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Blake Olsen will be covering a variety of topics including trick tips and the basics behind foilboarding for the first time. Foil boarding is beyond fun Many claim it's akin to snowboarding in endless powder. That said it can be intimidating for first timers looking to get on the water. I have a few tips to make the process easy and reduce those pesky crashes.Tip One Keep your weight centered over your front knee. This is as simple as keeping your shoulders lined up with your fro …

Congrats, Nick Jacobsen! Cabrinha team rider and all-around goofball Nick Jacobsen has won the 2017 Red Bull King of the Air in Cape Town, South Africa. In the final, Jacobsen battled kiteboarding legends Aaron Hadlow and Ruben Lenten in front of the large crowd, coming out on top with his signature trick the "one footed boogie loop".  A terrifying, confounding trick where Nick jumps over thirty feet, whips his kite in a vertical loop whilst doing a full rotation himself, all this.. …

Prepping for Electrified Adventures at the Grand Rapids Boat Show Electric Bike Place Amplifies the Show with Haibike, Pedego, and Stromer Electric Bikes Grand Haven, MI: The masking tape is being rolled out on the floor in a precise 8 x 10-foot rectangle, electric bikes are being arranged (and rearranged), and the projection screen is playing 80’s powerhouse music. Today, final preparations are occurring at Electric Bike Place to debut electric bikes for the Grand Rapids Boa …

Richard Branson vs. Barack Obama: A Kitesurfing Story I know, it sounds crazy, right? Perhaps it sounds like something you would read in one of the tabloids you casually glance at while in line at the grocery store. Believe it or not, the former first couple, Barack and Michelle Obama, were enjoying a well-deserved vacation, and Barack Obama took the leap of faith to learn how to kiteboard. Image by Jack Brockway // Source: Virgin It's not every day you catch a former POTUS learning an …

Three things that you can do today to reset and find happiness... Why do we do adventure sports like snowboarding and skiing? I can sum it up in one word. Freedom.  When we were kids, life was about three things: discovery, creativity and play. Somehow, the older we got, the less we played, the less we discovered, and the less we created. With so many obligations from family, bills, and personal goals, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Along the way, we lose that passion and se …

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, clunky 17m or 18m kites. All modern light wind kites are designed specifically for the demands of light wind and fly surprisingly nimbly and easily for their large size. North and Cabrinha have built a serious reputation over the years and established themselves as leaders of the industry. …

Tips for keeping your car clean, even after those sandy kiting trips...As we were about to leave the beach one hot July afternoon, my 5-year-old son, River, turns to my wife, Lesa, and says, “Remember, Mom—NO sand in the whip!” Hahaah! I about fell over laughing - my poor kid has OCD like me!You know that one friend of yours that never cleans their car, truck or van out? Especially if they’re a fellow kiteboarder that always has all of their kiteboarding gear with them at all times. They change …

Deciding Factors for Foilboarding Hydrofoils are being ridden for more than simply racing and are now accessible for most riders. For goodness sake, Kai Lenny is riding them without a tow on waves.  What was once a simple choice has now become a convoluted but potentially beneficial choice. Like eating at a cruise-ship buffet the right choice can leave you smiling and satisfied while the wrong one leads to a feeling of sickness and regret. With over 50 foil/ board combinations in our c …

One kiter’s pilgrimage to Hood River and what she learned along the way.Kallie and her husband Andrew exploring the hoodA few years back, my husband Andrew and I were traveling through Colorado. It was late on the Fourth of July, and we found ourselves driving from campground to campground only to hear, “Sorry, we’re full.” We finally found an RV park after ten P.M. where an awkward teenage host said we could pitch a tent, but with a warning: “Just make sure you put your food away,” he said, “we …

MACkite Foil Showdown: Who Wins?If 2016 was the year of the foil (according to the ancient kiteboarder zodiac calendar), then 2017 is the year of foil refinement. Hydrofoils are being ridden for more than simply racing, and are now accessible for most riders. For goodness sake, Kai Lenny is ridding them without a tow-in on waves. What was once a simple choice has now become far more convoluted. However, with more options comes the opportunity to get something that better fits your riding st …

Thanks for checking out this post! This blog is a part of a larger series of electric-specific blogs. If you find yourself needing more information on electric bikes or electric skateboards, head on over to our new electric website, electricbikeplace.com. Electric Bike Place is all about having fun and experiencing biking and skating to its fullest.  Learn more and visit our blog here...A Haibike Review  It was a beautiful Monday afternoon, and us employees at MACkit …

Thanks for checking out this post! This blog is a part of a larger series of electric-specific blogs. If you find yourself needing more information on electric bikes or electric skateboards, head on over to our new electric website, electricbikeplace.com. Electric Bike Place is all about having fun and experiencing biking and skating to its fullest.  Learn more and visit our blog here... Folding the Pedego Latch: Instructions The  Pedego Latch is a foldable bicycl …

Thanks for checking out this post! This blog is a part of a larger series of electric-specific blogs. If you find yourself needing more information on electric bikes or electric skateboards, head on over to our new electric website, electricbikeplace.com. Electric Bike Place is all about having fun and experiencing biking and skating to its fullest.  Learn more and visit our blog here... Let's Chat w/ Nathan: Unboxing & Assembling Your Pedego Electric Bike You've j …

Thanks for checking out this post! This blog is a part of a larger series of electric-specific blogs. If you find yourself needing more information on electric bikes or electric skateboards, head on over to our new electric website, electricbikeplace.com. Electric Bike Place is all about having fun and experiencing biking and skating to its fullest.  Learn more and visit our blog here... The Journey Begins Bay Area based creative content and production company Calotype F …

Thanks for checking out this post! This blog is a part of a larger series of electric-specific blogs. If you find yourself needing more information on electric bikes or electric skateboards, head on over to our new electric website, electricbikeplace.com. Electric Bike Place is all about having fun and experiencing biking and skating to its fullest.  Learn more and visit our blog here...Overview: The  ProdecoTech Phantom XR is an aggressive-looking, affordable opti …