Foiling Magazine

As the editor of this magazine, I get the privilege of looking at – vicariously, most of the time – some truly beautiful imagery from oceans around the world. It’s a perk to this job which I certainly don’t take for granted, and I probably mention it

RIDER Hunter Lukes LOCATION Chicago, Illinois PHOTOGRAPHER Nick Snider Hunter: I got a last minute call from Nick to come out on the boat to shoot some wake foiling pictures and videos. Chicago is a really unique place for this. One of the tallest, m

Great flick Fabi. Was it all filmed in Gran Canaria? Yeah everything was filmed in Gran Canaria. We went to some different spots but all the images are taken in the south or southeast part of the island, and also in the mountains which are right in t

Hey guys. So firstly, tell us how old you are, where you’re based and where your local spots are. Touara: I’m 16 and I live in Tahiti in French Polynesia. Our local spots are on the north and east of Tahiti island. I like Hawaii for prone foiling, bu

Hey Jason. So firstly - how’s life been since the “incident”? Life has been very different since my encounter with the beautiful humpback whale. I have been interviewed by journalists from many countries in several different languages. Not to mention

Picture yourself arriving in one of the most remote places on Earth, where all you can find are expanses of crystal-clear water, untouched nature, and a constant breeze. As you glide on your foil, you can see your shadow moving, reflected on the sand

It’s 4 o'clock in the morning. I've only slept for two hours when a wave of warm, humid air envelops me as I step off the plane that has just landed on the tarmac of Wallis Island’s Hihifo Airport. With my eyes still half closed, I tousle my hair and

Firstly David, how did this collaboration originally come about? Did you approach Marc or did Marc approach you? A moment of pure serendipity happened. Back in 2020, Flite had organised a raffle to raise funds during the Australian bushfires by offer

One of the fun parts of being a Red Bull athlete is the calls I often receive, proposing crazy stunts across the globe, in locations I might not otherwise have ever heard of. So it wasn’t too surprising to get a call from someone at Red Bull proposin

We had been sitting in a natural hurricane hole on the boat “Escapade” for the better part of a week, hiding from the 45 knot winds which we thought had been left behind, 1000 miles back in New Zealand. The island of Qamea has steep mountainous terra

Early afternoon on June 12, the dream to get to this place had been crushed for the second time. Our videographer Jakob and I had just spent seven hours in Hamburg Airport discussing the situation with ground staff, calling the Air France hotline and

We stayed at the incredible home of Cindy, sister to pro surfer Matahi Drollet. She runs the “Teahupo’o Tahiti Surfari” at the end of the road. The house was located right across the street from the ocean with a dock where her two boats were moored u

As we embark on the exhilarating journey of skimming the water’s surface with our foils, there lies a captivating world beneath the waves that often escapes our attention. This world is teeming with life, color, and wonder, an intricate ecosystem tha

Famous Kung Fu fighter Bruce Lee once said: “Be like water”. Adapt to any circumstances, feel the energy that is within you and go with the flow. The other day I had a wing foil session close to the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, when I experienc

WHAT FIRST INSPIRED YOU TO START EFOILING? Dena Cipriano (Lift Foils Affiliate): I was on vacation in Bonaire when I first saw kiteboarders foiling. Then later that same day, I saw a video on YouTube of someone eFoiling in Miami. I knew I had to go b

Over the past few months, I stumbled upon some intriguing YouTube videos of people effortlessly hydrofoiling behind a personal watercraft (PWC) without holding onto a tow rope or engaging in strenuous pumping to move forward. At first, I had my doubt

Hey Craig. First up, what’s your background in design? How did all that start out for you? Product design is quite a unique area of expertise. It started for me at quite a young age. Not necessarily designing products with any specific purpose, but m

LOCATION DAYMER BAY, CORNWALL, UK DATE SATURDAY OCTOBER 21ST, 2023 It would be impossible at just about any other location, but Daymer Bay, tucked half a mile into the Camel Estuary, is a very unique spot that allows multiple sports to co-exist on a

LOCATION WIJK AAN ZEE, NETHERLANDS DATE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2023 Leading up to this North Sea session at Wijk aan Zee in the Netherlands, the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday looked promising for epic conditions, with the synoptic chart showing p

LOCATION LAKE MAITLAND, FLORIDA DATE MONDAY AUGUST 14TH, 2023 It’s been six years now since I left my hometown in Central Florida and re-located to Charleston, SC. At the time I left I had just learned to foil on Slingshot’s first generation “Wake Fo

LOCATION MOLOKAI2OAHU DATE SUNDAY JULY 30TH, 2023 Race morning, I woke up surprisingly well rested feeling calm about the day ahead. I had prepped all my gear the night before, filled my hydration bladder with my race nutrition and charged my headpho

LOCATION HOOD RIVER, OREGON DATE TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2023 I had been anticipating the epic conditions of the legendary Hood River for months, so we organized the trip, and finally after 25+ hours of travel time from Cape Town, myself and my good f

The women’s Surf-Freestyle got off to a faltering start in Hvide Sande, Denmark, when the wind dropped out on day one. But when the athletes returned to the water, they had to contend with a fresh format of one wave and one trick to count to their sc

Laurent Borgna has a legacy of designing noteworthy foils with unique physical features; when you see his LOL logo gracing a front wing, there’s an automatic assumption it’s going to be something interesting. He’s recently joined forces with French m

Lots of fresh new boards then! Headline news is the new Arcade. Can you start off by telling us about that one, and how you decided to enter it into the range? The all-new Arcade focuses on meeting the demands of the rider looking for a pump, tow, an

Round 2 of your Mid Aspect Sonar wings. Tell us what the main changes are here from v1? The goal for the MAv2 Series was to improve the low-end lift, glide and ventilation-free tip-breaching characteristics of the first-generation MA Series while ret

First let’s talk about the new Duotone Downwinder SLS. It looks like a very different shape to its Fanatic downwind predecessor. Definitely, there has been a lot of development in the world of down-winding over the last year. The performance gain to

You have a reputation for bringing out well-considered products. How long have you been developing the new Roamer S and the Vert foils? With the introduction of our first wingfoil range in 2022 we’ve been fully aware that this was only the beginning.

Hey guys. Can we first get a little background to Foil Drive? Where did the concept come from, and who are the main players behind the scenes? Foil Drive started out as a personal project of CEO & chief designer, Paul. With an injured shoulder, he ha

First up, what does the name Tanji mean? Sounds exotic. The name Tanji embodies the spirit of adventure and excitement. It draws its inspiration from Japanese culture, in particular their Manga style. It reflects the dynamic and playful nature of thi

So guys, we’re into the 4th generation of the Slingwing! Please tell us what’s new in this latest version… Elliott: We are super excited to launch our all new SlingWing in its fourth generation. This new wing utilizes our new True Tension Airframe, R

Hi Sam. We’re hearing good things about the M1. Tell us a little more about this new wing… Thank you, the feedback has been amazing. As a designer, getting that positive feedback from your customers is definitely a rewarding feeling. The M1 has been

Firstly, please give us an overview of the new Quicklock Carbon Mast… The main thing to emphasize first is that it’s a revolutionary system. We've seen many fast foil attachment systems, but this one is truly unique in its kind. The footprint dimensi

This is a new addition to your “Stealth” range then Steve. Tell us about why you’ve gone with that particular style for this wing/prone crossover… This new design is proving to be advantageous in both the winging and prone disciplines. For winging, i

+ Flying over water, who would've thought an underwater airplane would be such a big hit? Foiling is such an incredible and interesting sport, constantly evolving through design, technology and innovation. The sport has taken off in the past half dec

Hello Theo! Please let our readers know where you are at this moment and when was the last time you were in the water… I've just arrived in Cumbuco for the final stop of the GKA strapless and hydrofoil final event, after spending a month at home, whe

Whether you’re looking for that eternal wave to ride prone, the ideal spot to get towed into some chunky bombs, or looking to get your wingfoil game more dialled in with the sun on your back and a caipirinha waiting for you at the end of the day: we’

The Outer Banks, NC (OBX) provides endless miles of open water, sandy beaches, and clean wind! The season is usually really reliable April through November each year. Deep waters available oceanside anywhere. Soundside, flatwater areas accessible via

The 300 days of sunshine a year, consistent cross-onshore Meltemi winds, 220km of accessible shore line, and a whole lot of culture make Rhodes a perfect option for a foiling holiday. The prevailing conditions are flat, clear and sometimes choppy wat

Dakhla Lassarga is the link between the Atlantic Ocean and lagoon. The unique location means riders have benefits from the windy lagoon and magic waves ocean side. Experts to beginners have the versatility to choose the conditions they want to experi

CAN YOU SUMMARIZE WHAT YOU DO? Windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, and now wingfoiling are the sources of our total commitment! The extraordinary and inspiring places where our ION CLUB centers are located promise to be the backdrop for the most excit