Foiling Magazine

I don’t think I’ve had a title for my editorial before, and I can’t guarantee I’ll have one again, but when the subject idea came to me for my write up this issue, the temptation to add the Terminator 3 subtitle was, I’m afraid, just too much. Of cou

RIDER Christophe Defrance LOCATION Port Camargue, France PHOTOGRAPHER Fred Rimondi Christophe: This session was insane! This day, I was enjoying cruising but it was good conditions so I decided to push the limit with the speeds and I managed to reach

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

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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

This Himalayan odyssey began a year prior, driven by the audacious idea of setting a world altitude record for an eFoil ride. And if we were to tackle a high-altitude lake, we might as well aim for one of the highest, ensuring such a record would not

In Autumn 2023, Cabrinha’s international wing team convened on a tiny little island in the northwest of Scotland. As photoshoot destinations go, this wasn’t in the usual brand playbook, yet for everyone other than Alby (traveling from a slightly long

Frithjof: We were at a spot close to the village of Posada on the east coast of Sardinia. Posada’s not just a wonderful place to stroll through and enjoy your espresso after the session, it doubles as the perfect backdrop for a magnificent wingfoil s

When I think about the Patagonia North trip, it gives me goosebumps. It was a really special and unique trip with a whole bunch of legends, and we got the chance to discover the unknown and see unchartered territories. After spending some days up in

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

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

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

Learning to SUP foil is the most difficult thing I’ve ever done in my life. It took me 12 hour-long sessions to make it onto the foil. I spent a lot of time on my belly, paddling upwind into chop and spray. I also spent a lot of time paddling downwin

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

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

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

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

LOCATION MAUI, HAWAII DATE SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25TH, 2023 Shooting with the Armstrong family has always been one of my favorite parts of being on the team. There is something about getting together with other athletes with the goal in mind to create co

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

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

The GWA Wingfoil World Tour closed out its 2023 season in Cauipe, Brazil, in late November. Only the men’s FreeFly-Slalom world title was left to be decided after a tight, year-long battle between Italy’s Francesco Cappuzzo and France’s Titouan Galea

The 2023 WingFoil Racing World Cup concluded with the last event in Brazil, capping off an incredible year that witnessed the participation of over 230 athletes from 13 different countries. The year’s events took place in Abu Dhabi, Lake Garda, Silva

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

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

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

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.

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

So first the Blackbird downwind board, and now the Whitebird. Tell us about the design concept here? The Whitebird is inspired by the pioneering Blackbird board from AFS Advanced. However, the Whitebird from AFS is a board that is more accessible, wh

Firstly James, let’s hear all about the 4th generation Mantis… It’s bonkers to think we are already four iterations through the Mantis, Cabrinha’s best-selling wing. The Mantis has always had the latest technologies and constructions put into it and

So this is the second incarnation of the AURA. What changes have there been since the V1? As we had the chance to work for more than a year before we came to release the new version of the AURA, we put all our new learning into it. Starting with the

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

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

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

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

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

Hey Urs. Let’s start with your existing wing models, we hear the CROSS and POISON have both had a pretty serious upgrade. Can you tell us what’s new on these two models? Yes, plenty of updates for both models in 2024. The most obvious and visible cha

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

Hey both! So to start off, where are you right now? When was the last time you both got in the water? MS: Hi, right now we are at home, in Sardinia, in Oristano. The last time we entered the water was yesterday. It was a great session, with excellent

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

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