Innehållsförteckning för Summer 2019 från Foiling Magazine

As you gingerly open these fresh smelling pages, one at a time, let us begin by introducing you to the first ever international print magazine (and accompanying digital edition and website) devoted to all things surf, SUP, wake and eFoil. Ladies and gents, with issue #1 we are striking, as they say, while the iron is hot… Hydrofoiling – something that not so long ago could have been passed off as a niche – is quickly (and justifiably) becoming part of mainstream surf and watersport culture. Public awareness, interest and uptake is growing exponentially, thanks in no small part to the continuing enthusiasm and mind-bending talent shown by several established big hitters in the surf and SUP scene (several of whom feature in this issue!), but also thanks to the…

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Kai Lenny’s life is one endless cycle of water-time and big waves (with a bit of snow sprinkled in for good measure too.) You’d be forgiven, because you’re probably right… There’s no-one else who’s pushing foiling into the public pantheon with more gusto and smiles than this guy. So of course we had to get an interview with him for the first issue of Foiling Magazine… “RIGHT NOW WE’RE ONLY BEGINNING TO TAP INTO WHAT IS POSSIBLE WITH WHAT WE CAN DO IN THE SMALLEST OF WAVES.” Hey Kai. You are a busy guy nowadays. Can you remember when foiling first began for you? My first ever experience on a hydrofoil was back when I was nine years old, on the board my dad…

Hey Charles. So, how did you end up in the world of foil design? I believe it was my background in naval architecture and my interest in all kinds of watercraft that helped me get hired by Raphaël (Salles – the F-ONE chief) six years ago. I spent about a year dialing into F-ONE’s approach to R&D before I took over board design. Designing the foils was the next natural step for me. When did you design your first foil? I actually started designing foils in 2014, and then started kite foiling myself in spring 2015. I design based on feedback from the testers and following either Raphaël's or my own intuition. This works really well as long as my own experience of the sport is enough for me to…

Over the past few months, a small group of us on the Isle of Wight (@TheActiveIsland) in the UK have been hit by the foiling bug. As I am sure you know, it is an incredibly addictive feeling and we have been exploring different ways to get out on the foil, different wings for certain purposes and dialing in the best way to explore our coastline with this new toy. Some of us from a kitesurfing background, others surfing, and some sailing… yet a foil board has brought us all together to find the perfect spots. The photos from this session are from a surf break that we have known about for years, however it has never been that good for traditional surfing. With a constantly shifting peak, often mellow…

+ Whether it is dock starting with a foil and pumping around flat water, or riding behind a kite in less than 7mph, foiling is giving you more time on the water doing the things you love. I think we have not even seen the beginning of this foil movement, as electric foils are hitting the market with Lift Foils and the potential for travel and transportation is made easier via foiling boats. I see the future becoming easier and safer for the beginner… New technology systems integrated into foiling like a segway. A gyro so you will not have to balance, you stand and fly! I see endless rides on waves that don't even break. I see potential in flat water or wave marathons and competitions, pumping foils for…

Firstly, where is this? It looks amazing… JL: This was for the North Kiteboarding product shoot. We went on a road trip deep through the South Island of New Zealand in the Otago high country basin, next to the Southern Alps. That's where we found this magical canal right next to the road. And how come the alien-blue water? JR: That beautiful turquoise blue is created by rock flour sediment from surrounding glaciers. How did this idea come about? JR: Nick Jacobsen, Graham Howes and I are always trying to combine as many wild elements as possible to create an unbelievably absurd moment, and this time we roped Jalou into the fun. As we were driving by this canal, we saw the potential to foil in an epic setting, on…

NICHE NO LONGER… FOILING IS NOW BIG BUSINESS, AND WITH THE UPTAKE GROWING DAILY, BOTH BACKYARD TINKERERS AND BIG BRANDS ALIKE HAVE RECOGNIZED THAT THERE IS A THRIVING MARKET FOR THESE WONDERFUL TOYS. CONSEQUENTLY, OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS, THE NUMBER OF SOPHISTICATED FOIL PRODUCERS HAS PROLIFERATED, AND WATERSPORT STORE SHELVES NOW PLAY HOST TO A RANGE OF SHAPES, STYLES AND VARIATIONS FOR A MULTITUDE OF FOIL DISCIPLINES. OVER THE NEXT FEW PAGES, WE PROFILE THE BRANDS WHO ARE NOT ONLY CREATING AND SELLING THIS INCREASINGLY WIDE VARIETY OF FOILS AND BOARDS, BUT ARE ALSO THE DRIVING FORCES OF INVESTMENT AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE SPORT. THEY ARE… BRAND Armstrong Foils THE TEAM Robert Whittall, Andrew McGregor, Bryce Rhodes, Armie Armstrong WHERE’S YOUR HQ? Raglan, New Zealand. HOW LONG HAVE YOU…

“I am so fortunate to be surrounded by amazing water athletes – both male and female – who have pavedthe way and allowed me to see what’s possible.” I am so fortunate to live on Maui. Maui is pretty much the epicenter for all things ocean sports related. It is the ultimate playground. I’ve loved being in the ocean since I was little, and surfing on the front of my parents’ boards. As I got older, I wanted to be able to play in the ocean no matter the conditions. That desire has led me to do a variety of watersports including stand up paddling, downwinding on a SUP and foil board, short boarding, long boarding, tow surfing, foil surfing, and my favorite, big wave surfing. Most of the innovations…

The UNIVERSAL KSH ALU ensures the earliest take-off and stability in all transitions. Now with the CONVERSION KIT KSH-WH ALU we provide an extra 100 cms fuselage, tuttle head insert and plastic adapter to make the KSH ALU (Sup/Surf/Kite hydrofoil) ready to be used for windfoiling. This is a unique full convertibile set up that allows you to learn how to foil, jibe and ride any watersports from surfing, supping, kiting and wind foiling. UNIVERSAL KSH ALU + KSH-WH ALU CONVERSION KIT…

SELECTING A SPOT The most important thing to know when looking for a good wave to learn to foil is that you don’t actually need a “good” wave to get up on the foil. This is great because it means you won’t have to share the line up with other surfers and risk being a hazard to them. The best waves for foiling are waves that just barely break and feather but are not very steep. Mushy, fat waves are absolutely perfect for foiling! You only need a wave that just breaks enough to allow you to paddle in and get up on the foil. Once you’re up, you can easily ride the non-breaking lump. SAFETY POINTERS • You definitely want to wear a leash. A foil board can travel…

PITCH, ROLL, YAW As shown on the picture, ‘pitch’ describes the movement around the transverse axis, ‘roll’ the movement around the longitudinal axis, and ‘yaw’ the movement around the vertical axis. These terms are very fundamental to describing the behavior of a foil and how it reacts. They are often used during a design or development period. The use is quite similar to aeronautics and – in a simplified approach – a foil is like an airplane. STABILITY VS. AGILITY The term ‘stability’ describes how tolerant the foil acts to the moves around the rider´s center of gravity and, vice versa, ‘agility’ stands for how sensitive the foil reacts to the rider´s force inputs. A big amount of stability is important for going faster for a less experienced rider who…

The AXIS surf/SUP foil system has become a respected benchmark in the sector over the last 18 months. The brand originate from New Zealand and are well established in the kiteboard sector. In the realm of foils, AXIS have produced a clever modular and easily customizable system with an extensive range of interchangeable front wings, fuselages, stabilizers and masts, with some wind sports crossover potential in the smaller sizes. Considering it’s a mixed material setup, comprising carbon wings and CNC produced aluminum parts, weight is kept to a minimum, with the full setup we had on test (with a 102 span wing) weighing in at 3.5kgs, which is in the same ballpark as some of its full carbon counterparts. The fuselage is also one of the slimmest and most efficient…