Test Center

Welcome to Foiling Magazine’s Test Center, home to all our in-depth reviews of the latest foiling gear.

From foils, to wings, to foil boards, and everything in between, our global test team of professional riders offer their personal take on what shiny new kit you should be spending your hard-earned money on…

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Indiana Dolphin S

This has that modern high-aspect DNA: fast, efficient and addictive in glide, but without becoming too demanding or technical. It will make every session fun.

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North Nova Pro

If you enjoy linking swells, catching waves and spending long, comfortable sessions on the water, this is definitely a wing worth having on your must-try list.

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Range Review: GA FOILS Move

While these wings are very versatile, they are best suited for riders seeking high-performance characteristics in a truly accessible and forgiving package.

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RRD Beluga Y31 Silver Line

This feels like a proper evolution of the Y30: same compact DNA, but with better balance, improved control and a cleaner feeling under your feet.

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Double Dip: NeilPryde FLY IV PRO + FIREFLY PRO

Both these wings perform well across multiple disciplines and make it surprisingly easy to unlock performance without needing a pro-level skill set.

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Sabfoil Sea Devil 780 Blackbird

If your idea of a good session involves carving hard, riding powered, and feeling exactly what the foil is doing under your feet, this delivers that in an incredibly satisfying way.

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Duotone Foil Assist

With the batteries contained in a neat waist belt, leaving the board unweighted, this is a novel and innovative approach to foil assist which has great potential as a platform.

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AFS Stream One

This makes everything feel easy - earlier takeoffs, less physical effort, smooth handling and solid drift - it’s one of those wings you'll end up using a lot.

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Double Dip: Armstrong Performance MKII & Performance-X Masts

The new Armstrong mast line has something for everyone, whether you're riding larger or smaller foils, and whatever levels of speed and performance you're pushing.

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KT Arc

This is a perfect match for any intermediate to advanced rider who likes to mix disciplines and wants a single board that delivers strong performance across all of them.

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Double Dip: ION Sun Pro and Storm Pro

For extra protection from the elements, the Sun Pro for sun-drenched days feels like a second skin, and when the wind picks up the Storm Pro acts as a true shield.

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Duotone UNIT SLS 2026 Concept Blue

This is an excellent update of a now long-established product line, which can be thrown into a multitude of situations with confidence, with a garnish of Aluula where it’s most important.

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Cabrinha Whippit

This delivers maximum fun, especially in waves. For riders who like to mix disciplines, the 750 is a must-try, eliminating the need for multiple front wings to cover different disciplines.

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LiP Sunglasses Surge Aero

The Surge Aero is a very detailed and well-engineered product, packed with subtle practical features as well as being quite unique to higher speed, higher stakes watersports.

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Appletree Midlength V2

Elegant to look at, and elegant to ride, the Midlength V2 is a masterpiece of an update, broadening its use across disciplines and aligning perfectly with the evolution of our sport.

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Starboard Above foilboard

When it comes to board shapes, Starboard aren’t afraid to shun market trends and go their own well-founded path, and in this instance it’s paid dividends.

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Foil Drive Fusion

The Foil Drive Fusion is a significant step up from the Gen 2: more powerful, more refined, and far more convenient to use with more baked-in safety features.

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Cabrinha Mantis

The elegant boom interface, short span and aimable and balanced flight characteristics make for an extremely easy-to-use wing. It’s an extremely well-thought-out product.

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Appletree AppleSlice V4

Whilst the board’s focus is undeniably wingfoiling, there’s definite potential for crossover into the dark and emerging art of parawing. It’s a significant update for the Slice range.

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Soöruz Strato Vest

This vest is a really great solution for those wanting the protection of a solid impact vest with the buoyancy of a PFD for all disciplines of foiling.

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North Rover

The Rover is a great choice for riders who want a wing that slightly favors freeride and general sailing performance yet can handle waveriding or set up for an epic downwinder.

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Armstrong UHA Front Foil

If glide is your number one priority, the UHA is the choice from the Armstrong range, and heralds a new standard in usability with regards to higher-aspect foils.

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Duotone Crest D/LAB

The Crest is the ultimate no surprises, quiet, well-built daily driver that gets the job done with little fuss. Think of it as the oceanic equivalent of the Audi Savant.

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NP FireFly PRO LTD

If you loved the previous version as much as we did, this LTD edition is a clear step forward, with meaningful upgrades in materials that you can feel from the very...

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