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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 …

Slingshot's One-Lock system is an interesting new concept in foil assembly with the goal to eliminate the need for tools as you're headed out to ride. Since there's nothing else like it out on the market, Tucker's got some tips and tricks to make sure you're having a smooth experience with your new foil and getting the most performance out of it. 1. Unlocking the Fuselage By design, the two halves of the fuselage wedge together extremely snugly inside the mast collar. That's great for making s …

The MACkite Foil Crew sat down to talk about which foils they like best for waves and swells. As you can guess, there isn't one right answer to this question. In addition to personal preference, it depends on your skill level, the conditions that day, and what sort of wave riding you plan to do. However, they do hope to help you build the best quiver for yourself with these concepts and insights. Waves... What's in a Name? So you've been foiling for a little while now and are looking to get in …

They say experience is the best teacher and that necessity is the mother of invention. And after blowing a few sessions with forgotten, lost, loaned, broken, or dropped parts, we have learned that we needed to create a kit to cover every contingency that might keep us off the water. Behold: The Ultimate Wing Foil Spare Parts kit.Why Do I Need This?Ryan and Jeff have been there, and perhaps you have, too. You're at the beach, you pull out your wing, foil, and board, and then you realize your …

Ryan from MACkite has a nifty, convenient upgrade for foilers. He's been using the Konrad Click nuts with his foils for a while now and absolutely loves them. He's also got some tips to share that will make them as secure, useful, and unobtrusive as possible while out on the water.What are Konrad Click Nuts? Konrad Click nuts replace the screws that attach your foil to your board. (You'll still use your own track nuts, though, so hang on to those!) They have a nice, big wing for tool-le …

Ryan and Cole talk about some new Axis stabilizers, who they're for, and why you might want one in your setup. Ryan: A lot of times, the stabilizer choice gets overlooked, but it's a great way to upgrade your foil or change some characteristics about it. So today we're going to look at the Axis Progressive series stabilizers versus the Skinny series and what some of the differences are that you're going to notice when you switch back and forth between the two styles.Axis Skinny Series S …

Foiling is here, and it is awesome. The feeling, almost indescribable. If one were to try, maybe the feeling of flying over Agrabah on a magic carpet would come close to capturing the magic. And, like anything worth doing, it comes with some risks.  Riding several feet above the water, balancing on a board attached to what might as well be a katana… what could go wrong? The good news is with the proper safety gear the chance of bodily harm goes way down, meaning the chances of you l …

Surf foiling has been on my radar for a while now. I took the winter to work on my surfing skills so I could get into some rolling waves on less than ideal days. I learned a lot from Ewan and he actually changed the way I might approach picking a wing setup. Recently, the novelty of pumping and connecting waves has caught everyone's attention. Riding high aspect foils is a great way to make this process easier to learn, but it can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, you can pump and …

Choosing a suit can be as complicated or as simple as you want to make it. There are a ton of options, including high end suits that are soft, warm, seal out water, drain any excess or even block the wind. Ultimately it comes down to your budget and your threshold of cold. If you get cold easily, it's worth it to invest in a high end suit. I've used budget suits in the cold and it's never worth it in my opinion. It's fine in warmer water but I've always regretted it in the winter. The first ste …

High Aspect vs. Low Aspect Foils Are you having trouble finding a proper foil? Maybe you're looking for a setup with a different feel? Well, you've come to the right place; there are some many different things to consider when searching for the perfect foil. Things like aspect ratio, surface area, fuselage length, and wing constructions are all parts worth heavy consideration for building your foil. In this blog, we'll focus on aspect ratio. What is Aspect Ratio? It's the difference between t …

Let's cut right to the chase with this one. There are a few reasons why we are excited about the Moses Fuselage to Slingshot Mast Adapter plate. Slingshot / Ride Engine masts are proven to be efficient, durable, and affordable. Their masts are quite rigid and high-quality with a starting price of only $59 or the three mast Flight School for only $168. Many riders already own their mast and pedestal as they are the leader in hydrofoils across all foiling boardsports. Moses arguably makes th …

Moses foils have skyrocketed in popularity this year. They are widely known as the best race hydrofoils available, but that does not exactly translate for everyday rider use. The versatility and accessible performance of the Moses Onda 633 hydrofoil has opened everyday riders' eyes to the brand. If you are someone who is interested in or perhaps already owns a Moses foil, these are things you should know about their hydrofoils. Fuselage Moses has a few fuselages in their lineup. They offe …

A foil is no longer simply a foil. There are so many flavors of hydrofoil wings around these days and some really compelling reasons to have more than one at your disposal. The vast range in wing size, new designs, and how they complement your given condition or riding style can really expand what is possible when you are out foiling. In this blog, we are going to walk you through some good reasons and common choices to add to your kiteboarding hydrofoil wing quiver. Wing 1 - Large wing W …

How to Pack your Hydrofoil for travel Hydrofoils can be difficult to travel with at times. They are awkward, oftentimes sharp, and can be easily damaged. The kiteboard industry has not come up with a definitive plan to help you with that issue quite yet. Luckily, we package foils for travel every day in our warehouse and our globetrotting crew has a couple insights that will help you with your next foiling vacation. #1 Keep your packaging By keeping your shipment packaging, you have a way to …

There are various ways to connect a hydrofoil to a foil board. The Plate System Alloy Standard (90 x 140mm) The most common today is the plate system. Connecting a hydrofoil to your board is simple using a plate mount. However, you need to make sure they are compatible with regard to their bolt pattern, or spacing between the screws and nuts. There are two primary bolt patterns that have emerged as the standards. We will call them the "Alloy Standard" and "Carbon Standard". Alloy Foils Fi …