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Foilboard

Windsurfing using a board fitted with a hydrofoil

A foilboard, also known as a hydrofoil board or foil surfboard, is a type of board used in water sports; it is distinct from surfboards in that it has a hydrofoil rather than fins mounted underneath.[1] This hydrofoil design allows the surfboard and its rider to rise above the water’s surface, allowing for fast speeds and increased maneuverability in a wide range of surf conditions.[2]  Foilboards are becoming increasingly popular across many water sports, including surfing, kiteboarding, windsurfing,[3] and wakeboarding.[4] Foilboards have also been used in competitions, with riders reaching speeds of up to 30 km/h while performing acrobatic maneuvers such as flips and twists.[5]

  1. ^ Alexander, Alan John; Grogono, James Lyon; Nigg, Donald J. (1972). Hydrofoil sailing. London: Juanita Kalerghi. ISBN 0-903238-00-4. OCLC 806163.
  2. ^ "Hydrofoil | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  3. ^ "What is hydrofoiling?". Neilson. Retrieved 14 July 2024. ...For windsurfing, the key element... is being comfortable in your footstraps... all the techniques you need to create flight.
  4. ^ Bryja, John (2015-08-26). "Foilboarding Beginner's Guide". Kitesurfing Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  5. ^ "A Look Into the Rising Popularity of the Foil Board". Men's Journal. 9 December 2019.

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