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There's an ice shelf along the beach on Lake Michigan, which makes it dangerous and difficult to get to open water to go ride right now, but thankfully Tucker has already had many opportunities to get out on the new Omen SuperMarine. This could be an interesting choice for your quiver, or it might even be a one-board quiver for the right type of rider. What Is the SuperMarine? The SuperMarine is essentially the big brother to the Omen Flux, a shop favorite high-performance mid-length board. T …

Two new wing foilboards have just dropped from Omen. Tucker, Jeff, and the rest of the shop's wing foilers have really enjoyed riding the Omen Flux this past year, so they're excited to get out on the new SuperMarine and Emissary and bring back an in-depth review of them. In the meantime, we've got an overview of the two new boards to give you an idea of what you can expect if you decide to pick one up right away.What was the Flux, again?We'll start with a recap of the Flux so that we can b …

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. MACkite Subscription Links: YouTube  |   Instagram  |   Spotify Oddcasts Contact MACkite Below: 800.622. …

The Axis Foil Drive board has just arrived at the shop, and the guys managed to get a quick morning session in small conditions on it. It's quite similar to the Omen Flux, but there are a few differences. What are they, and how did the Axis Foil Drive board stack up to the shop favorite Flux? Ryan's got it broken down for us. Shape Both the Axis Foil Drove and the Omen Flux are a bit longer and narrower than your typical prone surfboard. This makes them more efficient and easier to pop …

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 standout.App …

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 …