# Wing Foiling **URL:** https://foil.zone/c/wing-foiling/33.md [Latest](https://foil.zone/latest.md) · [Categories](https://foil.zone/categories.md) · [Tags](https://foil.zone/tags.md) --- ## [About the Wing Foiling category](https://foil.zone/t/about-the-wing-foiling-category/10318)
**Author:** [@pacificmeister](https://foil.zone/u/pacificmeister)\ **Replies:** 0
Wing foiling is exploding, join the discussion here! --- ## [Foil swap - 3d files foil parts exchange](https://foil.zone/t/foil-swap-3d-files-foil-parts-exchange/26661)
**Author:** [@ericmsill](https://foil.zone/u/ericmsill)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-swap-3d-files-foil-parts-exchange/26661 "2026-06-24T14:26:50Z")
hi guys.Does anyone think this has any future? FoilExchange is a collaborative platform for sharing 3d STL files of hydrofoil parts. wishlist: How it works Request a hydrofoil part you need and community members will … --- ## [Foil gear database](https://foil.zone/t/foil-gear-database/26612)
**Author:** [@Casamoderna\_CM](https://foil.zone/u/Casamoderna_CM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-gear-database/26612 "2026-06-16T17:08:52Z")
Hi guys, I tried to sketch out on a website a compilation with the data of each brand and hydrofoil line and some of their technical aspects. I hope it helps someone. I don’t know if I forgot any brand. I added a tab fo… --- ## [BRM parawing 2025 alternatives : Born-kites, Gong, Ensis, (...)](https://foil.zone/t/brm-parawing-2025-alternatives-born-kites-gong-ensis/22275)
**Author:** [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 10:41am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/brm-parawing-2025-alternatives-born-kites-gong-ensis/22275 "2026-05-02T10:41:11Z")
At the intersection of kiteboarding and wingfoiling, maybe is it time to create a new category on the forum… There’s a bit of a buzz about who will be the first WingFoil brand to arrive on the market to compete with the… --- ## [Diy wing foil Board](https://foil.zone/t/diy-wing-foil-board/10527)
**Author:** [@Mat](https://foil.zone/u/Mat)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/diy-wing-foil-board/10527 "2026-03-27T22:05:37Z")
great idea @pacificmeister!! happy to share my first wing foil board … 5 feet, 28 inch, 4 2/3 thick, ending around 100L… with a concave deck and mostly glassed with flax fiber… flax sounds nice, but it is a pain to la… --- ## [Foil Drive Max battery how to discharge it to iPhone or similar](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-max-battery-how-to-discharge-it-to-iphone-or-similar/25784)
**Author:** [@ewillox](https://foil.zone/u/ewillox)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-max-battery-how-to-discharge-it-to-iphone-or-similar/25784 "2026-01-23T22:34:03Z")
Hi could be a silly question, but I would like to know if it is possible to discharge the foil drive max to a safe storage level by means of using the battery to charge another device? --- ## [NSP Front wings selection help needed](https://foil.zone/t/nsp-front-wings-selection-help-needed/25470)
**Author:** [@fullyfoil](https://foil.zone/u/fullyfoil)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 7:06pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/nsp-front-wings-selection-help-needed/25470 "2025-11-27T19:06:34Z")
Hi All, Just starting to learn to wing foil and tow foil. Not had many oppertunities with the wing but can now tow foil continious no problems. Currently got a massive NSP 2500 front wing and looking for the next size … --- ## [Wingfoil guidebook 2025](https://foil.zone/t/wingfoil-guidebook-2025/24895)
**Author:** [@RodJ](https://foil.zone/u/RodJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 4:39pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/wingfoil-guidebook-2025/24895 "2025-09-09T16:39:20Z")
Hi, I am the author of a little book (really small, smartphone sized, only 4.5"x6") ), it’s beginner’s level guide, no tricks. Hoping that it is appreciated, I post some pictures. The book is available on Amazon in eb… --- ## [Leading Edge Inflatable parawings based on the F-One K-Wing concept (...)](https://foil.zone/t/leading-edge-inflatable-parawings-based-on-the-f-one-k-wing-concept/23524)
**Author:** [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 9:20am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/leading-edge-inflatable-parawings-based-on-the-f-one-k-wing-concept/23524 "2025-05-04T09:20:16Z")
This is the K-wing concept by F-one. They didn’t patent it so I hope other manufacturers will follow as it is much easier to learn than parawing and should appeal to kite.surfers.foilers… a possible transition to para… --- ## [EFoiler moving into Wing foiling](https://foil.zone/t/efoiler-moving-into-wing-foiling/23451)
**Author:** [@aussieatlarge](https://foil.zone/u/aussieatlarge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2025, 1:25am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/efoiler-moving-into-wing-foiling/23451 "2025-04-27T01:25:53Z")
Hi. I am an efoiler. Have about 500km on mostly flat water under the belt. I own a 5m wing, a SUP with a sidewinder dagger board and (here comes the bad idea) a broken Takuma Carver 2 efoil that I don’t think will ever w… --- ## [Who invented foil boards?](https://foil.zone/t/who-invented-foil-boards/22041)
**Author:** [@ausdroid](https://foil.zone/u/ausdroid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 7:17pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/who-invented-foil-boards/22041 "2025-04-21T19:17:58Z")
Just saw this; I note the ongoing discussion about patents. This article says that KTH invented them in 2008. What propulsion are they using? Appears to be a very ducted prop which would be inefficient? --- ## [Second board to be versatil](https://foil.zone/t/second-board-to-be-versatil/23345)
**Author:** [@lewiss66](https://foil.zone/u/lewiss66)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 7:00am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/second-board-to-be-versatil/23345 "2025-04-12T07:00:26Z")
Hello, I Own already a mid length board 85L skybrid and I’m looking for a second board for higher wind. I 'd like to buy a Omen board but can’t decide between the Flux 47L ,the 60L and the emissary 55L. I’m an intermedi… --- ## [CAD for inflatable wing for Wing Foiling Thesis Project](https://foil.zone/t/cad-for-inflatable-wing-for-wing-foiling-thesis-project/23136)
**Author:** [@arthitmiki](https://foil.zone/u/arthitmiki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 1:48pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/cad-for-inflatable-wing-for-wing-foiling-thesis-project/23136 "2025-03-12T13:48:42Z")
Hi all Just joined the space in doing a thesis on analysing the different type of wing set ups with the single skin, half skin and two skin wing setup. Was going to do some CFD at different angle and wind speeds to find… --- ## [Parawing : making your own with a free DiY design software](https://foil.zone/t/parawing-making-your-own-with-a-free-diy-design-software/22302)
**Author:** [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 9:17pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/parawing-making-your-own-with-a-free-diy-design-software/22302 "2025-01-21T21:17:51Z")
How could Ensis/Gong/others be so fast to release a perfect parawing just 8 weeks after BRM ? At 270€/$ psqm, do you find the parawing wings too expensive ? Can you use a sewing machine or want to learn ? At 10€/$ psqm… --- ## [Getfoil Parts - Motor and propeller](https://foil.zone/t/getfoil-parts-motor-and-propeller/21881)
**Author:** [@bmhitch2000](https://foil.zone/u/bmhitch2000)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 5:33am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/getfoil-parts-motor-and-propeller/21881 "2024-12-10T05:33:56Z")
Continuing the discussion from Replacement FOIL brand ESC?: Good Morning gsxrcrasher. May I ask how did you get in contact with Sunray Motion? Did you mention you believe they made the motor as well? Also trying t… --- ## [Board leash and assist box placement](https://foil.zone/t/board-leash-and-assist-box-placement/22206)
**Author:** [@mkefoil](https://foil.zone/u/mkefoil)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 10:59pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/board-leash-and-assist-box-placement/22206 "2024-11-01T22:59:43Z")
I’m wondering if board leashes and foil assist electronic boxes are getting in the way of each other for anyone. Especially with leash points being right behind the typical placement of the electronic box (for gen 1 faux… --- ## [Exowing by Elvolve : the 0-2.5-3.5m2 foldable rigid frame wingfoil wing](https://foil.zone/t/exowing-by-elvolve-the-0-2-5-3-5m2-foldable-rigid-frame-wingfoil-wing/22037)
**Author:** [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 4:50pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/exowing-by-elvolve-the-0-2-5-3-5m2-foldable-rigid-frame-wingfoil-wing/22037 "2024-10-15T16:50:58Z")
More efficient than a BRM parawing 'https://www.elvolve.fr/en/ 3 surfaces in one, price 1270€/1060€ incl/exVAT Materials: Spinaker Reinforced fiberglass tube 3D printed joints A4 stainless steel screws --- ## [The Bird Sail - rigid ancestor from 1982 of the wingfoil wing](https://foil.zone/t/the-bird-sail-rigid-ancestor-from-1982-of-the-wingfoil-wing/22039)
**Author:** [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 7:44pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/the-bird-sail-rigid-ancestor-from-1982-of-the-wingfoil-wing/22039 "2024-10-14T19:44:36Z")
The Bird Sail was the patented 1982 rigid ancestor of the wingfoil wing. Maybe you have one in your father’s / grandpa’s attic or garage ? Picture credit: Bruno Legaignoux, 1984 kitesurf inventor and patent holder. R… --- ## [Gong Carbon vs F-one Phantom Fct](https://foil.zone/t/gong-carbon-vs-f-one-phantom-fct/17885)
**Author:** [@nic](https://foil.zone/u/nic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 2:18pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/gong-carbon-vs-f-one-phantom-fct/17885 "2024-10-04T14:18:46Z")
Hi, Maybe a dumb question…I want to buy a 1500cm wing foil…I have already a gong carbon mast…I’m btw to buy a Gong Curve 1500cm and change completely and buy an F-one alu Phantom 1480 fct (that I think is better but nev… --- ## [Cheap alternative for a baordbag just for carrying](https://foil.zone/t/cheap-alternative-for-a-baordbag-just-for-carrying/21960)
**Author:** [@Wallttor](https://foil.zone/u/Wallttor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 11:53am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/cheap-alternative-for-a-baordbag-just-for-carrying/21960 "2024-10-04T11:53:16Z")
Hey guys! I recently had to pick up a board and didn’t have a baord bag with me. I tried using tie down straps and it worked surprisingly well. I just pulled the strap through the foot straps and carried it like a backpa… --- ## [Learning/lessons](https://foil.zone/t/learning-lessons/21197)
**Author:** [@dreadpiraterobert](https://foil.zone/u/dreadpiraterobert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 11:52pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/learning-lessons/21197 "2024-07-13T23:52:54Z")
Hi, I would like to try wing foiling, possibly trasitioning to surf. I am a solid higher/intermediate surfer (mid-length, 8’6") and had a Hobie Cat 16 for several years. I’ve never been on a foil. I am looking for somet… --- ## [The complete guide to wing foiling in Thailand](https://foil.zone/t/the-complete-guide-to-wing-foiling-in-thailand/21044)
**Author:** [@kiteflip1](https://foil.zone/u/kiteflip1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/the-complete-guide-to-wing-foiling-in-thailand/21044 "2024-06-22T23:29:14Z")
Hey everybody, I wrote a complete guide to wing foiling in Thailand. I hope it can be useful to some of you! Have a nice day --- ## [Waist leashes - which ones do you like?](https://foil.zone/t/waist-leashes-which-ones-do-you-like/11174)
**Author:** [@pacificmeister](https://foil.zone/u/pacificmeister)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2024, 6:41am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/waist-leashes-which-ones-do-you-like/11174 "2024-04-07T06:41:02Z")
Looking into waist leashes. What waist leashes are you all using? And why do you like them? --- ## [Double-surface wingfoil wings](https://foil.zone/t/double-surface-wingfoil-wings/19557)
**Author:** [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 4:35pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/double-surface-wingfoil-wings/19557 "2024-04-03T16:35:27Z")
The Ozone Fusion: The double skin concept appeared in 2001 with kitesurfing so more than 20 years ago , but this time with ram air and ribs for wingfoiling. It failed with kitesurfing because the increase in efficiency… --- ## [Cheap AliExpress wings -worth the money](https://foil.zone/t/cheap-aliexpress-wings-worth-the-money/14247)
**Author:** [@ARig](https://foil.zone/u/ARig)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/cheap-aliexpress-wings-worth-the-money/14247 "2024-04-02T13:46:28Z")
Hi, I’m looking to have a crack at wingfoiling but am unwilling to pay top dollar for the privilege. Work on a DIY board will be starting soon and I have started to think about the hydrofoil. Does anyone have advice ab… --- ## [Armstrong 1600 vs 1850](https://foil.zone/t/armstrong-1600-vs-1850/11739)
**Author:** [@Yewwwg](https://foil.zone/u/Yewwwg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 8:12am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/armstrong-1600-vs-1850/11739 "2024-04-02T08:12:27Z")
What front wing should I use, Armstrong 1600 or 1850. The 1850 seemed to have more lift but once on foil seemed much faster, whereas the 1600 needed more wind and pumping to get on foil. Any thoughts? --- ## [2024 transparent wingfoil weapon from Aqueous](https://foil.zone/t/2024-transparent-wingfoil-weapon-from-aqueous/19675)
**Author:** [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 7:12am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/2024-transparent-wingfoil-weapon-from-aqueous/19675 "2023-12-07T07:12:51Z")
Using monofilm in wingfoil wings is not new as Reedin did it in 2021 with their Superwing X made of X-Ply. Here, the material seems much lighter… Monofilm is back. This 4.5 sqm must be something to ride … More info on… --- ## [Step bottom boards for earlier takeoffs and soft touchdowns](https://foil.zone/t/step-bottom-boards-for-earlier-takeoffs-and-soft-touchdowns/17031)
**Author:** [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/step-bottom-boards-for-earlier-takeoffs-and-soft-touchdowns/17031 "2023-03-30T15:38:28Z")
A 2500usd board designed like a seaplane float, a patent to protect it (US No. 11,027,796, EU No. 22020001-8), since August 2022, Keith TEBOUL’s Ginsu huge cut-out is being touted as a “revolution” in the world of wing… --- ## [An amazing wingfoiling jibe technique: the Heineken Jibe](https://foil.zone/t/an-amazing-wingfoiling-jibe-technique-the-heineken-jibe/17039)
**Author:** [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 2:06pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/an-amazing-wingfoiling-jibe-technique-the-heineken-jibe/17039 "2023-01-22T14:06:55Z")
This drone footage is amazing. The guy at 4:43 is Johnny HEINEKEN and leading the race. The foot change before the jibe is traditional. I wouldn’t have thought a wing side change before the jibe physically possible . T… --- ## [Building an Unlaminated XPS Foam Wingfoil Board](https://foil.zone/t/building-an-unlaminated-xps-foam-wingfoil-board/16880)
**Author:** [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 10:31am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/building-an-unlaminated-xps-foam-wingfoil-board/16880 "2022-10-11T10:31:49Z")
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