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...
7-Nation is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg Kish to Slingshot Sports’ Product Line Manager. A senior executive at 7-Nation and a notable figure in the action-sports industry for more than 25 years.Kish will start his new position on March 8 and continue working out of...
Migrating from Baja to Hood River with the Shred Sled 3:1 Hydrofoil board On my annual migration North from Southern Baja to Hood River I got the chance to stop at the legendary windsurf spot, Punta San Carlos. The place features a half mile long, top to...
Windsurfing Hydrofoil Maintenance Tips If you’ve clicked through to this blog, we’ve got a pretty good idea that you know what’s coming.Windsurfing hydrofoil maintenance IS IMPORTANT.That’s it! Just like a bike chain needs lube and your skis need a regular tune, your foil needs some lovin’. Though...
WHY COMMITTING TO A WINDSURF FOIL BOARD IS BETTER THAN RETROFITTING YOUR OLD SLALOM BOARD Windfoil Brand Manager, Wyatt Miller, highlights 5 reasons why it is better to commit to a dedicated Windfoil board than try to retrofit your old slalom board. Tuttle Box Placement. Double...
Choosing the best foil setup The worlds leading hydrofoil platform just got stronger! Slingshot Sports now offers over 20 different hydrofoil wings for 2022. This means you can dial in your Hover Glide hydrofoil for 6 sports, any riding style or condition! The cool thing about...
The Hover Glide Infinity Series - 65, 76 & 99 Hydrofoil Wings Wyatt Miller, Slingshot Windfoil Brand Manager, has spent the last year testing, riding and just having an all-around good time with the 2020 Hover Glide Hydrofoil Wings. Here is his breakdown of the Infinity...
The Slingshot FLYER 280 Windfoil Board | Reviewed by Andy Brant The Slingshot FLYER 280 is a versatile board that can be used for paddleboarding, windsurfing and windfoiling. it is enabled for early takeoff, lift and easy jibing when combined with the Hover Glide hydrofoil package,...
The NEW Hover Glide Hydrofoil for Windsurfing is the choice for maneuver-oriented sailors and is forgiving enough for anyone who wants to take their first flight. This is the go-to setup for a seamless transition from windsurfing to wind foiling. Equipped with the Infinity 76 wing,...
The FREESTYLE Windfoil board comes in two sizes, a 87L & a 115L. Each has very unique performance styles for different types of Windfoiling. Wyatt Miller, Slingshot Sports Brand Manager gives you the overview. Transcribed from Video: Hey everybody. I'm Wyatt Miller, brand manager for Slingshot's windsurfing...
Convert your Windsurfing Salom board into a foil board to fit the Slingshot Hover Glide Hydro Foil Wyatt Miller teaches DIY 10mm Tuttle bolt conversion. This project is DIY. Hey guys, Wyatt Miller slingshot's windsurfing brand manager here. I want to alleviate some of your guys' fears about...
The SlingWing set up for Wing Foiling is simple and easy! Sam Light gives an overview of the key points to get any wing going. Inflate: Unclip all One-Pump valves. Open valve cover - Insert pump hose (sold separately) into inflation valve. Pump to 6...
Proper placement of your front Hover Glide hydrofoil wing is important for creating your perfect center of balance. The Hover Glide Switch Fuse allows you multiple set up positions to optimize your foil performance. Hey guys. I'm going to explain the Slingshot Switch Fuse and how...
The Hover Glide Modular foil platform for Windfoiling has several different front wings that all perform differently. Find out which hydrofoil wing is best for you. Slingshot Windsurfing Brand Manager Wyatt Miller is here to give you a detailed breakdown of four of Slingshot’s current wind...
Learn to master windfoiling on a board that is great for all variations of wind. The Levitator windfoil board comes in two sizes, a 150L & 160L. Hers is an in-depth look at the Slingshot Levitator 150 and 160 foil boards, the differences between the two and...
The Wizard Windfoil board is offered in three sizes. Here is the distinct breakdown of how each one has a different style. If you are not convinced this board is for you. See what Windfoil Zone has to say on their review here. Here is the breakdown...
Introducing the SlingWing for Wing surfing & Wing Foiling Sometimes being first can be messy. So we thought we would offer an authentic back story and timeline on the development of the original Slingwing which is developed explicitly for Wingsurfing, or Wing Foiling as some people like...
The Hover Glide Hydrofoil - ONE foil platform, FIVE sports, all abilities, styles, and conditions Five key watersports are now united with hydrofoiling: Kite Foil (Hydrofoil with a kite) Surf Foil (Foil Surfing on a surfboard) SUP Foil (Foil surfing on your paddleboard) Wake Foil (Hydrofoiling behind...
Jakob Müller and his brother, Balz, know about Windfoiling Watching them go trick for trick on the water is more like watching a video game than real life. The two Swiss windsurfers have long been world-class freestyle fanatics and have taken the foiling world by storm...