Foot straps are often overlooked but play a pivotal role in comfort, control, and performance. Whether you're foiling, kiting, or surfing, Ride Engine breaks down the advantages of adjustable versus non-adjustable straps and the impact of padding. This guide helps you match your strap setup to your conditions, riding style, and gear, ensuring you're locked in and dialed for every session.
When it comes to wind sports, our gear takes a beating. Salt, sun, sand, and spray—it all adds up fast. That’s why a little regular maintenance goes a long way in keeping your setup running strong. And while we’re all...
Ride Engine Hyperlock Elite Carbon Type 1 Vs. Elite Type 2 Kiteboarding Harness The Elite Series harnesses incorporate advanced, scientifically designed technology, including the Step-2 shell with a biometric design that delivers unparalleled comfort, support, and stability—unlike anything previously...
Hydrocinch Technology is a groundbreaking innovation in harness design, created to solve persistent issues of fit and stability in kiteboarding. Developed by Corey Gerhart and Greg Marquardt, Hydrocinch introduces a ratchet-based system for precision fit and reliable hold, setting a...
Ride Engine's shift to creating high-performance accessories is fueled by a passion for enhancing the PWC (personal watercraft) experience and a deep understanding of upfitting needs. Leading this innovation is Julien Fillion, the lead designer at Ride Engine and a...
Wing knee, wing foot, handle hand—many of us have earned these so-called painful badges of honor. Whether you're just beginning your wing foiling journey or you're a seasoned foiling enthusiast, the truth is, rough EVA deck pads and hard-textured wing...
Impact vests have held a somewhat enigmatic role in wind sports, with varying perceptions about their purpose and who should wear them. However, with the pursuit of big air and technical tricks in kiteboarding, along with the rapid rise of...
When it comes to kiteboarding equipment, the harness is often overlooked. Many riders simply use what they've been handed or told to use without realizing that the harness could be the most crucial piece of gear. It channels the kite's...
The eternal question persists: to harness or not to harness when wing foiling? It's a debate destined to endure. On one side, some argue that a harness is entirely unnecessary for wing foiling. After all, part of the allure of wing foiling lies in its simplicity—just hold on and ride.
Ride Engine gained renown for revolutionizing the perspective of kiteboarders and windsurfers by introducing the hard-shell harness. Often overlooked as a crucial element, the harness holds significant importance. An ill-fitting harness can cause discomfort, hinder skill advancement, and curtail time...
Introducing the Brisa, Ride Engine’s kiteboarding and windsurfing harness designed specifically for women. Ride Engine is renowned for its superior fitting harnesses in the wind sports industry. By analyzing body metrics from numerous women’s and men’s lower back molds, Ride...
