At WakeStyle you can find the best hydrofoil & wingsurf boards from the best foil brands. If you are in the Netherlands contact us to book a demo test before buying!
Step Bottom Lightwind Wingfoil, Wing Race, Sup Introducing the all-new Ginxu Super K Carbon, the pinnacle of high-performance freeride, surf, and race wing foil boards....
Inflatable downwind board Introducing the Downwinder Air: the perfect travel companion, resilient against dings, and a lighter version of our Downwinder SLS composite models. Featuring...
Wave wingfoilboard Dive into the waves with the new G-WAVE! This board is lightweight, responsive, and engineered to maximize your sea sessions, even in light...
Downwind specific foil board Gazing at the horizon, we're inspired by the boundless possibilities it represents, fueling our passion for growth and the courage...
Downwind and Wing-Foil Board The Sabfoil Torpedo wing board, a cutting-edge development from the well-regarded Italian hydrofoil manufacturer, Sabfoil, historically known as Moses. This...
DOWNWIND SUP FOIL BOARD Welcome to the captivating universe of the AFS Blackbird, a masterful blend of fervor and groundbreaking innovation. Crafted meticulously for the...
Downwind shape inspired wingboard Introducing at Wake-style.com the latest addition to the Sunova Casey Foil range: The Sunova Carver. This innovative design has evolved in sync with...
Sunova Aviator Downwind Elite Casey The Sunova Aviator Downwind Elite is crafted specifically for dedicated downwind foilers invested in mastering the skill of downwind foiling....
Downwind and light wind wing specific foil board Experience uncompromised efficiency with the Duotone Downwinder SLS! Our Downwinder has undergone a complete redesign, resulting...
Freeride Allround Wing Board The Duotone Sky Free board range is the ultimate choice for anyone, whether you're a novice or an experienced freeride winger!Expanding...
Intermediate to advanced freestyle-wave foil board Sizes: 4'.11" // 5'.1" The Duotone Sky Style goes beyond mere cruising, satisfying the aspirations of ambitious wingers...
Intermediate to Advanced freestyle, freeride and wave foil board Renowned among ambitious wingers, the Sky Style range has earned its reputation for delivering an...
The Sky Style range is widely known amongst ambitious wingers for its incredible mix of take-off, landing and playfulness in the surf. Designed to evolve...
Ultra compact foil board by Naish Introducing the Naish Hover Microchip foil board, an innovative and cutting-edge product designed by Naish Kites. Revolutionizing...
Downwind specific SUP foil board Pre-order now / Available from end November At wake-style.com we are Introducing the new KT Ginxu Dragonfly DW ! This...
Wing and Sup Specific Foil Board The Armstrong foil boards focus on Forward Geometry, this technology focuses on positioning the mast track near the center...
Our new and innovative “Forward Geometry” wing surf board designs, highlight the drive and passion we have to always be improving and maximizing the potential...
Wing foil low volume board Wingsurfing has always been a sport that pushes boundaries. It was once thought impossible for someone without experience to ride...
HOVER WING FOIL GS Wing-Surfing/Foil SUP Our last generation Hover Wing Foil Boards instantly set the standard in design, construction, and weight for the category....
Wingsurf board by Starboard The new Wingsurf board range takes design inspiration from our high performance SUP foil boards and Olympic class Windsurf foil boards...
Foil wing travel bag Travel your wing board and hydrofoil in style with this Mystic bag Available in 3 different sizes : 5'1"/5'6"/6'1" Features 8mm...
A performing Inflatable wingsurf foil board by Fanatic The Fanatic Sky Air Premium is an inflatable foil board that offers many advantages over hard boards in...
If you are looking to buy a wing foil board, then the volumeis a crucial characteristic to keep in consideration.
Volume [ vol-yoom, -yuhm ], noun. The quantity of three-dimensional space, enclosed by a closed surface.
Ok, for surfers, volume basically means how wide, long and thick your board is. In surf and foil boards, volume it is measured in liters (lt). The higher de volume, the more your board will float on the water.
Generally speaking, with more volume you will be able to get on your wingsurf board easier, while on a lower volume board you will need stronger wind and a better technique to get going.
Let's see the pros and cons in detail:
High Volume Wingsurf Board
Pros:
Easy waterstart
Easier for learning basic maneuvers, like jibes and tacks
Awesome for light wind conditions
Cons:
Heavier
Due to its bigger surface, it will be more disturbed by strong winds
Not ideal for jumping
Low volume Wingsurf board
Pros:
Smoother handling
Great for jumping
Easy to carry around
Cons:
Less stable and more difficult to ride
You need a solid jibe and tack tecnique
Difficult or sometimes impossible to start on light wind days
Not suitable for heavier riders
So How to choose a Wing Foil Board ?
A rule of thumb that we suggest for choosing the minimum amount of liters needed. Take your weight and add 40 liters.
Example: if you are 80kg add 40 liters, this means you should have a 120lt board or bigger.
Beginners and heavy riders:
Add 40 liters to your bodyweight.
Intermediates, kids and lighter riders:
Add max 10/25 liters to your bodyweight (an 80kg rider will be cortable on a 90-110 liters board).
Advanced and Pro riders:
Once you master your wingsurfing technique, you can also choose to ride low volume boards. This kind of wingsurf boards require a good technique, and usually perform better on steady winds rather than in rough conditions. A fanatic wingsurfer will usually have a bigger board for lighter days, and a smaller board for strong wing days.
With the progression of the sport (which is still very new), new shapes of boards are being relized, with specific lines designs dedicated to every wingsurfing discipline: wave surf, freeride & freestyle.
Inflatable or Hard Wingsurf Boards?
Inflatable boards have more volume per surface if compared to a hard board of the same size. Being floaty, stable and soft, inflatables are the boards of choice of beginner foilers of course. They also offer the advantage of being easy to carry around, and therefore are ideal to take with you on a trip.
The latest inflatable boards feel better than the previous generation, but are still far from the performance and the ride & feel that a hard board can give.
The overall stiffness of a composite hard wing foil board will put you in control of the hydrofoil fin for real, and allow for a correct flow of energy from the board to the foil.
No wonders why advanced riders have one or more hardboards in their wingsurf quiver!
Conclusions:
The latest wing foil board generation offers a lot of stability per volume if compared to just two years before. The newest wingsurf boards are more compact, and have a wide section right under the nose that provides more lateral stability and reduces nose dives. The kick tail is shaped for better take-offs and more efective pumping, while the double concave under the deck helps to accelerate faster on the water surface, and to get the nose back up after a touchdown.
Wingsurfing is still a very young sport (born in 2019), therefore we're still experiencing a vertical progression in foil gear development.
When you buy your board and wing, make sure to purchase the lastest item and, due to the variety of boards on the market, try to test your Wing Foil Board before buying!
Wanna buy a Wingsurf Board online? At Wake-Style.com we are hydrofoil and wing enthusiast: you can always contact us to get some expert advice, tips and suggestions for purchasing your gear, as well as personalized deals. We'll be happy to help you!
If you live in the Netherlands you can come visit our specialized Hydrofoil & Wingsurf shop. WakeStyle store is in Bussum, just 20 minutes away from Amsterdam, Almere, Utrecht, Hilversum and Amersfoort.
TEST AND DEMOS
We give to our customers the chance to try the new gear at many spots in the Netherlands. Ask us for demo tests in the nearest wingsurf spots: Almere, Marina Muiderzand, Loosdrecht, Wijde Blik and Ijburg.