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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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Surf Abu Dhabi unveils split-wave setting, sending identical barrels to two surfers
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Surf Abu Dhabi unveils split-wave setting, sending identical barrels to two surfers

Surf Abu Dhabi’s new split-wave mode turned one hydrofoil run into twin barrel lines, giving two surfers identical reps for coaching and testing.

Chris Morales2m read
Foil surfer in Izmir keeps pace with moving ferry at sea
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Foil surfer in Izmir keeps pace with moving ferry at sea

A foil rider in Izmir matched a commuter ferry on the Gulf of İzmir, a vivid show of speed that also raised the safety bar around commercial traffic.

Nina Kowalski2m read
Pierre Mortefon wins IFCA foil world title after final-race decider
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Pierre Mortefon wins IFCA foil world title after final-race decider

Pierre Mortefon clinched the IFCA foil world title in the final race at Leucate, a week that rewarded clean gear choices and calm decision-making in shifting wind.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Lake Garda updates windsurf and wingfoil rules for safer summer use
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Lake Garda updates windsurf and wingfoil rules for safer summer use

Wingfoil beginners on Trentino’s Lake Garda shore can launch with lift or motorized support from May 15, but must stay 100 meters off public transport boats.

Sam Ortega2m 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
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
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.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Patagonia signs Cash Berzolla, Maui foiler shaping the sport's future
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Patagonia signs Cash Berzolla, Maui foiler shaping the sport's future

Patagonia's newest foiling pickup is 20-year-old Cash Berzolla, a Maui local with back-to-back wave titles. His rise shows why brands now value range, style, and Maui credibility.

Jamie Taylor2m read
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 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
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
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
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
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.

Jamie Taylor2m read
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.

Jamie Taylor2m read
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.

Jamie Taylor6m read
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.

Jamie Taylor5m read
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.

Jamie Taylor5m read
How to find reputable foil lessons, rentals and clubs
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How to find reputable foil lessons, rentals and clubs

Find qualified foil lessons, rentals, and club resources and learn what to ask before you book. Covers safety checks, rental versus buy choices, and sizing up local conditions.

Jamie Taylor2m read
How to Choose the Right Hydrofoil, Without Buying the Wrong Gear
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How to Choose the Right Hydrofoil, Without Buying the Wrong Gear

The cheapest mistake is choosing the wrong wing, not the wrong brand. A $600 to $1,200 beginner setup can ride better than a flashy carbon build if the foil matches your style.

Nina Kowalski6m read
Foil surfers troubleshoot mismatched Flipsky remote wiring after receiver failure
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Foil surfers troubleshoot mismatched Flipsky remote wiring after receiver failure

A failed Flipsky receiver can strand an eFoil fast, and the VX3’s wiring split is the trap. Here’s how to sort the harness, pairing, and VESC settings.

Sam Ortega5m 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
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
Foil Zone DIY thread guides first-time eFoil builder on setup
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Foil Zone DIY thread guides first-time eFoil builder on setup

A Greek beginner's thread turns into a usable eFoil recipe: build simple, copy the proven parts, and respect the legal reality before buying anything.

Sam Ortega5m read
Great White Shadows Downwind Foiler Miles Off Santa Barbara
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Great White Shadows Downwind Foiler Miles Off Santa Barbara

A 10- to 11-foot great white shadowed a Santa Barbara-to-Carpinteria foil run for miles, putting route planning and support boats in sharp focus.

Nina Kowalski2m 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.

Nina Kowalski2m 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
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.

Jamie Taylor2m read
2026 eFoil guides split the market by rider type and use case
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2026 eFoil guides split the market by rider type and use case

The old idea of one best eFoil is fading fast. Buyers now split cleanly by rider type, from first-timers to wave chasers to travel riders.

Sam Ortega6m read