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Kite Foil boards

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Green Hat Carbon Deep Tuttle Mount Foilboard Green Hat Carbon Tuttle Mount Foilboard
$499.00
$499.00
$1,499.00
Short Description Includes: board only Description Green Hat Carbon Deep Tuttle Mount Foilboard Dimensions: 56 x 16" / 142 x 40.6cm
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Green Hat Carbon Foilboard Green Hat Carbon Kite Foilboard
$599.00
$599.00
$1,499.00
Short Description Includes: board only Description Green Hat Carbon Foilboard Dimensions: 56.5 x 17" / 143.5 x 43cm Weight: 5.8 lbs
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Green Hat Carbon Plate Mount Foilboard Green Hat Carbon Plate Mount Foil board
$599.00
$599.00
$1,499.00
Short Description Includes: board only Description Green Hat Carbon Foilboard Dimensions: 56.5 x 16.5" / 143.5 x 42cm
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Green Hat Carbon Plate Mount Foilboard Green Hat Carbon Plate Foilboard
$599.00
$599.00
$1,499.00
Short Description Includes: board only Description Green Hat Carbon Foilboard Dimensions: 57 x 17" / 144 x 43cm
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Green Hat Race Foilboard Green Hat Race Kite Foilboard
$499.00
$499.00
$1,499.00
Short Description Includes: board only Description Green Hat Race Foilboard Dimensions: 55.25 x 15.75" Weight: 5.8 lbs
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Appletree Mini Foil Kiteboard Appletree Mini Foil Kiteboard
$999.00
$999.00
$1,099.00
Includes: board and strap mounting hardware Straps sold separately.  Appletree Mini Foil Kite Stock  Here's what Appletree has to say: "The Mini Foil Kite Stock is part of our white-line boards. De...
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2022 Duotone Pace Foil Board 2022 Duotone Pace Foil Board Size Chart
$550.00
$550.00
$759.00
Includes: board and M8x25 Brass Mounting Hardware The Pace is a comfortable nearly unbreakable freeride foil board which can handle speed! 2024 Duotone Pace FOIL FREERIDE The Pace 2022 is built in ...
2022 Duotone Pace SLS Foil Board 2022 Duotone Pace SLS Foilboard
$1,259.00
$1,259.00
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The Pace SLS is the board to fulfill your need for speed when freeriding, smashing the latest freestyle tricks or even challenging your friends and race opponents. A superlight prepreg carbon board...

Kite Foil Boards: The Future of Kiteboarding

Kite foil boards, also known as hydrofoil boards or foil boards, are part of a relatively new and innovative discipline of kiteboarding. The use of hydrofoils in water sports began to gain traction in the early 2010s with SUP foiling, and the combination of kiteboarding and hydrofoils to create kite foiling emerged in the mid-2010s.

Design and Function

The board is typically made of composite construction, using lightweight materials like carbon fiber, bamboo, and foam core (EPS). They are designed as directional boards rather than bidirectional like many traditional kiteboards. Sizes vary from about 100 cm to 150 cm, with longer and higher volume boards offering more stability, which is recommended for beginners. Some brands, like Nobile, have come up with hybrid shapes like the Nobile Infinity Split Foil board, a surfboard shape that is foil-ready, allowing customers to have more versatility and seamlessly transition from foiling to strapless sessions.

Advantages

Kite foil boards offer several benefits over traditional kiteboards, including:

- Speed and Efficiency - They have less drag, allowing for faster speeds and better       performance in light wind conditions.
- Smooth Ride - Riders can glide above choppy water, experiencing a smoother, quieter ride.
- Upwind Ability - Foil boards can maintain higher angles into the wind.
- Light Wind Performance - They excel in lighter wind conditions, expanding riding opportunities.

Choosing a Kite Foil Board

When selecting a kite foil board, consider the following factors:
- Skill Level - Beginners may benefit from boards with more length and volume for stability.
- Riding Style - Different boards cater to freeride, racing, or freestyle.
- Board Size - Larger boards offer more stability, while smaller boards provide increased maneuverability.

Kite foil boards have opened up new possibilities in kiteboarding, allowing riders to experience a unique sensation of "flying" above the water. Whether you decide to ride your foil board with or without straps, you will be on the fast track to kiting in the lightest conditions and enjoying the smoothest ride.

Want more information? Read this Blog on how to choose your Kite foil board : All I Want for Christmas is Flight | Kite Foiling 101