Win Some, Win Some

Fliteboard picking up the heavy metal…

We received a Luxury Innovation Award in Geneva, in the Lifestyle category which marks an important shift recognizing Fliteboard as more than just a product – it truly is a priceless experience.

The international jury, lead be the CEO of Bulgari, took 3 months to decide the winners, which were presented by Porsche CEO, Michael Glinski. A true honour.

ULTRA won Best in Class at the Good Design Awards Australia

Having just come off of the win in Europe, Fliteboard went on to take home another award in Australia. Dr. Gien, Good Design Chief Executive commented: “This is design excellence having an impact at every level and should be applauded.”

We accepted a local award at our hometown in Byron Bay, for Excellence in Innovation. It’s an honour to be acknowledged on local and international stages for our never ending quest for refinement and creating the perfect ride, using the best materials on earth.

Special thanks goes to our growing team (now 60+ strong) featuring some of the best talent in the world with new recruits from pioneering backgrounds including Americas Cup.

A foiler riding an Atlantic swell behind a jet ski at Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal

Towfoiling Portugal’s Atlantic swell with Towtrips

Jet ski, driver, board and foil, two hours at a time. Towtrips tow foilers into Atlantic swell on Portugal’s Alentejo coast, and their 2026/27 swell season opens this month.

Best Foils 2026: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

Header photo: Oscar Hetherington Ten foils, every one ridden and tested by the Foiling Magazine team. Each card carries the numbers you actually need, the setup we tested it on, and our tester’s honest account of what it’s like once you’re flying. FliteLab FLUX FM Tested – Issue 29 Recommended forSurfWing/parawing The FLUX is Adam

AFS have launched a marketplace for second hand gear

Second hand gear is important in our industry as it gives our first-timers their first crack! AFS have recently launched their “Second-Hand Marketplace” – let’s take a look. AFS opens its second-hand marketplace to riders and resellers. AFS, the French carbon foil manufacturer, has opened a platform dedicated to second-hand AFS gear. Private owners and