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How to Choose the Right Foil Mast Length

How to Choose the Right Foil Mast Length

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 …
14th Jul 2026 Tucker Vantol & Jeff Hamilton
Wakefoiling the FLITElab 808 Flux Behind the Boat

Wakefoiling the FLITElab 808 Flux Behind the Boat

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 …
8th Jul 2026 Tucker Vantol
Code Kanga Foils Review: Purpose-Built for Pumping

Code Kanga Foils Review: Purpose-Built for Pumping

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 …
6th Jul 2026 Tucker Vantol
Three Things Holding Back Intermediate Foilers

Three Things Holding Back Intermediate Foilers

Jeff and Tucker are jumping into the intermediate zone of a foiler. When you hit that intermediate stage, you might think you're a pro now, able to handle any conditions. You've made it past the beginner stage and feel really good about your riding. It's a big zone where you get a lot of confidence — which is a good thing — but you can also get yourself hurt or become a bit overzealous about your skill set. As an intermediate, you can go out, not be overly stressed, ride on the foi …
25th Jun 2026 Tucker Vantol & Jeff Hamilton
ION Surf Shield Wetshirt Review

ION Surf Shield Wetshirt Review

Tucker took a break from his normal wing and parawing foil testing to talk about some new apparel with cool applications for foilers: the new ION Surf Shield Wetshirt, also referred to as the Fearless Fiber jacket or sweater. Fearless Fiber Protection The standout feature of this water shirt is the special material called Fearless Fiber. It's cut-resistant to level 4, tested according to the European standard 388:2016. The material is designed to protect you from a sharp foil, a prop blade on …
5th Jun 2026 Tucker Vantol
Hydrofoil Hardware Naming Guide

Hydrofoil Hardware Naming Guide

How to Figure Out Which Screw You Need You just dropped a screw. Well, technically that perfect session wind caught it and sent it tumbling, because you're definitely not that clumsy. And then, even though your lightning reflexes should've caught it, it phased through your hand and wriggled itself deep into the sand. You know it's right there, yet somehow it just isn't. Now there's one tiny screw keeping you from joining your buddies on the water. But which one do you need? You've still got its …
4th Jun 2026 Tena
How to Dockstart a Foil | A Step-by-Step Pump Foiling Guide

How to Dockstart a Foil | A Step-by-Step Pump Foiling Guide

Whether you've been watching dock start videos on repeat or you've already face-planted into the water a few times, this guide is for you. Dockstarting a foil is one of those skills that looks deceptively simple from the shore, and then humbles you fast once you're actually standing on the dock. The good news? It's highly learnable, and the progression curve gets a lot friendlier once you understand what actually matters. Here's everything you need, from dialing in your gear to the pumpin …
22nd May 2026 Duotone Wing & Foiling
F-One Sk8, Eagle, or Seven Seas? | One of These Will Change Your Sessions

F-One Sk8, Eagle, or Seven Seas? | One of These Will Change Your Sessions

Modern hydrofoil design has reached a point where "one foil does it all" is no longer the move. The best brands are building with intention, and F-One is one of the clearest examples of that shift in the current market. Their Sk8, Eagle, and Seven Seas front wings each carry a distinct personality, a clear purpose, and a specific type of rider in mind. Understanding those differences is not just useful knowledge. It is the difference between buying a foil you love and buying one that sits in th …
11th May 2026 Aaron Johnson
F-One Seven Seas | The All-Around Foil That Earns Its Place in Any Quiver

F-One Seven Seas | The All-Around Foil That Earns Its Place in Any Quiver

The F-One Seven Seas has been quietly doing its thing in the wing foil world for a few years now, and honestly, it doesn't get nearly enough credit. It's not flashy. It's not the foil that gets tagged in the big wave edits or the high-performance clips. But for a huge portion of wing foilers, from beginners still finding their sea legs to seasoned riders who just want to flow with the ocean on a mellow day, the Seven Seas might be the smartest foil in the quiver. Tucker and Jeff from MACkite …
2nd Apr 2026 Tucker Vantol & Jeff Hamilton
F-One Eagle vs SK8: Which Foil Fits Your Riding?

F-One Eagle vs SK8: Which Foil Fits Your Riding?

The 2026 lineup from F-One tightened the gap between the Eagle and the SK8 in a big way. What used to be a clearer split now comes down to how and where you ride most. Tucker and Jeff spent a lot of time on both, and what follows is a cleaned-up, real-world breakdown of how these foils actually behave on the water, not just what the specs say. The SK8: When Turning Is the Whole Point The SK8 is the foil you grab when you want to turn first and think later. What stands out right away is ho …
2nd Apr 2026 Jeff Hamilton & Tucker Vantol
Le Poisson - A Cabrinha Films Production

Le Poisson - A Cabrinha Films Production

Video Synopsis Theo Demanez was born and raised in St.Marten, an island in the Caribbean. At an early age he was immersed in the water and quickly gained the nickname - Le Poisson by his peers. This aquatic life quickly helped him gain his first sponsor Cabrinha in 2015. Fast forward a decade and Theo is a firm fixture of the Cabrinha family. What really sets Theo aside is his humility, warmth and hard work. A true role model for any aspiring young person, his recent performance on the wo …
31st Mar 2026 Cabrinha
2026 F-One UHM Mast, T2 Connection, SK8 V3, and Eagle V2

2026 F-One UHM Mast, T2 Connection, SK8 V3, and Eagle V2

The 2026 F-One hydrofoil lineup introduces meaningful upgrades aimed at improving stiffness, efficiency, and ease of use across the entire system. Central to these improvements is the new Titan 2 (T2) connection, along with the introduction of Ultra High Modulus (UHM) mast options, the updated SK8 V3 front wing, and the long-awaited Eagle V2 redesign. These changes represent a thoughtful evolution of F-One’s hydrofoil ecosystem—refining the performance characteristics riders a …
11th Mar 2026 Jeff Hamilton & Billy Ackerman
F-One Titan 2 Connection | Finally a True One-Piece Feel

F-One Titan 2 Connection | Finally a True One-Piece Feel

F-One has officially introduced the biggest structural update to its foil system in six years. After a week of riding in La Ventana alongside the F-One crew, customers, and the MACkite team, one thing became clear — the new T2 connection is not a cosmetic tweak. It’s a foundational shift in how the front wing connects to the mast. If you’ve been riding F-One for years, you already know the Titan T1 system has been incredibly reliable. Many riders have put serious miles on i …
12th Feb 2026 Jeff Hamilton & Billy Ackerman
Code Foils 1725S Review | Fun and Versatile Front Wing

Code Foils 1725S Review | Fun and Versatile Front Wing

Code has just released its biggest front wing yet: the 1725S. While it's a great choice for beginners, it's so much more than that, and there just might be a spot for it in your quiver. What Is the Code 1725S? Code's S Series is their all-around front foil wing lineup. If you don't want to lock yourself into a specific discipline, these are a great choice. All S-Series wings have an aspect ratio of 9.5 and are named for their area in cm2. The 1725S has a thin profile with a mustache shap …
30th Jan 2026 Tucker Vantol
Cold Water Riding Tips from Tucker

Cold Water Riding Tips from Tucker

Unless you're lucky enough to live somewhere that's warm year-round, your cold-weather options are to suit up or stay home. Vacations to someplace sunny are also nice, but most of us can't pack up and go for more than a week or two. Tucker's been braving the frigid water for years now, and he's got some tips on how to stay warm and safe. What Gear Do I Need to Ride in Cold Water? As long as there's open water and you're geared correctly, you can ride. Here's Tucker's wardrobe selection. …
23rd Dec 2025 Tucker Vantol