We recently came across this awesome video of a foiling paddleboard and had to share. Could this be the future of paddleboarding?
According to the Go Foil site: The GoFoil For SUP has changed the game in wave riding paddle sports. After years of testing, researchers discovered how to balance lift, stability, and speed to create an experience many describe as ‘taking flight’. The board lifts from the water between four to eight mph, depending on wave push, positive angle, and rider weight. Once airborne, the foil takes over and then it is a matter of hunting the trough of the wave and looking for swells to link up. Less effort is required to maintain and propel speed as the board is now a non-factor in friction and drag.
As the rider catches a glide, the acceleration through the water keeps the foil, board, and rider rising above the surface. The GoFoil has been tested in both downwind paddling and wave riding, performing well in both configurations. The GoFoil must be attached to your board using a Tuttle box which is a standard box used in both windsurfing boards and kite boards for years as a very strong and dependable way to mount large fins and endure heavy load.