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How to choose the right AFS carbon mast?

What’s the difference between AFS HR / HM / UHM masts? AFS masts are available in four versions These four versions have different characteristics, in terms of performance and price. On the other hand, they all have the same stiffness and are all made of carbon. What changes is the thickness, and therefore the glide, […]

JANUARY 19, 2026

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Carbon or aluminium wingfoil?

In wing foiling, there are 3 essential pieces of equipment to sail, plane, fly… in short, to thrill on the water! You need a board, a wing and finally the foil, which creates lift above the water’s surface. But what’s the ideal foil for your wing level? And what about the material: carbon or aluminium? […]

JANUARY 8, 2026

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How to evaluate used wingfoil equipment?

In this construction, the sandwich manufacturing process with fibers and PVC is still used, but the fabric of the envelope changes. Instead of being made of glass fibers, it is made entirely of carbon. A beginner rider, starting from scratch, needs to equip himself with a board, kite and float. Not forgetting helmet, impact vest, […]

OCTOBER 24, 2024

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The 5 advantages of sailing with a carbon foil

Discover the benefits of carbon foils for optimum gliding performance! In wingfoiling, several pieces of equipment are essential for sailing and rising above the water: the wing, the board… And of course, the foil! The latter generates the necessary lift once a certain speed is reached, thanks to the power of the sail, the wind, […]

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

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What is the ratio aspect?

Introduction The aspect ratio is a coefficient which allows to characterize the elongation of a wing. This is the squared span of the wing divided by its projected area. Aspect ratio = span² ÷ projected area *On a square, we could take the length of the square in relation to the other side of this […]

JULY 13, 2021