Foil

Foil

Foil

Hydrofoiling has become the latest craze in kiteboarding, surfing, stand up paddleboarding, windsurfing, and wakesurfing. Even to us, it seems to still be new and more innovative with every passing season. While hydrofoil riding seems new, hydrofoiling actually dates back to 1906, with a hydrofoil  boat crafted by Italian engineer Enrico Forlanini From there, it's moved on to Olympic sailing, skis, sit-down foilboards, kiteboards, and then on to nearly all board watersports.

Foilboarding has recently exploded in popularity within the watersports community. With an efficient design, hydrofoils allow riders to cross into that sub-10 knot threshold while still having a ton of fun with a kite. The same logic has been applied to surfing, SUP, windsurfing, and wakesurfing. Riding above the surface of the water, a foil board gives you the illusion of what can only be described as floating. For kiteboarders in light wind areas or wave riders looking to better maximize marginal conditions or simply experience something completely new, the foil is the perfect solution.

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    Liquid Force New Horizons Wake Foil Package What's Included: Liquid Force Launch 4'5" Liquid Force Horizon 125 Optional Spare Hardware Foilboard Details & Specs 2023 Liquid Force Launch Foilboard  Built with the first time foiler in mind! This...
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    Wake Thief Premium Foil Package What's Included: Choice of Dwarf Craft or Hope Craft Foil Board Axis PNG 1310 Carbon Front Wing Axis S-Series Rear Wing 460 Flat Axis S-Series Short Fuselage 680mm Axis 19mm Foil Mast 75cm 2023 Slingshot Dwarf...
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    2022 Liquid Force Launch Foil Package Includes: 2021 Liquid Force Launch Foilboard - 4'5" Liquid Force Launch 120 Foil Set Ready to learn? The Liquid Force Launch Foil Package includes the 2021 Launch Board and Launch 120 Foil Set - so you're...
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    Learn 2 Foil: Wake Edition Package What's Included: Your Choice Between Slingshot WF-T or Liquid Force Launch 4'5" Your Choice of Slingshot Foil Package Optional Additional Front Wing Optional Additional Mast(s) Optional Spare Hardware We've paired the...
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    2019 Slingshot Rear Wing Stabilizer 42cm 42 cm Rear Stabilizer Wing for Slingshot and Ride Engine Foils.  Wing only - no hardware included Shop for replacement hardware Slingshot Foil Selector If you are not sure what foil to get let the...
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    Slingshot Foil Board Bag Sizes: S (5'6" x 27" x 4") / M (6'4" x 30" x 4") / L (6'8" x 32.5" x 4") / XL (7'6" x 34.5" x 4") What Slingshot has to say about the Foil Board Bag DURABLE / VERSATILE / PROTECTIVE A series of padded, protective bags designed to...
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    Moses 483 Rear Wing Stabilizer  This stabilizer was created to give freedom and speed to our big front wing 633 and 683.  Fits with kite and surf fuselage Includes: 1x MS483 - Stabilizer 483mm Span 483mm Root...
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    Slingshot Learn 2 Kite Foil Package - Carbon Includes Slingshot WF-2 4'6" Foilboard Slingshot Phantasm Complete Foil Track and Mounting Hardware Optional Upgrades & Accessories Our Slingshot Learn 2 Kite Foil Packages combines the...
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    2022 Mystic Star Wingfoil Boardbag 5'1'' x 26'' x 9''          [155x66x23cm] 5'6'' x 27.5'' x 10''     [168x70x23cm] 6'1'' x 30'' x 10''        [185x76x23cm] Built with plenty...
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    Wing Foil Wheel Bag SIZES 5'0 / 5'5 / 6'0 - 160X65 / 170X75 / 180X85 X24CM Info & Characteristics New sports means new boardbags!  The foil and wing equipment is distinct from kite or surf gear, and it is thus logical and necessary...
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    Mystic Wingman Foil Harness

    Mystic

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    Mystic Wingman Foil Harness The Wingman is our wing foil harness, ideal for longer distances as a lightweight design with simple padding. It sits comfortably around the waist and leaves the rider with plenty freedom of movement. Featuring a selflocking...
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    Learn to foil with all the upgrades in our more advanced kits. With the addition of the TC 28 rear stabilizer and 27" alloy mast, the Flite 120 Foil Set allows you to progress quickly through learning stages and keep progressing through the intermediate...
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    RTS Complete Kit

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    The RTS is designed for riders who want to minimize setup time on the beach and maximize their time on the water. Instead of wasting time trying to remember where your foil goes on your board and waiting to borrow your friends tool, RTS makes it quick...
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So, what are the differences in these hydrofoils?

KITEBOARDING HYDROFOILS AND FOILBOARDS

  • Long mast (30-40") to handle waves and chop
  • Short fuselage for tight turns and quick pitch adjustment
  • Full range of wing sizes to adapt for speed, conditions, and riding style.
  • Track box is the most popular type of board connection
  • Most boards range in size from 3'6-5'
  • Most boards have the option to mount footstraps or hooks

SURFING HYDROFOILS AND FOIL SURFBOARDS

  • Shorter masts (20-30") to allow for small wave riding without hitting the bottom.
  • Short fuselage for tight turns and quick pitch adjustment
  • Wing sizes range from large to very large. 
  • Both track boxes and tuttle style boxes are common.
  • Most boards range in size from 4'5"-7'6"
  • Added volume aids in early paddle entry on smaller boards
  • No footstrap mounting options for most

SUP HYDROFOILS AND SUP FOILBOARDS

  • Shorter masts (20-30") to allow for small wave riding without hitting the bottom.
  • Short fuselage for tight turns and quick pitch adjustment
  • Wing sizes range from large to very large. 
  • Both track boxes and tuttle style boxes are common
  • Most boards range in size from 6'-10'
  • Added volume aids in early paddle entry on smaller boards and additional stability when paddling
  • Footstrap mounting options are available on some custom boards

WAKEFOILS AND WAKEFOIL BOARDS

  • Short masts (15"-30") to handle chop and steep wakes
  • Short fuselage for tight turns and quick pitch adjustment
  • Full range of wing sizes to adapt for speed, rope-less riding, wake size, and riding style.
  • Track box is the most popular type of board connection
  • Most boards range in size from 3'6-5'
  • Most boards have the option to mount footstraps or hooks

WINDSURF FOILS AND WINDSURF FOILBOARDS

  • Long mast (30-40") to handle waves and chop
  • Long fuselage for stability and pitch stability
  • Full range of wing sizes to adapt for speed, conditions, and riding style. 
  • Tuttle is the most popular type of board connection
  • Most boards range in size from 5'-8' with some models as long as 12'
  • Most boards have the option to mount footstraps or hooks

Hydrofoil wing size suggestions for surfing, wakefoil, kiteboarding, SUP, and windsurfing

 An in depth look at wing dimensions across all brands and their predominant uses.