Welcome to another edition of Versus! This time we're looking at a couple Starboard foilboard models: the Take Off and the Above. While they're both for foiling, they do have some important differen
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2018 Cabrinha Drifter Overview(Post)2018 Cabrinha Drifter Overview In 2018 the drifter gets a make over. Slash the waves, ride the magic carpet or enter into advanced freeride. Today we're going to be discussing the all-new 2018 Cabri
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Cabrinha’s Dave Hastilow Shares What He's Stoked About for 2023(Post)Aaron: Well Dave, thank you for taking the time. Tell us about yourself and your role with Cabrinha. Give us a brief introduction. Dave: I'm Dave Hastilow, brand manager at Cabrinha. I've been
Slingshot Hope Craft V1 103 Kite Foilboard Review(Post)What's up guys? I’m Pat from MACkiteboarding.com. I’ll review the new Slingshot Hope Craft, a pretty neat little board brand new to the Slingshot lineup this year. The Hope Craft is brand new t
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Manera Watercap - Ginger
Manera
$39.00Manera Watercap - Ginger Size: O/S What Manera has to say: Built to protect you both inside and outside of the water, the WATERCAP is made of a super light and waterproof boardshort material. Its...$39.00 -
AFS Pure HA Fuselink Front Wing
AFS
$1,349.00 - $1,379.00The purest glide The PURE 800 HA and PURE 1100 HA excel in low to moderate energy sources. They offer infinite glide while retaining excellent manoeuvrability. Fuselink compatible. Specs: Front...$1,349.00 - $1,379.00 -
EFS VORTEC FB2 and VORTEC FB2-QR High Performance Props for Fliteboard
EFS
$339.00 - $399.00VORTEC FB2 and VORTEC FB2-QR High Performance Props for Fliteboard Prop Types: FB2-Red / FB2-Black / FB2-QR-Red / FB2-QR-Black What EFS has to say: Introducing the Vortec 2 & Vortec 2-QR Propellers...$339.00 - $399.00 -
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2024 Starboard Wingboard Foil
Starboard
$499.00 - $599.002024 Wingboard Foil Beginner to Intermediate Foilers Sizes: 5'2 / 5'8 What Starboard has to say: The Wingboard is the board designed for maximum progression, early and gradual lift onto the foil,...$499.00 - $599.00 -
Manta TakeOff - Motor Pod V2 65mm
Manta
$144.00Manta TakeOff - Motor Pod V2 65mm What Manta has to say: Meet the Motor Pod V2 (65 mm), for the V1 Standard motor (TakeOff Air & Flow). Not compatible with the Performance motor. Smaller size:...$144.00 -
2023 Ion Poncho Select Men
Ion
$104.99This mobile changing room is made from a quick-drying and super lightweight material. Thanks to the small packing size, you'll always find some space to bring the poncho along to the spot. The...$104.99 -
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PPC M1-L Wing
PPC
$773.50 - $1,330.00PERFORMANCE PROGRESSION / WAVE The M1-L is designed for those seeking high performance on a budget. It offers excellent value without sacrificing performance, making it ideal for newcomers to wing...$773.50 - $1,330.00 -
NSI Prime Foot Strap
NSI
$28.95Don’t let loose foot straps slow you down on your next epic session. Our Prime Adjustable Foot Straps are designed to give you the freedom and ease to adjust and go wherever the wind takes you. Used...$28.95 -
Litewave Biometric Sandal Binding
Litewave
$169.00Litewave Biometric Sandal Binding The Litewave Biometric Binding is back again, and has all the comfort you'd expect from a Litewave Dave designed product. The Biometric Binding features dual Velcro...$169.00 -
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2024 North Free-Lo Straps
North
$70.802024 North Free-Lo Straps Description: A low-profile minimalist strap designed for strapped-in riding, especially prone foiling. Whether you’re boosting airs or maximising your pump efficiency to...$70.80 -
2026 Harlem Descent Twintip
Harlem
$1,308.00DESCENT Freestyle Size: 141 x 40.5cm What Harlem has to say Long live freestyle! Features: Push your progression - From handle-passes$1,308.00 -
2026 Harlem Hadlow Pro Control Bar
Harlem
$877.00HADLOW PRO BAR Made For Pure Freestyle Size: 22m (5-Line) What Harlem has to say Long live freestyle! Features: Made for pure freestyle -$877.00 -
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Unifoil Aluminum Mast
UniFoil
$40.00 - $175.00Unifoil Aluminum Mast Sizes: 650mm / 750mm / 850mm Chord: 125mm Thickness: 18.5mm Materials: Aluminium alloy Description: Our new aluminium mast provides riders a super stiff & high performance...$40.00 - $175.00 -
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Parawing Budget Package
MACkite
Now: $1,350.00Was: $2,098.00MAC's Take: Have you been standing on the sidelines waiting for your chance to get into Parawinging? Don't miss out any longer, we've created this package to be the best bang for your buck and...Now: $1,350.00Was: $2,098.00 -
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2024 Ozone Vortex UltraX Kiteboarding Kite
Ozone
$1,823.25 - $2,583.752024 Ozone Vortex Kiteboarding Kite Sizes: 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 This is THE KITE for anyone ready to take their twin-tip riding up a notch! Super highly spec'd, the design developments made...$1,823.25 - $2,583.75 -
Foil Drive Assist MAX+ (Base Kit)
Foil Drive
$4,001.00Foil Drive Assist MAX+ Base Kit Electric Assist Foiling With the Foil Drive Assist MAX+ Base Kit, you get added power to get up on foil easier, catch more waves, and extend your time on the water...$4,001.00 -
Ozone Edge V12 Kiteboarding Kite
Ozone
$1,700.00 - $2,870.00The Edge V12 stays true to its original remit of delivering adrenaline-fuelled sessions for riders that crave real power, speed and insane lift; the electrifying reasons that so many get bitten by...$1,700.00 - $2,870.00 -
Omen Capacitor Foil Drive Board
Omen Foils
$1,950.00 - $2,060.00Omen Capacitor Dedicated To Foil Drive Sizes: 35L / 45L / 56L What Omen has to say: The Capacitor is Omen’s first board 100% dedicated to increasing your Foil Drive wave count and improving the ride...$1,950.00 - $2,060.00 -
Send the Crew a Brew! (Dogs Too)
MACkite
$4.99Send the Crew a Brew! When you think back on your online shopping experiences throughout the year, do you find yourself suddenly and inexplicably daydreaming about those hours you spent on the phone...$4.99 -
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2024 North Free-V Lo Straps
North
$88.802024 North Free-V Lo Straps Description: A comfortable low-profile, super lightweight strap set with a V-shaped double front strap. The Free-V Lo allow you to ride offline on both tacks in a more...$88.80 -
2026 North Boost Foilboard
North
$1,549.00 - $1,659.00BOOST Foil Drive Board Sizes: 4'9 / 5'0 / 5'3 / 5'6 What North has to say For electric-assisted foiling on flatwater, surf and open ocean, the Boost provides fast lift to foil with impressive...$1,549.00 - $1,659.00 -
2026 Harlem Rise Twintip
Harlem
$894.002026 Harlem Rise Twintip Freeride / Light Wind Sizes: 156cm What Harlem has to say: When the wind is optional Built to get you going - The Rise is the ultimate light wind twintip — wide tips and a...$894.00 -
Liquid Force Surf 9" DLX Combo
Liquid Force Kites
$129.99Surf 9" DLX Combo Size: 9" What Liquid Force has to say: Our best selling wakesurf specific combos. Some say it’s the awesome color ways, others lock on to features like its fully molded EVA foam...$129.99 -
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RDI Suncure Ding All Repair Kit
RDI
Now: $9.99Was: $29.95RDI Suncure Ding All Repair Kit Kit Includes: 2oz. (60ml) UV Epoxy Resin 6” x13” fiberglass cloth Q-Cell filler 2 grade Sand Pad 3 Applicators 2 Mylar Cover Sheets and tape...Now: $9.99Was: $29.95 -
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NSI Ultralight Surf / Wing Footstrap
NSI
$34.95NSI Ultralight Surf / Wing Footstrap Includes: Single strap Two (2) Shred Teach strap control washers Two (2) self-tapping board mounting screws The longtime favorite and best-selling surf/foil...$34.95 -
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2024 Starboard Wingboard Blue Carbon
Starboard
Now: $599.00Was: $1,599.002024 Wingboard Blue Carbon Sizes: 4'4 / 5'8 What Starboard has to say: Olympic windsurfing and thin performance surfboards inspired this design. The Wingboard is the board designed for maximum...Now: $599.00Was: $1,599.00 -
2026 Appletree AppleSlice V4 Wing Foilboard
Appletree Surfboards
$1,849.00 - $2,149.00AppleSlice V4 Wing Foilboard The next evolution of our most versatile wing board Sizes: 4'10 / 5'0 / 5'2 / 5'5 / 5'7 / 5'9 / 6'0 What Appletree has to say: Wing foiling is evolving faster than ever,...$1,849.00 - $2,149.00 -
Axis Fireball 1160 Front Wing
$1,067.00Axis Foils Fireball 1160 Front Wing What Axis has to say: Get ready to take your foiling to the next level. Win the race, cross the channel, smash your personal bests. Whatever your goal is, paddle...$1,067.00 -
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Foil Drive Axis Integrated Aluminum Mast
Foil Drive
Now: $899.00Was: $1,898.00The Foil Drive x AXIS Integrated Mast is the perfect blend of an AXIS foils renowned 19mm Aluminium mast with a Foil Drive Motor and cable built in from factory - 82cm Mast. You love your AXIS gear...Now: $899.00Was: $1,898.00 -
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Foil Drive X Axis Integrated Aluminum Mast 25cm/10" - OPEN BOX
Foil Drive
Now: $899.00Was: $1,898.00The Foil Drive x AXIS Integrated Mast is the perfect blend of an AXIS foils renowned 19mm Aluminium mast with a Foil Drive Motor and cable built in from factory - 82cm Mast. You love your AXIS gear...Now: $899.00Was: $1,898.00 -
Foil Drive Mid-High Range Propellers 10%
Foil Drive
$227.70Mid Range Propellers 10% Set of 3 If you're chasing fast swell, trying to keep pace with quick bumps, or pushing your top-end speed, the MH 10% is your prop. It's 10% wider than the standard prop —...$227.70 -
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Sunova Carver Wing Foilboard
Sunova
Now: $1,385.00Was: $1,849.00THE CARVER is the newest addition to the casey. foil range. It is a design that has evolved with the sport of Downwind Foiling x Winging. Many of our customers were winging on their Aviator Downwind...Now: $1,385.00Was: $1,849.00 -
EFS Streamline IIA Aluminum Propeller for Waydoo EVO
EFS
$238.00Streamline IIA Aluminum Propeller for Waydoo EVO | High-Efficiency eFoil Prop Upgrade Colors: Red / Black What EFS has to say: Upgrade your Waydoo EVO with the Streamline IIA aluminum propeller...$238.00 -
AFS Evo Front Wing
AFS
$589.00 - $829.00This new Evo range, which replaces the Performer range, retains a degree of smoothness and accessibility essential to your progress, while pushing the speed and handling sliders. The medium aspect...$589.00 - $829.00 -
2023 F-One Diablo V5 Kiteboarding Kite
F-One
$2,659.00 - $4,199.002023 F-One Diablo V5 Kiteboarding Kite IKA REGISTRED EQUIPMENT Sizes: 8m / 9m / 11m / 13m / 15m / 18m / 21m / 25m Size (sq.m) 8 9$2,659.00 - $4,199.00 -
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Assist MAX Starter Kit with Board Package
MACkite
$4,798.00 - $5,298.00Assist MAX Starter Kit with Board Package Getting into Foil Drive without the spend? That's a tough task but we've managed to hand pick some of our favorite boards from each size which are tested for...$4,798.00 - $5,298.00 -
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2024 Mystic Star Long Sleeve Quickdry
Mystic
Now: $39.99Was: $49.992024 Mystic Star Long Sleeve Quickdry Sizes: S / M / L / XL / XXL What Mystic has to say: The Star Quickdry is your go-to long-sleeved shirt for warmer conditions and will dry up fast after your...Now: $39.99Was: $49.99 -
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Foil Drive X Unifoil Integrated Aluminum Mast
Foil Drive
Now: $1,499.00Was: $1,898.00The Foil Drive x UniFoil integration came from the likes of Team Riders Erik Antonson and Paul Cooper. After getting hooked on Foil Drive, they both sought out to refine their ride, testing gear in...Now: $1,499.00Was: $1,898.00 -
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Mystic Marshall Boot 5mm Round-toe
Mystic
Now: $24.99Was: $69.99MARSHALL Boot / Round-toe Sizes: 34 / 35-36 / 37 / 38-39 / 40 / 41-42 / 43 / 44-45 / 46 / 47-48 / 49 Looking for a round-toe boot? The 5mm Marshall bootNow: $24.99Was: $69.99 -
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Premium Parawing Package
MACkite
Now: $2,900.00Was: $3,400.00What's Included: Ozone Pocket Rocket Parawing North Sonar SF Front Wing North Sonar AF Mast 2025 Starboard Above Foilboard Ozone Pocket Rocket Parawing SURF / DOWNWIND Experience a new level of...Now: $2,900.00Was: $3,400.00