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2025 Duotone Unit SLS Review | Boom or Handles for Your Riding Style?
The Duotone Unit has been around for quite a few years now, and with good reason. It's easy to ride, it has a lot of grunt, it's intuitive, and it's easy to get up on foil with it. The larger sizes are effective in light wind. It's just a nice, all-around wing with very good performance, and it's a favorite of many.
This year Duotone added a third version of the Unit. The standard Unit has gotten a canopy material upgrade to reduce weight, and the D/LAB still has a full Aluula frame
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30th Oct 2024
Mid-Length Boards or Downwind Boards | Which Is Better for Wing Foiling?
MACkite's top wingnuts, Tucker, Ryan, and Jeff, are chatting about boards today. Downwind boards are gaining in popularity, but the really hot boards are hybrid, or mid-length boards. There seems to be a bit of misunderstanding about these two types of boards and their applications, especially with all the recent innovations, so the wing crew has gotten together to talk about their experiences on them and when they like to choose each one. If you're moving past the beginner phase of yo
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15th Oct 2024
2024 Reedin SuperNatural Wing vs. the HyperNatural Aluula Wing
Jeff and Ryan have had sessions on both the Reedin SuperNatural and its Aluula brother, the HyperNatural, and they're ready to share how the two compare. Does the Aluula make enough of a difference that it's worth the extra cost?
Jeff had a chance to get on the two back-to-back, while Ryan got out on them separately but in a wide variety of conditions for both. They agree that both are fantastic, well-designed wings. In fact, Ryan's had the SuperNatural in his car most of the summer
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22nd Aug 2024
From Winners to Beginners! | 2024 Slingshot Code NXT V1 Aluula Kite
Dustin is here to share his thoughts about the new 2024 Slingshot Code NXT, along with... Jeff? As you may know, Jeff used to kite a lot, but now is primarily a wingfoiler. So what's so special about this kite that it was able to pull him away from his wing for a session?What is the Code NXT?The Code NXT is Slingshot's new school big air Aluula kite. What's so new about it? Big air is dominated by five-strut kites, but the use of Aluula allows the Code to move to just three struts. It's
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8th Aug 2024
Sessions | New Harlem Pace Wing
What happens when you combine the new Harlem Pace 5m wing, Omen Flux 72L wing foil board, and the Axis ART V2 939 hydrofoil, then sprinkle in the peaceful scenery of Grand Haven's Lake Michigan shoreline? Jeff from MACkite grabbed a session to find out, and it was pure Michigan magic! Ride along from a drone's-eye view and feel the chill vibes.
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30th Jul 2024
2024 Reedin SuperNatural Wing | Effortless Handling and Unexpected Excellence
Ryan and Jeff from MACkite got out on the 2024 Reedin SuperNatural wing. Jeff has had a couple sessions on the 5m, and Ryan just came in from a half hour session. Ryan is stoked on it already; it's in his top three for the year. Will Jeff agree?Design CharacteristicsOn top of being a very beautiful wing that turned heads at the beach, it's lightweight and well-balanced. It's a dream handling it in the waves. When you're riding downwind at your wing and switching hands, it has a tendenc
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29th May 2024
Reviewing the Appletree Appleslice V3 and Skipper Prone DW Wing and Surf Foil Boards
In this edition of Wing Wednesdays, Tucker and Jeff are taking a look at a couple of Appletree boards, the Appleslice V3 and the Skipper Prone. What did they think of these boards when they rode them, and where do they fit in their quivers? Which one might be right for you?Appleslice V3The Appleslice has been the go-to board in the Appletree lineup. The construction and thoughtful design have made them a shop favorite. The sizing is always on point, and the quality makes them a standou
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24th May 2024
2024 North Nova Pro Wing Review (and Vs. Mode Pro?)
It's Wing Wednesdays, and this week Jeff and Tucker have the North Nova Pro. They had a chance to ride it and have some insights to share on how it feels and how it's different from the Mode Pro and what's been upgraded from last year's version of the Nova. North is a brand that is known for quality materials and design, and the guys have high expectations.ShiftLock Handle/Boom SystemThe 2024 Nova Pro has the new ShiftLock System, which is a rail that you clamp your choice of handles or
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16th 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
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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
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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
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28th 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
Wing Foiling | Top Gear Trends That Will Shape Your 2024 Season
Jeff and Tucker take some time out to have a conversation about the trends they're seeing for winging. What can we expect for 2024? What seems to be on the way out? Here are their thoughts- see if you agree.Jeff: Are we about four or five years into wing foiling from its start now?Tucker: Yeah, a little more than that, depending on when you want to say it started.Board DesignsJeff: So now we're starting to see some trends that are sticking and others that might be trending out. One that
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21st Feb 2024
Unboxing the 2024 Cabrinha Mantis Wing | NEW Rigid LE Surf Handle
Jeff and Tucker have just unboxed the new 2024 Cabrinha Mantis. The Mantis has consistently received high marks from the team, and they're excited to see what this year's model brings to the table. What's new for 2024, and what are their first impressions?How Does It Look?First off, the color scheme catches the guys' eyes. The yellow, white, and dark blue bands on the one they received look sharp, and as University of Michigan fans, they're in love. The Cabrinha name is prominently displ
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19th Feb 2024
2023 Wing Foiling Accessory Awards | MACkite's Top Picks
Jeff and Tucker have presented awards to their top 2023 picks for wings, wingboards, and hydrofoils, but they'd be remiss if they left out those unsung winging heroes that make our sessions better in so many small but important ways, the accessories. So without further ado, we present our top wing foiling accessory picks.1. Best LeashThe Kaohi Double Coil harness leash is our favorite. This is not the calf or ankle connection, but rather a MACkite exclusive harness connection that we w
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22nd Jan 2024