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Mid-length foilboards are rapidly growing in popularity and could soon dominate the market, especially as a second board for your quiver. F-One has responded with three offerings in the category, each with a distinct appeal. Jeff and Tucker were able to get their hands on the pre-production models and take them for a spin, and now they're ready to share some early insights on what each one does and who it's for. What Is Mid-Length? Mid-length is a rather broad term that can apply to a variety …

You've probably heard about Slingshot's toolless One-Lock System by now. You get to the beach, you put your front and back wing sections into the mast, lock it in, and off you go. That sounds amazing, but is it actually a good foil, or are you going to sacrifice quality and customizability for convenience? Tucker's impressed with Slingshot for tackling some issues that foilers have come to accept as something that comes with the territory, specifically, the challenges that come with using hard …

Slingshot's One-Lock system is an interesting new concept in foil assembly with the goal to eliminate the need for tools as you're headed out to ride. Since there's nothing else like it out on the market, Tucker's got some tips and tricks to make sure you're having a smooth experience with your new foil and getting the most performance out of it. 1. Unlocking the Fuselage By design, the two halves of the fuselage wedge together extremely snugly inside the mast collar. That's great for making s …

It's a great time to be a foiler. Just a few years ago, kitesurfers hopped onto foilboards, and it was awesome. You could get in and out of waves and pick any spot you wanted to surf. The only downside was that the kite was always there and you could easily outrun it and find yourself dealing with loose lines. Today we've got options like winging, parawinging, and Foil Driving that allow us to use power when we need it and shut it off when we just want to surf, and many foilers are taking adva …

If you've heard of Foil Cedrus masts, or "Project Cedrus" as they used to be known, but haven't ridden one yet, you may wonder if it's all hype. Why buy a 3rd party mast rather than the one that was designed to go with your foil? Can it really provide as good a foil experience, let alone a better one, to justify the cost? Tucker's spent a lot of time on Cedrus masts over the years, and he swears by them. So what makes them so special as to earn Tucker's Seal of Approval? Evolution Surf vs. Win …

Tucker and Nate have been putting North's new Midi foilboard through its paces. What's it designed for, and is it good at it? Who is it for? As always, they've got an opinion, and they hope it'll help you make up your mind about whether the Midi deserves a place in your quiver. What's In a Name? No secrets here- the Midi is indeed a mid-length board. It's primarily for winging, but it's also fun for parawing, proning in waves, and Foil Driving, so it can definitely be your do-it-all board. Wh …

If you've ever had a chance to ride a board that came out of the Appletree factory, you know it's something special. These boards are designed and built by the people who use them. The Foil Drive was also designed and tested by actual riders. The Zapple lets you combine the two, and it's magic. Getting a Foil Drive may be the best upgrade you could make to your foil setup, but at the end of the day, it's still an add-on and adds some drag. Going with an integrated mast helps by getting the cab …

There's an ice shelf along the beach on Lake Michigan, which makes it dangerous and difficult to get to open water to go ride right now, but thankfully Tucker has already had many opportunities to get out on the new Omen SuperMarine. This could be an interesting choice for your quiver, or it might even be a one-board quiver for the right type of rider. What Is the SuperMarine? The SuperMarine is essentially the big brother to the Omen Flux, a shop favorite high-performance mid-length board. T …

The MACkite Foil Crew sat down to talk about which foils they like best for waves and swells. As you can guess, there isn't one right answer to this question. In addition to personal preference, it depends on your skill level, the conditions that day, and what sort of wave riding you plan to do. However, they do hope to help you build the best quiver for yourself with these concepts and insights. Waves... What's in a Name? So you've been foiling for a little while now and are looking to get in …

Two new wing foilboards have just dropped from Omen. Tucker, Jeff, and the rest of the shop's wing foilers have really enjoyed riding the Omen Flux this past year, so they're excited to get out on the new SuperMarine and Emissary and bring back an in-depth review of them. In the meantime, we've got an overview of the two new boards to give you an idea of what you can expect if you decide to pick one up right away.What was the Flux, again?We'll start with a recap of the Flux so that we can b …

Appletree Surfboards and Foil Drive joined forces to create an informative and exciting day of testing. With a diverse crew of riders, a range of board shapes, and Foil Drive setups, the goal was simple—figure out how different boards and skill levels impact the Foil Drive experience. From beginners to seasoned experts, the day was packed with learnings, challenges, and plenty of fun. Riders and Their Setups Dominic (Foil Drive Europe Rep): A seasoned expert in Foil Drive, Dominic …

The newest addition to the foil cornucopia... foil-copia... cornu-foila...? Whatever the metaphorical mashup, parawinging is injecting yet another dose of innovation and excitement to the windsport world. Ensis has smartly launched the Roger wing in anticipation of this hot new trend. Parawings, a hybrid of single-skin kite and wingfoil design, offer easy, wind-driven fun and the ability to quickly pack and stow the wing for extended wave riding and downwind glides. After being stowed, they c …

The long-awaited KT foils are finally here. A mashup of Kane De Wilde's design wizardry and KT's next level construction methods, the KT foils are unlike anything in the market currently. The aggressive camber on the front wing opens up the usable range while providing a neutral stance no matter the speed. Across the lineup, you can expect top notch craftsmanship, early lift, and expanded speed range.The first-of-its-kind, mathematical shim selector helps you choose the correct setup for your ki …

Ryan from MACkite has a nifty, convenient upgrade for foilers. He's been using the Konrad Click nuts with his foils for a while now and absolutely loves them. He's also got some tips to share that will make them as secure, useful, and unobtrusive as possible while out on the water.What are Konrad Click Nuts? Konrad Click nuts replace the screws that attach your foil to your board. (You'll still use your own track nuts, though, so hang on to those!) They have a nice, big wing for tool-le …

A wing guy must have an opinion about leashes, right? For sure- and Tucker's got some thoughts to share about one of his favorites, the Kaohi INVIZ Hybrid leash. It comes in different varieties and can be used as a board or wing leash.INVIZ Leash VarietiesThe difference between the leashes is how you'll attach them. The carabiner option, obviously, uses a carabiner to quickly and securely clip on and off. Since he usually attaches his leash to his harness, Tucker tends to prefer this sty …