Our last generation of Naish Hover Wing Foil Boards immediately set the standard in design, construction and weight for this category. This new range of boards is perfect for wing surfing, or to be used as a SUP Foil Board, SUP Downwind Foil Board or Prone Foil Surf. Changes include an overall curvier outline, a slightly narrower tail, a stronger nose rocker and more pronounced bottom shaping and concave. Multiple footstrap positions, including wider stance options, give riders the choice of a windsurfing style, a double frontstrap setup or a single surf style setup. The 60 L, 50 L and 40 L boards are great for surf foiling. The rocker is perfectly balanced so that the board flies smoothly parallel to the water surface. The track boxes have been moved further back to better fit the many different foils riders can combine with the boards. The raised tail kick behind the foil boxes in combination with the sloped rail guarantees easy launches and enough space in the turns.
The carbon ultra-layup, which now includes additional rail cap reinforcements and Kevlar patches in high stress areas, gives these boards a lightweight advantage that minimises swing weight and improves overall performance.
The board selector below is a rough guide to determine the size of Hover Wing Foil board based on the rider's weight and ability. We consider a "beginner" to be a rider who has no previous board experience.
Remember that additional factors such as wind conditions, foil and wing surfer size play an important role in choosing the right board size.
In general, we recommend choosing a board that is more buoyant and has a volume that matches the rider's weight (e.g. an 80-pound rider will need at least an 80-litre board or larger). Riding a "sinker" works in places with constant, strong winds, while buoyant boards prove to be a safer choice as they allow the rider to return to shore even if the wind drops below a foilable limit.
Model/Size | Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hover Wing Foil 40 | 4'4" / 132.1 cm | 21" / 53.3 cm | 3 1/10" / 7.9 cm | 40 L |
Hover Wing Foil 50 | 4'6" / 137.2 cm | 21 1/2" / 54.6 cm | 3 3/5" / 9.1 cm | 50 L |
Hover Wing Foil 60 | 4'10" / 147.3 cm | 22 1/2" / 57.2 cm | 3 4/5" / 9.7 cm | 60 L |
Hover Wing Foil 75 | 5'0" / 152.4 cm | 24" / 61 cm | 4 1/5" / 10.7 cm | 75 L |
Hover Wing Foil 85 | 5'2" / 157.5 cm | 26" / 66 cm | 4 3/10" / 10.9 cm | 85 L |
Hover Wing Foil 95 | 5'17" / 170.2 cm | 27 1/2" / 69.9 cm | 4 1/5" / 10.7 cm | 95 L |
Hover Wing Foil 110 | 5'10" / 177.8 cm | 29" / 73.7 cm | 4 3/10" / 10.9 cm | 110 L |
Hover Wing Foil 125 | 6'4" / 193 cm | 31" / 78.7 cm | 4 2/5" / 11.2 cm | 125 L |
Hover Wing Foil 140 | 6'6" / 198 cm | 33" / 84 cm | 4 3/5" / 11.7 cm | 140 L |