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Wing foiling – the best beginner equipment to get you started.
Wing foiling is such an addictive sport. Seemingly each week there are newbies starting their foil wing journey. But we appreciate that when it comes to choosing wing foiling beginner equipment it can be tricky. There’s so much out there on the market it’s hard to know where to begin. With this in mind here’s Foulshop UK’s best selection of beginner wing foiling equipment available right now at the end of 2023 into 2024.
Update: as of 2025 equipment remains more or less the same. The mid-length or downwind style board may be right for you. However, bear in mind narrower widths mightn’t be that helpful if you ride in choppy water or areas with lots of flow and current. That said, some of the bigger style boards of this ilk can aid getting on foil as a beginner. But not always.
- Bigger kit is better (board, foil and wing)
- More wind is better (18knts – 22knts ish)
- Flatter water is better (if you can find it)
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Wing foiling beginner foil boards.
We’ve said this for ages but wing foiling beginner boards should be on the larger side. This isn’t to say they should be lacking in performance. Or even versatility. The AK Phazer remains a firm favourite. It’s a renowned shape that ticks all the boxes. Lightweight, stable, early to release and fly with great construction.
AK Phazer V4 foil board – wing, prone, pump, SUP, tow 30L / 36L / 46L / 55L / 65L / 76L / 90L / 110L / 140L
AK Phazer V3 Duratech foil board – wing, SUP.
The full-carbon AK Phazer is the pinnacle of performance. Newbie wing foilers will be looking at the 6’2 x 140L or the 5’10 x 110L. If you’re thinking about budget the Duratech versions of both are also available. A little heavier, granted, but still with the same performance traits. And to be honest the AK Phazer Duratech is lighter than some brand’s high full-carbon versions. Note: the bigger AK Phazer foil boards can also be used for SUP foiling.
Other choices –
Axis have just released their new and updated Hybrid board. These are multi-discipline but in the larger sizes are great for learning the art of wing foiling. Riders then have the options (if they choose) to SUP foil or even hop on the parawing wagon.
Axis Hybrid foil board V2
Beginner foil wings.
Whatever foil wing you choose it should be light, maneuverable and have some decent bottom end power. Longevity is also key as there’s no reason a wing shouldn’t last as you progress.
Two of our choice wings are the Free Wing Air and the Ozone Flow. Both reverred products coming from top-drawer brands with proven pedigree. As with boards, you need to go bigger as a beginner wing foiler. Be under no illusion you’ll need the power to get on foil. If you go too small it won’t happen and you’ll be floundering.
Freewing Air V4 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 5.5m / 6m
Time and again we have conversations where new foilers have gotten hold of too small a foil wing. So our advice is don’t fall into this trap. Note: other wings are available, of which some do a great job for beginners. Check out the online shop for more.
Ozone Flow V1 Foil Wing
What about foils for beginners?
Foils are the most important part of the setup. Your choice should deliver predictable early lift, be stable at flight, be manoeuvrable and be well-engineered. Axis Foils supply the SES which is an awesome choice and unlocks the whole Axis infrastructure. Being modular you can swap out component parts as you improve. And the price is great.
Axis Foils Super Easy Start (SES) 940 / 1040 complete foil.
Sale and bargain equipment.
All of what’s mentioned above are choice pieces of kit for beginner wing foilers. But we do offer other items. Some of which you’ll find on sale currently. Check out the sale section here.
And for more beginner wing foil equipment hit this link. If you still need a hand get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to guide you.