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Jeff and Tucker dive into a majorly important part of the foil setup: the mast. With foiling experience dating back to 2013 and 2016, their thought processes on mast length have evolved significantly over time. As foil designs have improved, the way riders approach mast length across windsurfing, wing boards, kite boards, and wake foils has completely shifted. If you're thinking about length, why there are so many different sizes, and what you're trying to get out of your foil, this breakdown …

Tucker is joined by Adam Bennetts from FLITElab to walk through some of the FLITElab wings and how they apply to your Fliteboard experience. These are the surf and prone foils that, with the newest generation, feature the same conical fit as the Fliteboard eFoils. That plug-and-play compatibility is a great way to unlock the next level of performance, speed, and maneuverability for riders who are ready for it. Interchangeable Wing Systems The cool thing about the Fliteboard and FLITElab system …

Tucker has been testing the 4-meter Vayu Pyro — one of the most asked-about parawings on the market this year. Positioned as Vayu's answer to the parawing category, the Pyro is ultra-light, single-skin, and built around short bridles for fast stash-and-redeploys, with a manufacturer-listed 15 to 25 knot wind range at the 4.0m size. Developed and tested in the Columbia River Gorge, Fuerteventura, and Hawaii, it's marketed toward riders who want less gear in the way and more connection to …

Tucker is out on the water in Grand Haven, Michigan, with Adam Bennetts from FLITElab. With no lake waves to surf, they took the new FLITElab gear behind the boat for some wakefoiling. Adam's First Impressions Behind the Boat This was only the second time Adam has been behind a boat and his first time on the FLITElab gear. He was riding his signature FLUX 808 AB with the short fuse, the 125 stab, and the 82 mast on the 4'0" AB RAW board. The 808 is designed for intermediate to advanced riders …

The Brazilian Brothers caught up with the Casati family on the beach at the GKA Kite World Cup in Mykonos. The Casatis have established themselves as an absolute powerhouse in the sport of kiteboarding. With Lorenzo already throwing down in the biggest competitions, his younger brother Leo is now stepping up with real odds of taking home a World Championship. Renato Casati — the father and coach of Lorenzo and Leo — is incredibly proud to have two sons competing at the highest stag …

Tucker is joined by Adam Bennetts from FLITELab to answer a common question: once you've picked your front wing, discipline, and board, how do you choose the appropriate stabilizer and fuselage in the FLITELab FLUX system? FLITELab FLUX Foil Setups Based on Discipline Below are Adam's recommendations and his personal riding style for the FLITELab FLUX: Surf Foiling Setup For surf foiling, Adam rides the 707 front wing with a short fuselage and a 125 stabilizer. He pairs this with a 4'0" Raw bo …

Tucker brings us a look at the new Triple Seven PT LTX parawing. Having been a huge fan of the PT Skin (a single-skin wing) and the PT Hybrid (a double-skin/single-skin hybrid), he was excited to see where the LTX fits into the lineup. The LTX is designed to sit right between the Hybrid and the PT Skin. While the Hybrid is roughly 50% single skin and 50% double skin, the LTX features about 25% double skin and 75% single skin. Tucker initially thought this might be the "Goldilocks" wing — …

The Brazilian Brothers are on the ground for Day 1 of the GKA Big Air Kite World Cup competition in Mykonos, Greece. Walking down to the event site at 8:30 in the morning, the wind is absolutely nuclear. It's an onshore spot blowing 40 knots, and the sand is flying everywhere. The riders are ready to perform, and everyone is eager to see who is going to take home the world title in both the male and female big air competitions. The Event Draw The Men's Division Looking at the male draw, it's a …

Tucker is taking a look at the new Code Kanga foils. As the name indicates, these are for hopping around, dock starting, and anytime you're riding at super slow speeds and want that extra efficiency and pumpability to keep you going with no energy out there. Whether it's flat water pumping, practicing your SUP paddle-ups, beach starts, light wind winging, or light wind parawing riding, these are built for maximum low-speed ability and the minimum stall speed possible. In other words: Code has …

Flysurfer is a legacy brand known for dual-skin and single-skin kites, paragliders, and wingsuits, so they really know their way around bridled airfoils. For this review, Tucker tested the 4m size to see what the second version of the POW brings to the table. The Bar and Bridle Setup The POW 2 features the classic J-shaped bar. It's a flat bar with a kink at the end, giving you a comfortable end piece to crank on. The tail end is nicely tapered so the bridles just fall off if they happen to ge …

Jeff took the new 6.6m Ozone LiteForce V2 out for a spin to see how it handles in marginal conditions. A big thanks to Ozone for sending this wing over to the team to try out. For this session, the wind was blowing up and down, right around 12 to 14 knots. The original Ozone LiteForce has always been one of Jeff's favorite light wind wings, so he was stoked to give the V2 a try. The Gear Setup To test the light wind capabilities of the 6.6m LiteForce V2, Jeff paired it with the following gear: …

Introduction Kevin: Sometimes people underestimate the SuperModel. Do not forget about that kite. It is an amazingly good kite. Hello everyone! It's Kevin Langeree, and thanks for tuning in to another Reedin Designer Talk. Today we're talking about the new SuperModel A.F.T. We'll cover what's new, what A.F.T. means, and why this kite performs the way it does. And of course, joining me is the designer himself, Damien Girardin. Let's get straight into it. Who Is the SuperModel For? Kevin: …

The Brazilian Brothers just finished editing videos, and the wind is absolutely howling. The trees are moving, and it has to be blowing 35 to 40 knots. Word on the street is that the pros are already on the water, throwing it down and warming up for tomorrow's competition. There's 60,000 Euros on the line, so these guys are livid to get out there and win this competition. After finding a roadblock and walking through some grass past sunbathing locals, the brothers make it to the event site. Th …

Ryan chats about the CWS Foil Drive V2 hardware from Custom Blue Foil Solutions, designed to make assembling a Foil Drive setup easier. This hardware is especially if you don't have an integrated mast or a mast that you can leave connected to your setup. CWS Foil Drive V2 Hardware Options The hardware comes in M6, M7, and M8 sizes to fit various setups. There's a countersunk nut option, and an M6 flat nut for masts that require a flat connection rather than a countersunk one. For tools, the M6 …

The Foil Drive Universal Mini Pod is designed to be a tool-free, low-drag, and faster way to install your motor onto your foil mast. It features a streamlined design that minimizes resistance in the water while providing a secure connection for your drive system. Design and Components The Mini Pod is built around two main parts: a main outer shell and an internal mounting frame. The key feature of the universal system is the flexible strap mechanism. To accommodate various mast profiles and th …