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Jeff and Tucker are excited to break down Cabrinha's new Swift V3. This is the third version of the Swift, and they dive into what has changed, what this board is used for, the ideal buyer in the market, and their impressions after riding it. Construction and Features The Swift is a certified mid-length board from Cabrinha featuring their new construction. It's quite solid and fairly lightweight: lighter than average, but not so feather-light that you'd worry about breaking it on any given day …

Jeff and Tucker got their hands on the highly anticipated Slingshot Project Drag board, bringing a little Christmas in August to the shop. The designers, including Ken Adgate, have been working on this shape for a few years. We've seen this board under Ken's feet in a custom capacity for a long time, and it's great to finally see it available in a production model with a palatable price and durable construction. The first thing the rest of the industry needs to take note of is the bag. The Pro …

Tucker brings us a review on a highly anticipated new board from Appletree: the 2026 Appletree Mid Length V2 — the refined evolution of the original Skipper Midlength, now optimized for parawing and light-wind wing conditions. This specific review focuses on the 77L (6'1") model built in Appletree's new Hollow construction, breaking down the shape, features, and how it compares to their classic foam core build. Construction Options: Hollow vs. High-Density Foam This board is available in …

Tucker from MACkiteboarding has been riding the 4.5m AFS Stow Parawing for a number of hours and sessions, and he's ready to give a quick rundown on how it performs. The AFS Stow is a notable parawing in the market today. While it might not necessarily be the absolute highest performance choice or the 100% easiest to use, it hits a really nice blend of performance, value, and ease of use. For a lot of people looking to get into wings like this, the Stow is definitely worth a good look. The Ba …

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: …

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 …

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 …

Jeff and Tucker brewk down the new Ozone Flow V2, a brand known for building very durable wings with excellent quality in both production and design — almost everything they put out is highly refined and known for its subtle performance, with nothing that screams out at you or looks weird. Just solid, proven designs. While the Flow V2 might look like your average wing at first glance, it's definitely not your average wing. Build Quality and Features The Flow V2 builds on the reputation o …