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Choosing a foil is rarely about finding the “best” one. It’s about finding the one that matches the way you want to ride. That’s exactly what Levitaz has achieved with its new Free Series. Although the 790 and 900 share the same design philosophically, they offer two very distinct riding experiences. After riding both wings on the 84cm Free Series Mast, it quickly became clear that these are not simply two different sizes of the same foil, they’re two different interpretations of freeride. Before talking about the differences, it’s worth highlighting what both foils have in common.
The entire Free Series feels incredibly refined. The titanium fuselage create a perfectly rigid connection, eliminating any unwanted movement between the mast and the front wing. Combined with the 84cm mast, with 14.5mm thickness the result is a remarkably direct feeling under your feet. The mast deserves particular highlight. Its race-inspired profile slices cleanly through the water while maintaining excellent stiffness, offering an impressive balance between efficiency and predictability.
If I had to describe the 790 in one word, it would be versatile. This is the foil I naturally wanted to keep riding regardless of the conditions. Whether in wingfoil or surf foil, it immediately feels intuitive. Takeoffs happen surprisingly early for a wing with an aspect ratio of 10.3, while the top-end speed remains impressively wide. It never feels like you’re reaching its limits. The biggest strength of the 790 is undoubtedly its turning behavior. It rolls naturally from rail to rail with very little effort. The foil carries speed beautifully through the entire carve while maintaining consistent support under your feet. Most importantly, it remains incredibly predictable. Even when loading the foil hard through tighter turns, it never gives the impression that it’s about to stall or suddenly lose grip. That confidence makes it a fantastic foil for wave riding. Whether you’re linking sections in surf foil or carving powered turns in wingfoil, the 790 constantly encourages you to push harder. Another pleasant surprise was its remarkably broad speed range. The low-end lift makes takeoffs effortless, while the high-end remains stable and comfortable without becoming nervous. It’s one of those foils that adapts to the session rather than forcing you to adapt your riding style. For many riders, it could easily become their one-foil quiver.
Jumping onto the 900 immediately changes the riding experience. With its 13.3 aspect ratio, everything becomes longer. Longer glide. Longer pumps. Longer connections between bumps. This foil clearly targets riders looking to maximize efficiency rather than playfulness. The first thing you notice is the glide. Once the foil accelerates, it simply wants to keep flying. Every pump generates remarkable forward distance with very little effort.
Whether you’re connecting bumps on a downwind run or with a wing, the 900 constantly rewards smooth, efficient riding. That efficiency inevitably changes the turning behavior. Compared to the 790, heel-to-toe transitions feel noticeably more committed. The foil prefers drawing longer arcs instead of snapping through tight turns. The 900 isn’t trying to imitate a surf foil. Its job is to maintain speed, maximize glide and keep carrying momentum through open water. And that’s exactly what it does.
As expected from Levitaz, machining and construction are outstanding. The titanium inserts, corrosion-resistant hardware and one-tool assembly system make the entire platform feel genuinely premium. It’s also refreshing to see such attention given to durability, especially for riders who assemble and disassemble their equipment frequently. Levitaz didn’t simply scale one foil up and another one down. They developed two front wings that serve distinct purposes while preserving the same premium feel throughout the range.
