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UniFoil FTW 3’11” x 16.6″ 23L USED 2024

Rick — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:48:33 +0000

UniFoil FTW 3’11” x 16.6″ 23L USED 2024

This has been used by us a few times for Tow Foiling and Dock starting.

Comes with Bag!!!

The FTW is the signature model of Brian Finch. The FTW is a low volume, narrow, light weight, highly reactive shape designed to meet the demands of top performance foiling. The convex deck exaggerates heel to toe pressure while the flat bottom and hard rails shear away water on touch downs and bashing the lip and foam, and increasing control. The FTW is a great crossover board, ideal for strapped foiling, surf foiling, wake foiling, and dock starts.

Main Features: Strap inserts, lightweight, sharp rails, convex deck. The FTW is a low volume, highly reactive shape, designed to meet the demands of top performance foiling.

Size:

3’11” x 16.6” x 2.2”- 23L

Use: Surf, strapped, tow, wake, dock/pump. Intermediate to advanced riders.

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Appleslice Zapple Foil Drive Foil Board

Rick — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 19:01:17 +0000

Zapple: Designed for Foil Drive!

The Zapple is a fully Foil Drive compatible board! Designed with help from the Foil Drive team, it fits the Foil Drive seamlessly to minimize water turbulence. Its recessed layout reduces drag and positions the battery weight closer to your feet, giving you greater control during tight turns and high-speed runs.

Key advantages of the Zapple

Reduced Drag: The recess decreases surface area, significantly minimizing drag.
Improved Weight Distribution: Positioning the battery closer to your feet enhances control, particularly in turns, by reducing the tendency of the weight to shift outward.
Surface Skipping Capability: When motoring back to the lineup, the board can skim across the water without the battery box causing drag, allowing for smoother rides and higher prop placement on the mast.
Enhanced Foiling Performance: The reduced likelihood of the prop hitting the water improves flow during non-motorized foiling sessions.
Extended Battery Life: Lower drag optimizes battery efficiency, enabling longer foiling sessions.

No more signal issues

The Zapple effectively tackles one of the most common challenges: signal interruptions caused by water and carbon fiber. The Zapple has an advanced signal optimization, eliminating interruptions, even in demanding conditions.

We designed a special nose for the Zapple, acting as a “signal window”. The antenna for the Foil Drive is located in line with the track, to help the signal pass into the board, so make sure the foam strips provided with your Foil Drive kit are packed in there, to avoid signal blocking by water. So as long as you have at least a part of the nose above the water and you pack the track with foam there should be zero issues!

Get away with riding a small board

The Zapple is available in three sizes: 38L, 46L and 54L. With the added power you can get away with riding a very small board. But the bigger sizes also make sense, as they make getting up in the flats easier and also will provide this extra security when doing downwinders far out at sea. The boards are essentially midlength models, with the foil placed quite far forward, this makes the extra length and volume less noticeable.

Easy battery replacement

Ensuring the trench is fully compatible with the Foil Drive battery was an obvious choice, as it eliminates voids that cause drag and drain battery energy. To add convenience, the Foil Drive team has developed special barrel bolts, making battery replacement as straightforward as on a board without a trench. Easy and seamless.

Precision built

Our unique vacuum infusion technology we use on all our boards, allows us to make complex shapes with ease and ensure a very durable construction. We did a big test with all our board models and the Foil Drive, and we found that our 2024 midlength prone boards worked the best, by a long shot. So those were the starting points to add the recess to.

Deck pad included

The Zapple comes with comfortable pads with plenty of grip and a kick tail so you can feel where you are on the board. Inserts for straps are available as a custom option.

Zapple Board Specs

	Width	Thickness	Volume
5’0”	18.5”	1.3”	38L
5’4”	18.5”	1.8”	46L
5’8”	19.5”	1.9”	54L

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KT Nomad Series Back Wings 2025

Rick — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:59:05 +0000

Dynamic control, exceptional speed range, and adaptable performance across all conditions.

Carve-Oriented Geometry: Swept mid-aspect ratio design enhances responsive and intuitive handling for surf and skate style performance.

Advanced High Camber Airfoil: Optimized for maximum efficiency across a wide speed range, with a rear-loaded design that reduces surface area and boosts low-speed performance while maintaining stability and control.

Inflected Wingtips: Enhanced control during surface-piercing breaches with high resistance to ventilation.

Versatile Performance: Excels across all foiling disciplines.

Wide Range Efficiency: Delivers consistent performance from low to high speeds.

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KT Atlas Series Back Wings 2025

Rick — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:53:44 +0000

Unmatched efficiency, glide, acceleration and maneuverability for experienced riders.

Glide-Oriented Geometry: Low sweep with center of lift aligned for maximum efficiency at design speeds.

Wide Range Efficiency: Maintains performance from low to high speeds.

Precision and Control: Offers reactive control for tight turns and deep carves.

Inflected Wingtips: Maximizes control through surface-piercing breaches with high resistance to ventilation.

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Duotone Skybrid Mid Length Foil Boards 2025

Rick — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:07:16 +0000

DUOTONE SKYBIRD

INTRODUCING THE SKYBRID – The ultimate fusion of performance and accessibility.

Duotone Skybird Overview

In response to the overwhelming popularity of the Skybrid SLS, we’re proud to introduce the Skybrid in our Vacuum Epoxy Bamboo Sandwich construction, bringing this popular design to an even wider audience. This mid-length board bridges the gap between our Downwinder and Sky Wing board ranges, offering a unique riding experience for Wing Foiling enthusiasts. The Skybrid delivers highly efficient take-offs, stable performance, and exceptional glide, all in a more compact and accessible package. The narrower and longer outline ensures efficient glide and early take-offs, while the cutouts promote the earliest possible release. A recessed deck creates a direct connection to the foil, enhancing control and feel.

Whether you prefer riding with or without straps, the Skybrid adapts to your style with multiple footstrap options and longer Carbon tracks for precise positioning. Available in four sizes ranging from 5’8″ (85L), 5’10” (100L), 6’0″ (115L) to 6’2″ (130L), there’s a perfect fit for every rider. Elevate your Wing Foiling experience with the Duotone Skybrid – where performance meets accessibility, in a construction that offers durability and value without compromising on the Skybrid’s renowned performance characteristics.

PERFORMANCE AND SPECS

Duotone Skybrid at duotonesports.com

Back to wing boards

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NSI Handz Paddles

Rick — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:49:52 +0000

Our new NSI® Handz Paddles are designed to enhance propulsion when kneeling or in the prone position, allowing you to catch more waves! Engineered for surfing or downwinders, they eliminate the need for using your hands or a SUP paddle.

1/16” KYDEX® T Thermoplastic: Provides a contoured shape with the right balance of flexibility and rigidity
1/8” EVA Corduroy Foam Pad: Offers comfort and grip, and is non-absorbent and lightweight whether wet or dry
Adjustable Latex Tubing Straps: Fully adjustable for a secure fit
Sold as a Pair: Can be used on either hand
One Size Fits Most: Designed to be versatile and adaptable
Dimensions: 7.5” W x 11” L
Designed, engineered, and assembled in Hood River, Oregon USA
Note: We recommend the NSI® Freedom Wing Waist Belt for easy attachment

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KT Custom Order Drifter and Super K Foil Boards

Rick — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:09:14 +0000

Custom order your KT wing or prone foil board to the exact specs you want.

Boards come with a deck pad, and a choice of one color pigment sand see-thru. 6-8 week turnaround time.

Boards ship to major airport cargo facilities for $150. Contact us with questions.

Please write requested board dims in the "notes" section at checkout.

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KT Carbon Foil Hardware Kit 2025

Rick — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:26:06 +0000

Includes

Mast Plate to Board Set – 4x M8-30 & 4x M8 Tnuts

Mast to Fuselage Bolt Set – 2x M8x35

Fuselage – Wings Bolt set ( FW 2x M8x24 – BW 2xM6x20)

Back Wing Full Shim Set (-2.5º to 3º – 12 Shims)

Torx Wrench T40 for M8

Torx Wrench T30 for M6

Tool Box

Mast plate to Board shim 1º

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Armstrong Surf Series Prone Foil Boards 2025

Rick — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:57:18 +0000

Waves are a blank canvas, and the new Surf foil board is the refined tool of choice to draw your line. This 100% surf-dedicated shape is highly responsive and easy to paddle whether you’re building skills or already a ripper. The outline is tuned to be stable under the chest when popping up, yet ready to lay into next-level carves and bash whitewater at will. Optimized to give you a direct connection to the foil, the Surf is thin per volume and built stiff to respond instantly under your feet.

FEATURES

FRESH OUTLINE

The Surf is a ground-up fresh outline from our prior surf-oriented boards. Its outline is surfboard inspired, particularly in the full nose where that extra foam boosts paddling comfort by supporting the chest. The rocker line is generally flat with a slight kick in the nose for easy, efficient paddling.

BOTTOM AND FOIL TRACKS

Designed to be ridden with the most progressive surf foiling style. Subtle double concave to v-tail bottom contours promote efficient water flow and minimize drag, benefitting learners and experts smashing the foam ball alike. Unlike our Forward Geometry boards, the Surf¡¯s carbon foil tracks are located more aft to achieve a balanced mast placement due to the shorter board length.

MORE GRIP, MORE CONTROL

The Surf’s deck grip provides maximum control and comfort. Featuring unique micro-cutouts through the main section of the grip that are grippy enough to feel securely locked in for critical strapless tricks but are still flat enough easy foot repositioning throughout your ride. A full width kick pad at the rear sports extra traction and markings to indicate the foil track placement underneath. Holes in the deck grip facilitate easy access to foot strap screw inserts.

2025 ARMSTRONG SURF FOIL BOARD SPECS

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KT Alloy Fuselages 2025

Rick — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 23:07:12 +0000

KT ALLOY FUESELAGE OVERVIEW

The design enhances rigidity, offering excellent resistance to twisting and bending, which results in a more direct feel, added pop for freestyle tricks, and improved control through turbulence.

Our mast, front wing, and tail connections feature optimized cut-outs to minimize weight and drag, while the footprint connection ensures a precise, grooved fit, reducing wear compared to traditional tuttle connections.

Anodizing ensures durability and corrosion resistance.

56cm Fuselage:

The 56 cm fuselage is designed for advanced riders seeking a responsive and dynamic ride. Its shorter length enhances maneuverability, ideal for tight turns and high-speed maneuvers. This fuselage adds excitement to sessions with quick adjustments and agility. Responsiveness: Increased agility for dynamic performance. Maneuverability: Ideal for tight turns and high-speed maneuvers. Performance: Provides a lively riding experience with enhanced agility.

63cm Fuselage:

The 63 cm fuselage offers increased stability and control, making it ideal for larger foils or beginner to advanced riders looking for stability. Its length provides a smoother, more forgiving ride, aiding in learning and progression. This fuselage also maintains stability in larger waves and at higher speeds, offering additional control in challenging conditions. Stability and Control: Enhanced stability for easier learning and progression. Smooth Ride: Forgiving and stable, especially beneficial with larger foils, larger waves, and at higher speeds. Enhanced Handling: Improved pitch control, predictability, and versatility across all conditions.

FEATURES:

Aluminum fuselages offer an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, providing a stiffer response and a narrower, faster profile.

Stainless Steel Thread Inserts: Prevent corrosion and maintain structural integrity. Lightweight Durability: Combines strength and lightness for enhanced control. Enhanced Rigidity: Provides solid support, improving performance and rider confidence. Reduced Diameter: Designed with a narrower profile to decrease drag. High-Speed Performance: Exceptional acceleration and controlled top speeds. Seamless and ready to flow. Streamlined Future-Proof Connection: Footprint or grooved connection ensures a precise, durable fit, compatible with potential future attachments. KT Foiling Aluminum foil components are made from 6061-T6 aeronautical-grade anodized aluminum. Our Aluminum foil components are CNC-machined and have FEM structurally engineered connection details.

SPECIFICATIONS

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