Michael Mac Donald
Pro Rider
3 weeks ago
'It's not even that scary!' Check out how to big air back roll with Mike.
3 weeks 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...
4 weeks 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...
4 weeks ago
Kitesurfing is evolving fast and so is the world around us. Take a look at Mikes 10 day journal of his recent trip to Tarifa...
4 months ago
9m vs 9m! Watch the full video here.
4 months 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,...
5 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...
6 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...
7 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...
8 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...
8 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...
9 months ago
Michael Mac Donald puts the 12m Core Pace Pro to the test! But the real question is… does it loop? Watch this!
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!
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!
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!
Issue 108
Get ready for an exciting journey through the top 4 movies watched by our readers in this issue!
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!
Posts we shared on our Facebook Page over the last 2 months
'It's not even that scary!' Check out how to big air back roll with Mike.nn @Michael Mac Donald @CORE Kiteboarding
3 weeks 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 in this video I’m taking you along for my very first sessions on the 8m.…
3 weeks 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 kitesurfing mecca Why are kitesurfers obsessed with Dakhla? 🌴 In this video, I’ll show you…
4 weeks ago
Kitesurfing is evolving fast and so is the world around us. Take a look at Mikes 10 day journal of his recent trip to Tarifa Tarifa is one of the best kitesurfing spots in the world… or at least, it…
4 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!












