Need advice choosing your hydrofoil?

This guide helps you find the ENSIS hydrofoil that best matches your riding style and goals. The foils below are divided by sports to make comparing them easier. Please note that rider level is relative to each sport category. For example, when we say a foil is suitable for beginner parawingers, we mean within the parawinging journey. If a foil catches your eye, be sure to visit the individual foil page for more detailed information. Happy foiling!

WING FOIL

For wing foiling, a good foil offers a balanced mix of lift, control, speed, and maneuverability. The best choice depends on your riding level, the conditions you ride in most, and whether you want a foil focused more on ease of use, freeride fun, or performance. You should choose your wingfoil foil based on rider level and size based on skill and the conditions you ride in.

Model Rider level Sizes (cm2) Disciplines Description
PACER Beginner to Advanced 950, 1250, 1550, 1850, 2200 Freeride, Wave, Freestyle Early and high lift, excellent stability and easy to ride. Rounded edges for added safety. Ideal for beginners and casual riders. Mid-to-low aspect foil. MANIAC Fuselage System.
INFINITY ACE Intermediate to Expert 690, 840, 990, 1140, 1390 Wave, Freestyle, Freeride, Downwind Balanced foil with great speed and control while having amazing carve ability. Mid-to-high aspect foil. ACE foil - MANIAC Monobloc System.
FLOW ACE Intermediate/Advanced to Expert 620, 720, 900, 1080, 1260 Wave, Downwind, Freeride Exceptional glide ability and the fastest in our range. Ideal for downwinders and riding waves. High aspect foil. ACE foil – Advanced MANIAC Monobloc System.

PARAWING FOIL

For parawinging, early lift and good glide are especially important. The right foil should help you get up easily and carry speed efficiently, with sizing based on your weight, experience, and the conditions at your local spots.

Model Rider level Sizes (cm2) Disciplines Description
INFINITY ACE Intermediate to Advanced 840, 990, 1140, 1390 Downwind, Wave Balanced foil with great speed and control while having amazing carve ability. Bigger sizes are great for intermediates; smaller for carving. Mid-to-high aspect foil.
FLOW ACE Intermediate/Advanced to Expert 620, 720, 1080, 1260 Downwind Great low-end lift, excellent glide and versatility. Start with bigger sizes for light wind. High aspect foil. ACE foil – Advanced MANIAC Monobloc System.
STRIDE ACE Beginner to Expert 1360, 1740 Downwind The best choice for learning to parawing, incredible low-end lift. Great option for lightwind downwinders. High aspect foil.

PUMP FOIL

For pump foiling, the key characteristics are glide, efficiency, and a wingspan that supports sustained flight. Choosing the right size depends on your weight, skill level, and your specific flight goals.

Model Rider level Sizes (cm2) Sports & Disciplines Description
STRIDE Beginner to Advanced 2050 Pump Foil Wide wingspan, incredible low-end lift, and ideal pumping cadence. High aspect foil. MANIAC Fuselage System.
STRIDE ACE Intermediate to Expert 1360, 1740 Pump, Parawing, Lightwind Wing, Downwind Ultra-efficient, effortless glide. Ideal for experienced pumpfoilers. High aspect foil. ACE foil - MANIAC Monobloc System.

PRONE/SURF FOIL

For prone foiling, the ideal balance is glide, carving ability, and pump performance. The right foil should feel efficient through turns and well matched to your local waves.

Model Rider level Sizes (cm2) Disciplines Description
INFINITY ACE Beginner 1140, 1390 Downwind, Wave Balanced foil with great speed and control. Also excels at wing- and parawing foiling. Mid-to-high aspect foil.
FLOW ACE Intermediate/Advanced to Expert 720, 1080, 1260 Downwind Excellent low wind lift, controlled take-offs, with great carve ability and pump ability to link waves. High aspect foil.

Our Approach to Wing Foil Design

Designing foils is always a balancing act. Speed, control, safety, and ease of use are all connected, and pushing one too far usually affects another. When we started working on the MANIAC foil range at ENSIS, we had one clear goal. Design foils that work the way people actually ride.

That means everyday sessions, real world conditions, not just perfect wind and flat water. We wanted a foil system that feels intuitive, is easy to use, works across a wide range of conditions, and does what it is meant to do every time you go foiling.

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