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2024 Duotone Rebel SLS | An On-Water Review with Pat and Dustin
On-the-water review with the MACkite boys, Pat and Dustin, after their Grand Haven session on the new 2024 Rebel SLS from Duotone Kiteboarding.On-the-Water Impressions
Pat: The kite feels like a Rebel. It's a five-strut, higher-aspect design with pretty good low end power. It's probably about 20, gusting to 22. I'm on a 12 meter and I'm about 200 pounds. I'm pretty happy with the kite so far in the first couple tacks on it. The kite looks phenomenal in the sky. The new colorway is a nice
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6th Sep 2023
2024 North Pulse Kite Review With Kristen
Hello, everyone—Kristen here! We've had the pleasure of spending time with the 2024 North Pulse, and we're thrilled to share our insights with you. Let's go!The New Logo
First up, let's discuss the new aesthetic change. North has unveiled their new logo which is making its appearance in the 2024 collection. This isn't just a mere update, but a symbol of the brand's commitment to innovation. The North Sails logo will be incorporated into all their gear.Reduction in Weight
For those who h
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14th Aug 2023
2024 North Reach Kite Review with Kristen
Kristen chats about the 2024 North Reach: what's new, what's different, and what you can expect to feel familiar.
It's a beautiful day in Muskegon, Michigan. It was a north wind, which tends to be a little bit gustier up and down. It's about 70 degrees and the water temp is warm, and I just had a great session on the 9m North Reach. It is a really fun kite!
New Logo, New Material
On the kites you'll now see the North Sails logo being rolled out for 2024. North has also been work
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14th Aug 2023
2023 Cabrinha Drifter: Leading the Revolution in Wave Kite Design
Redesigned from the Ground Up
From construction details, and materials, to the internal design profiles and arc shape varietal, every facet of the kite has been overhauled. Lighter weight materials have been introduced to achieve a more streamlined design, and they have eliminated all the two-plies, integrating 75 gram trailing edge and leading edge transition panels instead.
Enhanced Construction Details
The Cabrinha Drifter now features bi-directional pure profile panels, enhancing the
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8th Aug 2023
2024 North Code Zero | On-Water Review
The Code Zero is back again with a little bit of a redesign for 2024, and it's actually quite nice. It feels fairly similar to the Slingshot UFO, but with a single strut.How Does the 2024 Code Zero Fly?It's a bit lower aspect shape compared to the 2023. That makes it a little sharper and quicker in the turning radius.I also feel like it drifts quite a bit better. They definitely made it more of a dedicated foil shape this year. Last year's worked pretty well as a foil/surf crossover. I
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28th Jul 2023
2023 Cabrinha Phantom Kite Surfboard | Power and Performance!
The art of kitesurfing waves demands a perfect synergy between the rider and the board. To maximize this synchronization, kite surfboards must have a tailored design that caters to the conditions they will face, and to the kiters who will ride them.
Today, we'll examine the all NEW Cabrinha Phantom—a kite surfboard that pushes performance boundaries and provides a unique blend of speed, control, and maneuverability. Let's rip!
Progressive Outline
The Phantom doesn't just stand out beca
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25th Jul 2023
2024 North Orbit Kite Overview
What's Old Is NewWe have the 2024 North Orbit here. North is going in a new direction with their branding, and I am excited about it because they're bringing back the old school North Sails. A lot of you who have been in the sailing industry for a while know that North Sails goes way back. I'm dating myself, but when I got into the sport in '82, North Sails was prominent. So that's something new you're going to see on the North lineup for 2024, and all of their North Sails gear is going to
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25th Jul 2023
2024 North Code Zero Review
This is Jeff at MACkiteboarding.com, and we've gotten our hands on the brand new 2024 Code Zero V2 from North. I was able to take it out in very light winds on three days now.The New North
As a brief aside, I'm excited about what North is doing this year. They're rebranding back to their North Sails (NS) roots, and I love that. It reminds me of when I was windsurfing back in the day. North's products have always been high class and well-thought-out.First Impressions
While I'm on the Win
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24th Jul 2023
2024 North Reach Overview
What Is the North Reach?
Today I have the all-new 2024 North Reach. This is a kite that I was fortunate enough to test at the North dealer meeting in Portugal, and I ended up falling in love with it. Granted, it is my kind of kite: a three strut, all-around, do-everything canopy. It's going to be similar to kites like the Duotone Evo, the Slingshot Code, the Reedin Supermodel, the Cabrina Moto, and the Naish Pivot. They're all in that three strut, "do everything a little faster wit
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24th Jul 2023
Exploring the 2023 Cabrinha Nitro | The Ultimate Big Air Kite
Introduction
When it comes to big air kites, the Cabrinha Nitro is a game-changer in the world of kiteboarding. Designed specifically for boosting and delivering impressive hang time, the 2023 Cabrinha Nitro is a performance freeride kite that combines innovative features to take your kiteboarding experience to new heights.The Perfect Combination for High Performance
The Cabrinha Nitro stands out due to its unique combination of features that make it a top choice for big air enthusiasts.
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9th Jun 2023
2023 Reedin Supermodel HTF Review
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Today, Pat and Aaron chat about the new Reedin Supermodel V4 HTF kite. Read on to find out what's new, what's great or not-so-great, and who this kite is for.
Pat: I've got the brand new Reedin supermodel HTF 9 meter. A big shout-out to Nick Baines for getting this sent up here. I've had one really good session on it so far. I was powered up on the 9 meter, but it was a little gusty so I was a bit all over the place with the kite. But it's
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17th May 2023
Duotone Rebel SLS 2023 - What's the Magic Sauce?
Aaron: Do you want to learn more about the Duotone Rebel SLS? Let's join Ben from Duotone and find out what the magic sauce is.
Ben: You know the history of the Rebel: it is one of the world's best-known kites, and every single year we somehow improve it. Last year when we came out with the Rebel SLS, everything went to a whole new level for that particular kite. It used to be the best-selling kite for a number of years, but then the Neo took over because everybody starte
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10th May 2023
North Code Zero - On the Beach With Matt Aiken
What's in a Name?
Matt: Probably the most exciting new kite that we have is the new Code Zero. You're probably wondering why a one-strut kite is called "Code Zero". It's a little callout to our sailing heritage with the North brand. Code Zero is a legendary light wind racing spinnaker, so with this being a light wind performance foiling kite, it's a sort of callout to the heritage of the North Sailing brand.
Jake: Well, it looks epic and the staff here has absolutely loved it, as
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10th May 2023
Manera Halo Kiteboarding Harness - Mid-Season Thoughts
Jake from MACkite here today with the 2022 Manera Halo harness. I wanted to provide a mid-season update on this to let you guys know what we're loving and what we're not loving.I just came off the water with this bad boy today. One of the original problems I had with this is that I started with a size that was too small for my body. About two years ago, pre-pandemic, I was a medium. However, the medium just was not the right fit this year. I was feeling all of the hard shell and none of
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10th May 2023
Cabrinha 2022/23 Footstraps Overview
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Jake from MACkite here. Today we're going to do a general overview on the 2022 Cabrinha bindings. I'll also include my thoughts since I do have experience on all of these.2022 Cabrinha Bindings
The Cabrina H1 is their most simplified binding. It's just a single strap system, but it works really well. It's functional; it's basic. The H2O binding has two adjustment straps. It also has a density pad underneath so you can harden or soften it underneath your heel. It's
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10th May 2023