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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
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22nd May 2026
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
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2nd Apr 2026
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
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31st Mar 2026
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
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30th Jan 2026
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.
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23rd Dec 2025
Why the Cedrus Forged Mast Is for Everyone
Tucker's had his hands on a Cedrus Forged mast prototype for a few months now, and he feels that it may be one of the most disruptive products in the industry this year. If you're a foiler, you should take a look at this mast, because it is something that will benefit riders of all levels.
What Is Cedrus?
Originally known as Project Cedrus, it was founded back in 2016 ago by Kyle Lobisser, then a lead product design engineer for Apple. He left Apple to focus his passion on developing an
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18th Dec 2025
Jeff Reviews the Gath Surf Convertible Helmet
Jeff's got four decades of experience on the water but has only recently decided to begin wearing a helmet, and his pick is the Surf Convertible helmet from Gath. So far he's had two sessions with it, and he hasn't looked back. So why did it take him so long to start protecting his noggin, and how has the Gath SFC helmet overcome those objections?
Do I Really Need a Helmet?
Ultimately, it is up to you whether you want to wear a helmet. We know that they can feel heavy, especially if they
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21st Nov 2025
Code Foils 810X | Lively, Playful, and Surf-Ready!
SHOP Code Foils 810X
The long-awaited Code Foils 810X has finally landed, and early impressions from Hobey Moss paint a picture of a wing that may quickly become a core part of every serious foiler’s travel kit.
After months of anticipation, Moss took the first production 810X straight to the proving grounds—the Mentawais—and immediately confirmed what the design team had been chasing: a single foil that can handle nearly anything a rider throws at it.
What stands out most
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20th Nov 2025
2026 Cabrinha Union Foil Review
Tucker and Jeff have an early review of the 2026 Cabrinha Union foil. Cabrinha sent them some prototypes to ride, and so far they're stoked about it. Now they're ready to chat about what it is, what each wing is for, and who might want to pick this new system up.
What Is the Cabrinha Union Foil System?
This is a complete redesign that uses a monobloc construction, with the front and rear wing pieces each forming half of the fuselage. It's streamlined and incredibly stiff, and a few brand
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29th Oct 2025
Slingshot's 2026 Glide Craft V1 and Flow Craft V2 | Easy Progression and Surfy Performance
Slingshot has designed a couple new foilboards for 2026, and Tucker and Jeff are pretty excited about them. When you think of Slingshot's Craft line of boards, you might envision a chicken nugget shape, but they've gone back to the drawing board with the Flow Craft and Glide Craft. These have been updated with a sleeker surfy approach and a clean white top that gives off surfboard vibes. What's the difference between them, and how do they feel out on the water?
Flow Craft: Construction
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24th Oct 2025
The Smart Way to Upgrade Your Wakefoil Setup: Foil First
You've got your starter wakefoil setup and you're getting pretty comfortable on it behind the boat. You can get up on foil, you've tamed the bucking bronco, you've dropped the rope, and you can even pump around a bit. So what's next? You know you want something that'll give you better performance without being so difficult to use that it slows your progression. Ryan and Caden have been there and have some suggestions to keep wakefoiling fun and exciting as you grow your skills.
What Shou
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1st Oct 2025
Affordable Dockstart Foil Kit? Ensis MANIAC STRIDE with HIP HOP PRO Tested
Tucker just got in a session at his favorite (and top-secret) dockstarting spot with the new Ensis Maniac Stride pump foil and Hip Hop Pro board, and he was pleasantly surprised at how good it was for someone as bad as he was at dockstarting. Not that he's a complete novice, but he'd much rather have a wing in his hands and just doesn't put much time into dockstarting. There are those pesky days that are flat across the board, though, so having a decent pumping foil in your back pocket is
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24th Sep 2025
How to Install the SurfCo E-Z Plug Stick On Leash Attachment
You've got a board, you've got a leash, but... there's no place to attach the leash? No problem! SurfCo has the solution with a stick-on leash plug. Installation is easy and fast.
How Do I Install the E-Z Plug Leash Attachment?
1. Begin by thoroughly cleaning the spot where you want to put the leash attachment.
2. Once it's dry, break open the included 3M primer and rub it onto your board.
3. Peel the backing off the leash attachment and press it firmly onto the board.
4. Let it cure fo
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17th Sep 2025
NSI Tri Tip Nose Padz
You pull up at the beach and the conditions look amazing. You grab your board, flip it over, and attach your foil. It's time to go! You pick up your board to carry it down to the beach and... oh no! There's a fresh scuff right on the nose...
What Are Nose Padz For?
The Tri-Tip Nose Padz from NSI is a simple and effective solution to parking lot scrapes. Put it on the high spot that comes in contact with the ground when your board is face-down and it'll protect your board from whatever rou
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16th Sep 2025
How to Install NSI Stick-On Footstrap Inserts
Can I Use Stick-On Strap Inserts?
You love your board, but the board designers decided that it would be a strap-free zone and you'd really like to have the option of straps. Or maybe there aren't inserts at your preferred foot position. Now you can make your board fit your feet like it was custom made just for you.
NSI's stick-on footstraps inserts come in sets of 2 or 4, and screws are included. You'll need two stick-on inserts for each strap (one for each end of the strap), so be sure
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16th Sep 2025