Welcome to the beginning of our knowledge center. While we're building out this new category on our webpage, we'll be pairing our Foil Friday videos with these extensive blog posts. If you have any
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
Freestyle Kiting With Christophe Tack - Sessions with Rygo EP 10(Post)Last time on Sessions we explored Key West and the Canary Islands with our team rider Blake Olsen. We were filming for our kiteloop playlist and just enjoying the islands with good friends. It was
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.
Axis x Foil Drive Board Collaboration | Unboxing the 5'8" 70L Model(Post)Axis has collaborated with Foil Drive to produce a custom-designed board to work perfectly with the Foil Drive. It's been eagerly anticipated, and MACkite just got some in. It comes in 50, 60 and 70
Should You Add a Surf-Specific Harness to Your Quiver?(Post)Benefits of Adding A Surf-Specific Harness to Your Quiver Up until this last week, I was a firm believer that one harness was sufficient for any and all conditions. Having homed in on the Apex Select,
Slingshot Phantasm Review(Post)This is a project that has been in development for years and has a lot of R&D into it. I have my hands on the 633 version the larger free rider or even wing foil wing. Fist up, the kit comes in a hig
Appletree Zapple | Is This the Best Foil Drive Board Ever?(Post)If you've ever had a chance to ride a board that came out of the Appletree factory, you know it's something special. These boards are designed and built by the people who use them. The Foil Drive wa
Foil Fridays - The Best Boards & Features for Wing Foiling Part 1(Post)Wing foiling, wing surfing, hand kite, wing ding.... whatever you call this hot new sport, everyone wants to talk about it but not many people have firsthand knowledge. We have been fortunate enou
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
Slingshot I-Fly Inflatable Foilboard Review(Post)When the family made plans to head to Florida for Spring Break, the first thing that popped into my head was "winging!!!!". This past Michigan winter was especially brutal and it had been since th
Save Time and Reduce Drag | Why Konrad Click Nuts Are a Must-Have for Foilers(Post)Ryan from MACkite has a nifty, convenient upgrade for foilers. He's been using the Konrad Click nuts with his foils for a while now and absolutely loves them. He's also got some tips to share th
GKA Mykonos, Part 4: The Day Before Game Day(Post)The Brazilian Brothers just finished editing videos, and the wind is absolutely howling. The trees are moving, and it has to be blowing 35 to 40 knots. Word on the street is that the pros are alread
Cabrinha Switchblade Vs AV8(Post)For 2020, Cabrinha has two kites that might interest the same rider. They are both aimed at big air riders who want to jump high and enjoy a kite with good hangtime: the Cabrinha Switchblade and the
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
Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling - NEW Gear for 2023 at AWSI(Post)This is Ryan, Jeff and Cado with MACkite, and we're checking out all the latest and greatest gear for the upcoming season at AWSI in Hood River. As always, if you've got any questions, give us a ca
Kiteboarding Gear Comparisons(Page)Kiteboarding Gear Comparisons There are so many choices out there when it comes to picking your gear. In a perfect world, you'd be able to test ride everything and... oh wait. We...
Is Your Kiteboard and Wing Foil Gear Ready for Springtime Sessions?(Post)Marc Hoeksema on Ice For those of us who may be coming off of a long, hard winter, it's time to lay out and inspect your kiteboard and wing foil gear for your first springtime sessions. There's nothin
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
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
Naish Ultra Carbon Wing/ SUP Board Review(Post)The Naish Ultra Carbon Wing/ SUP board started off as a SUP board in previous years. However, it became far more popular with wing foilers. So, for 2021 Naish made some modifications to adapt to this
Foil Drive Gen2 Install | Full Unboxing and Assembly | Assist MAX(Post)You've got your Gen2 Foil Drive MAX and want to get out on the water. What is included in your kit? How do you install it so you can go ride? In the Box In the MAX kit you've got the main unit, whic
Light Wind Wing Foiling Made Easy | FLITELab AMPJet(Post)Tucker's been out on one of the most anticipated products of the year, the FLITELab AMPJet. He grabbed the versatile 4'8" AMP S board, which works for prone surf, wing, and downwind, and after a few
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 Liquid For
2025 F-One Rocket Surf Prone, Rocket Wing Crossover, and Rocket Midlength Boards(Post)Mid-length foilboards are rapidly growing in popularity and could soon dominate the market, especially as a second board for your quiver. F-One has responded with three offerings in the category, ea
Sam Medysky Interview | Airush and the Early Days of Kiteboarding(Post)Pat: This is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com and we're with Sam Medysky today. We're going to catch up and get a little bit of background about him.Sam: How's it going, guys?Pat: All right, Sam. So y
Foil Drive | Essential Maintenance Tips to Help Enjoy Your Ride(Post)Ryan from MACkite takes a few minutes to chat with Ben from Foil Drive and pick up some tips on maintaining your Foil Drive gear after a session so it's always ready for the next session. Water, and
Foil Drive | From Box to Board | Ben Jamieson's Setup Guide(Post)Ben from Foil Drive has a few tips and tricks to keep in mind while you're setting up your kit. This isn't a replacement for the full install guide, or even the quick start guide, but rather some th
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
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
Bowen Dwelle on Parawinging and the Future of Foil Sports(Post)Parawinging is still new territory, and half the fun is figuring it out together. Here, Tucker and Bowen trade notes on what works, what doesn't, and what might be next. They cover gear quirks, ridi
Brazilian Brothers Interview With Reedin's Lead Designer, Damien Girardin(Post)The Brazilian Brothers met up with kite designer legend, Damien Girardin, at the Kite Beach in Blouberg, South Africa. Here, the Brazilian Brothers pick Damien's brain about his background and years
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DESTINATION: Mancora, Peru(Post)There's a spot down in South America where it's summer every day and the waves break with the consistency of a perfectly timed clock. This is a spot that wave riders and kiteboarders who dream of
Wing Foiling Will Make You a Better Person(Post)Welcome to the amazing world of wing foiling. In this article, we’ll try to address some of the basic questions that you may have as you’re getting started. Will it actually make you a better person?
ION Surf Shield Wetshirt Review(Post)Tucker took a break from his normal wing and parawing foil testing to talk about some new apparel with cool applications for foilers: the new ION Surf Shield Wetshirt, also referred to as the Fearle
Eleveight WFS Pro V2 vs WFS V6 Wings | Aluula vs Standard Construction(Post)Aaron catches up with Kevin Wade to break down two of Eleveight’s most popular wings—the WFS and the WFS Pro. The conversation blends real-world learning with performance-driven design details, offe
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 the
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2026 Slingshot Dwarf Craft V4
Slingshot Sports
MSRP: $969.00 - $999.00$581.00 - $799.00*Blems are cosmetic only and will not affect performance. They are still supported by the full 1 year manufacturer defect warranty Slingshot Dwarf Craft V4 Foilboard Sizes: 110cm / 120cm / 130cm /...MSRP: $969.00 - $999.00$581.00 - $799.00 -
2026 F-One Rocket Wing Crossover Carbon
F-One
$2,499.00 - $2,749.002026 Rocket Wing Crossover Carbon The Quiver Killer Sizes: 5'2" / 5'4" / 5'6" / 5'8" / 5'10" / 6'1" / 6'4" What F-One has to say: The ROCKET WING CROSSOVER CARBON is F-ONE’s board for riders who...$2,499.00 - $2,749.00 -
2026 F-One QUEST Pocket Wing
F-One
$999.00 - $1,319.002026 QUEST Pocket Wing Born to wander. Sizes: 2m / 2.5m / 3m / 3.5m / 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 6m Not a replacement for the well-received Frigate, the Quest is an extension of the F-One lineup. It’s designed...$999.00 - $1,319.00 -
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2025 Duotone Ventis D/LAB Wing
Duotone
$2,055.00 - $2,135.00LIGHT WIND/FREERIDE About the Ventis D/LAB The purpose of D/LAB is to make the best Wing Foiling gear using the best materials and construction m$2,055.00 - $2,135.00 -
2026 Flysurfer SONIC 5 Foil Kite
Flysurfer
$2,360.00 - $3,045.002026 SONIC5 Sizes: 7m / 10m / 12m / 15m Big Air If you’re chasing serious airtime, controlled landings, and reliable performance in strong winds, the SONIC⁵ is Flysurfer’s answer. With its...$2,360.00 - $3,045.00 -
2026 F-One ESCAPE HM Carbon Foil Plane
F-One
$1,259.00 - $1,359.002026 ESCAPE HM Carbon Plane Catch me if you can. Sizes: 430 / 530 / 630 What F-One has to say: The ESCAPE foils are nothing short of masterpieces of hydrodynamic refinement and composite...$1,259.00 - $1,359.00 -
2026 F-One JAM HM Carbon Foil Plane
F-One
$1,618.00 - $1,728.002026 JAM HM Carbon Plane Are you ready to pump up the JAM? Sizes: 1400 / 1600 / 1900 What F-One has to say: The JAM has been designed for dock start and pump foil. With its substantial surface area...$1,618.00 - $1,728.00 -
2026 Eleveight GT3+ Wing
Eleveight Kiteboarding
$1,029.00 - $1,229.00GT3+ Freeride Wave Sizes: 3m / 4m / 5m / 6m / 7m What Eleveight has to say Demanding wing foilers will love the lightweight GT3+ performance that offers exceptional drift for top wave or freeride...$1,029.00 - $1,229.00 -
2026 F-One SUSHI Carbon Front Wing
F-One
$1,189.00 - $1,479.002026 F-One SUSHI Carbon Front Wing Sizes: 620 / 680 / 740 / 820 / 920 / 1020 What F-One has to say: Let it roll The new SUSHI by F-ONE is all about roll and control. Designed for riders who want to...$1,189.00 - $1,479.00 -
2026 AK Phazer V5 Foilboard Active Carbon
AK Durable Supply Co.
$1,900.00 - $2,020.002026 AK Phazer V5 Foilboard Active Carbon Sizes: 30L / 36L / 46L / 55L / 65L / 76L / 90L / 110L / 125L / 140L What AK has to say: Carving oriented foilboard with a surf outline. Convex nose area...$1,900.00 - $2,020.00 -
2026 AFS Stream Wing
AFS
MSRP: $1,299.00 - $1,529.00$1,139.00 - $1,349.00Stream Freeride / Freefly / Wave-riding Sizes: 3m / 3.5m / 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 5.5m / 6m What AFS has to say: AFS introduces its brand new wing: The STREAM Inspired by fluid motion, the STREAM is light,...MSRP: $1,299.00 - $1,529.00$1,139.00 - $1,349.00 -
2026 Liquid Force Horizon Carbon FuseLock Foil
Liquid Force Kites
$2,229.99 - $2,299.992026 Carbon Horizon FuseLock Foil Skill Level: All Skill Levels Sizes: 1200 / 1550 What Liquid Force has to say: Re-Engineered for Maximum Foiling Performance! Say hello to FuseLock – our toughest,...$2,229.99 - $2,299.99 -
Duotone T-Shirt Originals Graphic Men
Duotone
$59.99T-Shirt Originals Graphic men Sizes: 50/M - 52/L - 54/XL What Duotone has to say: The Tee SS Originals Graphic for men brings fresh energy to your everyday wardrobe. Made from 100% organic cotton,...$59.99 -
2026 F-One SUSHI Carbon Foil Plane
F-One
$1,608.00 - $1,898.002026 F-One SUSHI Carbon Foil Plane Sizes: 620 / 680 / 740 / 820 / 920 / 1020 What F-One has to say: Let it roll The new SUSHI by F-ONE is all about roll and control. Designed for riders who want to...$1,608.00 - $1,898.00 -
2026 Liquid Force Stratus Carbon FuseLock Foil
Liquid Force Kites
$2,399.99 - $2,449.992026 Carbon Stratus FuseLock Foil Skill Level: Intermediate-Advanced Sizes: 950 / 1100 What Liquid Force has to say: The future of FuseLock is here! The FuseLock system gives you a second-to-none...$2,399.99 - $2,449.99 -
2026 F-One SEVEN SEAS Carbon Front Wing
F-One
$1,059.00 - $1,169.002026 SEVEN SEAS Carbon Front Wing It’s time to foil away. Sizes: 1100 / 1200 / 1300 / 1400 / 1500 / 1600 The 7 Seas gets upgraded to the Titan 2 system like the rest of the lineup, while remaining...$1,059.00 - $1,169.00 -
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2026 Naish Hatch Parawing
Naish
$675.00 - $1,015.00HATCH Parawing Hatch your ride. Sizes: 1.9m / 2.7m / 3.5m / 4.3m / 5.1m What Naish has to say: The Hatch is parawinging without the complications. We focused on what makes a wing user-friendly on...$675.00 - $1,015.00 -
2026 Naish ADX Wing
Naish
$999.00 - $1,399.00ADX Sizes: 3m / 3.5m / 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 5.5m / 6m / 6.5m / 7m Wingfoil / All-round Performance The ADX is a go-to all-rounder for those chasing progression. A reinforced Dacron frame with a 4x4...$999.00 - $1,399.00 -
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2026 North Ranger Parawing
North
$599.00 - $759.00The Ranger Parawing is a super short-bridled single-skin kite designed to get you up on foil using the wind, then pack away so you can foil hands-free using the energy of the ocean. It gives you...$599.00 - $759.00 -
2026 F-One STRIKE V6 QUADX Wing
F-One
$1,269.00 - $1,909.002026 STRIKE V6 QUADX Wing GOING FORWARD Sizes: 2m / 2.5m / 3m / 3.5m / 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 5.5m / 6m Taking performance up a notch with the Quad X construction and a focus on freestyle, the Strike V6 is...$1,269.00 - $1,909.00 -
2026 F-One SEVEN SEAS Carbon Foil Plane
F-One
$1,478.00 - $1,588.002026 SEVEN SEAS Carbon Plane It’s time to foil away. Sizes: 1100 / 1200 / 1300 / 1400 / 1500 / 1600 The 7 Seas gets upgraded to the Titan 2 system like the rest of the lineup, while remaining mostly...$1,478.00 - $1,588.00 -
2026 F-One SK8 HM Carbon Foil Plane
F-One
$1,378.00 - $1,698.002026 SK8 HM Carbon Plane Carving is (still) not a crime Sizes: 550 / 650 / 750 / 850 / 950 / 1050 / 1150 The new Sk8 keeps the same flavor and adds some spice for the V3 model. Staying true to the...$1,378.00 - $1,698.00 -
2026 F-One Rocket Free Surf Foilboard
F-One
$1,719.00 - $2,629.002026 ROCKET FREE SURF Flowing freely through infinity Construction: Bamboo / Carbon Sizes: 5'2 / 5'5 / 5'8 / 5'11 / 6'2 / 6'5 / 6'8 / 6'11 The new Free lineup expands F-One’s already extensive board...$1,719.00 - $2,629.00 -
2026 F-One EAGLE X UHM Carbon Front Wing
F-One
$1,199.00 - $1,399.002026 EAGLE X UHM Carbon Front Wing Glide unleashed. Sizes: 500 / 600 / 700 / 800 / 900 / 1000 What F-One has to say: The second version of the EAGLE X builds on the DNA of the original, refining its...$1,199.00 - $1,399.00 -
2026 Eleveight WFS V6 Wing
Eleveight Kiteboarding
$909.00 - $1,119.00WFS V6 Freeride Wing Sizes: 2m / 3m / 3.5m / 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 5.5m / 6.5m What Eleveight has to say The WFS V6 delivers effortless control and next-level aerodynamics for all-condition freeride...$909.00 - $1,119.00 -
2026 Axis TEMPO Front Wing
Axis
$1,006.00 - $1,237.00Axis TEMPO UHM Carbon Front Wing Sizes: 890 / 920 / 960 / 1020 / 1090 What Axis has to say: Tempo is the ultimate weapon. The Tempo foil range is not a simple upgrade - it’s a revolution and a...$1,006.00 - $1,237.00 -
2026 Cabrinha Unify Control System
Cabrinha
$799.00Unify Control System Control & Safety Sizes: 48cm / 53cm What Cabrinha has to say: Confidence at your fingertips. The new Cabrinha Unify control system sets a fresh benchmark in simplicity, safety,...$799.00 -
Duotone Aero Lift SLS Wing Set
Duotone
$999.002024 Duotone Aero Lift SLS Wing Set - ENTRY Size: 2400/300 Our Aero Lift wing is designed for the easiest access to the sensation of flying above the water with a foil - regardless of previous...$999.00 -
2026 Naish ADX Nvision Wing
Naish
$1,899.00 - $2,599.00ADX Nvision Sizes: 3.5m / 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 5.5m / 6m / 6.5m / 7m Wingfoil / High Performance Like to ride powered and demand the utmost precision? Enter the ADX Nvision. Using an Aluula leading edge...$1,899.00 - $2,599.00 -
Duotone T-Shirt Originals Graphic X Men
Duotone
$59.99T-Shirt Originals Graphic X men Sizes: 48/S - 50/M - 52/L - 54/XL - 56/XXL What Duotone has to say: The Tee SS Originals small Graphic for men is your go-to for laid-back style and all-day comfort...$59.99 -
2026 F-One EAGLE X UHM Carbon Foil Plane
F-One
$1,678.00 - $1,878.002026 EAGLE X UHM Carbon Plane Glide unleashed. Sizes: 500 / 600 / 700 / 800 / 900 / 1000 What F-One has to say: The second version of the EAGLE X builds on the DNA of the original, refining its...$1,678.00 - $1,878.00 -
2026 Manera Pocket Wing Belt
Manera
$219.00PocketWing Belt Belt - pocket wing Sizes: XXS / XS / S / M / L / XL / XXL What Manera has to say: Specifically made for pocket winging, the new POCKET WING BELT is light, adaptable and comfortable,...$219.00 -
2026 Slingshot Hope Craft V3
Slingshot Sports
$959.00 - $999.00Hope Craft V3 Stiff / Fly / Fast Sizes: 80cm / 90cm / 100cm / 110cm / 120cm What Slingshot has to say: The Hope Craft V3 is the highest-performance foil board on the market. Featuring our stiffest...$959.00 - $999.00 -
2026 F-One Keahi Pro
F-One
$1,509.00 - $1,529.00KEAHI PRO Sizes: 5'5" / 5'7" / 5'9" Pure, unrivaled kitesurfing experience — that's what you get with the Keahi Pro. Developed with input from World Champion Keahi de Aboitiz, this board excels at...$1,509.00 - $1,529.00 -
2026 F-One BREEZE 6 TEC Kiteboarding Kite
F-One
$1,309.00 - $2,239.002026 BREEZE 6 TEC Kite One strut, thousand possibilities. Sizes: 5m / 7m / 9m / 11m / 13m / 15m / 17m What F-One has to say: The BREEZE TEC is designed to make light-wind riding easier, more...$1,309.00 - $2,239.00 -
2026 Manera Open Sea Vest
Manera
$249.00OPEN SEA Impact Vest Sizes: XS / S / M / L / XL / XXL What Manera has to say: The new OPEN SEA Vest is a minimalistic, highly comfortable impact vest that includes all the essential tools for going...$249.00 -
2026 Eleveight WFS PRO V2 Wing
Eleveight Kiteboarding
$1,849.00 - $2,079.00WFS PRO V2 Freeride Wing Sizes: 3.5m / 4.5m / 5.5m What Eleveight has to say The WFS Pro V2 wing features ultra-light Aluula and next-level innovations that deliver explosive freeride performance in...$1,849.00 - $2,079.00 -
2026 Ozone Edge VT Kiteboarding Kite
Ozone
$1,987.00 - $2,955.00Edge VT Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 13m / 15m / 18m Maximum Boost, Hangtime & Upwind Performance What Ozone has to say: The Edge VT delivers epic upwind drive, high-speed control,...$1,987.00 - $2,955.00 -
2026 Axis SKINNY SURF Rear Wing
Axis
$221.00 - $258.00Axis SKINNY SURF Carbon Rear Wing Sizes: 340/50 - 320/48 - 300/45 - 280/43 What Axis has to say: Control at Competition Speed When every second on the water counts, Surf Skinny delivers. These small...$221.00 - $258.00 -
2026 F-One SPARK Carbon Kiteboard
F-One
$1,359.00SPARK Carbon TT Sizes: 134x39.5cm / 136x41cm / 138x42cm / 140x43cm BIG AIR If you're chasing height, the Spark Carbon is your ticket to pushing those Big Air sessions. The F-One Spark Carbon is built...$1,359.00