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Tucker has been getting a lot of questions lately about light wind parawinging. He put together a rundown of his top tips, his favorite gear, and his thoughts on whether it's worth your time and money to get out there — or if you should just wait until it gets windier. With everyone getting excited about parawinging, it's natural to want to ride even when there isn't much wind. In the past, Tucker wasn't convinced it was worth the effort, preferring to wait for 14 to 15 knots to wing or …

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 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 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 — …

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: …

Parawing has officially hit the market, offering an exciting new way to engage with your foil and the wind. A lot of wingers are seeing these parawings and deciding they want to give it a try. Jeff and Tucker have put together some essential tips to help you learn how to parawing. These tips are predominantly geared toward riders who are already foiling — whether you're coming from a SUP or winging background, having that baseline foil experience makes the progression much more natural. …

Tucker has spent some time testing the Duotone Paradox SLS: Duotone's latest mid-length offering. It's most pointed at parawing, but it also serves as a highly efficient winging option. If you're looking for a more efficient board for light wind, faster takeoffs on fast foils, or just a one-board quiver, this shape has a lot of application. You could even throw a Foil Drive or a prone setup on it if you want something stretched out and speedy. Primarily, though, it's designed for the crossover …

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 …

Jeff and Tucker dive into the ever-popular question: what wing is best in light wind? Everyone wants to get up and ride, but not everyone lives where it's super windy. Often, the summer months bring warm water and blue skies, but lighter wind. Over the last three years, the light wind wing market has drastically improved. It used to be that nobody wanted to wing in under 18 knots, but now, the majority of winging hours are happening in under 18 knots. To help you get dialed in, Jeff and Tucker …

Jeff and Tucker are kicking off a three-part video series dedicated to light wind riding. If you live somewhere in North America — or anywhere else — where there isn't always a lot of wind, you still want to get out on the water, enjoy the sunshine, and make the most of those light breezes. This first discussion is all about the boards that make light wind wing foiling possible. The Evolution of Light Wind Wing Boards When wing foiling first came out, light wind riding wasn't reall …

Ready to start building your own wing foil quiver? The Reedin Wing Pack was designed from the ground up for exactly that moment. Wing foiling has a reputation for being a gear-heavy sport with a steep learning curve and an expensive entry ticket. Reedin's new Wing Pack is a direct response to both of those concerns. Built around three purpose-built components, it bundles a wing, a foil, and a board into a single, thoughtfully priced package aimed squarely at riders coming out of lessons a …

If you're riding an Appletree board, you already know the quality is there. The construction is dialed, the shapes are refined, and the finish is clean. But even the best gear needs a little love to stay that way. Appletree co-founder Wieger Buurma recently broke down his top board maintenance tips—and they're straightforward enough that there's no excuse for letting your board go to hell. Here's what you need to know. Shop Appletree Understanding the Coat 25 Finish Appletree boar …

Tucker's back with a very special product announcement: the Ozone Mission Pack, a parawing backpack designed for carrying your kit and an extra wing or two when you're out downwinding. It's something that Tucker has been using it for everyday riding, especially when parawinging. In this video, he breaks down who the Ozone Mission Pack is for, its composition, and how it benefits most riders. Construction and Materials The Mission Pack is an ultra-lightweight double ripstop pack made from the s …

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 …