Wing Foiling
Holding an inflatable wing to capture wind power
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eFoiling
Motor-powered hydrofoiling that can be done in a variety of conditions
Kite Foiling
Riding a hydrofoil board powered by a kite
Boat Wake Foiling
Foiling and pumping on a boat-generated wake
Prone Foiling
Catching and riding ocean or large lake waves on a hydrofoil
Assist Foiling
Using a small motor assist to help get and stay on foil
Downwind Foiling
Linking wind swell bumps for long-distance runs
SUP Foiling
Foiling on a Stand-up Paddleboard (SUP)
Windsurf Foiling
Riding a hydrofoil board powered by a windsurf sail
Dockstarting
Pumping onto foil from a platform using body power alone
Freestyle Foiling
Performing tricks, spins, and aerial maneuvers on foil
Tow-In Foiling
Being towed into waves or open water to start foiling
Parawing Foiling
Using a compact soft wing for minimalist wind power
Tow Boogie Foiling
Prone foiling on a boogie-style board while towed by an assist device
Scootpump Foiling
Pump foiling with handlebars for leverage and stability
Beachstarting
Running and jumping on the board from shore to pump onto foil
Freefoiling
Sustained long-distance pump foiling with no wind or tow assistance
Sitdown Foiling
Seated hydrofoil riding while being towed by a boat
Cable Park Foiling
Foiling while being towed by a line at a cable park
River Foiling
Riding standing river waves using the current for energy
Big Wave Foiling
Riding a hydrofoil on big wave faces in the ocean
Vintage Standup Foiling
Riding an original or custom built stand-up foil board
The Aquaskipper
Bouncing a human-powered hydrofoil to create lift and speed
The Proxyfoil
Using structures or terrain as pump-foil launch points without a fuselage
Dual Ski Foiling
Early two-ski hydrofoil setups from foiling's origins
We picked every foiling discipline we could think of. We broke out some niches into distinct variations and added a few quirky outliers for fun and to preserve our history. Our focus is solely on board-sport foiling, where the rider's effort and skill earns their ride. Missed something? Let us know.
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