400 results for 'open race'

How to Waterstart | "Ride With Blake"(Post)

This is Blake Olson here at Smathers Beach in Key West, Florida. I'm about to teach you how to do your first starts on a kiteboard. Ben, the person behind the camera, is going to be demonstrating as

Slingshot Sentry V2 and Joystick V1 Control Bars, with Fred Hope(Post)

Pat is at King of the Great Lakes with Fred Hope from Slingshot, checking out the new bars for 2024. Fred: Thanks for having me! This year we brought out a whole new bar, and we changed from th

Axis Skinny vs. Progressive Stabilizers(Post)

Ryan and Cole talk about some new Axis stabilizers, who they're for, and why you might want one in your setup. Ryan: A lot of times, the stabilizer choice gets overlooked, but it's a great way

Code Foils 810X | Lively, Playful, and Surf-Ready!(Post)

SHOP Code Foils 810X The long-awaited Code Foils 810X has finally landed, and early impressions from Hobey Moss paint a picture of a wing that may quickly become a core part of every serious foiler’

Eleveight RS Pro V2 | Aluula Power and Easy Performance!(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers from MACkiteboarding got their hands on the Eleveight Kiteboarding RS Pro V2 and wasted no time putting it straight into real conditions for a true first-impressions session.

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

Harlem Flow Kite Review | Built for the Waves, Dialed for Everyone(Post)

If you've spent any time chasing surf on a kite, you already know the feeling: that moment when everything clicks—your timing, your positioning, your read of the wave, and you're no longer fighting

From Bartender to Big Air Pro: Alessa Sophia Mensch Interview, Part 1(Post)

Sitting right next to the action with some awesome kiting taking place in Big Bay, Capetown, the Brazilian Brothers caught up with Naish pro rider Alessa Sophia Mensch to talk about her progression

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

Is the 2023 Duotone Evo or Evo SLS the Best Kite for Every Wind Condition?(Post)

Aaron from MACkite is on the beach at King of the Great Lakes with Ben from Duotone to find out what makes the Evo SLS such a popular kite. Aaron: Why is the Evo SLS Duotone's best-selling kite?

Affordable Dockstart Foil Kit? Ensis MANIAC STRIDE with HIP HOP PRO Tested(Post)

Tucker just got in a session at his favorite (and top-secret) dockstarting spot with the new Ensis Maniac Stride pump foil and Hip Hop Pro board, and he was pleasantly surprised at how good it was f

F-One Free Surf vs Free Downwind: Which Foil Board Should You Choose?(Post)

F-One Free Surf vs Free Downwind boards—what’s the difference, and which one is right for your riding style? From volume distribution to board shape and real-world practice, Tucker and Jeff dive dee

RyGoals for 2015: An Experimental Time in One Shop Rider's Life(Post)

Often times it's very easy to get set in your ways. You have a favorite restaurant, maybe a favorite musical genre. If you're really bad like me, you even have a favorite parking spot at all of your

MACkite Travels: RyGo's Brazilian Trip With Best Kiteboarding(Post)

Brazil Through RyGo's Eyes About 5 years ago I discovered the sport of kiteboarding through a lesson at MACkite no less. I took a lesson with a young kid named Chris Bobryk. We formed a solid friends

Butterslide Kiteloop Transition(Post)

Today we are going to go over how to do a toeside butterslide kiteloop transition. This trick is a fun and easy one that doesn’t take much risk. A butter slide is when you weight the back of your b

Kitesurfing: Getting Started - Ride With Blake(Post)

This is the first blog of the ultimate beginner guide. This is a series meant to be used as a companion to actual kitesurfing lessons. So give this a watch before, during and after your lesson with

FLITELab AMPJet Overview with Evan Netsch(Post)

Cole had a chance to meet up with Evan Netsch from FLITELab in LA to check out the new RAW and AMP releases. There's been a lot of curiosity about these, especially the AMP. It's sort of an eFoil, b

Wing Foiling Footwork: When (and Why) to Switch Stance for Better Riding(Post)

Your board stance can affect a lot of things when you're out on a wing and foil. Tucker and Jeff were chatting about that one morning, and Jeff was learning so much that he decided they needed to mo

Kiteboarding Tips and Articles(Page)

Kiteboarding Tips and Articles     One of the great things about kiteboarding is that there is just so much to learn and discuss about it. Here are some of our random thoughts on our...

Parawinging Tips from Code Foils(Post)

Parawinging is rapidly emerging as the next big evolution in foiling sports. From the downwind runs of Hawaii to the iconic conditions of Hood River, more riders are discovering how this self-powere

Duotone Rebel SLS 2023 - What's the Magic Sauce?(Post)

Aaron: Do you want to learn more about the Duotone Rebel SLS? Let's join Ben from Duotone and find out what the magic sauce is. Ben: You know the history of the Rebel: it is one o

2026 Cabrinha Quest Downwind vs. Code Foilboards | First Look and Key Differences(Post)

When Cabrinha drops new boards, it's always worth paying attention, but this year is especially interesting. For 2026, Cabrinha is covering both ends of the spectrum with an all-new board and a retu

Harlem Flow Surf Kite Review with Ralf Groesel & Aaron Hadlow(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers sat down with two legends of the sport: kite designer Ralf Groesel and pro kiter and designer Aaron Hadlow. They dive deep into Harlem's first dedicated surf kite, the Flow, t

Using the Foil Drive to Learn Pumping(Post)

Ryan sat down with Hunter and Ryan from Foil Drive to talk about the Foil Drive and how it can be used to learn pumping and improve existing pumping skills: a use case people might not think about w

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Langebaan - Destinations Ep17(Post)

Welcome to Destinations, your one-stop kiteboarding video travel guide. If you have any questions when planning your trip, don't hesitate to reach out. SPOT GUIDE When we think of South Africa,

How to Travel Like a True Kiteboarder(Post)

Whether you’re learning to kite, ride on vacations, or you’re an experienced kiteboarder… we all have one thing in common: We love to kite. And we all know that there’s a world full of beautiful kite

The Cabrinha Drifter vs The Switchblade - Versus w/ Rygo Ep 20(Post)

So if you’ve watched the last few videos, you might have caught Freeride Kites vs Freestyle Kites where we talked about how most kites that undergo years of development slowly get so well rounded th

Easy 360 Hand Drag - Kiteboarding Transition - Ride With Blake(Post)

Today we are going to go over how to do a 360 hand drag transition without a kiteloop. This is another fun and easy one that doesn't take much risk. A 360 spin is a back roll without any inversion.

Big Air Kiteboarding Basics, Episode 1: Learning and Perfecting Your Kiteloop(Post)

David is kicking off a new series focusing on big air. He's not an expert in big air, but rather an experienced kiteboarder who's ready to progress his skills. If you're ready to delve into big

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

Parawing Gear | Boards, Foils, and Wing Sizes That Work Best(Post)

Whether you call them "hand kites" or "parawings", these soft foils are gaining a lot of momentum for their ability to get packed away and let you surf virtually hands-free without the drag of a win

2026 Cabrinha Union Foil Review(Post)

Tucker and Jeff have an early review of the 2026 Cabrinha Union foil. Cabrinha sent them some prototypes to ride, and so far they're stoked about it. Now they're ready to chat about what it is, what

Kitefoiling: Best 2019 Hydrofoils for You(Post)

Best 2019 Hydrofoils For You  With the explosion of hydrofoil sports and new designs for 2019, even experienced riders are left with some questions. In this blog, we’ll go in-depth covering the differ

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?

Which Wings Are Best for Riding Waves in 2025? Here's What We Recommend...(Post)

If you've had the chance to foil on a wave, then you know what it's like to float on a cloud. It's an amazing feeling that'll keep pulling you back to the water every chance you get. Those sessions

Wing Foiling in Waves | What Makes a Foil Great for Surf?(Post)

Whether by divine will or simple serendipity, local surf legend Marc just happened to walk into the shop as Jeff and Tucker were getting ready to film a discussion on surf foils. Marc was even weari

Dominican Republic with Rygo(Post)

To the novice traveler, the world can appear daunting, distant and imposing. Yet with every mile interpolated into your story, it becomes just that. A piece of your story, in a way a piece of you. O

KT Arc Pro Carbon Board Review with Tucker & Jeff(Post)

Tucker and Jeff are taking a look at a brand new board from KT called the Arc. The board shown in the review is a sample prototype, so the graphics look a little different, but the shape and dimensi

Foil Drive Universal Mini Pod Review(Post)

Are we seeing double? Two Ryans...in one building? That's right! Ryan from MACkite and Ryan from Foil Drive took the time to discuss an exciting new product: the Foil Drive Universal Mini Pod. This

Why Kiteboarders Are Switching to Winging(Post)

Jeff and Tucker dive into what's been the biggest wind sport growth over the last four to five years: winging. It's booming everywhere. Whether you're at Hood River, La Ventana, the East Coast, or l