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Driving your boat for a wake foiler can indeed feel like a daunting task. Pushing the gas too hard sends the rider shooting out of the water, while going too slow fails to help them rise at all. Here, we share three key tips that can help you turn this challenging task into a smooth ride. These tips cover essential aspects such as communication, consistent speed, and a comfortable pace at which to pull your rider up. 1. Effective Communication: A Must for a Smooth Wakefoiling Experience Witho …

Welcome to your comprehensive guide on assembling your hydrofoil. Today, we're going to transform your foil parts into a fully functioning foil and get you out there on the water with a Slingshot All-Around Wake Foil Package! Unboxing Your Brand New Foil As soon as we ditch the box, we are greeted by our foil bag containing all the goodies we need for our adventure. The first compartment holds anti-corrosion tape for screws, Allen Keys for tightening our foil …

Introduction: Who's That Guy? You're enjoying a peaceful day out on the lake when suddenly, a stranger zooms into sight, turns smoothly around, and rides the wake of your boat. Suspended above the water, he appears to be hovering or floating. You wonder who he is and where he came from, but most importantly, you're wondering: How is he doing that? And could I do it too? Welcome to the world of wake foiling - a thrilling and accessible sport that I'm about to unpack …

This is Ryan and Cole here from MACkite, and today we're going to talk about our first impressions on the Liquid Force Launch foilboard. We had it out the other day behind the boat, riding a plethora of Slingshot wings, and we want to give you a quick review of our thoughts on it.First Impressions Cole: When I first picked up this board, I was a little bit skeptical. It's about medium weight. I've felt boards that are heavier than this, but I didn't think this board was going to perform …

In this review, Cam, Ryan and Cole are going to give you a brief overview of each wing that Slingshot produces for wake foiling. Gamma 68 Wing Cole: The first wing in the lineup is the Gamma wing. This is a super fun little wing. It's got a lot of speed on it. The low end isn't great, so you do have to get the boat up to speed in order to get it up and out of the water. However, out of all of the wings, this one's going to be able to go the fastest. If you're looking to do airs, 360s, …

MACkite ambassador, and  Wake Thief YouTube creator, Devon Manz, absolutely CRUSHES it with this on-water breakdown of the Slingshot hydrofoil line for wakefoiling. Watch as he gives us the play-by-play from behind the boat and helps us to get the best possible idea of which Slingshot foil we might like best for wake foiling.Slingshot All-Around Wake Foil Package2022 Slingshot WF-2 Foil Wake PackageBig Guy Pumper Boat & Wake Foil Package   Weekly DEALS   Weekl …

Wakefoiling is so much fun! The only downside is some believe you need a fancy wakeboat that costs upwards of 100k to get into it. Thing is, that's completely false. With the efficiency of modern foils, it's possible to do a dock start and pump with no wake whatsoever. With this in mind, it goes without saying that you can wakefoil behind most boats, from small outboard engine boats to family-friendly used pontoon boats. This year the team picked up a pontoon boat for foil lessons, but the guy …

Five mantras you can use to optimize your time where it matters most. I woke up this morning and made a hot cup of coffee. While sipping it slowly in the warm glow of my sunroom, I began to reflect on question I get regularly from my good friends, ““How do you continue to balance your time between family and work, and still ride as much as you do?” The idea of balancing my work passions with my life passions is something I work hard to achieve. To give you a little context, I am a ADHD Gen. X …

The Nebula comes stock with the 2021 Horizon foil set. At 4'2 with a pulled-in nose and tail, the board is light weight and allows for super tight turns and efficient pumping. The board has a compression mold, making for a durable shell that will last on those long, sunny summer days. The board has good concave that allows you to lock your feet in and have more control, especially while learning in those bucking situations where you might not have perfect control of the foil. The t …

Hydrofoiling is huge and spans several water sports. It's not hard to see why. Whatever your sport, a foil expands the conditions that you can ride in and is a fun skill set to develop. Surfers can now ride small waves that never actually break. Kiteboarders can ride in sub-10 knots and wakeboarders can get out on the water even when it's windy and choppy out. If you think about it, there are no more excuses to not get outside and have fun in your sport. Foiling is whatever you make of it. For …

Foiling has changed everything. With so many applications, we find ourselves practicing a lot of crossover sports.Wakefoiling included. One of the most fun aspects of the sport is the freedom of just riding the foil be that on a wave or behind the boat. We decided it would be fun to do a tutorial on how to do this. In case you're new to foiling, we did a video on learning to foil behind the boat. You can check that our here.  If you're watching this, there is a good chance you already kno …