1588 results for 'open vortex ultra x v1 2025'

Foil Drive | Unboxing and Overview With Co-Founder Ben Jamieson(Post)

Ben from Foil Drive is visiting all the way from Australia. He and Ryan from MACkite are taking a look at everything you get when you open up your sweet new Foil Drive unit. Case The whole thing com

Foil Drive | Scoring Clear, Glassy Swells in the Outer Banks(Post)

When you get a chance to visit the Outer Banks, you go, no matter the conditions. Ryan from MACkite caught up with waterman and foiler Hunter Lukes to talk about his background, what drew him to foi

Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Punta Salinas, DR - Destinations EP 07(Post)

WIND BY SEASON WIND BY SEASON Kite season in the Dominican Republic is typically from December to September, with conditions typically being stronger in spring and summer and a heavy rainy seaso

Mid-Length Boards or Downwind Boards | Which Is Better for Wing Foiling?(Post)

MACkite's top wingnuts, Tucker, Ryan, and Jeff, are chatting about boards today. Downwind boards are gaining in popularity, but the really hot boards are hybrid, or mid-length boards. There seems t

Manera Pocket Wing Belt Overview(Post)

Jeff met up with Billy Ackerman from F-One on the beach at the KoGL Test Fest to take a look at the Manera Pocket Wing Belt, a combo harness and stowing pouch for the growing sport of parawinging. A

Ride with Blake | How To Transition on a Kiteboard(Post)

You've take a kiteboarding lesson and mastered the Waterstart that's awesome! However, there is one little problem... How do you go back the other way? Fear not, I've broken down the kiteboarding tra

2019 Cabrinha Moto Kite Review(Post)

Rider: Steve Age: 56 Weight: 215 Winds: 17-20 mph - flat water Setup: 14 meter Moto with Fireball, 141 Ace with new H2O straps My first ride on the Moto was way back in June in light winds on a big b

How to eFoil - Waydoo Flyer ONE Plus(Post)

Learning to eFoil is a three-step process: You'll start on your stomach, progress to your knees, and finally, once you're comfortable, progress to a standing position. Learn to Control the Board Whi

Is Wing Foiling Dangerous? A Comprehensive Analysis(Post)

Introduction With the recent explosion of interest in the world of water sports, a particular pastime has caught the public's eye: wing foiling. Essentially a combination of windsurfing, kitesurfing,

Introducing North ShiftLock Handles on the 2024 North Nova Pro Wing(Post)

The latest innovation from North has arrived, and it's set to redefine the way we interact with our wing handle placement. The 2024 North ShiftLock Wing Handles, featured exclusively on the 2024

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, he's

Pop to Toeside / Air Krypt Kiteboarding(Post)

This week's tip is going to be short and to the point. It’s a stylish variation of the pop and an important movement pattern that builds on many things for later on in your progression. This will be

2021 Duotone Dice Review(Post)

A ride and review of the 2021 Duotone Dice by Jake Mitchell. The team is keen on getting more reviews out with different perspectives. We'd like to make these videos as informative and useful as

Momentum Review(Post)

The Ride Engine Momentum is a unique soft-shell harness. It comes with the classic ride engine fit and lumbar lock yet its soft and flexible and allows for completely unrestricted movement for the ri

Kitesurfing Lesson: 5 Tips to Ride Upwind(Post)

This is Blake from MACkite here with 5 tips to help you ride upwind. Tip 1 - Twist Your Body Upwind Twist your shoulders and lean back over your back foot. This weights your back foot rather than bo

Wing Foiling | How to Start Surfing Your Foil | Duotone Wing Academy(Post)

Introduction to Foil Surfing on Wind Swell Surfing on wind swell, whether in the ocean or on lakes, was once considered impossible by traditional surfers. However, with the advent of foiling technol

Foil Drive V2 Unboxing | What Comes Inside the Case?(Post)

MACkite is now shipping the V2 Foil Drive cases, which are included with all Foil Drive Gen2 units, so it's time for us to give you an update on what you'll get when you order yours. Eli's got one o

2026 Harlem Lead Bar | Features, Lines, and What Sets It Apart(Post)

If you've ever grabbed a bar and just felt instantly comfortable, like it was designed for your hands, you'll understand what the team at Harlem was going for with the Lead Bar. This isn't just anot

Kiteboarding: Handplant Transition(Post)

Heads up. We do not recommend you try this with solid objects. This is a very advanced trick. Today we are going to go over how to do a handplant transition. This is the first video in our advanced

The Kiteboarding Raley - Ultimate Beginners Guide - Unhooked(Post)

Today we're going to break down the Raley. This is an exciting point in your kiteboarding progression. It's a cornerstone trick that will lead to all the other tricks. This is usually the first tric

Let's Chat: Jake V Reviews 2016 Best Roca(Post)

So I have been asked by several of our staff, “Why the Roca?” Well, it is basically quite simple. I have flown the Best TS 17 almost exclusively for the past 3 years and while I liked, more like love

Wing Foiling | Top Gear Trends That Will Shape Your 2024 Season(Post)

Jeff and Tucker take some time out to have a conversation about the trends they're seeing for winging. What can we expect for 2024? What seems to be on the way out? Here are their thoughts- see if

KT Ginxu Step-Bottom and Foil Drive Systems | A Perfect Match?(Post)

The step-bottom feature of the KT Ginxu foilboards is a big help in releasing the surface tension of the water with the board when you're trying to get on foil. You can read Tucker's review of the b

Foil Drive Gen2 | Announcing Assist MAX and Assist Slim(Post)

Generation 2 of the Foil Drive has finally been revealed! The team at Foil Drive has been fine-tuning it for two-and-a-half years, and the result is two additions to the lineup: the Assist MAX a

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 door. G

Brazilian Brothers Try Big Air on the Harlem Thrive(Post)

We've been seeing some exceptional kites coming from brands collaborating with Brainchild, so the Harlem Thrive has got the Brazilian Brothers excited to do a review on it. It excels at freeride, wa

2027 North Orbit First Look w/ Nathalie Lambrecht & Tibo Slock(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back, coming to you from Mykonos with a very special first look at the brand-new North Kiteboarding lineup for 2027. They're joined by international team riders Maxwell Da

Things to Know About Moses Hydrofoils - Foil Fridays EP 24(Post)

Moses foils have skyrocketed in popularity this year. They are widely known as the best race hydrofoils available, but that does not exactly translate for everyday rider use. The versatility and acc

Three Things Holding Back Intermediate Foilers(Post)

Jeff and Tucker are jumping into the intermediate zone of a foiler. When you hit that intermediate stage, you might think you're a pro now, able to handle any conditions. You've made it past the beg

3 Intermediate Wing Foil Skills To Learn Next(Post)

Tucker and Jeff are breaking down the skills you should focus on after you learn the basics of getting up on foil. You've finally moved past taxiing around on the board, almost getting up and ejecti

Ride with Blake | 5 Steps to Relaunch Your Kite(Post)

The relaunch is one of the most important steps in learning how to kiteboard. After all, if you can't get your kite out of the water you're not going to get very far in the sport. One of the biggest

Why I Chose the Foil Drive Gen 2 Assist Max for Prone Foiling(Post)

Since Foil Drive is an accessory that can be fitted to virtually any foil setup, the options are nearly endless. If you're already a foiler and love your setup, adding a Foil Drive to that is a no-b

Street Snowboarder Learns to Kiteboard(Post)

When I first started kiting, unhooked freestyle and strapless surf were king. Athletes were pushing the sport forward at an incredible pace. We started to wonder what it would be like if athletes from

The North Learn-to-Foil Program | Step 1: Wing Handling Mastery(Post)

In collaboration with North Sails, North Foils has developed a comprehensive four-step program to guide beginners through the exciting journey of wing foiling. Step 1 focuses on learning how to hand

How to Connect & Customize Your FLITELab App(Post)

Before you hit the water, it pays to set your AMPJet up for success. This guide helps you connect your Launchpad and cartridge. It also shows you how to run important software updates. You will use

2026 Duotone Jaime SLS Kiteboard Review(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back to bring you another product review. Today, their focus is on the 2026 Duotone Jaime SLS. While the 2027 model was recently released, the 2026 Jaime SLS remains a sta

​How will my kite work for foilboarding?(Post)

Foilboarding is the newest and fastest growing aspect of kiteboarding, without question. The rapid advance of riding styles and equipment is a hard thing to keep pace with. As a result, we get a lot

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

Liquid Force Introduces Foilboarding Basics on the Foil Fish(Post)

Liquid Force's How-To Foilboard Tutorial - Video #2 Have you checked out our blog post on Liquid Force's first video on how to foilboard, featuring LF's Foil Fish? If you have, and you're thinking, "

Unifoil Adventures | Joshua Ku's Insights into Downwind SUP Foiling(Post)

Meet Joshua Ku, a dedicated team rider for Unifoil and a passionate advocate for downwind SUP (stand-up paddleboarding) foiling. Joshua stands out in the world of watersports for his deep love a