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The top two performance freeride kites in the world. How do they stack up? A little history. The last decade and a half, kiteboarding culture has come into its own. In the formative years, we had legends like Pete Cabrinha, Robby Naish, Lou Wainman defining the sport, and the list goes on and on. Most kiteboarders lived in Hawaii and other tropical locations. At first, the sport wasn't accessible to everyone. The gear wasn't safe or efficient - albeit, it was fun if you had the fortitu …

Nathan chats about the 2017 Cabrinha Switchblade: Today we're going to be discussing the kite you all want to hear more about. The 2017 Cabrinha switchblade.  It's one of our favorite kites in the shop. and whenever we approach Cabrinha for the next year we look directly at the Switchblade because it's a fantastic kite. It sells well for us mainly because it performs so well. We find ourselves in most situations reaching for a Switchblade because its just an easy kite to love. …

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 January, and explore the southernmost islands of the Florida Keys.This winter was unusually windy and cool due to El Nino; as a result, temperatures stayed around the 70’s and the average wind speeds clocked in at around 15-25 mph. Locals who have lived in Key West for over 30 years said they have neve …

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 getting the most bang for their buck. Bearing that in mind, we've crafted our packages to maximize performance while being budget-conscious. Nathan breaks down the package boards featured in the Learn 2 Ride, Instructor's Choice, and Performance Plus packages. Not sure which to choose? Enjoy Nathan's …

Disguise The Limit You've been waiting for the latest Cabrinha gear. Now its the time to see it put to the test by the Cabrinha team. Admittedly, this movie can be a little long for some, but it is definitely worth the watch. (Pro tip: The 20-minute mark has some pretty hilarious shenanigans from Nick Jacobsen. Ever seen someone try to give a foot-five to their friend while kitesurfing? I know I haven't.) Riders: Pete Cabrinha, Keahi De Aboitiz, Reo Stevens, Moona Whyte, Nick Jaco …

Coming soon - Disguise the limit - Cabrinha 2016 In a world...where kiters reign...one company...sets out...to conquer...the world. (Okay, so, maybe we can't do a good version of the "movie guy voice" in a blog. I tried.) Join the masses in one of the most anticipated kite releases this season. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to be out in the water (and maybe you'll cry out in the water over how awesome this lineup is). Watch as your favorite riders team up and ride on in a v …

2015 Cabrinha FX Kite Review MACkite's Nathan has been riding the 2015 Cabrinha FX Kiteboarding Kite for a couple of weeks, and he's ready to unleash some knowledge to the masses. Cabrinha released the FX mid-season, making it the newest kite in their inventory. If you're looking for a "poppy" kite, take a look at what we have to say about the FX. (Also, if you're looking for a really fun afternoon, check out this video with the subtitles. It's a riot!)Preferred Riders: The FX is grea …