboarding. No matter your riding or your style, there is nothing like gliding sil

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

Kiteboarding Tricks | How to Do One-Footed Airs(Post)

David is in Brazil for the rest of the 2024 season, but that doesn't mean the trick tips are going to stop coming! Up today is an intro to One-Footed Airs. This is a great trick you can perf

High Aspect vs. Low Aspect Foils(Post)

High Aspect vs. Low Aspect Foils Are you having trouble finding a proper foil? Maybe you're looking for a setup with a different feel? Well, you've come to the right place; there are some many diffe

The MACkite Crew Meets Matt Aiken, founder of WMFG(Post)

Let's Chat w/ Matt Aiken, founder of WMFG Nathan, our resident tweaker for all-things WMFG, was able to grab a snap into the life of Matt Aiken, founder of WMFG. You might have noticed the WMFG pump

Kiteboarding - How to Pop Unhooked(Post)

This blog will eventually be made into a complete beginners' unhooked playlist. Stand by while we film this spring. This week we're going to break down the most fundamental move in kiteboarding: the p

AFS Stow Parawing Review: Value and Performance(Post)

Tucker from MACkiteboarding has been riding the 4.5m AFS Stow Parawing for a number of hours and sessions, and he's ready to give a quick rundown on how it performs. The AFS Stow is a notable parawi

Reedin SnackPack: The Ultimate Wave Hybrid Twintip?(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers were in Cape Town with Damien Girardin, unveiling a brand-new product by Reedin: the SnackPack — one that promises to take kitesurfing to a whole other level by allowing you t

How to Give a Piggyback Ride | "Ride With Blake"(Post)

This week we thought it would be fun to teach you something a little unconventional. While it's not your typical trick tip, giving a piggyback ride with your kite can be pretty fun!  This is a great

Your Second Kiteboarding Trick After Learning How to Jump(Post)

Hey, what's up guys? I'm Rygo. Hey, I'm Lucas. We're coming back with our second video on our Fundamentals: Jumping with Style playlist and we started with the tail grab. Now it's time for roun

Why the Ride Engine Empax Vest Is a Shop Favorite(Post)

When riders ask us about flotation, the first thing we usually have to do is slow the conversation down. Not all vests are built for the same purpose. And if you kiteboard or wing foil, what you nee

Kiteboarding Safety Protocols(Page)

Kiteboarding Safety Protocols   Kiteboarding along the Lake Michigan Shoreline, as with all kiteboarding locations, has many inherent risks. All kiteboarders are responsible for adhering to...

How to Install a Cabrinha Fireball Spreader Bar on an Ion Harness(Post)

Hi, this is Tucker from MACkiteboarding.com and today I’m going to show you how to connect the 2017 Cabrinha Fireball spreader bar to an Ion Vertex harness. This will be the same for any other Ion ha

Slingshot One-Lock Tips and Tricks(Post)

Slingshot's One-Lock system is an interesting new concept in foil assembly with the goal to eliminate the need for tools as you're headed out to ride. Since there's nothing else like it out on the m

The Best Kitesurfing Control Bar for Women and Children(Post)

The small North Navigator kiteboarding control bar comes in 38 to 43 cm. As a female, I’m always on a smaller kite than all the guys out there. The reason I like a smaller bar is it slows down and g

Unifoil Progression, Hyper, and Vyper Foil Sets Explained(Post)

Today on Foil Fridays, Tucker gives a general overview of uniFoil's system and their foil range. Get tips on what each wing does and how to choose the one that's right for you. What Is uniFoil?

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

Ebb and Flow: Lessons From Riding Giants | Dave Kalama | TEDxMaui(Post)

Thought this would be a good one to share with it being the start of 2015. His advice is really simple and fitting when you take on new goals and project with the start of the new year. And when you

2022 Duotone Neo SLS vs Dice SLS | Comparing Wave Performance(Post)

The 2022 Duotone Neo SLS and Dice SLS are two very amazing kites, and they’re both a lot of fun for kitesurfing in waves. Yes, they are very different in design and have different strengths and weakn

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 com

North Midi Wing Foilboard | Mid-Length Design with High-Performance DNA(Post)

Tucker and Nate have been putting North's new Midi foilboard through its paces. What's it designed for, and is it good at it? Who is it for? As always, they've got an opinion, and they hope it'll he

Wing Foiling Tacks | Learn the Elbow Peek with Greg at Omen Foils(Post)

Tacking is one of the most rewarding maneuvers in wing foiling, letting riders maintain ground upwind while adding style and efficiency to their transitions. But for many, the wing tack can feel elu

Slingshot's 2026 Glide Craft V1 and Flow Craft V2 | Easy Progression and Surfy Performance(Post)

Slingshot has designed a couple new foilboards for 2026, and Tucker and Jeff are pretty excited about them. When you think of Slingshot's Craft line of boards, you might envision a chicken nugget sh

The Wind Window Explained - Chasing the Dream: Vlog 14(Post)

A kiteboarding television show? Chasing the Dream is one part travel TV show, one part Vlog and one part useful information. New episodes every Thursday! Follow Crystal as she explores the best kite

Can You Wing Foil on an Inland Lake?(Post)

Are you looking for a new and exciting way to get on the water? Wing foiling may be the perfect water sport for you. It’s relatively new, but it’s quickly becoming popular among those that love the w

Naish Hatch Parawing | Upwind Power, Broad Range, and Smart Price(Post)

The Naish Hatch is Naish’s performance-driven entry into the evolving parawing category, positioned as a more upwind-capable, speed-oriented option compared to the brand’s earlier Morph model. Where

Perfect Kitesurfing Stance(Post)

Kiteboarding stance is a subjective thing. Ultimately, it comes down to comfort. People ride a wide variety of stances from wide to narrow. You can also adjust the angle of stance. In the '90s and