Hydrofoils
Here at MACkite, we are the leader in hydrofoil information and product offerings. As a result, there are a lot of options to choose from. Select your hydrofoil board sport to narrow your results.
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So, what are the differences in these hydrofoils?
KITEBOARDING HYDROFOILS AND FOILBOARDS
- Long mast (30-40") to handle waves and chop
- Short fuselage for tight turns and quick pitch adjustment
- Full range of wing sizes to adapt for speed, conditions, and riding style. 90-280 sq in
- Track box is the most popular type of board connection
- Most boards range in size from 3'6-5'
- Most boards have the option to mount footstraps or hooks
SURFING HYDROFOILS AND FOIL SURFBOARDS
- Shorter masts (20-30") to allow for small wave riding without hitting the bottom.
- Short fuselage for tight turns and quick pitch adjustment
- Wing sizes range from large to very large. 150-230 sq in
- Both track boxes and tuttle style boxes are common.
- Most boards range in size from 4'5"-7'6"
- Added volume aids in early paddle entry on smaller boards
- No footstrap mounting options for most
SUP HYDROFOILS AND SUP FOILBOARDS
- Shorter masts (20-30") to allow for small wave riding without hitting the bottom.
- Short fuselage for tight turns and quick pitch adjustment
- Wing sizes range from large to very large. 150-280 sq in
- Both track boxes and tuttle style boxes are common
- Most boards range in size from 6'-10'
- Added volume aids in early paddle entry on smaller boards and additional stability when paddling
- Footstrap mounting options are available on some custom boards
WAKEFOILS AND WAKEFOIL BOARDS
- Short masts (15"-30") to handle chop and steep wakes
- Short fuselage for tight turns and quick pitch adjustment
- Full range of wing sizes to adapt for speed, rope-less riding, wake size, and riding style. 90-210 sq in
- Track box is the most popular type of board connection
- Most boards range in size from 3'6-5'
- Most boards have the option to mount footstraps or hooks
WINDSURF FOILS AND WINDSURF FOILBOARDS
- Long mast (30-40") to handle waves and chop
- Long fuselage for stability and pitch stability
- Full range of wing sizes to adapt for speed, conditions, and riding style. 90-280 sq in
- Tuttle is the most popular type of board connection
- Most boards range in size from 6'-8' with some models as long as 12'
- Most boards have the option to mount footstraps or hooks
