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 read is clear: this is a high-performance push aimed at riders who care about speed, control, stability and maneuverability more than a broad, beginner-first package.

The shop’s first look came after it had already tried the foils at a dealer demo event in Portland late last year, so the feedback now blends early riding impressions with a real retail test as the stock and demo units arrive. That matters because the conversation has moved from launch hype to what riders will actually be able to buy, rig and compare on the beach.

Naish set that tone when it announced its 2026 gear rollout on September 4, 2025, across kite, wing, windsurf, foil and boards. The brand framed the season around progression and “better,” and the new foiling range follows that line with the Jet HA Foil Front Wing, Ultra Jet Foil Front Wing, 2D Stabilizer, HA Stabilizer, Foil Mast Carbon HM, Foil Mast Carbon, Foil Mast Aluminum, Fuselage and complete or semi-complete foil packages.

Poole Harbour Watersports said one of the new foils felt like a strong all-round wing option, the kind of setup that can cover more than one style well. Even so, that same character suggests it is not the first pick for riders whose main goal is surf or wave riding. The bigger takeaway is how much the range leans into efficiency: the foil carried momentum well through gybes, kept running farther than expected and stayed controlled as speed built.

Early lift also stood out. The shop described takeoff as smoother and earlier, with the flight feeling composed once the rider was up. That lines up with Naish’s own language for the Ultra Jet line, which it says offers improved lift without compromising speed or pumping power. For foil surfers and wingfoilers, that combination usually points to easier starts with more usable glide once locked in.

Sizing looks less forgiving than many riders might expect. The advice from the first look was to consider dropping at least one front-wing size, and possibly two, compared with the wing size you are used to. That is the sort of detail that can change a purchase decision fast, especially for riders moving up from more forgiving, slower foils.

Naish’s broader 2026 lineup suggests the brand is splitting its attention between performance and range depth. The Chimera is marketed as a crossover board for wing, surf, downwind and tow, while third-party AWSI 2025 coverage pointed to mid-length Chimeras, a Hollow Chimera, Hover Ascend boards and Odyssey boards. The message is that Naish is not chasing elite speed alone, but the new foils in store make it obvious where the company thinks the sharpest edge of the range now sits.