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AFS FIRE The DNA of AFS in one board LEARN MORE COMPACT QUICK TAKE OFF CARBON BUILD FEEL FREE IN FLIGHT The AFS FIRE is a compact board associated with a reduced width allowing to reduce to the maximum the
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AFS FIRE The DNA of AFS in one board LEARN MORE COMPACT QUICK TAKE OFF CARBON BUILD FEEL FREE IN FLIGHT The AFS FIRE is a compact board associated with a reduced width allowing to reduce to the maximum the
How do you get away from the edge in a wing foil? Moving away from the shore in a wing foil is a bit more technical than in other water sports. Indeed, you have to manage your wing, your board
How to build a windfoil ? We explain you how to mount your AFS windfoil. Front wing, stabilizer and housing, follow the steps of the assembly. Step 1. Mount the foil in a deep tuttle case First, put the board
How do you take off in a wing foil? If you have never sailed a foil before, the take off of the board can be surprising at first. It is therefore necessary to learn to master it. We give you
How to switch feet in wing foil? Reversing your feet during wing foil manoeuvres is not easy for beginners. You have to manage your speed, your wing and your board. Here are some tips on how to switch / reverse
How to start SUP surfing ? You all know the stand up paddle (or SUP), this practice where you stand on your board and use a paddle to move forward. Well, there are several disciplines in paddling and today we
How to build your ALPHA foil? Here we explain how to mount your AFS ALPHA Flyer or Carver foil. The ALPHA foil consists of a t-bar, a fuselage, a front wing and a stabilizer. Be careful to observe where the
Which technique for downwind in wing foil ? The downwind is a practice which consists in surfing the swell with the wind in the back. She asks to be on her side, to shoot down and let herself slide with
How to start a SUP race? If you have read our other articles about stand up paddling (SUP), you know that there are several disciplines on this medium and today we talk about SUP race. What is the SUP race?
How to pump in wing foil? The pumping in wing foil consists in pumping upright on the board to get the foil out of the water, or to keep the speed in flight. This is a very technical move and
How to do a wing foil jibe ? The jibe is a maneuver that is done downwind, so behind the wing. In wing foil, this movement is almost similar to windsurfing or windfoil, but you have to manage your kite
How to warm up and stretch for wing foiling? In wing foil and as in all sports practices, warming up and stretching are important to anticipate the muscular and articular evolutions of our bodies. Warming up is done before practice
How do you attach your harness to your wing? Hooking your tip to your wing can be complicated for beginners. We explain how to use the extension cables (if needed) and how to attach the AFS wing. Attaching extension cords
How to find the right wing foil position? If you are new to wing foiling, you know that finding the right position on your board to take off can be complicated. We give you some tips to succeed quickly. Place
How to carry your wing foil equipment efficiently? The wing foil equipment includes: the foil, the board and the wing. After observing the water, preparing your board, getting equipped, inflating your wing and attaching the leashes (board and wing), you
How to make a wing foil tack? The tack is a manoeuvre which consists of turning the float into the wind. In wing foil, its realization is the same as in windfoil but you have to learn to manage your
Departures and first tacks in wing foil The wing foil is a practice which develops very quickly in the world of the water sports. And before sending 360 degrees, you have to go through the learning process! So we’re going
How to choose a stabilizer for wing foil and surf foil ? Choosing the right stabilizer (or stab) on your foil is very important, whether it is for wing foil, surf foil, wake foil or sup foil. This choice necessarily
What is the ratio aspect? The aspect ratio is a coefficient that characterizes the aspect ratio of a wing. It is the squared length of this wing divided by its area. → Aspect ratio = length² ÷ area On a
Wing surface and lift, are all brands the same? Many of you are asking the question of the equivalence of the wings from one brand to another. For example, is a 1300cm² wing equal to a 1300cm² wing from another
The decompression screw The decompression screw is usually located at the foot of the mast on windsurf or windfoil boards, and at the front on stand up paddle or surf boards. It may be in the back for some brands.
Building a foil step by step It is important to build your foil correctly, so don’t skip any steps. We guide you to become a pro at foil mounting! Step 1: Place the screws Insert the 4 screws and nuts
The 6 steps to prepare your wing In this article we will explain step by step how to prepare your wing before sailing: unfurl, secure and inflate. Step 1: Get the wing out of the bag Be sure to open
What are the weather conditions for wing foil sailing? Before sailing, it is important to check the weather conditions and observe the spot. We will therefore give you some guidelines for observing a spotlight. Steady wind First, we can observe
How to maintain your wing? You have started wing foiling and you want to know how to maintain your wing? You’ve come to the right place! So let’s talk about maintenance and give you some tips on how to take
The placement of the foil in the US double box is super important! When new material is discovered, logic dictates that it should be balanced. It is therefore necessary to start with an adjustment centered in the middle of the box and to adjust its adjustment according to the following criteria.
Swan recently joined our team as an ambassador for AFS Foils and Nahskwell. He lives in French Polynesia on the island of Moorea and regularly sends us photos and videos of his sessions in paradisiacal places! Here is a small preview…
“Surfing foil pumping session in dock start to work on the cardio. In Aber-Vrac’h with friends and sun for a maximum of fun! And always with great gear!”
What is the “one pump” and what is it used for? The AFS WILF wing has a one pump system. This system is a pipe with a valve added to it to cut or release the air between the central
100% windfoil or mixed board, what to choose ? Through this article and video, we give you the advantages and disadvantages of a mixed or 100% fin board in order to find your way around the foil windsurfing equipment. The
How to choose your windfoil ? After having his foil, his board, the question of the sail remains? What to choose? Cambers ? Without cambers? Large or small surface? It will depend on your ambitions: race/power or lightness/ease. Sail with
Straps or strapless in wing foil ? Strapless : freedom in wing foil Strapless practice evokes absolute freedom, freedom of movement. Indeed, there are no foot straps, the deck is clear and it is therefore easier to move and make
Windfoil chock, what is it for ? Wedges are now part of your foil quiver. There are two possibilities for their use: Adjusting the float trim Constant support setting Trim the float with a windfoil wedge The first adjustment that
Titouan in Surf Foil in Lanzarote Great stay in Lanzarote with many spots where the conditions were ideal for foil surfing. I was using the Nahskwell fly 5’6. For the surf foil, I had the alpha 82 mast, the 310
How to choose your wing foil pack After several revolutions in the world of board sports and equipment in general, the foil is now arriving on the practice wing foil.It is now one of the most accessible ways to try
Discover the latest decorations from the ALPHA range! Upgrade of the decorations for WING FOIL, SURF FOIL, SUP FOIL and WAKE FOIL.
A good session shared with Alban & Thomas The wind from the North East was 20-25 knots, the lights, the colours of the Ocean and the granite blocks of the Bay of Concarneau made the place magical. This session was
Swan’ Surf Foil session in the perfect setting… The ideal surffoil and wingfoil gear for a session of pure gliding sensation 🌊 – Swan Nahskwell Fly – Carver 1700
Are you intrigued by the foil? We explain how it works and how we design them. More and more novices or board sports enthusiasts are getting into it! Foil has many advantages. In order to understand the different aspects and
Surf foil : tips for a good start Having made its appearance in the 2000s, surf foil quickly conquered water sports lovers, especially surfers and board sports enthusiasts. Accessible, this discipline continues to gain popularity around the world. In fact,
Discover new riding sensations with the Windfoil The windfoil is a new generation of windsurfing sport that allows you to discover other possibilities of sailing and to start with foil. With more and more followers, it is a trendy practice.
Wing foil: one wing, one board and one foil From the choice of material to the first edges The wing foil is a rather remarkable discipline that lies between windsurfing, kitesurfing and sup. In addition to being accessible, it does
Sup foil, ideal for discovering the beautiful sensations of foil The foil continues to make followers throughout the world. A real revolution in the world of water sports, the foil allows you to discover new sensations and gives birth to
A rainy but happy session This is one of the big advantages of the wing foil, to be able to go to the water on the lunch break, to practice on the impassable spot and this in all weathers!
When Renaud no longer needs his Wing He recommends this technique for the quinqua, who like him, lacks the cardio to do downwind pumping!
Dick & Burns: the perfect session It’s one of those days where everything lines up: the swell orientation and size, the wind strength and direction, the sun and an very high tides, all at once. Suddenly the spot starts to
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