What You Need Before starting the replacement process, ensure you have all the necessary tools and parts. Here’s what you’ll need: Multi-grips 2.5 mm Allen key Drift punch (less than 4 mm or 1/4 inch, ideally 3 mm) A 3D-printed jig (optional, but helpful) Step-by-Step Replacement Process Step 1: Prepare the Control Bar First, lay out your control bar and run the lines out fully. Locate the end of the landing line, grasp it, and pull through until you reach the loop-to-loop connection with the flying lines. Detach these loops and continue to pull the landing line until it is completely fre ..read more

The Foil Drive makes your foiling life easier. You'll get up easier and catch more waves, but like any new skill, it does have a bit of a learning curve. You probably won't pull the trigger and ride off into the sunset on your first time out, but there are some things you can do to have a better experience on that first session. 1. Size Up Your Foil and Board Allow yourself to focus on how the Foil Drive works while you're getting used to it. Make it easy on yourself to get up and ride. You can always size back down later once you've got the hang of things. 2. Practice Away from Others Don't ..read more

The Duotone Slick has been a favorite of many for several years. Pros love it for its speed, but it's also smooth and easy enough to use for a beginner. It works well in a wide range of riding styles. It's fun and playful, encouraging you to progress your skills. So what's new for 2024, and is it still the same wing we already love? Tucker has ridden it and is ready to share his findings. Honestly, not much has changed for 2024, yet it's a more refined version of itself that feels like a level-up from what the Slick has ever been in the past. It's been getting better every year, and this one ..read more

Kristen and Rygo are headed down to Key West in the RV, where they'll hook up with the crew from Light Wind Watersports. They'll camp along the water at Curry Hammock in Marathon along the way to test out some fresh Airush gear. The wind was fairly light the next morning, so Kristen took out the 14m Lift and had a great session. That evening, Rygo got a turn as well for a fantastic sunset session. The next morning Rygo and Kristen completed their trip and met up with Bronza and Rose from Light Wind Watersports, along with Bronza's brother, Gannon. True to the name, the wind was pretty light ..read more

F-One has released some exciting new options and refinements in their foil lineup. Tucker, Ryan, and Jeff take a look at what's new for those in the F-One ecosystem in this overview, with more complete reviews to come once they've had a chance to ride them. Seven Seas Front Wing The Seven Seas is one of Jeff's favorite wings. It was named "Seven Seas" for its aspect ratio of 7, but this one actually has an aspect ratio of 8 for a bit more glide and speed. It's still going to have the lift it's known for as well. Jeff is excited for the 1100 because the 1200 has been his light wind wing, and ..read more

Today Aaron takes a look at a product he's been using for a long time, the Dakine Compression Bag. They used to come in multiple sizes for your different kite sizes, but now it's one size fits all. What does Aaron think about that and, more importantly, will these bags let him fit his entire quiver of three North Carves into a single Carve bag? Dakine Compression Bag Features The bag is made from a heavy duty nylon that holds up surprisingly well as a daily driver. It's a simple bag with only the features you need to keep it as light and compact as possible. This makes it great for travel. Yo ..read more

Josh, Ben, and Caitlyn from Foil Drive are flying from Australia to tour the U.S., with their first stop being to see the MACkite crew. It's going to be quite a journey, with layovers in Los Angeles and Chicago before finally arriving in Michigan. Hopefully some coffee and a smoothie will help fuel the 25-hour trip... Shortly after arriving at the MACkite shop, Ben and Josh find themselves in front of the camera for a live Q & A session with Tucker. They answer questions from chat and give out some great tips. Next they take a stroll with longtime crew member Aaron. They get to see the ..read more

Ben from Foil Drive has a few tips and tricks to keep in mind while you're setting up your kit. This isn't a replacement for the full install guide, or even the quick start guide, but rather some things that can be easy to miss in your rush to get to the water or that can improve the performance of your Foil Drive in the long run. Install Each Component in Order There is an order to installing each piece in your kit that will make it easier and less likely to cause damage. For example, if you've got a shorter motor cable and you install your motor pod first, then the motor pod will be in the ..read more

Ben from Foil Drive is visiting all the way from Australia. He and Ryan from MACkite are taking a look at everything you get when you open up your sweet new Foil Drive unit. Case The whole thing comes packed in a very nice semi-hard shell case with shaped foam compartments to keep everything securely in place. You won't need to find and budget for a separate case to keep your gear together. Quick Start Guide The first thing you should grab when you open it is the Quick Start Guide. It's just three sheets of paper, but it includes some nice illustrations to get you going, and there are also Q ..read more

The latest innovation from North has arrived, and it's set to redefine the way we interact with our wing handle placement. The 2024 North ShiftLock Wing Handles, featured exclusively on the 2024 North Nova Pro Wing, are here, bringing unprecedented customization and performance enhancements to your wing foiling experience. In this blog, we'll dive into the details of this game-changing feature, its benefits, and why the North Nova Pro is the wing to watch this year. The Revolutionary 2024 North ShiftLock Handles The North ShiftLock Handles introduce a level of versatility and customization p ..read more