For wake foiling, we recommend one setup per rider: a Silk V2 front wing sized to your weight, an 85 cm (33.5 in) carbon mast and the Pulse board. The table below gives your wing size and your mast. To see every part made for riding behind a boat, go to our wakefoil collection.
Find your setup in one minute
Use the AFS foil finder. Choose wake, enter your weight and your level. You get one front wing, one stabilizer and one mast.
Wake foil setup by rider weight
Behind a boat, handling matters most. Then forgiveness and speed. Glide and stability count less. That is why we recommend the Silk V2 front wing for wake foiling.
Your weight sets the wing size and the mast. These setups are for an intermediate rider:
| Rider weight | Silk V2 front wing | Mast |
|---|---|---|
| Under 60 kg (under 132 lb) | 650 | HM 85 cm |
| 60 to 68 kg (132 to 150 lb) | 750 | HM 85 cm |
| 69 to 75 kg (152 to 165 lb) | 850 | HM 85 cm |
| 76 to 77 kg (168 to 170 lb) | 850 | UHM 85 cm |
| 78 to 87 kg (172 to 192 lb) | 950 | UHM 85 cm |
| 88 to 96 kg (194 to 212 lb) | 1050 | UHM 85 cm |
| 97 kg and over (214 lb and over) | 1150 | UHM 85 cm |
Does your level change the wing size?
Yes. If you are new to wake foiling, go one size bigger. If you already ride wake with ease, go one size smaller. The 650 is the smallest Silk V2 and the 1150 the largest: at either end, keep the size from the table.
The mast that goes with it
For wake foiling, we recommend an 85 cm (33.5 in) mast, whatever your level. The construction depends on your weight:
- Up to 75 kg (165 lb): the HM carbon mast in 85 cm.
- From 76 kg (168 lb): the UHM carbon mast in 85 cm.
To compare our carbon masts, read how to choose the right AFS carbon mast.
The stabilizer
Your stabilizer depends on your front wing size. Enter your weight and level in the foil finder to get the stabilizer that pairs with your Silk V2.
The board: Pulse
We recommend the Pulse. It is a minimal foil board for demanding wake, kite and tow foil riders. One size: 4’0″ x 19.3″ (122 x 49 cm), 19 liters, 3.3 kg (7.3 lb).
- Low volume: it sinks easily for an effortless takeoff.
- Double carbon reinforcement on the rails, for the knocks of boat transport.
- Compact: it fits on wakefoil racks and takes little space on the boat.
- Multiple inserts to set your strap position.
Why ride AFS behind the boat
- Our foils are made in France, in our workshop in Brittany.
- Every AFS product comes with a 2-year warranty.
- For returns, see our terms of sale.
FAQ
What size wake foil wing do I need?
It depends on your weight and your level. An intermediate rider of 72 kg (159 lb) rides the Silk V2 850. At 90 kg (198 lb), it is the 1050. Go one size bigger if you are new to wake, one size smaller if you ride with ease.
How long should a wake foil mast be?
85 cm (33.5 in), at every level. Up to 75 kg (165 lb), choose the HM. From 76 kg (168 lb), choose the UHM.
Can I use my wing foil front wing behind the boat?
For wake, we recommend the Silk V2. Behind a boat, handling counts more than glide or stability, and that is what we chose it for.
Which board for wake foiling?
The Pulse. It comes in one size: 4’0″ x 19.3″, 19 liters. It is built for wake, kite and tow foil.
Ready to set up your foil? Check your sizes in the foil finder, then pick your parts among all our wake foil parts.