Can you SUP on a wing foil board?
That's a tricky question. Technically, yes, you can SUP on a wing foilboard, but this isn't generally recommended due to the high amount of drag that it creates. Wing foiling is all about speed and agility, while SUPing is more about cruising around leisurely – two polar opposite ends of the spectrum if you will.
Ultimately, it is possible to SUP on a wing foilboard but you won't be able to get the most out of the board in terms of performance. In conclusion, if you want the best experience out of your wing foilboard, stick to foiling!
Of course, if you want to use an inflatable wing to power your SUP along, this is great fun, and with the aid of some duotone drift stoppers a lot of learners will do this for the first few hours to learn how to control the wing your holding on to without the board trying to foil.
How do I choose a wing foil board?
Choosing the right-wing foil board can be a minefield. We are happy for you to contact us and chat about your boards. The first choice to make is a rigid or inflatable board. If you are a beginner or travel a lot you may find the inflatable wingboards suit your needs. As a beginner, you should buy a board 20-30 litres more than your body weight to easily lift the wing out of the water without sinking.
Wingboards are very compact compared to windsurf boards, so they are easy to fit in the back of a car. Most wing boards range from 4 to 6ft, and they have a measurement in litres. This is how buoyant the board will be when learning the bigger, more buoyant wing board will make the first steps easier.
As you progress in the sport of wing foiling you will want to drop board size, this helps with how reactive the feeling of the foil we feel below your feet.
We sell the best wing board brands and sometimes have used / secondhand wing boards for sale in our store.
We also sell wing foil packages to help make choosing your gear easier.
Should I buy an Inflatable wing Board?
Inflatable wing boards are an ideal choice for travelling, and the latest design inflatable boards with large carbon plates in the bottom of them are way better than when inflatable boards first arrived. If storage and transportation are important and you are more interested in performance, then a rigid board is the way forward. The solid foil board or wing board will release faster, and you will have more control and feel over your foil under the water.
We have a range of compact inflatable wing boards at a great price, like the Fanatic Air and the Ensis inflatable with a large carbon plate for design inspiration and it gives a very rigid, stable feel. These wing foiling boards have a soft deck and come with a pump, and fold down in to a bag, ideal for travelling.
Wingboard Prices
Grab yourself last year's reduced-price sale wingfoil board and save a lot of money. We sometimes have part exchanged with used wing foil boards.
Please call for advice to determine what width, volume, and stability is right for you or pop into Boardworx and see our range of boards. We have boards for surf, speed and every weight of riders.
Is wing foiling easier than windsurfing?
Well, it depends. Wing foiling is a relatively new sport requiring a bit of getting used to, but for those with some experience in windsurfing or kite surfing, the transition does not take as long. If you can windsurf or kitesurf, or sail, you have a good idea of where the wind is coming from, so that helps. Like windsurfing you are sheeting in and out on the wind and with wing foiling you are doing a similar action.
Can you SUP on a wing foilboard?
That's a tricky question. Technically, yes, you can use SUP on a wing foilboard, but this isn't generally recommended due to the high amount of drag that it creates. Wing foiling is all about speed and agility, while SUPing is more about cruising leisurely – two polar opposite ends of the spectrum.
Ultimately, it is possible to SUP on a wing foilboard, but you won't be able to get the most out of the board in terms of performance. In conclusion, stick to foiling if you want the best experience out of your wing foilboard!
Of course, if you want to use an inflatable wing to power your SUP along, this is great fun, and with the aid of some duotone drift stoppers, a lot of learners will do this for the first few hours to learn how to control the wing your holding on to without the board trying to foil.