Hybrid foiling, foil assisted flights, boosted foiling or whatever else you want to call it is on the rise no pun intended!). At least that’s the perception from those on the outside looking in. As a foil frother you’ll probably be aware of all the recent Foil Drive developments with their Gen2 products. It’s all [...] The post Hybrid foiling: the rise of foil assisted flights. appeared first on Foil Shop ..read more

Wing skating is an activity we’ve loved for a while here at Foilshop UK. We started wing skating more or less at the same time we started wing foiling. The benefits of dialing in wing skills on land are tangible. Plus, it’s a way to scratch that itch when conditions afloat aren’t happening. Wing skating [...] The post Wing skating – for when it’s not happening on the water. appeared first on Foil Shop ..read more

Wing foiling is such an addictive sport. Seemingly each week there are newbies starting their foil wing journey. But we appreciate that when it comes to choosing wing foiling beginner equipment it can be tricky. There’s so much out there on the market it’s hard to know where to begin. With this in mind here’s [...] The post Wing foiling. The best beginner equipment to get you started. appeared first on Foil Shop ..read more

Skateboarding has always been a part of our lives here at Foilshop UK. Another way to froth out in recent times we’ve also discovered mountainboarding (late to the party we know). Skateboarding and mountainboarding – whilst great for conventional riding – are also brilliant when adding a wing. Wing skating is another discipline we’re fond [...] The post Skateboarding and mountainboarding gear available now. appeared first on Foil Shop ..read more

AK Nomad 7’6 SUP foiling board goodies landed recently. You may have seen the recent post about our very first run on the AK Nomad. For this article, we’re going more in depth about the AK Nomad 7’6 and what makes it a good choice of downwind SUP crossover light wind wing board. Downwind SUP [...] The post AK Nomad 7’6 SUP foiling board review. appeared first on Foil Shop ..read more

AK’s Nomad 7’6 downwind SUP foil board landed to much applause recently. Out of all the current crop of downwind SUP foil board available this was a model that got us frothing. Even before we set foot upon it. With accessible dimensions we were fizzing to get a first session under our belt. That particular [...] The post AK’s Nomad 7’6 downwind SUP foil board first run. appeared first on Foil Shop ..read more

Wing foiling big winging is on the rise. A number of brands have recently chucked new designs into the mix – Hyde Sails being one with their Rush 7m, 8m and 9m offerings. We got hold of the Hyde 9m Rush to check out. Big wings as they stand today (as of 2023). Wing foiling [...] The post Wing foiling Big wing thing – (big wang thang #2). appeared first on Foil Shop ..read more

Foil wing skills are often promoted as easy. In relation to other sports – such as windsurfing, which certainly takes a while to learn – this maybe true. But as we always say during conversations foil wing skills still require time, perseverance and practice to acquire. Wing foiling isn’t quite as easy and quick to ..read more

Hydrofoil bike? What?! Yep, hydrofoil bikes are the next evolutionary step within the world of battery powered fly above water craft. In fact, hydrofoil bikes are at the cutting edge of foiling full stop. And recently we got the chance to try a Manta5 SL3 courtesy of Hydrofoil Bike UK. Words: Foilshop UK. Pics: Mike ..read more

Wing foiling upwind more efficiently is something all riders (once flying) aspire to. Closing the slot, with the wing more upright, not only looks cool it improves speed and close hauled sailing. When learning to wing your power source will mostly be overhead. The free moving nature of a wing is a great thing. But ..read more