48 results for 'contra'

2018 Cabrinha Contra Overview(Post)

2018 Cabrinha Contra Overview Hey guys what’s going on today? It’s Nathan from MACkite and today we’re going to be discussing the new 2018 Cabrinha Contra. The Contra was originally designed as a lig

Cabrinha Contra 1 Strut With Marco(Post)

RyGo sits down with veteran kiteboarder and Cabrinha ambassador, Marc “Skinny” Hoeksema to review the 2021 Cabrinha Contra 1 Strut. Kiteboarding, kitesurfing, kite foiling—the Contra does it all.

2019 Cabrinha Contra Review(Post)

While the contra is a dedicated light wind kite, It’s also a versatile all around kite in general. To get some bias out of the way, This has been my go to lightwind kite for 3 years in a row. You’ll

2022 Cabrinha Contra Review(Post)

Today we're going to review the new 2022 Cabrinha Contra. The Cabrinha Contra has always been one of my top two favorite light wind kites. I've been using it on and off for probably a good five yea

Let's Chat: Cabrinha Contra vs. North Juice(Post)

Cabrinha Contra vs. North Juice The last few years, light wind kites have seen some very real improvement. Gone are the days where companies simply take their 12 meter kites and blow them up to slow,

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 missing out. This we

Cabrinha One Strut Review(Post)

The Contra One Strut is a new kite for 2021. I find it funny that Cabrinha chose the name Contra as this kite feels quite different from the original 3-strut light wind specific Contra kite. The Co

2023 Cabrinha 03 Kite Lineup!(Post)

It’s finally here! We are excited to announce the newest Cabrinha Kiteboarding lineup for 2023. This latest offering includes the ever-popular Moto X, Switchblade, Drifter, Contra, Contra Aether

Eleveight OS Review(Post)

The Eleveight OS is another one-strut option designed for foil enthusiasts and light wind waveriders. The simple design is fast and, like all one-strut kites, it's extremely lightweight. The swept

Introducing the 2021 Cabrinha "01" Lineup!(Post)

Sit down with Pete Cabrinha and his team for a group discussion of the all new 2021  Cabrinha “01” kiteboarding and wing foiling lineup.  2021 Cabrinha Kiteboarding The crowd favorite, and reigning c

Duotone Team Riders Boost to the Top in Red Bull King of the Air 2024(Post)

With Andrea Principi back on the water to defend his crown and the first-ever Women's Division being added to the event, the 2024 Red Bull King of the Air in Cape Town was one for the history books.

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

Blake Olsen - A kiteboarding saga begins(Post)

Four years ago, I moved from Michigan in search of endless summer. I found a piece of paradise in Key West, Florida where you can Kiteboard in gorgeous, neon-blue water, ride with board shorts in Janu

​Flight Aluula VS SLS First Test(Post)

The shop asked me to try to compare Duotone's SLS kites and the Aluula kites from Ocean Rodeo. I've decided to do a couple videos on this to share my experience and that of friends who tried it. I wa

GKA Kite World Cup Mykonos, Part 2: Athlete Interviews Before the Heats(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back on the beach, running into absolute legends ahead of the heats at the GKA Kite World Cup Big Air in Mykonos, Greece. With the commencement ceremony wrapping up and th

Basic Grabs - Mute and Nose | "Ride With Blake"(Post)

Breakdown for two really fun pop grabs that every kiteboarder needs to know: The Mute Grab and the Nose Grab. These are simple grabs that are easily improved and tweaked out as you progress. If you

2017 Cabrinha Apollo Overview(Post)

MACkite chats about the all new 2017 Cabrinha Apollo kiteboarding kite. The Apollo really address a concern for all of us concerning advancement in certain categories. Over the years Cabrinha has don

Summer Memories with MACkite's Tucker(Post)

Summer Memories with Tucker Welcome to September! September brings the introduction to many things: the changing of the leaves, the cold morning wind, and all things pumpkin (spice, pies, bread...the

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 little harder so

Best Roca 2nd Impressions with Rygo(Post)

Putting the 17m Best Roca to the test. Rider Weight:179lbs Wind Speed: 13-15mph Board: 144 Cabrinha Custom CBL with RAD Bindings Wind forecasts can be fickle, to say the least. With this knowledge

Event Highlights | GKA Big Air Kite World Championships Gran Canaria 2024(Post)

The 2024 Qatar Airways GKA Big Air Kite World Championships, Gran Canaria, was met with 35-plus knots of wind, ready to help boost the women and men who were competing to impressive heights. Jamie

Strapless Big Air Comp with the Brazilian Brothers(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers covered an exciting strapless big air competition in Prea, Brazil. It was organized by strapless pioneer and 2008 World Champion Mitu Monteiro. The weather could hardly have b

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

Excellent flatwater trick to start expanding out of your comfort zone all while incorporating other more basic trick skills   We're going to keep these short and sweet. Use these steps to visualize

Kiteboarding Jumping Transition - Ride with Blake(Post)

If you can do a transition and jump, then you are ready for this trick! 4 Printable Steps for the Beach Step One: Start Small The smaller you go at first, the easier this trick is. It should feel

MACkite Package Kiteboard Comparison w/ Nathan(Post)

MACkiteboarding Package Kiteboard Comparison So, you're a first-time rider or buyer looking for the best deal possible, right? Well, we don't blame you. Like you, the crew at MACkite is all about ge

Let's Chat w/ Ryan H: To Foil or Not to Foil?(Post)

Ryan H on Foilboarding I’ll admit it, when foils first came out I was one of the first people to badmouth them wondering why anyone would want to foil, saying it looks super boring and that very few p

Steve on the 2017 Fireball - Review(Post)

The head honcho himself took the new 2017 Cabrinha Fireball system for a spin the other day and has deigned to pass along his insight. I first flew a Wipika 2-line 5 meter kite back in October of 199

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

Bandit vs Evo D/LAB vs Reach | Brazilian Brothers x Gray Foster(Post)

Rubens of the Brazilian Brothers had a chance to meet up with strapless wave legend, Gray Foster. Gray's been on the Duotone Neo wave kite almost exclusively for the past five years, and Rubens thou

Los Amigos de Cabrinha en Colombia!(Post)

Prepping for a Colombian Kite Trip Monday, March 7 Worked a full day… Well, I should probably say that I worked half the day and packed the other half. I was mentally preparing, running all the ch

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

Big Air and The Megaloop Podium: Alessa Sophia Mensch Interview, Part 2(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers caught up with Alessa Mensch right next to the action in Big Bay for a very special interview. From taking her first lessons in Ecuador and becoming an instructor, to entering

Ride with Blake | How to Set Up Your Footstraps(Post)

This video covers how to perfect your kiteboarding stance as well as some of the basics concepts such as heelside, toeside. Goofy foot vs regular foot. Riding blind and riding wrapped. If you need he

First Look and Review - Cabrinha AV8 Freeride Kiteboarding Kite(Post)

Freeriders, foilers, jumping junkies, take note.... Newly released from Cabrinha for the 2020 season is the new Freeride kite, the AV8.  It is designed for maximum power and efficiency in a user-fr

The 2019 Cabrinha Moto - Sessions W/Rygo Vlog 04(Post)

If you've followed our chanel for a while, you know that I also do a series called Versus. For the last year, I've really put in the work testing gear and focusing on creating the most detailed obje

Ride with Blake | Basic Grabs - Indy and Tail(Post)

Hey guys, Blake from Mackite here. This week we are going to go over kiteboarding grabs and give you a board grab guide. We'll eventually cover every grab from beginner to advanced so stay tuned. 

Duotone Mono Vs Juice(Post)

I’ll be going over the differences and updates to their light wind kite the Juice and their single Strut kite, the Mono. We've done an in-depth comparison video on these kites a couple years back.

2019 Cabrinha Moto Review(Post)

Heads up, This video is to help clarify where the Moto stands in the Cabrinha line up. As the season progresses, we'll be updating our review with more insights. The last couple years, it seems that

Navigating the Seas of Change With Brendan Healy, Cabrinha's Sales Manager(Post)

Pat: This is Pat with MACkiteboarding.com here this morning with Brendan Healy from Cabrinha. Brendan: Good to be here. Thanks for having me, man. Pat: No problem, Brendan. So you came from a b

Press Release: Cabrinha Announces New Ownership(Post)

New Ownership On Eve of Cabrinha’s 20th Anniversary Pete Cabrinha and Water Bound Investments Purchase CABRINHA MAUI, Hawaii – February 12, 2020 Cabrinha the world leader in kitesurfing equipment is