1649 results for 'mission control bar'

Is the F-One Frigate Worth the Premium Price? Here's the Ride Report(Post)

F-One's Frigate has got to be one of the most eagerly-awaited parawings so far. Even before its official release date, the preorders are almost sold out. How can a wing that no one's ridden be ...

Nathan Reviews: 2015 Cabrinha FX Kiteboarding Kite(Post)

2015 Cabrinha FX Kite Review MACkite's Nathan has been riding the 2015 Cabrinha FX Kiteboarding Kite for a couple of weeks, and he's ready to unleash some knowledge to the masses. Cabrinha rel ...

Duotone Jaime at a Glance(Post)

The aim of this video is to help you decide if the Duotone Jaime is the right kiteboard for you. What kind of kiteboard is it? Freestyle Freeride  Fast  Pop-you-off-the-water feel Will f ...

Brazilian Brothers Overview of the F-One Trigger TEC Kite(Post)

F-One sent the Brazilian Brothers a Trigger TEC to try out, so they headed down to the beach in Prea where Rubens geared up, pumped up, and launched, excited to see how it handled and whether ...

Lieuwe Awesome Review | Why This All-Around Kiteboard Lives Up to Its Name(Post)

We've got a new board brand at the shop, and Jake took one of their twintip kiteboards, the Awesome, out for a spin. The brand is Lieuwe, pronounced "lee-wa". Admittedly, that's even a bit ...

Duotone Evo D/LAB vs. Harlem Thrive(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers love big air kites, but they also know that they're not all created equal. They'll all boost you high enough to pull some impressive moves or just enjoy the view from up ...

Slingshot Raptor Vs Rally GT (Post)

Slingshot went back to the drawing board for 2020 and has brought us two brand-new kites - the Rally GT and the Raptor. Many are wondering - who are these kites for, and what is the difference? We' ...

The Cabrinha Contra Vs the Slingshot Turbine- Versus w/ Rygo (Post)

Lightwind kites have come a long way in just the last 5 years really. I’ve said it before, if you’re not taking advantage and kiteboarding in the sub 12 knot days, you’re really m ...

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 S ...

Wind Chasers Pt. 1: Brazilian Brothers' First Misty Cliffs Session(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers reported in from Kite Beach in Cape Town, South Africa — the legendary home of Red Bull King of the Air and a yearly stage for some of the biggest big air kiteboarding ...

2025 F-One Plume K-Wing On-Water Review | Between a Kite and a Wing Place?(Post)

Tucker's back with a review for the 2025 F-One Plume. It's a... well, he's not quite sure what to call it. It's essentially a small, strutless kite with a handle attached directly to the bridles.

BETA Foils - My first Freefoil experience(Post)

Today, I want to share a groundbreaking discovery that will forever change the sport I love. The moment I took flight on a foil, I was captivated. The desire to soar longer and farther consumed ...

Three Tips for Better Kitesurfing Pop(Post)

Kiteboarders are obsessed with getting more air, more height and more power into their tricks. At the end of the day, there are no shortcuts to improving skill on the water, only practice. That said, ...

Ocean Rodeo Rise 10m Review(Post)

What's up, guys? Rygo here from MACkite. We just got into Hatteras. We spent the whole winter testing gear down in Florida, hanging out in central Florida, riding in the Keys, and now we'r ...

Airush Ultra Team V5 Kite Review(Post)

The Ultra Team V5 from Airush takes the concept of kite foiling efficiency further, introducing a design change that directly targets airflow, stability, and drive. Jeff spent some time with W ...

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 long ...

Beginners Guide - Back to Wrapped / Backmobe(Post)

What's up, guys? Rygo here from MACkite. Welcome back to our Unhooked playlist. For this week we're going to talk about the Back to Wrapped, or the Backmobe. We're going to be building off of ...

Kiteboarding: Back Roll Tail Grab - Ride with Blake s3 ep6(Post)

The kiteboarding back roll with style  The Back Roll is often the first trick new kiteboarders learn. The thing is, as exciting as they are, at the end of the day, they don't look that great ...

Brazilian Brothers Review the Record-Breaking Harlem Peak(Post)

The Peak is a big air/freeride kite from Harlem, and there was quite a bit of buzz around its release when Lorenzo Casati pulled off the highest kiteloop in history with a prototype. Of course ...

Backroll Revert Downloop Transition | Ride with Blake(Post)

If you can do a backroll and you know how to pop toe-side, then you are ready for this trick!   4 Printable Steps for the Beach Step One: Pop Harder You are going to want to edge a litt ...

Slingshot Crisis Review(Post)

The slingshot Crisis is a mid-range / entry level twintip kiteboard from Slingshot. In my experience, the board rides similarly to other boards in this category: it has a medium flex, mild rock ...

What Makes the 2024 Duotone Neo SLS Stand Out? A Detailed Look(Post)

Revolutionary Design Upgrades for 2024 This year, the Neo SLS is not just another kite—it has undergone significant transformations: Wider and Squared-Off Wingtip: This allows the kite t ...

Why I Ride a Dakine Renegade Kiteboarding Harness(Post)

How did you size your harness? I am 6’2 175 lbs with a 32-33” waist. I wear a medium harness as it provides the perfect amount of adjustment to securely fit with a 1mm wetsuit top to 5mm wetsuit.

MACkite Rides: Aaron w/ the 2016 North Mono Kite(Post)

2016 North Mono...Shop Tested, Aaron Approved So, a 2016 North Mono 12M showed up at the shop today. I walked in just as it came off of the truck and Jake offered first dibs. Bam; I’m out the ...

Get Ready To Ride! Learn The Essential Steps For a Smooth Kiteboarding Water Start (Post)

This blog post provides an in-depth look at the five key steps necessary to learn how to water start when kiteboarding or kitesurfing. The first step is to get comfortable with the kite, learning ...

Kiteboarding: How to Stick That Board-Off Beach Landing(Post)

Hey, what's up guys? Blake from MACkite here, and today we're going to learn a really fun trick: a board-off beach landing. Step number one for this trick is to simply loosen your feet in ...

Duotone Rebel at a Glance(Post)

The aim of this video is to help you decide if the Duotone Rebel is the right kite for you. What kind of kitesurfing kite is it? Performance Freeride / Old School / Big Air Lofty Massive wind rang ...

Ralf Groesel Interview (Part 2): Have We Reached the Peak of Kite Perfomance?(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back for the second part of their interview with Ralf Groesel to pick his brain about kite design. As one of the industry's leading designers, Ralf shares his insights on ...

Let's Chat: 2018 North Rebel w/ Jake M(Post)

Jake M's 2018 North Rebel Review We get it, you're busy, so let's start with the TL;DR. The 2018 Rebel is everything you've loved about the past iterations, but better and now 4 line compatible.

Wakefoiling with no Wake(Post)

Wakefoiling is so much fun! The only downside is some believe you need a fancy wakeboat that costs upwards of 100k to get into it. Thing is, that's completely false. With the efficiency of modern f ...

2023 North Code Zero On-Water Review(Post)

This is Pat from MACkiteboarding.com talking about the new Code Zero from North Kiteboarding. What is it? What are you going to get out of it? Who's it for? And why should you consider buying ...

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

Hey, what's up guys? I'm Rygo. I'm Lucas. And today we're going to kick off a new playlist where we're running through the fundamentals of kiteboarding with an emphasis on simple, stylish th ...

2023 Duotone Evo D/Lab Review(Post)

Duotone has introduced the Evo D/LAB, a high-performance all-rounder kite that is designed to take freeriding to the next level. The Evo D/LAB is an improvement of the popular Evo kite, and ...

Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling | Cold Weather Riding Tips for 2023(Post)

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding. This is Tucker, and today we're going to talk about some tips that we have for you if you're riding in frigid temperatures. We're up here in the Great White Nort ...

Two Mistakes Every Kiteboarder Makes(Post)

Mistake One With social media on the rise, I've noticed a lot of misinformation being circulated in kite groups, especially when a new rider asks questions. The most common myths I've seen in this ...

All Hype? Or Fully Locked & Loaded? Ride Engine HyperLock hot take review with Jake(Post)

Shop Latest Ride Engine Releases. Jake here from MACkite, I recently got my hands on the new Ride Engine Hyperlock harness line, and spoiler alert—I’m impressed. Ride Engine, the OGs o ...

Aaron Hadlow Interview: Inspiration Behind the Hadlow Pro & Descent(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers met up with freestyle legend Aaron Hadlow in Taiba, Brazil, for a special release from Aaron and Harlem. Harlem has just come out with the Hadlow Pro kite and the Descent boa ...

Down Loop Front Roll Transition - Ride with Blake (Post)

Today Rygo and I are going to be covering a very important topic, one that will change the way you transition forever. The reason downloops are so cool is because they're basically a shortcut to mo ...

Armada Presents SNOWCITIES - Episode 1: Michigan(Post)

SNOWCITIES - Episode 1: Michigan Snow has officially hit in Michigan, and it looks like it's here to stay. While some people may be building up their blanket and hot cocoa inventory, others are out ...

Ozone Pocket Rocket V2 Parawing Review(Post)

Tucker's back with a review of the Pocket Rocket Version 2 from Ozone — a follow-up to what was arguably the most popular parawing of last year. The V1 became a staple in our shop and in many ...