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Michael Mac Donald

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6 months ago

Its the simple things that keep us on our toes! It wasn’t the short line loops. It wasn’t jumping 28 m in 50 knots. The...

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6 months ago

Big air is forever growing, and there is sure to be more spots out there that we haven't seen! I traveled to a small island...

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6 months ago

Rotate faster and prevent yourself from those awful back heavy crashes!

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6 months ago

How to heli loop, save your knees and ride for longer!

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6 months ago

Timing is everything and Mike has some tips to help make it work.

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6 months ago

Learn how to save the knees and kite with control.

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6 months ago

Save the knees and get to know these simple tips to get you landing like a feather. Learn how to land your heli loops SUPER...

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7 months ago

Check out how to stay safe and still look good! Here are the three most important ingredients of a safe, proper kiteloop late back roll:...

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9 months ago

A spot you may not of even thought about! Take a look. This is one of the windiest kitesurfing spots in the world. And it’s...

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9 months ago

Experience Cape Town to its highest potential. Follow along with Mike and take the tips! In this video, I take you along for a session,...

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10 months ago

'It's not even that scary!' Check out how to big air back roll with Mike.

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10 months ago

Find out the thoughts and feelings of the new Core XR Pro 2 with Mike! Core just sent me the new XR Pro 2, and...

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Issue 112

Grab the snacks, this issue’s Movie Night lineup is all about going bigger, braver, and a little bit crazier! From Aaron Hadlow chasing the world height record to Kai Lenny riding a wakeboard at Jaws, gear safety debates, and Ben Beholz looping a 15m like it’s a toy; these movies are unmissable!

1 year ago
Issue 111

From pro tips to pure chaos, these were the top 4 videos that had our readers glued to their screens this issue. Get High with Mike topped the list with game-changing posture fixes to boost your jump height. At #2, Evan Klijn and Hugo Wigglesworth brought the mayhem in RAW: I Lost My Kite. Lords of Tram Big Crashes came in at #3 with some seriously heavy wipeouts, and Steven Akkersdijk’s SA Masterclass wrapped things up at #4 with tips to land high jumps like a pro. Watch the movies here!

1 year ago
Issue 110

Get ready for an exciting journey as we take a closer look at the top 4 movies that had our readers glued to their screens this issue! Ready to see what made the cut? Let’s dive in!

1 year ago
Issue 108

Get ready for an exciting journey through the top 4 movies watched by our readers in this issue!

2 years ago
Issue 90

After a King of the Air with more upsets than our travel plans this year, it's clear we're in the midst of a big shift in the world of Big Air. We take a look at what the new generation of Big Air kiting looks like, with words from retiring kings, first-time competitors, and more, right here in this exclusive IKSURFMAG feature!

5 years ago