Michael Mac Donald

Michael Mac Donald

Pro Rider

19 hours 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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3 weeks ago

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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4 months ago

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

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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!

4 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!

6 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!

8 months ago
Issue 108

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

12 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

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, share epic tips along the way, and explain why this is hands-down my FAVORITE way…

19 hours ago

'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!

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