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FLITELab Expo Days Mallorca March 6–8 Offer Industry‑Grade Hands‑On Foil Testing
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FLITELab Expo Days Mallorca March 6–8 Offer Industry‑Grade Hands‑On Foil Testing

FLITELab Expo Days in Mallorca will offer limited-capacity, on-water demos of eFoils, prone foils and downwind tech with FLITELab AMP & RAW boards March 6–8, 2026.

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Town of Timnath Adds Resident eFoil Permit March 9, 2026
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Town of Timnath Adds Resident eFoil Permit March 9, 2026

The Town of Timnath posted a 2026 reservoir permitting calendar that lists "Resident eFoil – March 9, 2026 – 9AM," the same release window as resident shore and non-motorized permits.

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New Caledonia Resumes Shark Culls, Beaches Closed After Fatal Wing-Foiler Attack
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New Caledonia Resumes Shark Culls, Beaches Closed After Fatal Wing-Foiler Attack

Anse Vata was closed after a 55-year-old wing-foiler was found dead; Nouméa and the Southern Province resumed targeted tiger and bull shark culls and banned swimming nearshore.

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JP Australia F-Winger S-TEC 2026 Optimized for Downwind Glide Efficiency
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JP Australia F-Winger S-TEC 2026 Optimized for Downwind Glide Efficiency

JP Australia’s F‑Winger S‑TEC 2026 is a downwind SUP foil board built for early release and long glides, featuring JP’s ultralight Triax S‑TEC carbon PVC sandwich and redesigned double US foil tracks.

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How to Choose Foil Wings for Your Weight Skill and Waves
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How to Choose Foil Wings for Your Weight Skill and Waves

This primer explains how front and rear wing selection, aspect ratio, chord, and materials change surf-foil performance and how to match wings to your weight, skill level, and the waves you ride. Use these specific sizing guidelines, tuning tips, and safety reminders to set up a more forgiving first rig or a sharper high-performance setup as you progress.

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Top 12 Foil Surfing Destinations Worldwide with Practical Tips
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Top 12 Foil Surfing Destinations Worldwide with Practical Tips

A concise worldwide guide highlights 12 top foil-surfing destinations, with best seasons, typical conditions, local hazards, and recommended foil setups to help plan trips and training sessions. Verify local rules, tides, and safety notices before you go and pack spares and the right gear for each spot.

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How to Pump a Surf Foil: Gear, Land Drills, Timing Progression
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How to Pump a Surf Foil: Gear, Land Drills, Timing Progression

Learn gear choices, land drills, and timing progressions to generate and sustain lift by pumping a surf foil.

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Foil Surfing Guide for Beginners: Progression, Gear, Safety
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Foil Surfing Guide for Beginners: Progression, Gear, Safety

This guide walks you through the full beginner progression for foil surfing, from gear basics and board selection to pop-ups, controlled lift, turning, and safety. You'll get practical drills, common mistakes and fixes, learning methods, and a 10-step checklist to speed progress while lowering risk.

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Essential spot etiquette and stewardship for foil surfers
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Essential spot etiquette and stewardship for foil surfers

Practical local-spot etiquette and stewardship for foil surfers to stay safe, share crowded lineups, and protect beach access.

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How to travel safely with foil boards and e-foil gear
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How to travel safely with foil boards and e-foil gear

This guide compiles practical travel tips for foil boards, masts, wings and e-foil components to reduce damage and airline headaches.

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Hydrofoil Lift, Gear and Key Differences Between Foil Surfing Styles
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Hydrofoil Lift, Gear and Key Differences Between Foil Surfing Styles

A beginner primer breaks down hydrofoil lift, essential gear, and the key differences between surf‑foiling, SUP‑foiling, wingfoiling and eFoiling to help riders choose a safe path in the water.

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Sizing and Aspect Ratio Tradeoffs for Surf, Downwind, and Pump Foil Wings
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Sizing and Aspect Ratio Tradeoffs for Surf, Downwind, and Pump Foil Wings

Choosing foil wings comes down to balancing aspect ratio and surface area for the discipline, weight and conditions, the right combo buys glide, lift or pumpability.

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Essential battery safety and storage guide for eFoil owners
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Essential battery safety and storage guide for eFoil owners

Practical steps to transport, store and handle eFoil batteries safely to reduce fire risk and extend pack life.

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Beginner's Guide to Foil Surfing: Pump, Surf, and E-foil Basics
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Beginner's Guide to Foil Surfing: Pump, Surf, and E-foil Basics

Learn the basics of pump foil, surf foil, and e‑foil, how to pick a discipline, choose gear, progress through lessons, stay safe, fix common mistakes, and join the local foil community.

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Essential foil maintenance checklist to prevent corrosion and seized bolts
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Essential foil maintenance checklist to prevent corrosion and seized bolts

A compact buyer and maintenance checklist outlines daily rinsing, periodic disassembly, and battery care to keep surf, wing, SUP, and e-foils reliable. Follow practical steps to avoid common failures.

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Midterm e-foil maintenance guide every saltwater rider needs
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Midterm e-foil maintenance guide every saltwater rider needs

Keep your e-foil running with a midterm maintenance checklist that prevents corrosion and extends gear life.

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Advanced Pumping Techniques Every Foiler Needs to Master
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Advanced Pumping Techniques Every Foiler Needs to Master

This comprehensive guide explains how to generate and sustain speed on surf foils, tow-foils, and e-foils using advanced human pumping techniques and how to combine pumping with electric assist for maximum efficiency. Learn the physics, specific drills, setup tradeoffs, a six-week progression, common mistakes, and safety steps that will accelerate skill development and reduce gear failures on the water.

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F-ONE TITAN 2 Connection Offers True One-Piece Feel, Riders Report
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F-ONE TITAN 2 Connection Offers True One-Piece Feel, Riders Report

F-ONE’s TITAN 2 swaps bolt-load for a Tuttle-like socket and only two M8 screws, and riders in La Ventana say it finally feels like a one-piece setup.

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Practical checklist for first-time surf-foil buyers to get flying
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Practical checklist for first-time surf-foil buyers to get flying

Quick, practical checklist helps first-time surf-foil buyers choose forgiving, buoyant setups to learn faster and avoid costly mistakes.

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OC Foil Rides Every 2026 Fliteboard: ICON, AIR, PRO, RACE, ULTRA, L3
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OC Foil Rides Every 2026 Fliteboard: ICON, AIR, PRO, RACE, ULTRA, L3

OC Foil’s verified on‑water test makes the 2026 Race the sharpest, speed‑first Fliteboard yet; a claimed cross‑model roundup titled “I Rode Every 2026 Fliteboard” exists but remains unverified in supplied uploads.

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Indiana Foil Debuts Monobloc Stabilizers as Designer Jan Pütz Explains Engineering
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Indiana Foil Debuts Monobloc Stabilizers as Designer Jan Pütz Explains Engineering

Indiana Paddle & Surf rolled out a Monobloc Stabilizer series on February 24, 2026, with designer Jan Pütz on video introducing Condor M and Condor S frontwings.

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Adam Baber Knocked From Foil Board by Hammerhead in Viral Clip
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Adam Baber Knocked From Foil Board by Hammerhead in Viral Clip

Adam Baber’s Instagram clip shows a hammerhead bump his foil while he was being towed by a small powered device, knocking him off and circling him before veering away.

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Waydoo Flyer EVO offers 2-hour battery, more power, nimble handling
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Waydoo Flyer EVO offers 2-hour battery, more power, nimble handling

Brian Formato reports the Waydoo Flyer EVO delivers two hours of ride time and more than 20 miles per charge; testers praise the power and maneuverability but warn of strong torque on the performance motor.

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Suspected shark attack kills 55-year-old doctor wing foiler in Nouméa
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Suspected shark attack kills 55-year-old doctor wing foiler in Nouméa

A 55-year-old doctor wing foiler was found dead in Anse Vata lagoon with bite traces on his foil board, prompting a municipal ban on water sports within 300 m of Nouméa until March 4.

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Indoor GWA Wingfoil World Cup in Düsseldorf Crowns Sosa and Suardiaz
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Indoor GWA Wingfoil World Cup in Düsseldorf Crowns Sosa and Suardiaz

Spain’s Ancor Sosa and Nia Suardiaz won the indoor GWA Wingfoil World Cup in Düsseldorf, showcasing a weather-proof, spectator-friendly format that boosts visibility for wingfoil and foiling disciplines.

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Essential wing-foil primer: gear, stance, safety, and progression
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Essential wing-foil primer: gear, stance, safety, and progression

A practical wing-foil guide lays out gear rules, stance tips, safety gear, and drills to speed progression for new and intermediate foilers.

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Step-by-step pumping progression to master surf foil flight
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Step-by-step pumping progression to master surf foil flight

Practical progression to learn pumping a surf foil with gear checklists, drills, on-water sequence, and safety tips. Use alongside hands-on coaching and follow local rules.

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Essential safety rules every foil surfer and paddler needs to know
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Essential safety rules every foil surfer and paddler needs to know

Foil riders should follow practical safety steps to reduce injury risk and equipment damage. Learn gear, leash, location, maintenance, and etiquette essentials.

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How Cornwall's Kernow Foil Crew built a winter foiling scene
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How Cornwall's Kernow Foil Crew built a winter foiling scene

A grassroots group in Cornwall has turned marginal Atlantic bumps into a thriving foiling scene. Their methods and camaraderie offer a practical roadmap for regional organizers and riders.

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