Michael Mac Donald

Michael Mac Donald

Pro Rider

3 weeks ago

9m vs 9m! Watch the full video here.

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3 weeks ago

Mike Mac Donald tested CORE's new 9m Pace ExoTex back-to-back with the 9m Pace Pro ALUULA to see if the €1,000 cheaper model holds up,...

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2 months ago

Mike Mac Donald opens up about his experience with Surfer’s Ear; a condition caused by cold wind and water exposure. After his ear canals nearly...

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3 months ago

In his latest post, Get High with Mike asks what we all think… Shouldn’t harnesses be properly tested before they hit the shelves? So why...

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4 months ago

In this video, Get High with Mike puts Core’s new 8m Pace ExoTex to the test, riding it back-to-back with the 8m Pace Pro to...

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4 months ago

Get High with Mike is back with a game-changer: These 4 postural mistakes are killing your jump height! In this video, Mike breaks down four...

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5 months ago

Core just dropped a brand-new kite: the Pace ExoTex. Mike’s been riding the Pace Pro (Aluula) almost non-stop for the past year, so he was...

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6 months ago

Michael Mac Donald puts the 12m Core Pace Pro to the test! But the real question is… does it loop? Watch this!

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7 months ago

60+ knot gusts. Sand-blasted chaos. The ocean gone wild. This wasn’t just a competition—it was survival. Riders clung to their 6m kites as the elements...

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8 months ago

Do you struggle to land big jumps? All the top riders seem to land so effortlessly with heli loops. Could it be time to learn...

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8 months ago

Wet kite gear?!

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11 months ago

In the latest vlog by 'Get High with Mike', Mike talks us through a common takeoff mistake and shares some top tips on how to...

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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!

3 weeks 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!

3 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!

5 months ago
Issue 108

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

9 months 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

9m vs 9m! Watch the full video here.nn @Michael Mac Donald @CORE Kiteboarding @Ride Engine

3 weeks ago

Mike Mac Donald tested CORE's new 9m Pace ExoTex back-to-back with the 9m Pace Pro ALUULA to see if the €1,000 cheaper model holds up, how it stacks up for loops and jumps, and whether he’d still go for the…

3 weeks 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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