Michael Mac Donald

Michael Mac Donald

Pro Rider

2 weeks 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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2 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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2 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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3 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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3 months ago

Wet kite gear?!

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7 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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7 months ago

Mike Mac Donald shares his top 4 secrets to excellent kite control in his latest vlog!

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8 months ago

Takin' it back to the old Mike Mac Donald

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9 months ago

Learn all about Core's Sensor 4 bar with 'Get High with Mike'! Whether you're thinking about getting the bar and need help choosing the right...

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9 months ago

Best kite in the world I reckon - Mike Mac Donald

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9 months ago

Magic carpet ride!

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9 months ago

Mike MacDonald has been travelling to the world's best big air spots for years, but he considers Misty Cliffs to be heaven on Earth -...

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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!

2 weeks ago
Issue 108

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

4 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!

3 years ago

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

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 seriously keen to see how the new ExoTex version stacks up. The verdict? Watch this!nn…

2 weeks ago

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

2 months 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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