Welcome to Foiling Magazine’s Test Center, home to all our in-depth reviews of the latest foiling gear.
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…
The Tabou Super Yaka is an excellent choice for those who often ride in very light winds. With proper technique and a big wing, you could easily ride in 5-6 knots and still have fun. It’s also an excellent option if you enjoy downwinding or catching waves and swells along the way.
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Probably amongst the most playful feeling and versatile boards in its volume we’ve tested, the Midlength bridges the gap between a wing and prone board as successfully as it’s possible. A session saver, and perhaps as a one-board travel companion, it’s as versatile as it gets.
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The hype surrounding this system has been huge and we were absolutely frothing to bolt a foil on and take it for a burn. Undoubtedly, the range will just keep growing as magical creations from the FLITE R&D cauldron continue to come to life.
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Take it off, add it on, use it when you want to or when the conditions require. This ruggedly reliable standalone system does exactly what Stoke say it will and build quality really is notable – it is beautifully and robustly built.
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The latest Concept Blue UNIT SLS is leaner, meaner and far more balanced, and an asset to the Duotone range. Hovering between the D/LAB and standard UNIT, it probably offers most on the performance versus price scale.
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Potentially the most robust wing currently available on the market, no slouch in the performance department, and particularly effective in powered conditions. For those requiring something with punchy power delivery and efficiency, look no further.
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The M1-L delivers exceptional performance and showcases the latest in wing design innovation, incorporating PPC’s expertly interweaved “Dyneema” composite fiber.
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Reedin's El Capitano delivers everything it promises and proves very entertaining to ride. It doesn’t feel dulled down and will keep even the most progressive rider on their toes.
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With an easy to ride front wing, and versatile configuration, the Glider HA series of foils has room to grow with any rider as they progress through their foiling journey.
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The field of vision is excellent, and critically, the closure and retention system is solid. These well-designed and effective sunglasses will transcend a range of high impact water sports, and hopefully prevent your corneas getting fried.
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The Fly II is perfect for starting your wingfoil journey and for intermediate riders seeking progression in any discipline or leisurely cruising. The Fly II Pro, however, is designed for intermediate to advanced riders aiming to push their limits.
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The Collision Vest is functional, light and protective, offering plenty of confidence across foil sports and beyond. The Mission Helmet transcends snow and water activity with little compromise.
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Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an advanced enthusiast, these wings deliver unparalleled versatility and performance, making them a worthy investment for anyone serious about their foiling experience.
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If you’re a beginner to intermediate downwind foiler, or Hawaiian channel crossing competitor, the Florence collection will be able to meet whatever conditions you decide to challenge.
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We’re used to high-end design and cutting-edge equipment from Armstrong, and their S1 Alloy foil kit is no exception, albeit from lower cost materials, which is potentially a greater challenge.
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Fast, robust, uncompromising and focused, the Mode Ultra is a wing designed for one purpose, which is blatantly the racecourse, but perhaps unintentionally strays into performance freeride for those who like a pinch of amphetamine with their meat and potatoes.
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If you were going to take one board traveling with you, space was limited and you were going to encounter mixed conditions, the Ace Air Foil inflatable would be the one to take. It’ll wing in more or less anything, and also paddle capably.
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The Apple Skipper DW prone is a great all round board which handles so well that your dedicated prone board may end up not getting much use. It is easy to paddle into waves early thanks to its length, but short enough to still be fun to throw around and enjoy turns.
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Efficient and slippery through the water, AK have done a great job of blending variables to produce a well-rounded and super accessible high-aspect foil with enough performance to keep the vast majority of riders on their toes and progressing.
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Easily creating a one-foil quiver or perfectly complimenting other more dedicated foils in the range, the ART V2 brings increased performance together with user friendliness, making it a great addition to the AXIS program and a standout for intermediate to advanced wing, prone and downwind riders.
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The Reedin Feather LW is ideal for those who already have experience with smaller more intermediate boards and are looking for a Formula 1 light wind machine for their quiver. If you have the skills then it’s the board to take your riding to the next level…
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The Hover Downwind is a well-constructed design that has enough versatility to check many boxes with one board. Beginner foilers will leverage the stability and functionality of the design, and more advanced riders can truly push limits.
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The finish and quality of this board is right up there with the best on the market, and you can see lots of thought has gone into the design process. This board is perfect for anyone wanting to take their wing game up a notch.
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Solite have made a super practical and functional little hat here, and its strengths lie in its minimalism, flexibility across disciplines and water repellence, and as a bonus you can switch from Trump to Flava Flav in an instant…
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