Michael Mac Donald

Michael Mac Donald

Pro Rider

1 day 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 days ago

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

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1 week ago

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

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1 week ago

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

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2 weeks ago

Learn how to save the knees and kite with control.

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2 weeks 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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1 month 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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3 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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3 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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4 months ago

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

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4 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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4 months ago

Ever been to Dakhla? Well if you haven't, i'm sure you've thought about it. Take a look at what Mike has to say about this...

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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!

7 months 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!

9 months 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!

11 months ago
Issue 108

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

1 year 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!

4 years ago

Posts we shared on our Facebook Page over the last 2 months

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 between Taiwan and China to see if it could become the next Big Air Mecca.…

1 day ago

Rotate faster and prevent yourself from those awful back heavy crashes!nn @Michael Mac Donald @CORE Kiteboarding

6 days ago

How to heli loop, save your knees and ride for longer!nn @Michael Mac Donald @CORE Kiteboarding

1 week ago

Timing is everything and Mike has some tips to help make it work.nn @Michael Mac Donald @CORE Kiteboarding

1 week ago

Learn how to save the knees and kite with control.nn @Michael Mac Donald @CORE Kiteboarding

2 weeks 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 softly — not because of luck, but because you finally understand the two things pros…

2 weeks 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: how to rotate fast, when the rotation should actually start, and how to steer your…

1 month ago

I'm so stoked to be able to share something I'm passionate about with you! I'm an IKO-certified instructor with years of training in tough conditions in Cape Town. I give advanced coaching to kiters looking to push limits in the safest possible manner!

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