Customizing your Rear stabilizer to suit your riding style While the hydrofoil front wing has a lot to do with the overall feel, speed, and stability of your ride, the stabilizer plays a key role in developing the dna or “flavor” of your ride. Experimenting with...
How to Choose a Hydrofoil If you haven’t seen or heard of hydrofoiling by now, we would highly suggest you take a look at what is going on in this space and how it applies to our wonderful world of windsports. Not only can you...
What is going on in Houston? If you’ve been thinking to yourself that something must be going on in Houston, Texas the last few years in the world of wind sports…you are right! Phil Midler has been running the Houston Kiteboarding shop in Texas City,...
The reviews are unanimous From Importers to Dealers and customers worldwide the riders have spoken and the SlingWing V3 has received nothing but outstanding reviews, we couldn't be more STOKED! Feedback from Riders Around the Globe "The SlingWing V3 is now the best choice between POWER, EASY...
The Javelin boom wing delivers unmatched control with a compact wingspan and simple, secure push-pin boom connection. Featuring our innovative Canopy Tensioning Strap, the Javelin provides the rider with on-the-fly power tuning. Choose between the Adjustable Carbon Boom, a two-piece boom that packs down for...
Most of us wingers know the benefits of having soft webbing handles: they provide a cushy suspension-like ride, limit grip fatigue, and allow wings to be packed down into a small, convenient package. But what are the benefits of hard handles? That answer depends on...
Lightweight and incredibly stiff, our Phantasm line of carbon-fiber foils delivers an otherworldly level of efficiency and performance. We are thrilled to expand our Phantasm line with the all-new E Series and G Series wings and lower packages, as well as two new PTM Series...
Winging and wing foiling are seeing exponential growth and interest, and one of the questions we get the most is: “What type of wing board should I get? Hard or Inflatable?” Good questions! If size (needs to fit in your car) or weight (need to...
Slingshot Sports in Tarifa, Spain Slingshot hit 2022 running with the first ever GKA test event in Tarifa, Spain and the first time Slingshot HQ has sponsored an event outside of the United States. A 6-day public demo, giving anyone in the area an opportunity to...
Foil-Academy is a free comprehensive online instructional course designed for user-friendly foil progression in a safe and structured manner. We break the learning process down to the basics and cover all the skills and knowledge you will need to become a proficient foiler. Slingshot’s industry-leading...
Foil-Academy.com is the first place to start if you want to learn to hydorfoil behind the boat or on the lake. Our online Wake & Pump lesson program will take you through all the steps necessary to manage your expectations, the gear you need, and...
Foil-Academy is a free comprehensive online instructional course designed for user-friendly foil progression in a safe and structured manner. We break the learning process down to the basics and cover all the skills and knowledge you will need to become a proficient foiler. Slingshot’s industry-leading...
The UFO V1 was the first no strut foiling specific kite brought to market by a major brand. Slingshot released the UFO just after the start of Covid-19 with no idea how the pandemic would affect such a new breed of kite but after two...
Team rider, Fred Hope, had a busy summer after graduating from college last year. Team manager, Sam Light, catches up with Fred about his European tour and what's next on his busy calendar. SAM: Hey Fred! You just dropped a new video from your European trip...
Slingshot Sports is pleased to announce that Fred Hope has been appointed as a Product Testing Administrator working with the Design and Supply team. Hope, a notable team rider in the kite and kitefoiling world for Slingshot since 2015, will continue to be a team rider....
After three years of extensive research and development, we are proud to introduce our Phantasm Carbon Foil system. We have split the foil packages into two choices; the Masts and the Lower Combinations. The Lower Combinations or “Lowers” are the Front Wing, the fuselage, and...
Raving Reviews on the Dart V1 The best dealers and partners around the world have reviewed the Dart V1 and weighed in on its performance as the BEST INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED WING on the market. The Dart V1 wingsurfing wing is an animal all its own. Speed...
Slingshot Team Rider, Robby Stewart, doesn’t let his lack of hearing stand in the way of enjoying time on the water. The 24-year-old Baja local is known for his smooth, effortless style, multi-sports talents, and infectious attitude. Enjoy the inspirational story of a waterperson who...
Which Wing Foil board is right? So you want to jump into the sport of Winging, but have no idea what size board or foil to buy? You are not alone, and there is a pretty simple formula to aid in your gear decision. BOARDS Many folks...
Transitioning from SUP board to Foil board when learning to wing foil. Life is one big evolutionary process. Obviously, you are the best judge of that evolution, but if you are curious, here is how to know when you are truly ready to transition from wing...