Blog

Stoke Riders infographic showing Tyler's complete wing foil travel setup for Chicama, Peru, including the Mystic Saga golf bag, AK Phazer 65L board, Core Halo wing, Lift foil components, and tips for avoiding airline baggage fees.

How I Traveled to Peru With My Wing Foil Gear (...

Planning a wing foil trip? Stoke Riders owner Tyler shares exactly how he packed his gear for Chicama, Peru, fit everything into a golf travel bag, avoided oversized baggage fees,...

How I Traveled to Peru With My Wing Foil Gear (...

Planning a wing foil trip? Stoke Riders owner Tyler shares exactly how he packed his gear for Chicama, Peru, fit everything into a golf travel bag, avoided oversized baggage fees,...

Midwest kiteboarding community gathering on a Lake Michigan beach near a pier

Midwest Kiteboarding Events & Meetups | Michiga...

A practical guide to Midwest kiteboarding events and meetups, what happens in summer vs winter, where the scene gathers along Lake Michigan, and how to plug in even if you’re...

Midwest Kiteboarding Events & Meetups | Michiga...

A practical guide to Midwest kiteboarding events and meetups, what happens in summer vs winter, where the scene gathers along Lake Michigan, and how to plug in even if you’re...

Cold Water Surfing on Lake Michigan blog header with Stoke Riders logo and surfer riding a sunset wave

Cold Water Surfing on Lake Michigan: What Exper...

Cold water is the default for Great Lakes surf season. Learn how timing, gear choice, and shoreline awareness shape productive sessions on Lake Michigan.

Cold Water Surfing on Lake Michigan: What Exper...

Cold water is the default for Great Lakes surf season. Learn how timing, gear choice, and shoreline awareness shape productive sessions on Lake Michigan.

When Did Surfing Start on the Great Lakes blog header featuring Lake Michigan surfer and Stoke Riders logo.

When Did Surfing Start on the Great Lakes? A La...

Surfing on the Great Lakes began quietly in the early 1950s when a handful of riders started experimenting with wind-driven waves on Lake Michigan. This guide explores the origins of...

When Did Surfing Start on the Great Lakes? A La...

Surfing on the Great Lakes began quietly in the early 1950s when a handful of riders started experimenting with wind-driven waves on Lake Michigan. This guide explores the origins of...

Kiteboarding & Foiling in Zion, IL, Illinois Beach State Park Guide | Stoke Riders

Kiteboarding & Foiling in Zion, IL, Illinois Be...

Just north of Waukegan, the small lakeside town of Zion, Illinois hides one of the longest, most natural stretches of beach on Lake Michigan. With steady onshore winds, wide sandy...

Kiteboarding & Foiling in Zion, IL, Illinois Be...

Just north of Waukegan, the small lakeside town of Zion, Illinois hides one of the longest, most natural stretches of beach on Lake Michigan. With steady onshore winds, wide sandy...

Kiteboarding, Wing & E-Foiling at Wolf Lake, IL/IN, Local Rider’s Guide | Stoke Riders

Kiteboarding, Wing & E-Foiling at Wolf Lake, IL...

Flat-Water Freedom at Wolf Lake: Kiteboarding, Wing, and E-Foil Guide for Chicago Riders If you ride around Chicago, you’ve probably seen Wolf Lake marked on a map and wondered if...

Kiteboarding, Wing & E-Foiling at Wolf Lake, IL...

Flat-Water Freedom at Wolf Lake: Kiteboarding, Wing, and E-Foil Guide for Chicago Riders If you ride around Chicago, you’ve probably seen Wolf Lake marked on a map and wondered if...