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2024 F-One Rocket SUP Downwind Pro Meets the NEW Jam Series Pump Foil
Tucker from MACkite is with Billy of F-One and Manera at the 2023 King of the Great Lakes Test Fest checking out some hot new gear for foiling. What is it? Is it for you?F-One Rocket SUP Downwind Series FoilboardBilly: We have our new Rocket Downwind Series board, available in a few different constructions and different widths. We already have the CNC custom boards, handmade, vacuum-bagged, and full carbon. We also are going to offer a bamboo collection, coming soon.We've got three diffe
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4th Oct 2023
Pick 5 Challenge | Mr. Jeff's Wing Foiling Gear List
Today Mr. Jeff is in the "Pick 5" hotseat with Tucker. Jeff is constantly on the water with a wing and a foil, and his Subaru is a virtual demo room with about 30 pieces of gear to choose from, so it's going to be interesting to see how he whittles his choices down to just 5.
Jeff: Before I choose my 5, I want to set the tone for this. There are people from all over in different riding locations and different conditions. My 5 are for the Great Lakes based on our wind and the water c
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15th Sep 2023
Pick 5 Challenge | Ryan Shares His Wing Foiling Essentials
Tucker and Ryan introduce a new series that finds them making some hard decisions on what gear they would ride for the ultimate quiver. The catch? They can only choose five items.
Tucker: We understand that everybody's making tough decisions. Not everyone has fifty thousand dollars to spend on a quiver of gear. We all wish we could do that, but realistically, we may not have the space to store it, the money, or our priorities are elsewhere with some of that cash.
So we're going to
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4th Aug 2023
Wing Foil - Talking About the Various Kinds of Board Leashes
This is Jeff and Ryan at MACkite, and we're here to give you a breakdown of wingboard leashes.Ankle LeashesRyan: The most prevalent one that we're seeing out there is the ankle leash. Within the ankle leash category, you have the option to go with either a straight leash or a coiled leash. When I was riding the ankle leash, I started with the coil leash, as most people do, but eventually I transitioned over to a straight leash. That's because I liked how easy it was to bring the board ba
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17th May 2023
Cloud 9 Anchorman Wing Leash Review
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Welcome back to Wing Wednesdays with Tucker. Today I have an exciting new product I want to tell you about, the Cloud 9 Anchorman leash system. At first glance, it looks like your basic wing waist leash, but it's more than that.A Quick Release for Your Wing
It has a quick release that works just like a kiteboarding safety leash where you just grab it and push away from your body, and it pops loose. To re-engage it, you put the finger back through the lo
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15th May 2023
Wing Foil Board Size | Is Bigger Always Better?
Straight to the Sinker?with Matt Aiken from North Kiteboarding
Jake: What size board did you get started with, and what size are you on now?
Matt: I haven't changed too much there. I've dabbled in some smaller boards. I learned on 135 liters, and I'm about 215 pounds. I learned in flat water and some pretty strong winds in Cape Hatteras.
Jake: Lucky you! I'm not knocking our spot; we love it here, but flat water it is not.
Matt: That definitely helps. Strong winds and fla
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30th Mar 2023
Which Style of Wing Leash Is Best for You?
This is Jeff and Ryan with MACkite, and we're here to help you make the decision between a wrist leash and a waist leash for your wing.Waist Leash Pros & Cons
Jeff: I prefer the waist leash. I've ridden a lot of different leashes, and what I like about the waist leash is that it is around your waist. When you're trying to get out into the water, you have both your arms free so that you can paddle through the break, which is important when you start to get into a big break. It defi
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29th Mar 2023
The Best Light Wind Wings For 2023 | Tested and Compared
Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. This is Tucker and Jeff, and today we're going to talk about our favorite light wind wings for 2023. We've finally gotten the chance to spend a lot of time on these wings, and there's some exciting new stuff coming this year for light wind. There's been an increased focus on that segment from a lot of brands, so we're going to talk through some of our favorites and some reasons why you might make those choices or which one might be right f
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9th Mar 2023
Kiteboarder's Perspective on How to Choose the Right Wing Foiling Wing
Aaron: I had a question for Tucker, for those of us who both kite and wing. On a kite, there's a certain set of things that I want to know when we're looking at a kite review, like power, upwind ability, and relaunch. How does that translate to wing? What are the elements that you're looking at? Obviously, relaunch isn't a factor.Tucker: Well sort of. When you drop the wing in the water, you have to get it back in your hands and into the air, so that is kind of a relaunch, but yeah, it
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9th Mar 2023
Which Complete Wing Foil Package is Right for Me?
If you're thinking about learning to wing foil, you may be wondering which foil package is right for you. In this blog post, we'll help you understand the key factors to consider when making your decision. We'll also provide some recommendations based on common scenarios. So whether you're a beginner or an experienced foiler, read on to find out which wing foil package is right for you.
When in doubt—give us a shout. We're always happy to help!
Email: Kiteboarder@MACkite.com
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1st Mar 2023
What Size Wings Do You Need? Building the perfect Wing Foil Quiver
Which Size Wing Is Right for Me?This is Ryan from MACkite, and today I am going to talk about how to select your inflatable wing size. Now, keep in mind that most people end up with two to three wings at some point, so we're going to go through what size you should select for your first wing, your second wing, and your third wing.Your First WingWhen selecting that first wing, I would go with your medium-sized wing. This wing is going to be used in average wind speeds: above 15 mph all th
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15th Feb 2023
3 Wing Foil Accessories We Think You’ll Be Stoked About in 2023
Ryan from MACkite here, and today I'm talking about my top three wing foil accessories.1. Board BagThe first one is a board bag. I think a board bag is often overlooked by a lot of people. It's probably by far the easiest way to keep your board in good shape. It allows you to prevent a lot of dings and damage to your board that would otherwise be happening from putting it in your vehicle, taking it out of your vehicle, and setting it down in the sand.One thing that takes these wing foi
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8th Feb 2023
Wing Sizing Broken Down: Which Wing Size and Model Is Right for Me?
Choosing the correct wing size and model can be a daunting task these days. With so many brands, models, and sizes the choices seem endless. We've broken that down in previous blogs to help you pick your first wing (*see link below). But how do you pick a 2nd or 3rd wing to maximize your range and performance?
https://www.mackiteboarding.com/news/3-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-wing-foiling-hand-wing/
Know Your Needs:
Before picking a quiver or adding another wing to your lineup
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12th May 2022
Will it Float? A Beginner's Perspective on Wing Foil Board Size
How Many Liters of Volume Will Float Me?One question on every new winger’s mind is how many liters do I need in my wing board? Will it float me? Can I get away with a smaller size? Can I get one board to learn on that is small enough that I will never want to upgrade?
105L Wing Foil Boards and Up
I’m an 185lb rider (add 5-10lbs with neoprene) that rides exclusively in freshwater. At 185lbs, what I have found is that a 120 liter board is buoyant enough to be very stable and easy to start o
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22nd Mar 2022