Foiling Magazine2 min read
Axis Ultra High Modulus Mast
Pictures of this mast started floating around on social media during M2O in mid-2023 thanks to keen-eyed foil aficionados. And despite initially being developed for team riders, after much consideration, AXIS has decided to release the product due to
Foiling Magazine5 min read
The Good Stuff Products We Love
Duotone were early adopters of the increasingly popular Aluula material, feeding them into their D/LAB products and enjoying plenty of positive feedback. So, this latest incarnation of the Unit D/LAB comes off the back of a good chunk of design exper
Foiling Magazine3 min read
Arthur Thébault
Hey Arthur! First question – how are the conditions today and have you been in the water yet? Hi! Today is the weekend, and it’s wingfoil training time at the local sailing club with the other kids. We have a spot in front of the club with a great wa
Foiling Magazine4 min read
Follow Life Range
First up Steve, for those who haven’t yet been introduced to Follow, please give us a little background on the brand. Ah mate, that’s a long story. But in a short version, I have been heavily involved with all board sports my entire life. I’ve always
Foiling Magazine2 min read
Sic Raptor Wing V3
Building on two already successful designs, the SIC R&D team managed to further refine its wing line by introducing a paradigm shift in performance and functionality, blending a lower aspect ratio shape with an increased support along the leading edg
Foiling Magazine3 min read
Follow Life Range
I recently had the opportunity to “test” a new range of clothing and wetsuits from Follow, an Australian-based company which has dominated the boat/wake/cable industry for the better part of two decades. Now, Follow is expanding the company’s product
Foiling Magazine3 min read
Cabrinha Mantis 04
Cabrinha’s Mantis has been a firm favorite multi-discipline wing amongst riders from all fields over the last few years, with its simple-to-access power characteristics and balanced handling. With last year’s V3 semi-rigid handle upgrade really refin
Foiling Magazine5 min read
Beyond The Reef
Some trips are memorable for the breathtaking nature, for the experience, the people – or for the combination of it all. Some others for how it all flows so that every moment is heaven and it only seems to get better. This is a story of both – an unf
Foiling Magazine3 min read
Freewing Air Team
The AIR gets a Team edition! Clinton, please tell us about this new wing and how it sits in the current range. Yes, we’re excited to introduce the AIR Team as a key new product offered in the FreeWing range. This wing was developed with our Wave and
Foiling Magazine2 min read
Ion Hybrid Glove
The pain… It’s not right. It can make a grown man cry. In fact, it’s as close to simultaneously crying and vomiting as I have been. Frequently. Allowing your digits to get so cold you can’t move them and think they will literally snap off is a weird
Foiling Magazine2 min read
The Foil Slide
Maximizing every part of a foil setup for enhanced glide, maneuverability and speed can be great. However, for me, maximizing my foil setup means asking myself how I could have the most fun on the water. Coming from a surfing and stand-up paddling ba
Foiling Magazine3 min read
Armstrong Ha Front Foil Range
A whole new HA range then! The last range proved quite pioneering. Tell us about the new line-up… We’re really stoked about where we landed with the new high aspect foil range. It’s been a couple years since we released the original HAs, and the deve
Foiling Magazine1 min read
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Ga Foils Cross
The GA Foils Cross has received a significant update for 2024, introducing several noteworthy changes from its previous model. Renowned as GA’s all-round freeride wing catering to beginners, freeriders, and versatile enthusiasts, the Cross now spans
Foiling Magazine6 min read
Core
CORE has a solid history in the wind and water sports realm. Tell us first how the brand began: who started it, where it was based, and what was the first product to roll off the factory floor? It all started when CORE’s founder Bernie Hiss built his
Foiling Magazine2 min read
Weapon Of Choice
RIDER VIOLA LIPPITSCH WEAPON FLYSURFER TAO DIMENSIONS 2.5M TO 6.2M RIDER HEIGHT 166CM RIDER WEIGHT 55KG I joined the Flysurfer family in January 2024, so I haven’t been riding the TAO long but I´m really happy with it. It’s flexibile, smooth, and agi
Foiling Magazine3 min read
Ak Durable Supply Co. Carbon Plus Aerocore Mast
Hey team, let’s dig in – firstly, what is AeroCore and how does it work? The AeroCore construction makes use of expanded epoxy cores, which allow us to reduce weight and generate exceptional stiffness along with the internal carbon stringer. Combined
Foiling Magazine3 min read
Takuma Rise
The Takuma Rise is designed to cater to a broad spectrum of foil disciplines, including prone paddling, SUP, downwind, surf, and wing foiling, the Rise is a testament to Takuma’s commitment to creating the most versatile boards on the market. For tes
Foiling Magazine2 min read
Small Harmonies
LOCATION KA’ANAPALI, MAUI DATE FRIDAY JANUARY 12TH, 2024 Last night my wife agreed to come take pictures of me at the beach! A rare occurrence that got me incredibly excited for the day to come. After making sure that the batteries were charged, SD c
Foiling Magazine3 min read
Cold Brazil
LOCATION SCHÖNBERG, GERMANY DATE MONDAY OCTOBER 30TH, 2023 This year, I had planned to escape to the tropical climate of Brazil during the cold season. However, due to scheduling constraints, I couldn't book the flights early enough, and the prices r
Foiling Magazine6 min read
Tony Mueller
Hey Tony. So firstly, tell us how you discovered foiling… I understand that you tried SUP foil first right? Many years ago I was asked to be on a two-man crew on a trimaran foil sailboat by the owner of the kayak shop I worked for. I was a sea kayak
Foiling Magazine3 min read
Armstrong Ha Foils
I guess it was two years ago that Armstrong’s first generation HA range was released, and it sat firmly at the bleeding edge of high-aspect foils available at the time from the main brands. It was fast, loose and uncompromising, and required a high c
Foiling Magazine3 min read
The Assisted Age
Growing up on Kauai I was always into water activities. It led me to a professional bodyboard career for a few years after high school. I then moved to Oahu when I got a job as a flight attendant for Hawaiian Airlines. Then I got heavily into shortbo
Foiling Magazine2 min read
Naish Adx Nvision
For 2024, Naish introduce a new category to their product lineup called Nvision. With this category, Naish are committing themselves to achieving peak performance by incorporating cutting-edge technologies, advanced materials and innovative designs.
Foiling Magazine3 min read
Mercury Rising
Anticipation bubbled as we boarded our flight from Oslo, exchanging laughter and animated chatter about the impending sailboat adventure in Egypt. The promise of warmth enveloped us as we transitioned from a chilly -20°C in Oslo to a balmy +25°C upon
Foiling Magazine3 min read
Naish Adx Nvision
Hey team. So firstly, please tell us about the name and what ADX stands for? ADX means Aerodynamic Extreme and the pinnacle products with the highest technology, design processes and materials available are called Nvision. In the near future, you wil
Foiling Magazine9 min read
Waves For Life
With the release of his grip from the tow rope, Matt Davies accelerated to speeds exceeding 70 km/h as he descended the lumpy face of the monstrous 45-50ft face Nazaré wave. After two weeks of battling onshore winds, storms, and huge waves with wind
Foiling Magazine4 min read
Rrd Evo Wing Gold
Another wing in the RRD line-up gets the gold treatment. Roberto, please tell us all about this new iteration of the EVO WING… The initial EVO WING was designed for beginners and freeriders. After three years of widespread use globally, we've receive
Foiling Magazine2 min read
LIFT 180 & 220HA-X
Two new high aspect wings then! Matt, tell us why high aspect fans are going to fall in love with these wings… You’ll fall in love with the efficiency, ease of use, and turning ability. Unmatched for wings of these sizes. As soon as we launched the 1
Foiling Magazine7 min read
North Shiftlock System
Hugh, firstly could you please give our readers a bit of an overview of the new ShiftLock system and how it’s integrated into the wing… HP: ShiftLock is wing handle technology that allows for unlimited handle positions along a strong, lightweight and
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