2024 Cabrinha Mantis or Vision? Cabrinha’s designer Brodie Sutherland dives into the new handles, canopy tension, and more — including whether the Mantis or Vision is best for you. Video Transcript TJ Gulizia: Happy Spring everybody. We’re here in the Gorge to introduce the 2024 Cabrinha Mantis and Vision, and who better to do that with than the designer himself Brodie Southerland from Hood River, Oregon. Thank you so much for being with us here. Brodie: It’s great to be here. TJ: We’re looking at Mantis version 4. This is a 4 meter in the unique Wildcard colorway, which I think is pretty s ..read more

2023 VS. 2024: Armstrong FG Wing Board The 2023 model was a hit. The 2024 packs more volume into a narrower, more compact shape. Why? TJ offers answers with old and new models in hand. Video Transcript The post 2023 VS. 2024: Armstrong FG Wing Board appeared first on Big Winds ..read more

Our shipping manager Nick Watts is one smart packer. But geez, this Prolimit bag makes things easy for all. Check out how much he gets in there! Baja here we come! Prolimit Wingfoil Session Boardbags SHOP NOW! The post How Much Gear Fits in the Prolimit Wingfoil Session Board Bag? appeared first on Big Winds ..read more

TJ’s first session on the much anticipated Appletree Skipper Downwind SUP Foil board. Now in stock at Big Winds! More On the Appletree Skipper Here! The post Video: Appletree Downwind Skipper Review appeared first on Big Winds ..read more

What is possible riding a pump foil? How light of winds? How maneuverable can it be? Watch TJ and Aiden get answers riding the new Armstrong 1675 APF. The post Dawn Patrol Test: Armstrong Pump Foil 1675 appeared first on Big Winds ..read more

Our most radical wing board, reviewed by our most real-world rider. The post Review: KT Ginxu Wing Foil Board appeared first on Big Winds ..read more

Lacking skills? Light winds? Neither are fatal for downwind SUP foiling. Not with 2023 foils like the Cloud IX 1780. TJ breaks down what today’s light wind foils can do. Here’s the video proof! WINGS THAT FLY FOR MERE MORTALS CLOUD IX FS 1780 WING CLOUD IX FULL FOIL PACKAGES ARMSTRONG 1525 KUJIRA 1440 Video Transcript TJ Gulizia: Foils come in all shapes and sizes from big to small, from high aspect to low aspect. But I’m here to talk about foils with wide wingspans because I just had an opportunity to try something pretty unique that might make gliding even more effortless ..read more

Minimize friction. Maximize water time. Less pack time, less pump hassles, less foil compatibility issues … Here’s how to reduce friction between you and your happy place.    Pack Less: WMFG Pump One pump to rule them all — for kites, wings and SUPs. The WMFG pump includes valve adapters for most brands, including Duotone, Takuma, Starboard and more. Want pumping peace of mind? Find it here. One and done! Lower Wind Minimums: KT Ginxu Wing Foil Board Yes, the stepped tail looks odd. Yes, Kai Lenny rides this board. Surely, the KT Ginxu is too radical for mere mortals, right ..read more

This Gorge summer getaway is a highlight reel straight from Big Winds’ school director Connie, and her husband George. Warning: You will long for warm winds … Come on spring! HOW TO RIDE LIKE CONNIE AND GEORGE WINDSURFING LESSONS WITH BIG WINDS They start mid May, and run through the summer. A protected lagoon, professional instruction, and 2-person max per class make success a given. We also offer Kids Lessons, and our famous 4-day Kids Windsurfing Camps , which we’ve run for three decades. Subscribe to our newsletter to get notified when lesson signups go live! Learn more …  W ..read more

Looking to upgrade your Takuma Helium foil package? Takuma’s new carbon mast is the step up that delivers a huge boost to any Takuma foil. TJ Gulizia explains. Takuma Carbon Mast And Fuselage Set 2023 Video Transcript The highly anticipated 2023 Takuma Carbon mast has finally arrived. And in limited quantities. We’ve got the 75 and 85 cm here, with the aluminum fuselage and a really nice carrying case. This is a huge upgrade and update from their alloy setup. So if you’re riding the alloy setup now, what you’re going to get with this new carbon mast is an updated fuselage, with a cool ne ..read more