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Folding prop for 6384 motor proves useful up to 27 km/h
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Folding prop for 6384 motor proves useful up to 27 km/h

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Eleveight WFS Pro V2 pairs premium build with versatile freeride performance
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Eleveight WFS Pro V2 pairs premium build with versatile freeride performance

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Fliteboard guide explains performance eFoil systems, compatibility and ride feel
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Fliteboard guide explains performance eFoil systems, compatibility and ride feel

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Eleveight launches refreshed wing foil range with freeride focus
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Eleveight launches refreshed wing foil range with freeride focus

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Fliteboard launches 2026 eFoil adventures blending coaching and travel
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Fliteboard launches 2026 eFoil adventures blending coaching and travel

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Lift Foils Urges Foiler Etiquette to Ease Lineup Tensions
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Lift Foils Urges Foiler Etiquette to Ease Lineup Tensions

Lift Foils told foilers to stay out of crowded peaks, yield priority, and ride the open face after a Chicama injury and a Gold Coast clash reignited lineup heat.

Sam Ortega2m read
Houston Kiteboarding hosts all-brands efoil demo day in Clear Lake Shores
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Houston Kiteboarding hosts all-brands efoil demo day in Clear Lake Shores

Houston Kiteboarding’s Clear Lake Shores demo day lets riders test Lift, Flite, Foil Drive, and Duotone side by side before buying.

Jamie Taylor5m read
Foil builders tackle external heat sinks for waterproof VESC setups
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Foil builders tackle external heat sinks for waterproof VESC setups

A tiny heat-sink question exposes the real eFoil killer: once the box is sealed, heat has to go somewhere or the controller will throttle, trip, or cook itself.

Sam Ortega7m read
Battery shortages delay DIY eFoil builds across Europe
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Battery shortages delay DIY eFoil builds across Europe

A DIY eFoil builder hit June lead times for Reliance RS50 cells and May backorders on EVE 30P packs, turning battery sourcing into the real project delay.

Sam Ortega2m read
North Texas Wing Foil Regatta Brings All Levels to Grapevine Lake
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North Texas Wing Foil Regatta Brings All Levels to Grapevine Lake

Grapevine Lake hosted an inland foil gathering with beginner, distance and technical races, plus e-foils and dockstarts, all in one North Texas weekend.

Sam Ortega2m read
Eleveight WFS Pro V2 pairs premium build with versatile freeride performance
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Eleveight WFS Pro V2 pairs premium build with versatile freeride performance

Eleveight’s WFS Pro V2 trims weight, sharpens stability, and keeps its broad wind range. The real question is whether Aluula and a carbon bar are worth the jump in price.

Jamie Taylor6m read
Fliteboard guide explains performance eFoil systems, compatibility and ride feel
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Fliteboard guide explains performance eFoil systems, compatibility and ride feel

Fliteboard’s performance systems are less about hype and more about fit: the right C-series setup feels sharper, quieter, and more efficient, while the wrong match can box in your upgrades.

Sam Ortega6m read
Eleveight launches refreshed wing foil range with freeride focus
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Eleveight launches refreshed wing foil range with freeride focus

Eleveight’s WFS V6 goes lighter and cleaner, while the new Evolve V4 and CSF V1 split the lineup between easy freeride and advanced surf-freestyle use.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Adam Bennetts rides Bordeaux’s tidal bore on foil for endless glide
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Adam Bennetts rides Bordeaux’s tidal bore on foil for endless glide

Adam Bennetts turns Bordeaux’s tidal bore into an almost endless foil run, showing how Le Mascaret rewards pumping, balance, and timing over ordinary surf chops.

Jamie Taylor6m read
Poole Harbour tests Naish 2026 foils, high-performance range arrives in store
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Poole Harbour tests Naish 2026 foils, high-performance range arrives in store

Naish’s 2026 foils have landed at Poole Harbour Watersports, and the first in-store take points to faster lift, more glide and a sharper size choice.

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Gold Coast e-foil collision reignites surfing safety and etiquette debate
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Gold Coast e-foil collision reignites surfing safety and etiquette debate

A Gold Coast e-foil collision pulled Kelly Slater into a lineup fight over right of way, turning one crash into a wider test of surf etiquette.

Nina Kowalski2m read
Fliteboard launches 2026 eFoil adventures blending coaching and travel
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Fliteboard launches 2026 eFoil adventures blending coaching and travel

Fliteboard is sending eFoil Riders to 11 destinations in 2026, pairing coached sessions with travel so riders can progress faster than on a lone demo day.

Sam Ortega2m read
Foil Riders Build Shared Mast Database to Solve Compatibility Problems
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Foil Riders Build Shared Mast Database to Solve Compatibility Problems

Foil riders are building a shared mast database to stop bad buys before they happen. The payoff is simpler swaps, faster setup checks, and a real open fitment reference.

Nina Kowalski5m read
Foil Drive adds passive external antenna for carbon boards' signal issues
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Foil Drive adds passive external antenna for carbon boards' signal issues

Foil Drive’s $400 AUD passive antenna targets the dropouts carbon boards can cause, giving Gen 2 riders a steadier link on the water.

Jamie Taylor2m read
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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2025 eFoil buyer's guide: Flite leads, Lift and Waydoo shine
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2025 eFoil buyer's guide: Flite leads, Lift and Waydoo shine

A comprehensive buyer's guide compares top eFoil systems for 2025 and explains practical tradeoffs for buyers, renters, and lesson providers. It highlights performance, versatility, and value.

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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.

Jamie Taylor3m read
Hunstanton lifeboat rushes to wing foiler in strong winds
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Hunstanton lifeboat rushes to wing foiler in strong winds

Strong winds off Hunstanton turned a wing-foiling session into a lifeboat shout, but the rider was already back on his board when crews arrived.

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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.

Jamie Taylor3m read
Essential Pre-Ride and Seasonal Maintenance Checklist for Surf, Pump and E-Foils
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Essential Pre-Ride and Seasonal Maintenance Checklist for Surf, Pump and E-Foils

A compact maintenance checklist to keep surf foils, pump foils and e-foils safe and reliable, reducing failures on the water and extending gear life.

Jamie Taylor2m read
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.

Jamie Taylor2m read
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.

Jamie Taylor3m read
Foil Drive and Lift X battle hurricane swell at Hatteras Inlet
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Foil Drive and Lift X battle hurricane swell at Hatteras Inlet

Hatteras Inlet turned into a real-world filter for assist foils, with Foil Drive offering endurance and Lift X answering with powered range.

Nina Kowalski6m read
Essential Safety Checklist for Foiling: PPE, Protocols, E-foil Precautions
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Essential Safety Checklist for Foiling: PPE, Protocols, E-foil Precautions

A practical safety checklist for foiling outlines PPE, on-water protocols, and e-foil electrical checks to reduce collisions, high-speed impacts, and battery hazards.

Jamie Taylor2m read
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.

Jamie Taylor2m read
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.

Jamie Taylor2m read
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.

Jamie Taylor3m read
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.

Jamie Taylor2m read
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.

Jamie Taylor2m read