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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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...

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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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Cabrinha Macro Air 4’7

Riders who are willing to trade a small amount of top end performance for a massive gain in portability and travel potential should seriously consider the Macro Air inflatable.

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SLINGSHOT Javelin 4m

The Javelin is an outstanding wing for riders of all abilities and styles. This is a wing that can be set up to send massive boosts, multiple rotations, inverts, and grabs,...

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AXIS Froth V2 5’4 & AXIS Ultrashort Advance Fuselage

The Froth V2 is an exceptionally friendly board to ride in this size, giving adequate buoyancy by maintaining a generous level of volume in a short board, and therefore minimizing swing...

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Ocean Rodeo Glide A-Series 7m

The 7m A-Series is a wing that’s going to open up conditions you previously wouldn’t have bothered with, and it’s as user friendly and efficient as larger wings get.

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KT Ginxu 62L

We tested the Ginxu from a complete ‘winging’ perspective and can say that this does feel like a true innovation that benefits the winging experience for all riders, not just the...

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TABOU Pocket Air 67L

An excellent board for an aspiring intermediate who still wants to be able to knee start but wants the benefits of less board under their feet.

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FLYSURFER MOJO Pure 4.5m

For a beginner rider, the Pure would be an excellent choice. For intermediate and above, the predictable behavior and well-balanced performance enable you to concentrate on what is going on under...

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RRD UNIVERSAL SW ALU 2400

This foil ticks all the boxes and its performance makes it a great option for heavier riders looking for a light wind freeride foil to wing, SUP and even downwind SUP.

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Flymount Aero 130

The Flymount Aero 130 is an impressive design response to a very specific and complex problem.

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North Seek 4’10

Whether it be in lakes or ocean, upwind, downwind or whatever in between, this board has it covered!

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RRD Y27 Wind Wing 5m

RRD has put an impressive amount of R&D into the development of their wing foiling range and the Wind Wing Y27 is no different...

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Range Review: Slingshot Phantasm PTM & G Series

Overall, the Phantasm kit is an incredibly diverse and well-constructed foil system that will suit almost every rider on the water.

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Range Review: Armstrong CF V2 1600, 1200, 950 & CF300 tail

The new Armstrong CF V2 range is the system most aspiring riders should probably be using...

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ION Seek Amp FZ 3/2

The Seek Amp is a comfortable suit which provided excellent range of movement and was warm enough to wear prone foiling and winging in water temperatures below 15 degrees.

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GA CROSS 2022 5.2m

We felt that the Cross was a very well-considered evolution of its predecessor which knows its target market and meets the need of this perfectly.

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Vayu AURA 4m

The AURA is fun to use, successfully showcases some new innovations, and most importantly, it works very well within the freeride and wave sectors it is designed for.

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Appletree Appleslice v2 83l

The Appleslice V2 is sleek through the water, assertive and balanced whilst flying, and importantly ultra-nimble and telepathically direct under the feet.

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North Nova 2022 4.2m

The new Nova is everything you’ll desire for a sportive ride across the rapidly developing disciplines of both wave and freestyle.

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RRD Blaze 1250

The RRD Blaze 1250 is a really fun foil, with the potential to be a one foil quiver...

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Naish Wing-Surfer MK4 4.5m

The MK4 is ideal for riders looking for one wing to handle any condition and all riding styles. With a variety of handles, the MK4 will be comfortable and accessible for...

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FFB Fusion 4’6

If you are looking for a one-board quiver, the Fusion is an excellent contender. Prone foilers, towers, and wingers will all appreciate what the Fusion has to offer.

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