Humans have been trying to mimic the feeling of flying for decades. Wing surfing and wing foiling are relatively new sports that have been praised for their abilities to combine the sport of surfing with the feeling of flying. Wing boarding is the world’s newest wind-driven sport, and it’s quickly becoming a favorite amongst everyone […]
You may have heard of the term “foiling” or “hydrofoiling” in relation to water sports and wondered what the heck that even means? Luckily for you, I know all about foiling and I can quickly explain what it is, and even try to explain how it works. Foiling is the act of riding a hydrofoil […]
By and large around the world, the sport of windsurfing has drastically declined in popularity to the point that many people consider the sport to be “dead”. This claim isn’t entirely true – there are pockets of vibrant windsurfing scenes around the world, but by and large the windsurfing trend does look like that of […]
Windsurfing dates back to the 1950s. It may not be the newest water sport, but it’s one that continues to evolve after more than seven decades of existence. One of the latest advancements in the sport of windsurfing is the inflatable windsurfing board. Inflatable windsurfing boards feature a unique construction and can be quickly inflated or […]
Humans are constantly looking to replicate the feeling of flying, and wing surfing is one of the best efforts yet. Wing surfing is a unique combination of foil surfing, kiteboarding, and windsurfing. The surfer rides a foil board while holding an inflatable sail that helps increase speed as well as the longevity of the ride. […]
Surfing is currently one of the world’s fastest growing sports. Its rapid growth has resulted in the creation of many derivatives of the sport, including foil surfing. Foil surfing is one of the newest and most exhilarating ways to take to the water on a surfboard. However, the board is far more than the average surfboard […]
For decades, surfers were viewed as beach bums who would easily skip work for a good swell. They certainly didn’t need watches. But as technology has advanced, surfers have advanced too. They’re checking online forecasts, squeezing in surf sessions on lunch breaks, and tracking tides during meetings. All of these tasks and more have been […]
Hydrofoils have advanced rapidly in their design over the past few years, achieving new levels of strength, durability, and lightweight performance. One part of the foil that has been pretty rapidly changing is the connector plate/mounting method used to connect it to the board. A foil generates a tremendous amount of leverage, especially when the […]
Once on the fringe of popular surf culture, hydrofoil surfing is now quickly becoming the main event in the ever-evolving sport. Foil surfing (or surf foiling) is the sport of riding a surfboard which has a hydrofoil attached to the board instead of a fin. This allows the surfboard to fly above the water. The […]
Have you just witnessed someone zipping around some waves with a surfboard 2 feet above the water while holding onto a giant inflatable wing? If so, you just witnessed the latest craze of wingfoiling – and this craze is here to stay. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Titouan Galea 🏄♂️ (@titouan.galea) […]
