Wing Foil Kit Care Guide Wing foiling kit is expensive, and not always the most robust – as most of us have found out! Taking the plunge and buying your own kit is also a proud and big moment, so we know that we all want to know the best way to take care of our kit so we can get the ultimate value out of it (and until we want to upgrade or downsize! ?)     Not only does taking care of your wing foil kit essential for ensuring its longevity, it also guarantees you get the optimal performance out of your gear too. Here are some tips to help you maintain your wing foil equipment:   ..read more

Wing Foiling Beginner FAQs Questions we always get asked, so we might as well answer them for you all!   Do I need lessons to wing foil? It can depend on your experience foiling, but generally we would advise everyone to have a lesson when trying to get up onto the foil. Using the wing can be easy to teach yourself, but when foiling, there are certain tips and tricks and a lesson, even if it is one, makes it easier. Does my height impact wing size choice? To an extent it does, due to the ability to handle the power with your height, but it is not determined by that. As with any wind s ..read more

What is a downwind foil board? Downwinding is the latest trend in foiling, gaining popularity among foiling enthusiasts. Downwind foil boards enable riders to get out on the water in light winds and smaller waves, perfect for sup foiling, wing foiling, or pump/downwind foiling.   Why has it become so popular? Every rider strives to have the best session they can when out on the water, whether that is to be up for as long as they can wing foiling, going out in winds they wouldn’t normally stay out for, or to catch every wave they can. With a downwind board, the narrow, longer sh ..read more

How to start wing foiling? As the sport of wingfoiling continues to develop with each season, for those of us that are just entering this world, it can be pretty confusing to understand what a ‘newcomer to wingfoiling’ actually needs! We hope to break this down for you and make it clear so you can search more confidently in the right kit for you. As the saying goes, ‘buy nice or buy twice’ right?! First things first, most of us, even if we wanted to, can’t just jump straight to the foiling stage! Prior to getting the foil board and foil, it is a sensible idea to either get a lesson or practice ..read more

Beginner Wing Foiling Guide                 The newest sport to the watersports world of wing foiling can be confusing with adaptations and upgrades already being shown throughout product ranges; as well as a multitude of different wing and foil sizes and shapes. If you’re new to the wing foiling sport, we want to highlight the main areas to focus on. There are the three main components you need to build a complete wing foiling package – the wing, the foil and the foil board. These components come in different size ..read more

Which Impact Vest is suitable for each sport? Foiling in any kind of sport, whether windsurfing, winging, kitesurfing or sailing can come with risks to your safety with some big, heavy crashes involved from time to time. As such, especially when competing, appropriate personal protective equipment is required such as a helmet and an impact vest. Wearing an impact vest not only provides buoyancy in the water, but upon impact with the water at speed, it protects your torso area from any added injury or bruising. The Forward WIP range is the most prevalent brand in the foiling scene, the ser ..read more

Amp Up Your Fitness: Building Strength through Wing Foiling Wing foiling is one of the newest sports in the watersport scene and involves a person holding an inflatable wing (similar to a small kitesurf kite with no lines) and using the wind to propel them along the water. A hydrofoil can be added to a wing board to then allow the individual to pick up speed in the wind and allow the foil to glide and lift the board above the water. Foiling allows enthusiasts to go out in lighter winds and gain more speed as the drag of the board in the water is eliminated as it moves above the water surface ..read more

Find the Perfect Wing Foil Board for Your Skill Level Enjoying any sport or new hobby is only possible when you are on the right kit for you and your skill level. If the board you go out on is too small in volume for your size, then you will find it hard to balance and may spend most of your time in the water or on your knees! The same goes for something too large in volume for your weight and/ or skill level; as you get better at winging, you will want to test your abilities and go for a small board as the one you are using may be sluggish and limiting your fun and progress in the sport ..read more

Whether getting started at wing foiling, or progressing with it, the kit that you use determines your predicted ability and with that comes the ease of use and functionality. The size kit you go out on can determine the conditions you go out in. Let’s break down each component and help identify what size is right for you and your skill level.   What size wing? As a beginner we would recommend going for a size between a 4-5m2. This is due to this size being suitable for the best winds to learn wing foiling – 14-25 knots. This size is good for learning also due to the maneuverability for t ..read more

How much wind for wing foiling? Whether starting out or progressing in the sport of wing foiling, the wind strength determines when you should go out, and more specifically on what size kit! As with any wind sports, if there is no wind, unfortunately it is a day for flat water paddleboarding instead…   How much wind for a wing foiling beginner? If you are learning to wing foil, a good wind strength of 15-20 knots is ideal. With less wind than this, it will be more difficult to pick up speed and get up onto the foil, with more gustier or stronger wind speeds, it will be hard to control the ..read more