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…
Probably one of the most universal and genre-spanning foil series we’ve had the pleasure of testing, there’s something applicable and performant here for all disciplines, rider weights and abilities, be it wind or wave propelled or even by lithium.
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ION have done a great job of retaining that all-important tactile feedback of the board through the toes and soles of your feet, but also made something that is extremely robust and comfortable to wear.
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The Rise proves itself an all-encompassing downwind experience which is great for downwinding but for much more too, and which reflects Takuma’s deep understanding of what riders seek in a foil board.
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Turbulences goes some way in exploring the strange, strange world that Thouard occupies, and serves as a reminder to the rest of us that there are still realms within our own atmosphere that remain exotic to the majority of us.
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The PTM 899 is a shining example of Slingshot's commitment to innovation, skillfully balancing glide, speed, and agility. While it was designed primarily for winging and riding swell, it impressively translates its performance to surf foiling and downwinding.
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Omen has masterfully crafted a product that combines advanced design with top-tier construction. Whether you’re aiming to enhance your winging prowess, shred through surf, or gracefully ride swells, these foils are designed to help you unlock your full potential.
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The new RRD Wind Wing Boom represents an excellent addition to the RRD line up, providing outstanding performance, stability, and durability. Moreover, the full boom system will make every maneuver and hand transition much easier for both beginners and experienced riders.
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Far more broad ranging than a race-specific product, the ION Rush is a practical solution to sore arms, an elegant and slimline impact solution, and will undoubtedly extend your time and confidence on the water.
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The Stellar S provides an impressive addition to the SiFly line up. Paired with the sporty 700cm wing, it can reach some pretty incredible speeds while still feeling comfortable and nicely tuned in to the foil.
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The Lift Foils 160 Camber Pro is a stellar addition to the world of hydrofoiling, offering a unique ride that combines speed, agility, and precision. Distinct from the Surf Wing V2 series, it stands in a class of its own.
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The Poison feels solid in the hands and will suit a rider that likes to blast around with speed and wants an engaging experience. Its forward speed potential definitely suits a faster foil.
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The Audi E-Tron Competition Set is certainly not for beginners, but for the experienced foilers, this setup proved to be the perfect canvas for their skills. The ride was stable, perfectly balanced, and brimming with potential.
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Whilst the design objective of the AFS Silk has that unapologetically strong wave bias, where it evidently thrives, we felt that it worked well as an all-round foil across disciplines and is a testament to Laurent Borgna’s design experience.
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Mistral's collaboration with Sabfoil has created a great value proposition for their clients who are looking looking for an all round foil to push their riding whilst also investing in a modular system with a wide range of offerings to cover all disciplines.
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The Tracer V3 is a massive step up from AK Durable Supply Co, setting itself at a firm eye level with various cross brand favorites, and is pitched at a very attractive price point for such a performant and accessible foil.
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The Spitfire 840 is uncompromisingly surf focused and if ripping turns in the pocket is your priority it’s an excellent choice. The massive range of sizes will make it extremely easy to tailor a quiver and mix and match with the other wing series.
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The Skywave is a powerful, balanced wing perfect for the winger who is looking to push into the realms of riding fast and boosting high. It also lends itself well to course racing.
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The Fly is indeed a major step forward from its predecessor, making it a top-tier choice for anyone seeking a more progressive board without sacrificing comfort and user friendliness in a compact and versatile package.
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The stability of this board will give confidence to beginner riders who may find the width daunting, yet the responsiveness and performance of this board means it also appeals more advanced riders looking to push their riding to new levels.
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The solid nature and stiffness of the GTX system balances speed, maneuverability and glide well, resulting in an easy-to-access and performant system.
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Intermediate and expert wingfoilers seeking a versatile wing will find the Alizé a perfect match, for its carefully engineered profile that offers ample stability and efficiency, and its nicely refined ergonomics.
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The Mistral Skywave is well suited to riders looking to size down to a more neutrally buoyant or smaller board that covers all disciplines whilst still being easy to start for how compact it is.
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The Lift 70HA is a great choice for experienced wingers who want to achieve higher speeds without feeling overpowered or for effortlessly overtaking swells during wing downwinders.
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Whether you’re looking to maximize small wave sessions, take on downwinding, or even experience the thrill of SUP foiling, the Progression 200 excels in all arenas.
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