2026 Naish Q Series Pivot vs Psycho | Alessa Mensch x Brazilian Brothers

Naish Q Series Pivot vs Psycho—what’s the difference, and which kite is right for your riding style? In this video, we break down the 2026 Naish lineup with pro rider Alessa Mensch, covering the Pivot Q Series, Psycho Q Series, and Alana board to help you decide what setup fits your progression. If you’ve been wondering whether to go with a 3-strut all-around kite like the Pivot or a 5-strut big air machine like the Psycho, this walkthrough gives you real rider insight—covering bar pressure, jump performance, wind range, and how each kite actually feels on the water. 🔥 Click HERE to shop Naish GEAR! https://www.mackiteboarding.com/brand... What’s covered in this video: Naish Pivot Q Series overview and who it’s for Why the Pivot is a top all-around kite Naish Psycho Q Series performance and feel 3-strut vs 5-strut kite differences Q Series vs Aluula explained Bar pressure and looping differences Naish Alana board performance breakdown Why rider weight affects kite choice Big air vs progression kite selection #naishkites #kiteboarding #bigairkiteboarding #kitesurfing #mackite Thanks for sharing the stoke with us here at MACkiteboarding! 🤙🏽 Whether you're into kiteboarding, wing foiling, or just dreaming of your next session, we're stoked to have you along for the ride. Got questions or want to chat gear? Drop a comment—we're here to help and love connecting with the community. 0:00 Intro with Alyssa 0:25 Naish Pivot Q Series overview 1:05 Why the Pivot is forgiving and fast 1:44 Jumping performance and lift 2:08 Q Series vs Aluula differences 3:09 Who the Pivot is best for 3:57 Wind range and strong wind performance 4:17 Naish Psycho Q Series intro 4:30 Psycho performance and speed 5:11 Boost and hangtime vs Pivot 5:25 Reduced bar pressure vs previous models 5:40 What “Q Series” means 6:12 Q Series vs Aluula tradeoffs 6:25 Naish control bar overview 6:50 New quick release and grip 6:58 Naish Alana board overview 7:26 Women’s board vs performance myth 8:01 Flex, stability, and construction 8:40 Carbon vs standard Alana 9:02 Why heavier boards help in strong wind 9:25 Foot straps and comfort 9:35 Orca fin setup explained 10:12 Single fin setup benefits 11:06 Channels, grip, and landings 11:27 Final thoughts on gear 11:51 Outro 🌐 Shop gear + get expert advice: https://www.mackiteboarding.com 🧠 Read, learn, and level up: Blog: https://www.mackiteboarding.com/news/ Knowledge Center: https://www.mackiteboarding.com/kiteb... 📞 Talk to a real human (we're friendly): Phone: 800-622-4655 Email: [email protected] Live Chat: https://messenger.providesupport.com/...