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Today we're going to break down one of the most important yet underutilized fundamental moves, the Surface Pass. It's not so much a trick in itself, but a drill to help you progress into spins. You must learn this if you hope to land anything blind, wrapped. This is the foundation for rotations like the Blind Judge, the 313, and beyond. Lots of people skip this step but, if you think about it, you'll save yourself a lot of headaches if you learn the movement pattern on the s …

The goal of this video is to help you decide if the Vegas is right for you. I’ve done videos on C-kites in the past and when checking the forums, a lot of people got the impression that I am completely against C-kites like the Vegas. That’s not the case. That video was meant to deter beginners from starting out on a kite that would hold them back. The Vegas is an incredible kite but it does have some drawbacks for inexperienced riders. The grey area comes into play when you hit that i …

Welcome to our latest playlist: The Unhooking Fundamentals. With freestyle kiteboarding being so advanced these days, it can be overwhelming. Strangely, unhooked riding has a weird reputation. You see it all over in the magazines and in pro rider videos, yet on the local beach it has become far less common. Often people are worried that it's too intense or dangerous. In truth, unhooking is one of the most fun aspects of kiteboarding. If you learn to do it right, it's actually easy …

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 confusion. The Crail Grab is your backhand reaching across to the nose of the kite. The Nuke is technically when you take that a step further to your heelside edge. -Rygo Today we are going to go over how to do a powered transition. The powered Crail grab with a downloop. Last time, we cover …

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 apologies for any confusion. The Crail Grab is your backhand reaching across to the nose of the kite. The Nuke is technically when you take that a step further to your heelside edge. -Rygo  Today we are going to go over how to do a Sent Crail grab. This is one of the more early intermediate leve …

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 level tricks. Don't worry, we have some easier transitions lined up for this playlist. This trick is an interesting variation of the back roll. You're adding some style and difficulty by popping toeside and adding a jump transition into the kite movement.  We recommend you download …

If you live in or travel to a cold region and like to play in the water, you've probably considered getting a drysuit. There's plenty to love about them when you're getting a session that just wouldn't be possible in a wetsuit. But if you're a new or prospective drysuit owner, you probably have some questions about how to take care of your investment so it'll keep taking care of you for years to come. Thankfully, Ocean Rodeo has put together a great FAQ with lots of useful tips!Drysuit Maintenan …

Spot at a Glance Quick Contacts  Elevation Kiteboarding:  Elevation Kiteboarding Strong Kiteboarding :  Strong Kiteboarding. Spot Guide  Deep in the forest of Vancouver Island is a kite spot that is that magical combination of windy and wild. Few kite Destinations take so much planning and work just to score a session, but this Canadian gem is well worth the effort.  On this edition of Destinations, we're taking you to Nitinat Lake. Aft …

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 transition playlist. Normally we focus on beginner and intermediate level tricks, so don't worry; we have some easier transitions lined up for this playlist. Even if you're a newer kiteboarder, this is a fun one to practice. Just make sure you avoid solid objects at all costs. The trick, broken d …

There's a spot down in South America where it's summer every day and the waves break with the consistency of a perfectly timed clock. This is a spot that wave riders and kiteboarders who dream of quiet kite beaches should have at the top of their 'must do destinations list'. On this edition of Destinations, we're visiting Mancora, Peru. Peru has recently sprung onto the radar of the world kitesurf community. If you've seen magazine covers of pic …

Chris Bobryk is a Slingshot Rider and a former member of the NA Blend, the 2nd wave of wakestyle riders in the USA. In 2019 he's joining the MACkite team moving forward. You'll be seeing a lot more of him in future episodes. Follow the adventure on social: #ChrisBobryk Sponsors: Slingshot, Soflo, Brunati, MACkite Check out Chris' gearGear Talk Chris's Kites: The RPM The RPM is one of the most unique kites available. Technically, it's an all-around kite. It has a good wind …

Last week, we covered the best boards for wingfoiling. This week, we wanted to touch on everything that goes beneath the board. Mast length Mast length is important for wingfoiling. When first starting, you might think that starting with a shorter mast like kite foiling is the answer. However, if you use a shorter mast, something like a 15 inch, you’re going to have a rough go at it. Even if you know how to foil, while learning the wing, you’ll be bouncing around quite …

Last time on Sessions, we were in Portugal catching up with Christophe Tack in his home lagoon. It's been a busy summer since then. Blake and I were able to check out the 2020 Cabrinha products in the Florida Keys. From there we made our way to Spain with Duotone and eventually Morocco for the new North product release. Normally I'd release our Sessions chronologically but I wanted to introduce a couple of new faces to the team. This week we're visiting the heart of North A …

Spot at a Glance  QUICK CONTACTS Calikites (Gear) - https://www.calikites.com/ Wind Over Water (Lessons at 3rd Ave) http://wowkiteboarding.com/kiteboarding-lessons/ Kite The Bay (Boat Lessons in SF) https://www.kitethebay.com/ Boardsports California (lessons in Alameda) https://boardsportscalifornia.com/kiteboarding/lessons-2/ Sherman Island Kite Spot Guide http://www.mackiteboarding.com/news/-kiteboarding-travel-guide-sherman-island-cali …

Hey guys, Blake from Mackite here, I’m reaching out because I want you to join me for a 7 day kite safari with Cabrinha Egypt! Now you may be wondering why in the world would you want to travel all the way to Egypt? Would spending a week on an all inclusive luxury yacht, chasing wind and adventure with a group of like minded people sound fun to you?  First of all, the Red Sea has some of the most beautiful, electric blue water I have ever seen as well as steady winds and warm w …