Lift Foils LIFTX
If you want ultra-premium build, toolless assembly in under thirty seconds and serious power, the LiftX delivers all three without compromise.
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From foils, to wings, to foil boards, and everything in between, our global test team of professional riders offer their personal take on what shiny new kit you should be spending your hard-earned money on…
If you want ultra-premium build, toolless assembly in under thirty seconds and serious power, the LiftX delivers all three without compromise.
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The AFS Stow combines excellent low-end power, feather-light handling and thoughtful details like wingtip drainage holes into a parawing that feels mature from day one.
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The revised Midlength Mk II trades a little of the original's edge for accessibility, making it the easiest, least technical mid-length board we've tested to date.
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Eleveight's GT4+ is a genuine do-it-all wing, forgiving enough for beginners yet composed and powerful enough to satisfy advanced freeriders and wave riders alike.
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Foil Drive's Mini Pod delivers much of the integrated-mast riding feel in a bolt-on, toolless package, while the new Sport HP battery shaves nearly a kilo for a noticeably livelier ride.
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WAKA's folding Glide proves portability needn't mean compromise, riding with the crisp, firm feel of a quality mid-length despite packing down small enough for a hatchback.
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Indiana's Wake Thief Scooter Package turns dock starting from a slightly intimidating skill into a fun, social entry point for complete newbies and experienced riders alike.
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AXIS's new integrated Foil Drive masts cut drag and pod strike dramatically, with the extra stiffness of the Ultra High Modulus option a worthwhile upgrade for heavier riders.
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ION's Jam Vest solves parawinging's biggest annoyance, packing the canopy and bar into a wearable front vest for genuinely quick, tangle-free redeployment.
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The North Mode Pro impresses across its wind range, pairing bombproof construction with precise, composed handling well suited to speed-focused freeriders.
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The reworked Starboard Phazer sheds even more weight while keeping its crossover versatility, making it one of the most refined surf-to-wing foil boards we've ridden.
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The Soöruz Speed Helmet is light, cool and comfortable enough to make you forget you're wearing it, which is the highest compliment a helmet can earn.
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The Tabou Super Yaka Team is a genuine light-wind machine, getting up on foil in marginal conditions with almost no pumping required.
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Levitaz's Free Series offers two distinct takes on freeride: the playful, forgiving 790 and the long-gliding, efficiency-focused 900, both finished to a premium standard.
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The FLITELab FLUX lives up to its hype, delivering surefooted turning, efficient glide and remarkably solid pitch stability across a wide speed range.
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RRD's Evolution Gold keeps the standard Evolution's confidence-inspiring DNA intact while ALUULA construction sheds weight for a sharper, more responsive ride.
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Without chasing anything more extreme than the original, the Silk V2 makes you feel comfortable enough to push harder every time you paddle out.
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The Frank Mini Dart makes parawing takeoffs feel almost effortless, packing stability, feedback and an exceptionally forgiving tail into a genuine crossover midlength.
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Trading maximum glide for pure carving fun, the Starboard Fusion 725 rewards an active riding style with composed, predictable turns at any speed.
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Whether you're surfing marginal waves or throwing the occasional freestyle trick, the GA Poison stays forgiving, composed and easy to forget about mid-session.
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For long offshore downwinders where anything can go wrong, the ION Explorer Bag keeps safety gear, hydration and even a backup wing within easy reach.
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Shifting the battery onto a padded, buoyant backpack instead of the board, the TakeOff Evo swings the weight balance back toward a traditional non-powered foiling feel.
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Naish have done a great job releasing two foils that tick all the boxes for riders looking for allrounders to suit two different riding styles and tastes.
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For experienced foilers looking for one foil capable of handling winging, downwind and pumping at a very high level, this could be one of the most versatile performance foils available.
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