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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Mistral Skywave wing

The Skywave is a powerful, balanced wing perfect for the winger who is looking to push into the realms of riding fast and boosting high. It also lends itself well to course racing.

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Vayu Fly

The Fly is indeed a major step forward from its predecessor, making it a top-tier choice for anyone seeking a more progressive board without sacrificing comfort and user friendliness in a compact and versatile package.

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Armstrong DW board

The stability of this board will give confidence to beginner riders who may find the width daunting, yet the responsiveness and performance of this board means it also appeals more advanced riders looking to push their riding to new levels.

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GA Foils GTX Wing Foil set

The solid nature and stiffness of the GTX system balances speed, maneuverability and glide well, resulting in an easy-to-access and performant system.

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Tahe Alizé wing

Intermediate and expert wingfoilers seeking a versatile wing will find the Alizé a perfect match, for its carefully engineered profile that offers ample stability and efficiency, and its nicely refined ergonomics.

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Mistral Skywave Board

The Mistral Skywave is well suited to riders looking to size down to a more neutrally buoyant or smaller board that covers all disciplines whilst still being easy to start for how compact it is.

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Lift Foils 70 High Aspect

The Lift 70HA is a great choice for experienced wingers who want to achieve higher speeds without feeling overpowered or for effortlessly overtaking swells during wing downwinders.

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Unifoil Progression 200

Whether you’re looking to maximize small wave sessions, take on downwinding, or even experience the thrill of SUP foiling, the Progression 200 excels in all arenas.

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Dakine Cyclone V2

The Cyclone V2 delivers on all fronts, catering to riders seeking a powerful yet lightweight feel and performance in a broad range of wind conditions.

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Freedom Foil Boards Dagger

Adapting across disciplines, opening lightwind winging on days never before thought possible, surfing in micro-sized or bigger rolling swells, and of course both SUP and prone downwinding, the FFB Dagger is a must have.

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Flysurfer TAO

The TAO is minimal, light, simple to operate and exceptionally comfortable, and will naturally suit those with a more elegant, rather than brute force approach to wingfoiling.

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Appletree Apple Skipper Short

As a kite foil board it feels electric, and as a wake or pump board, its innate stiffness translates every drop of energy you produce into thrust, wasting nothing.

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Ozone Flux V1

The Flux sits proudly on the starting grid like a thoroughbred racehorse chomping at the bit. It’s securely amongst the top brass of contemporary wings, and is futuristic in both performance and appearance.

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North Mode Pro

If you’re looking for speed and composure, and a hyper direct control feel, the Mode Pro should be high up the considerations list for high-end performance freeride and race applications.

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ION Slash Core helmet

This lightweight and full-featured helmet could be the most important purchase of your impact protection quiver, transcending all watersports stealthily.

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SiFly Rider

This is the perfect introduction to anyone looking to master the feel of foiling or other foiling disciplines, or if you just want to race around without having to concern yourself with unpredictable variables such as wind or waves.

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Armstrong APF 1880

Whether you're an experienced or an aspiring rider, embrace the glide, push your boundaries, and experience next level of pump and downwind training with the Armstrong APF series.

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Cabrinha Vision 03

The Cabrinha Vision is a sprightly feeling, full featured and versatile freeride wing which will please a massive range of riders.

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Armstrong A-Wing XPS

The XPS' combination of searing upwind ability, ghost-like flagging and general superb handling whilst overhead and through the bends enables the rider playful mobility for freeride and wave use.

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Vayu Aura X

Unashamedly high end, the Aura X is a versatile speed machine across disciplines with punchy power delivery and handling attributes that any progressive rider is going to benefit from.

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