ENSIS Academy

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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

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 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 […]

man performing trick with Aluula wing on water
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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 […]

wing foiling girls camp ENSIS
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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.

Instructor giving lesson on wing foiling
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What to Expect from a Wing Foiling Lesson

Taking a wing foiling lesson is the perfect place to begin as a discoverer. It's the perfect way to learn the basics safely. You'll master essential skills like handling the wing and balancing on the board. Instructors will guide you through everything, from setting up your gear to taking your first steps (or flights!) on the water. By the end, you'll have the confidence and knowledge to take your wing foiling journey to the next level.

Travelling with Wing Foiling Gear
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Travelling with Wing Foiling Gear

There is something fun and simplistic about racing your mates and other riders on the water, pushing your gear and abilities to the absolute limits. With the DEFI WING currently taking place, speed while on the water is on a lot of riders' minds. We’re going to talk about how to go fast while wing foiling, setting speed records with Joshua Pretorius, and the chance to win a SCORE Limited Edition at the DEFI.