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Ryan Hooker from MACkite and Matt Aiken from North chat about the North Sonar Foil System for wing foiling, surf foiling, and kite foiling. Find out who it's for and what's new for 2024. Ryan: I've been riding this system for the past six months or so, and a few things that I've been liking about it are that it's a really solid setup. It's one of the stiffer foils that I've been on. The mast goes all the way down to the connection of the fuselage. You also have the option of the full ca …

Tucker and Jeff chat about the new Sky Series Wingboards. You may be familiar with these as the Fanatic Sky boards, but they've been rebranded to Duotone for 2024. Find out what else is new besides the name change. Tucker: There are quite a few models in the Sky Series, but there are some changes that are universal, including the change of their brand name. While it's always been under the same parent umbrella, now they're bringing it all under Duotone to simplify things, and, of …

The Unique Design of the Triton X1 Monofoil The Triton X1 Monofoil is not your typical foil. Unlike traditional designs which have a stabilizer and a fuselage, the X1 is a monofoil. This means that it’s composed of a single wing, with the stabilizer built into the wing shape itself. The wing’s curvature provides an upward drive from the back end, similar to the design of a B2 bomber airplane. A New Foil System Triton didn’t just stop at redesigning the wing. The mast has also been re-eng …

Jeff and Tucker are excited to introduce Ozone's Flux V1, a brand new wing in the lineup. They've had some time on it in the water and are ready to share their first impressions.A New High-Performance Wing Tucker: It's a really exciting time to do a review on an Ozone wing because, let's be honest, the lineup has been a little stagnant for the past year or so. They had the Wasp V2, which is a great step up from their V1, but the V3 was just a slight modification of the V2. It's a great …

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays with Tucker. Today I have a special treat for you: I am going to give you all the details and a review on the 2024 North Mode Pro. I've been testing the 4.8 and the 5.5m to start out with, and everyone that touches this wing loves it.The North Mode Pro for 2024 is an extension of last year's Mode V1, so if you love that wing, you're going to love this one even more. I'll give you some of the details on this wing and why you might like it, fol …

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 …

We finally got our hands on the Ocean Rodeo Glide AA all-Aluula wing. Aluula is a very light and strong material, and this is definitely the lightest 5 meter I've ever flown, by far. Obviously, a full Aluula wing is going to come with a price tag, but it's very light.How Does It Ride?The outline is pretty flat, which makes it very powerful. This wing is speedy with a lot of drive. It does have a sweet spot that you have to find, so I would consider this to be a technical wing. It likes t …

The 2024 Loft Pro is a brand new wing from North, and it's going to change the light wind game. It's been a little while since we've had a new wing on the light wind market, and this year we're going to see a couple of them. We expect to see the Loft Pro release in late summer or early fall 2023. It's going to come in a 7m and 8m size, and we were able to get both to test. We've been really excited about its performance, design, and materials. FeaturesSurf Handle The surf handle is a f …

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 sco …

We love any wing from F-ONE or Duotone, so to see a new light wind wing from Duotone that's based on F-ONE's Compact Wing Concept (CWC) 3-strut design has us beyond stoked.On June 28, 2023, F-ONE and Duotone announced an agreement granting Duotone the rights to use the CWC patent. Even the CEOs of F-ONE and Duotone seem to be hyped on the deal:Raphael Salles, F-ONE: "After nearly 30 years of continuous innovation in the watersports industry, F-ONE has developed multiple high-value patents. We ar …

Preorder Your Ventis Today. Coming at the end of July, we're super excited to get our hands on the new Ventis. As Duotone hasn't had a miss yet, I think it's safe to assume it's going to be awesome. We've included some marketing hype below, and links to both the regular and D/Lab construction so you can ensure your place in line.  Introducing the Ventis, our latest range extension for light wind wing foiling! With maximum lift and power packed into a sleek, reduced wing tip d …

This summer, let Slingshot propel you into the windy season with style on the NEW Slingwing V3! It's time to upgrade your wing foiling game. The Slingshot Slingwing V3, available with both hard and soft handles, is designed to offer you ultimate control and superior comfort as you slice through the waves and glide those downwinders. So, join us this season for the "Summer of Sling!" and embrace the pure joy of wing foiling, powered by Slingshot! Slingshot Slingwing V3 Wing | Hard Handle T …

In the exciting world of wing foiling, choosing the right equipment can significantly impact your overall performance and enjoyment. Today, we'll delve into an insightful comparison between two popular options—the 2023 Duotone Slick and the 2023 Duotone Slick D/Lab. A Look at the Two Wings Jeff and Tucker, renowned experts here at MACkite, carry out a comprehensive review comparing the Duotone Slick D/Lab and the Duotone Slick, both 2023 editions. While both models may seem pretty similar o …

Shop Fanatic Wing Boards. Welcome back to MACkite Wing Wednesdays. I'm Tucker, and today I'm going to talk to you about the brand new Fanatic Sky TE (Team Edition) boards. There are three models: the Style model, the Free model, and a Surf model that's primarily for prone but also standing sinker start style riding. For the majority of people from beginner to advanced level, the Free and the Style boards are going to be your boards to look to for most conditions, and these are the …

Shop Wing Boarding Accessories.Ryan from MACkite here. Today I'm going to talk a little bit about the Ion waist board leash. I started riding the waist leash because, as soon as I started switching my feet on the board, I was having all kinds of issues with stepping on the leash. I wanted to be able to switch my feet and ride the other direction without worrying about stepping on a leash and getting my foot off the leash. I looked at calf leashes and waist leashes and ended up grabbing th …