FOILS

Kitesurfing, windsurfing, and wingsurfing all require the use of foils so that the rider can get airborne. The foil is a wing-like structure attached to the underside of the board that generates lift from the action of the wind or water.

Like kitesurfing foils, windsurfing foils are used in conjunction with a sail. Foils used for windsurfing are typically made of carbon fiber and can be found in a wide range of sizes and configurations. Front-wing foils and back-wing foils are the most common in windsurfing. Wings on the front of the board provide lift and speed, while those on the back aid in steering and turning.

Using a wing-shaped sail, wingsurfing foils are similar to kitesurfing and windsurfing foils. The carbon fiber foils are similar to those used in kitesurfing, but they are made to be used with a sail shaped like a wing. When it comes to wingsurfing foils, front-wing foils and back-wing foils are the most common. Wings on the front of the board provide lift and speed, while those on the back aid in steering and turning.