RIDER Tested, Rider Approved: the New ENSIS Water Headgear

Head injuries from water sports are, unsurprisingly, quite common. Most injuries in recent studies show that many head injuries are due to surfing accidents and collisions. This includes wing foiling, be it downwinding, freestyle or freeriding. Most injuries are prevalent among males aged 19–40. Whether or not these injuries could have been prevented with a helmet, it is undeniable that the use of safety equipment, such as hard-shell water headgear, is vital for long-term enjoyment on the water!

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RIDER Tested, Rider Approved: the New ENSIS Water Headgear

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How ENSIS is Championing Women in Foil Board Sports

Innovation in any field, from technology to sports equipment, thrives on diverse perspectives. Just as scientific breakthroughs are strengthened by the contributions of women, so too is the creation of high-performance sporting gear. However, a gender gap persists, particularly in the research and development side of sports. This is a systemic issue, reflected in fields like engineering where only around 20% of engineering undergraduates in the UK are women. This is certainly true in the world of foil board sports, where women are often underrepresented. At ENSIS, we're not just riding waves; we're reshaping them, both on the water and in the industry. And we're doing it with the help of valuable team riders like Laura.

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Mythbusting: Hydrofoil Design in Wing Foiling

Learning to wing foil, downwind foil and dock start can be confusing at times with so many shoreside opinions shared. While everyone is just trying to be helpful we thought it was worth clearing up a few of the biggest misconceptions around hydrofoil design. We sat down with team rider Michi Näf to bust some common hydrofoil myths.

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Wind Foiling in Light Wind with the ENSIS Drive

Designed to get you effortlessly downwinding on lakes or at sea, the parawing is our newest tool to get you flying across the water in various weather conditions. Imagine a cross between a paraglider and a wing foil wing: that's a parawing.

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The Parawing: Where Paraglider Technology Meets Wing Foiling

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The Kite vs the Wing: The Growing Sport

We’ve spoken to many people about the benefits of water sports on your mind, body and wellbeing, and we’re always the first to promote trying water sports for the first time. But what if you’re a seasoned warrior in water sports? What if you’ve ticked kitesurfing, and you want to try something new? This blog […]

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The Power of Aluula in ENSIS’ New Wings

We can’t wait to introduce the power of ALUULA in our latest designs: the SCORE Limited Edition and the DRIVE. The high-performing ALUULA materials in these new designs is known for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. Its fabric is ideal for constructing lightweight yet incredibly durable wing foiling wings. The ENSIS SCORE LTD wing is setting […]

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Our Riders Answer Questions About Women in Wing Foiling

Wing foiling is for everyone; that’s the message we champion at ENSIS. But in a sport with a predominantly male presence, we’re particularly passionate about empowering women in extreme sports. We proudly support a diverse team, with nearly half of our sponsored riders being female. We’re witnessing fantastic growth in the female wing foiling community, […]

kids at a wing foiling camp for family water sports

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Family Water Sports That Inspire Adventure In Your Kids

The exercise benefits of wing foiling are significant, and it’ll get the whole family pumped and the kids tired out for a good night’s sleep (hopefully)! Not only is it fantastic cardio and strength conditioning for children, what with all the paddling and lifting of the wing, but it’s proven to improve balance and hand-eye coordination.