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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CABRINHA Mantis V3

A worthy upgrade over the V2, the new Mantis is going to be the perfect wing to keep the more sportive rider engaged and aid progression in any genre of riding.

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Wingman Harness bundle

Occasionally in the genesis of a sport, something truly innovative comes along and the Wingman harness system is it.

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ION Gearbag TEC

The ION Gearbag TEC is an extremely well thought out and detailed bag system that’s going to make your traveling as easy as possible. It’s a wingfoiler’s best companion.

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Freedom Foil Boards Nugget 4’7

The Nugget is the perfect board for someone that wants to really push their winging to the next level with zero compromises.

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AXIS PNG 1310

The 1310 combined with the Advanced fuse definitely cement AXIS among the most versatile and complete foil ranges on the market.

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Armstrong Performance masts

Armstrong’s Performance masts are both stiff and elegant, and offer a tangible step up in all-round performance.

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CORE Spectrum 1250

CORE has produced a well thought out, all round foil that is confidence inspiring as well as easy and fun to ride with sizes and options to suit all riding levels complementing the XC wing and Roamer board.

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FreeWing PRO 4m + AK Durable Supply Co. Ether Low Back Harness

In practice we found this wing extremely powerful in the hands, driving power through your front arm and producing as much grunt as anyone could require.

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North Nova LW 7m

The big Nova LW is surprisingly easy to handle, ridiculously grunty and pushes the boundary of what’s currently possible when wingfoiling in light winds.

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Slingshot LTF 6’

The LTF is a perfect platform for families looking for one board that is easy for everyone from kids, beginners, or experienced adults to ride, and can easily be packed up, transported, and deployed.

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CORE XC wing

The XC is an easy-to-use wing with a robust, high-quality construction that is synonymous with the CORE brand.

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RRD Blast 900 & Quicklock Plate

The Blast 900 is well suited for anyone looking for a foil that provides performance and efficiency on lighter wind days thanks to its wide speed range and glide.

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GA Cross 2023

Overall, the Cross is a powerhouse, and it provides an excellent benchmark for what we expect to see from wings as the year progresses.

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Fliteboard Ultra L

With Series 3, Fliteboard has covered all bases in providing the most performance-oriented and customizable e-foil available to date.

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Range Review: Fliteboard Flow 900, 1100 & 1300

Fliteboard’s Flow series of foil wings really impressed us with their surfy feel and are a great way to get people into foiling with surf foiling in mind, or for those wanting to get their foil fix on flat days.

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Double Dip: North Sonar HA850 & HA1050 (+ Sonar CF85 Edition Mast)

North are the first to admit they are a little late to the party with their HA range, but they’ve arrived in a gold limousine, extremely well dressed and with a massive fanfare and probably some fireworks.

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Double Dip: Cabrinha X-series MKII 930 & 1240

The new Fusion X-Series MKII foil system is a fantastic ecosystem for foilers. With wings suited for complete beginners, to the most hardcore wave chargers, the MKII can be customized to match every rider’s expectations.

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RRD Air Beluga Pro 70

The Beluga Pro is an extremely impressive board that rides like a true performance wing board whilst offering the convenience of an inflatable. The 70L board that we tested is a great ‘one-board-quiver’ for those who travel a lot.

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SABFOIL Leviathan 1350

The Leviathan 1350 caters to all levels of foilers looking to get into pumpfoil and to the more advanced pumpfoiler looking for one of the most efficient foils currently on the market.

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ELEVEIGHT WFS V3

The WFS V3 is a great option for riders who want an accessible wing, but one which also has some additional performance tucked away for when they need it.

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Cabrinha Link 4’5

The Link is a great board with a sinker friendly design and is capable of performing under any conditions and all riding styles. Riders looking to take the next step should seriously consider the Link as their next choice.

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ION Protection Suit 3/2 SS Front Zip + knee leash

The range of application for this type of wetsuit spans across disciplines, but wing and tow foiling beginners will benefit hugely when making those first steps as well taking the sting out of the inevitable crashes.

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Armstrong WKT 122

Armstrong have ticked all the boxes with a board that effortlessly transcends disciplines with no compromise, feels minimal and efficient, and lets you glide around as freely as an unincumbered seabird.

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FFB Halcyon 1030

The Halcyon is a great foil for those who really want to push the ‘surfiness’ of their foiling and are looking to replicate that surf feeling on foil.

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