44 results for 'orbit'

North Orbit vs the Reach(Post)

The Orbit and the Reach are two offerings from North Kiteboarding. One's a big air specialty kite and the other is an all-around kite. The North Orbit 2021 North Orbit Let's start with the Orbit.

2020 North Orbit First Impressions(Post)

Hey guys, it’s Nathan here from MACkite, and today, I’m going to talk to you about the 2020 North Orbit. 2020 NORTH ORBIT We’ve not had a chance to thoroughly review the North Orb ...

North Orbit Versus North Reach—Mr. Jeff's Take(Post)

I have had over 300+ sessions over the past two years on North kites and the Reach is what sold me on the “new” North brand. I would like to share the top 3 characteristics of the Orbit and Reach, ...

2024 North Orbit Kite Overview(Post)

What's Old Is NewWe have the 2024 North Orbit here. North is going in a new direction with their branding, and I am excited about it because they're bringing back the old school North Sails. A ...

Mega Loop Madness! Baby Shark and The Brazilian Brothers Check Out the 2026 North Orbit(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers had a chance to hook up with big air legend Baby Shark (Josue San) and see what he thought about the 2026 North Orbit. The wind there in Prea was 30 knots and the kite's ...

Brazilian Brothers Review the 2026 North Orbit(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers have broken down the brand-new 2026 North Orbit. They've had early access to the kite, plenty of sessions on the water, and (unashamedly) some big crashes already. In th ...

Cabrinha Nitro vs North Orbit | Hangtime, Loops, and Bar Feel(Post)

When it comes to modern big air kiteboarding, few comparisons spark as much interest as the matchup between the North Orbit and the Cabrinha Nitro. Tested in Brazil by the Brazilian Brothers unde ...

North Reach vs North Orbit | Which Kite Makes the Most Sense for You?(Post)

Choosing between the North Reach and the North Orbit is one of the most common questions riders ask when building or refining their quiver. On paper, both kites come from the same design DNA, sha ...

2025 North Orbit Pro | A Closer Look at Its Vertical Lift and Flight Dynamics(Post)

David is in Prea, Brazil, where he's had a chance to get a couple sessions on the new 2025 Orbit Pro from North. How does it fly, and how is it different from the 2024 Orbit Pro?Which Si ...

2025 North Orbit Ultra Aluula Big Air Kite | Featuring a New Size Optimization(Post)

Pat's back for a guest appearance! Now with North Kiteboarding, he's on the beach to chat with MACkite's Dustin about the new North Orbit Ultra Aluula big air kite. What's new, does the Al ...

Big Air Kite Test - Harlem Force / North Orbit Pro / Duotone Evo D/Lab / Cabrinha Nitro v2(Post)

Today's big air kite review from Jason focuses on the Harlem Force, comparing it to the North Orbit Pro, Duotone Evo D/LAB, and Cabrinha Nitro v2. As always, he'll highlight his favorite aspe ...

2021 North Kites Overview(Post)

2021 North Kites Overview This is a good look at the 2021 North kites compared to the 2020 North kites. We'll be taking a look at what the changes are and how it will impact you as a rider in this ...

2020 North Kiteboarding Overview(Post)

In 2020, the name North Kiteboarding is coming back. While this is a completely new brand, they have assembled top players from across the industry and created a new lineup. In a time when products h ...

Brazilian Brothers Review the 2025 North Reach Kite(Post)

The Reach is a three-strut all-around freeride kite by North. It's been the do-it-all kite in North's lineup for a few years now, so the Brazilian Brothers were excited to see how the 2025 ver ...

Big Air Kite Review - Slingshot Code v2 and NXT(Post)

Guest vlogger Jason Montreal is back with another big air kite review. He's going to cover two kites in this edition: the Slingshot Code v2 and the Code NXT. Even though they're both Codes ...

2022 North Reach, Is This Your Do-It-All Kite?(Post)

The North Reach is the do-it-all kite from North's range. Now, considering that almost all kitesurfing kites, to a fault, are do-it-all these days, what does that even mean? It means t ...

Kiteboarding Transitions: Sent Crail Grab(Post)

Nuke or Crail? It has come to our attention that this particular grab is actually a Crail grab. In the video we call it a Nuke, however for the written steps, I'll be using the correct name. My apolo ...

Brazilian Brothers Review the Cabrinha Nitro 2026(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers have been using the Cabrinha Nitro in their kite clinics since it was released in 2023, so they're very familiar with it. Now they've got a fresh 2026 Nitro. What's new, ...

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 ...

2024 North Reach Kite Review with Kristen(Post)

Kristen chats about the 2024 North Reach: what's new, what's different, and what you can expect to feel familiar. It's a beautiful day in Muskegon, Michigan. It was a north wind, which t ...

Kiteboarding Transitions: Low Powered Crail grab Downloop(Post)

It has come to our attention that this particular grab is actually a Crail grab. In the video we call it a Nuke, however for the written steps, I'll be using the correct name. My apologies for any ...

Kiteboarding Transitions: Toeside Backflip(Post)

Today we are going to go over how to Toeside backflip transition. This is the second video in our intermediate to advanced transition playlist. Normally we focus on beginner and intermediate l ...

2024 North Reach Overview(Post)

What Is the North Reach? Today I have the all-new 2024 North Reach. This is a kite that I was fortunate enough to test at the North dealer meeting in Portugal, and I ended up falling in ...

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 ...

Brazilian Brothers Review the 2026 Cabrinha Nitro(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers are back with a special review of the 2026 Cabrinha Nitro. The Nitro is a five-strut big air kite, and after riding it in Brazil for several weeks, they're ready to walk thro ...

Brazilian Brothers Review the 2025 Cabrinha Nitro(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers use the Cabrinha Nitro as their primary clinic kite and there are some good reasons why, but it's also not a kite for every kiteboarder. Rubens explains why he and Arthu ...

2024 North Pulse Kite Review With Kristen(Post)

Hello, everyone—Kristen here! We've had the pleasure of spending time with the 2024 North Pulse, and we're thrilled to share our insights with you. Let's go!The New Logo First up, let's discu ...

Blank Kite Test (Big Air) Season 2 | Ep. 1-3(Post)

Kiteboarding enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting new series of the Blank Kite Test! Season 2 BIG AIRWhat's the Blank Kite Test? Series 2 of the Blank Kite Test features Ruben Lenten, Giel Vlu ...

Brazilian Brothers First Time in Cape Town, South Africa(Post)

The Brazilian Brothers kicked off their long-awaited Cape Town trip with a check-in at Fortaleza International Airport, hauling enough gear through the oversized baggage line to cover anything Cape ...

Wind Chasers Pt. 3: Brazilian Brothers' Strike Mission to Hermanus(Post)

With no wind in Blouberg yet again, the Brazilian Brothers loaded up for another strike mission — this time to Hermanus, where the forecast was calling for rain and 40-knot gusts. As always, ...

How to Trim Your Kiteboarding Kite for Big Air & Hangtime(Post)

With the Red Bull King of the Air competition having just wrapped up, we wanted to do a video on big air, specifically on how you can trim your kite to get more air and hangtime! This is an easy ti ...

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 ...

Innovation at Cabrinha: Pat Goodman on the Drifter, Switchblade, Nitro and Moto X | Part 1(Post)

Few things are more confusing for riders than navigating a kite lineup, especially when every new model promises to jump higher, turn faster, and do it all. To cut through the noise, Brazilian ...

Kitesurf Control Bar Review | North Navigator Pro / Duotone Trust / Core Sensor 3 Pro(Post)

Jason is an excellent reviewer of kiteboarding gear, limited only by what he's able to get his hands on in New Zealand. He and MACkite have teamed up to get more gear in his hands, so hope ...

What's Next at Cabrinha: Pat Goodman on Aluula and Bar Design | Part 2(Post)

In Part 1 of our interview with Pat Goodman, Pat compared Cabrinha's kite lineup, breaking down the Drifter, Switchblade, Nitro, and Moto X, and what each design is really built to do on the w ...

How to Work Remotely and Kiteboard in Brazil's Top Spots(Post)

You may have seen some trick tips from North and MACkite Ambassador David Fischer and wondered how he gets to spend so much time at these exotic locations. Perhaps you've even thought about vis ...