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2023 Ocean Rodeo Glide AA-Series Wing: Lean and Green
Lighter. Stronger. Recycle-ready.Ocean Rodeo has worked with ALUULA Composites to develop the first full Aluula wing. The result is a truly multi-discipline wing that's ultra-light, strong, and tear-resistant. And if you know anything about us at MACkite, you know we're especially stoked that it's recycle-ready. So don't chuck it in the landfill when you eventually replace it. Give ol' Mama Earth a big hug instead.Want to hear more about this new offering on the wing market? Here's the s
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20th Jul 2023
Introducing the 2021 Cabrinha "01" Lineup!
Sit down with Pete Cabrinha and his team for a group discussion of the all new 2021
Cabrinha “01” kiteboarding and wing foiling lineup. 2021 Cabrinha Kiteboarding
The crowd favorite, and reigning champ of the kiteboarding freeride world is the Cabrinha
Switchblade. Checkout the Switchblade, FX, Drifter, Moto, and the new Cabrinha Contra with 1 or 3-strut options.2021 Cabrinha Wing Foiling Wings
The Cabrinha
Crosswing X2 has loads o
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18th Feb 2021
Press Release: Cabrinha Announces New Ownership
New Ownership On Eve of Cabrinha’s 20th Anniversary Pete Cabrinha and Water Bound Investments Purchase CABRINHAMAUI, Hawaii – February 12, 2020Cabrinha the world leader in kitesurfing equipment is investing into the future! The iconic kitesurfing brand, founded in the year 2000 by namesake and surf industry pioneer Pete Cabrinha, today announced new ownership on the eve of the company’s 20th brand anniversary. Pete Cabrinha along with Water Bound Investments, led by former professional kitesurfe
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12th Feb 2020
DUOTONE - The Launch of a New Brand
Welcome DUOTONE!
We know that there has been a tornado of speculation and questions regarding the re-branding of the well known and loved North Kiteboarding brand. To put it as simply as possible, nothing is changing except for the name! Customers can expect the same highly developed product, improved service, and a fresh brand energy. Duotone is essentially what "North" for 2018 was - same designers, products, and distribution channels
"Duotone is going to go for
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26th Jul 2018
Officially Announced: North is Rebranding to Duotone
*Emails submitted above are submitted to Duotone, not to MACkiteboarding.comThe Secret Is OutAfter 18 years Boards & More is dropping North Kiteboarding and launching their own brand, Duotone. Citing differing views on the future of the brand with North Sails (owned by Oakley Capital), Boards & More has parted ways and will move forward under the newly formed brand Duotone. So what does this mean for you? Hopefully only good things.Their new website can be found at: www.DuotoneSports.comIs th
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20th Jun 2018
Slingshot's How to Pack Your Kite
Keep Your Kite Crisp and Clean
Have you ever wondered how some kiters manage to master the perfect kite fold? Courtesy of Slingshot, we've got the easy 5-step process to keep your kite looking brand new regardless of it's age. 5-Step Process:
1. After deflating your kite, fold from the wing tip to the first strut loosely.
2. From there, fold to the middle strut.
3. Roll the remainders of the kite in.
4. Repeat on the other side.5. Fold the rolled kite in 3.
You've got no ai
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1st Jun 2018
North Kiteboarding "Lake Baikal" Episode
So, let's go kiteboarding in...Siberia??
Lake Baikal, close to Russia and Mongolia, is the deepest lake in the world. Come follow along as North Kiteboarding team riders, Aaron Hadlow, Stefan Spiessberger, Craig Cunningham, Noe Font and Fran Bagnioli shred the gnar in a land real far...away.
The trip was planned to be an adventure but nobody expected this.
Apparently, there were broken-down vehicles, guys with gold teeth, windless weeks, and borderline starvation. Sounds awesome
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3rd May 2018
2018 Liquid Force Legacy—The Freerider's Kiteboard
With so many freeride kiteboards on the market, it’s hard to choose between them all, right?The 2018 Liquid Force Legacy is one of those all-around freeride kiteboards that bridges the gap for a wide range of riding styles. Freeride, freestyle and waves. Even hook up some boots and get your wakestyle on! Big jumps? Yup.FreerideFreestyleBig-AirWakestyleStokestyle (I just made that one up, but it fits!)Rider, Jason Slezak and shaper, Jimmy Redmon have combined their many years of kiteboarding and
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27th Feb 2018
Check out the all new WOO 3.0 session tracker
WOO 3.0 Snow Session Tracking
WOO isn't just for tracking your kiteboarding sessions, you can also use it while on the slopes with your Skis or Snowboard. Check out this great edit on how you can use your WOO 3.0 have fun with friends and post to your social networks. We will post all the Woo 3.0 release Videos here when they are released.
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22nd Feb 2018