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North Navigator Pro Quick Release | How to Swap Yours Out With Ease
What You Need
Before starting the replacement process, ensure you have all the necessary tools and parts. Here’s what you’ll need:
Multi-grips
2.5 mm Allen key
Drift punch (less than 4 mm or 1/4 inch, ideally 3 mm)
A 3D-printed jig (optional, but helpful)Step-by-Step Replacement ProcessStep 1: Prepare the Control Bar
First, lay out your control bar and run the lines out fully. Locate the end of the landing line, grasp it, and pull through until you reach the loop-to-loop co
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18th Apr 2024
Foil Drive | Essential Tips to Supercharge Your First Session
The Foil Drive makes your foiling life easier. You'll get up easier and catch more waves, but like any new skill, it does have a bit of a learning curve. You probably won't pull the trigger and ride off into the sunset on your first time out, but there are some things you can do to have a better experience on that first session.1. Size Up Your Foil and Board
Allow yourself to focus on how the Foil Drive works while you're getting used to it. Make it easy on yourself to get up and ri
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17th Apr 2024
2024 Duotone Slick Wing Review | What's New in This Year's Model?
The Duotone Slick has been a favorite of many for several years. Pros love it for its speed, but it's also smooth and easy enough to use for a beginner. It works well in a wide range of riding styles. It's fun and playful, encouraging you to progress your skills. So what's new for 2024, and is it still the same wing we already love? Tucker has ridden it and is ready to share his findings.Honestly, not much has changed for 2024, yet it's a more refined version of itself that feels like a
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15th Apr 2024
Lightwind Kiteboarding in Key West with Kristen and RyGo | MACkite x Airush
Kristen and Rygo are headed down to Key West in the RV, where they'll hook up with the crew from Light Wind Watersports. They'll camp along the water at Curry Hammock in Marathon along the way to test out some fresh Airush gear.
The wind was fairly light the next morning, so Kristen took out the 14m Lift and had a great session. That evening, Rygo got a turn as well for a fantastic sunset session.
The next morning Rygo and Kristen completed their trip and met up with Bronza
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15th Apr 2024
What's New with F-One Foils? Eagle X and Seven Seas Updates Explained
F-One has released some exciting new options and refinements in their foil lineup. Tucker, Ryan, and Jeff take a look at what's new for those in the F-One ecosystem in this overview, with more complete reviews to come once they've had a chance to ride them.Seven Seas Front WingThe Seven Seas is one of Jeff's favorite wings. It was named "Seven Seas" for its aspect ratio of 7, but this one actually has an aspect ratio of 8 for a bit more glide and speed. It's still going to have the lift
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12th Apr 2024
Dakine Compression Bags for Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling
Today Aaron takes a look at a product he's been using for a long time, the Dakine Compression Bag. They used to come in multiple sizes for your different kite sizes, but now it's one size fits all. What does Aaron think about that and, more importantly, will these bags let him fit his entire quiver of three North Carves into a single Carve bag?Dakine Compression Bag FeaturesThe bag is made from a heavy duty nylon that holds up surprisingly well as a daily driver. It's a simple bag with o
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10th Apr 2024
Lake Michigan Foil Drive Tour with MACkiteboarding
Josh, Ben, and Caitlyn from Foil Drive are flying from Australia to tour the U.S., with their first stop being to see the MACkite crew. It's going to be quite a journey, with layovers in Los Angeles and Chicago before finally arriving in Michigan. Hopefully some coffee and a smoothie will help fuel the 25-hour trip...
Shortly after arriving at the MACkite shop, Ben and Josh find themselves in front of the camera for a
live Q & A session with Tucker. They answer questions f
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4th Apr 2024
Foil Drive | From Box to Board | Ben Jamieson's Setup Guide
Ben from Foil Drive has a few tips and tricks to keep in mind while you're setting up your kit. This isn't a replacement for the full install guide, or even the quick start guide, but rather some things that can be easy to miss in your rush to get to the water or that can improve the performance of your Foil Drive in the long run.Install Each Component in OrderThere is an order to installing each piece in your kit that will make it easier and less likely to cause damage. For example, if
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14th Mar 2024
Foil Drive | Unboxing and Overview With Co-Founder Ben Jamieson
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 comes packed in a very nice semi-hard shell case with shaped foam compartments to keep everything securely in place. You won't need to find and budget for a separate case to keep your gear together.
Quick Start Guide
The first thing you should grab when you open it is the Quick Star
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13th Mar 2024
Introducing North ShiftLock Handles on the 2024 North Nova Pro Wing
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 North Nova Pro Wing, are here, bringing unprecedented customization and performance enhancements to your wing foiling experience. In this blog, we'll dive into the details of this game-changing feature, its benefits, and why the North Nova Pro is the wing to watch this year.The Revolutionary 2
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12th Mar 2024
2024 F-One Wings Sneak Peek | What's Hot in the Latest Lineup!
Christmas came early (or was it late?) for Tucker, Ryan and Jeff with a delivery of brand new 2024 F-One wings. They couldn't wait to share what the lineup looks like for this year, so this is a quick feature overview rather than a review for returning favorites, the Swing and Strike, and the all-new Origin.Swappable HandlesAll three wings now feature the option to swap out the handles to fit your preference and riding style. F-One's familiar semi-rigid handle is included. Other options
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28th Feb 2024
Why the DRYDOR Quantum Pro Dry Suit Might Replace Your Wetsuit
Today Tucker has something a bit different from his usual wing or hydrofoil review. Whether you're a winger or enjoy any other watersport, you may find this product interesting. The Drydor dry suit is made in Switzerland, and the quality is just what you'd expect. It's lightweight and feels like a high-end ski or snowboard parka.Although Tucker prefers wetsuits, he has tested a number of dry suits over the years. So far, none have changed his mind. After testing the Drydor suit for a cou
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27th Feb 2024
Foil Drive | From Humble First Sessions to Consistently Catching Waves
Ryan and Cole recently experienced the Foil Drive for the first time, and they have some thoughts they'd like to share with anyone wondering if a Foil Drive is right for them, and what to know and expect.ExpectationsCole: What did you think about Foil Drive before you got your hands on it?Ryan: I was thinking the Foil Drive might be more like an eFoil where you kill the prop. There are some eFoils out there that have folding props, but your motor's still down in the water and they're a l
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23rd Feb 2024
Wing Foiling | How to Correctly Downsize to Your Next Wing Board
So you've gotten the basics of wing foiling down and are ready to get your next board. What sizes should you look at? Do you need a light and high wind board, or can you get away with just one? Jeff and Ryan are here to help you sort through all the options and get an idea of where you might want to go.A lot of people learn on a board that's around 120 liters, then sell it to put the money towards their next board. They aren't a brand ambassador and don't work at a shop, so a single dail
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23rd Feb 2024
MACkite Recommends: Set Sail
At MACkite, we're grateful to be part of the amazing watersports community. Sometimes we learn about a customer that we think other watersports enthusiasts might be interested in hearing about. Tyler and Valentina are a perfect example. They're living the dream, and they're making it possible for others to experience it as well.We asked Tyler and Valentina to tell us a little bit about themselves and their company, Vive L'Amour (Long Live Love), and how they can take your watersports adventure t
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22nd Feb 2024