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F-One x Brainchild | Pulling the Trigger on Sustainability
A few weeks ago, we highlighted F-One's commitment to sustainability, so it should come as no surprise that they've teamed up with Brainchild to produce their latest kite, the Trigger. Its bold look is matched by its big air ability, but that's not the only reason to love it. It also makes full use of Brainchild's eco-friendly technologies.What Is the Trigger?Legendary kite designer and Brainchild founder Ralf Grosel is responsible for this kite that is ready to visit the clouds. Although i
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23rd Dec 2024
F-ONE's Maxime Chabloz Scores 2024 Kite Freestyle World Champion Title
The third and final stop of the GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup tour in 2024 could hardly have been more exciting. Maxime Chabloz from Switzerland was leading the rankings, but not by much and faced stiff competition from the other board leaders. Adding to the uncertainty was a less-than-perfect wind forecast for the normally reliably steady spot.
The finals were held at Fuwairit Kite Beach on a lagoon that opens to the Arabian Sea in Qatar. Typical conditions offer mirror-flat waters an
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16th Dec 2024
Ethics: The F-One x Manera approach to Sustainability
Sustainability is a word we're starting to hear from more brands lately, and at MACkite, we couldn't be happier about it! We work and play in the environment, so taking good care of it is a priority. We've made our own baby steps at the shop, from our solar panels on the roof to staff members who drive electric vehicles, and one who even moved closer just to be able to walk in.F-One and Manera are the latest guests to the sustainability party. What have they done to make a positive impact on the
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13th Nov 2024
Teen Riders Represent F-One in GWA World Tour Stops
Two of F-One's youngest riders made an impressive showing at a recent GWA Wing Foil Events in Dakhla, Morocco and Ibiraquera, Brazil. Leon Schiel from the UK is only 14 but placed 3rd in the Wave category in Dakhla, and 17-year-old Liam Coralle advanced to the quarterfinals in his first-ever GWA event.Dakhla sits at the edge of the Sahara Desert and has a shallow, flatwater lagoon. The side-offshore wind is just right with consistent speeds of 20 to 30 knots. Air temps in the fall rise to a
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28th Oct 2024
Sessions: Wing Foiling West Michigan | A Day Out with the MACkite Crew
Join Tucker, Hooker and Skinny for a chill wing foiling session in West Michigan. It's an absolutely perfect June day to try out some of the season's fresh gear, including North and Reedin wing foiling wings, Omen Flux wing foilboards, and F-One hydrofoils.
West Michigan has a beauty all its own, with wide beaches, lighthouses, and the blue-green waters of Lake Michigan. Come along for the ride!
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12th Jun 2024
Wing Wednesdays: 2024 F-One Strike CWC V4 Aluula Wing Review
Tucker's back with another Wing Wednesdays review. Today he's got the F-One Strike CWC V4 Aluula, which is one of the most anticipated wings for the summer. In a lot of areas, including along the shores of the Great Lakes, summer brings beautiful weather, but also light wind. Will this year's Strike CWC let you get out on those lovely but light days?Year after year, the Strike CWC has been regarded as one of the best light wind wings on the market. This year, rather than going with the
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27th May 2024
2024 F-One Strike V4 Wing Vs. Swing V4 | Which One is Right for You?
Tucker and Jeff are back with some more winging goodness for Wing Wednesdays. Today they're looking at two wings from F-One, the Swing and the Strike. What's new with these wings for 2024? How do they compare to one another and previous versions? They got some time on the early releases of these wings and have some insights to share.Low-End vs. High-End PerformanceLast year, the Strike lost some of that low-end grunt in exchange for more performance at the high end. Some Strike fans even m
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8th May 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 it
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12th Apr 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 inc
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28th Feb 2024
Wing Foiling | Pick 5 Challenge with Tucker
It's Tucker's turn in the "Pick 5 Challenge" hotseat! Tucker rides any and all wings and foils that come through the doors at MACkite... can he really pick just five??Jeff: Tucker, if you had to just pick five pieces for winging and ride it for a year here in Michigan with the conditions that we have, what would you pick?Tucker: I'm an oddball sometimes, and I like versatility in my gear, especially if I can only pick five things. I'm not even going to limit myself to one sport like wing
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14th Nov 2023
F-One Strike CWC 9m Wing | Light Wind Tested!
Tucker meets up with Billy from Manera and F-One at KoGL to chat about the new 9m Strike CWC. Wait... a 9m wing? Why not!
Tucker: This is the behemoth, the big lady, of the range.
Billy: Yes, we have here the 9m CWC.
Tucker: 9 meters of goodness... that is a lot of wing!
Billy: We've brought it to the right place to test the low end, and we've actually been quite successful here.
Tucker: It's pretty sick. It doesn't look like a 9m.
Billy: It definitely has the low end power, bu
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20th Oct 2023
2024 F-One Rocket SUP Downwind Pro Meets the NEW Jam Series Pump Foil
Tucker from MACkite is with Billy of F-One and Manera at the 2023 King of the Great Lakes Test Fest checking out some hot new gear for foiling. What is it? Is it for you?F-One Rocket SUP Downwind Series FoilboardBilly: We have our new Rocket Downwind Series board, available in a few different constructions and different widths. We already have the CNC custom boards, handmade, vacuum-bagged, and full carbon. We also are going to offer a bamboo collection, coming soon.We've got three differe
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4th Oct 2023
Pick 5 Challenge | Mr. Jeff's Wing Foiling Gear List
Today Mr. Jeff is in the "Pick 5" hotseat with Tucker. Jeff is constantly on the water with a wing and a foil, and his Subaru is a virtual demo room with about 30 pieces of gear to choose from, so it's going to be interesting to see how he whittles his choices down to just 5.
Jeff: Before I choose my 5, I want to set the tone for this. There are people from all over in different riding locations and different conditions. My 5 are for the Great Lakes based on our wind and the water c
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15th Sep 2023
F-One Strike CWC V3 wing Review
Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays with Tucker. Today I'm going to talk about an exciting new wing for the 2023-24 season, the CWC Strike V3. This is the third version of this wing, and there are a lot of differences versus the previous versions. I'll tell you about some of those changes, give you some advice on sizing, and then I'll have my personal review.Stronger and Stiffer FrameThe first thing I noticed when pulling the wing out of the bag is that it's clearly a heavier
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10th Aug 2023
Pick 5 Challenge | Ryan Shares His Wing Foiling Essentials
Tucker and Ryan introduce a new series that finds them making some hard decisions on what gear they would ride for the ultimate quiver. The catch? They can only choose five items.
Tucker: We understand that everybody's making tough decisions. Not everyone has fifty thousand dollars to spend on a quiver of gear. We all wish we could do that, but realistically, we may not have the space to store it, the money, or our priorities are elsewhere with some of that cash.
So we're going to
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4th Aug 2023