ENSIS Academy

ensis top spin wing foil set
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Get on the Water with an ENSIS Wing Foil Set!

Welcome to the world of wing foiling! Whether you’re a total discoverer or a seasoned water sports addict, this article is your go-to Q&A for all things wing foil set. We’ve rounded up the most common questions and answered them in one place, so let’s dive in and get you flying!

Wing foiling on Lake Silvaplana
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Are the Swiss Lakes the New Best Wing Foiling Destination?

If you're a European wing foiler looking for your next spot, you might be overlooking a treasure trove closer to home. Forget the long flights for a moment. Switzerland's lakes offer a compelling alternative to your go-to best wing foiling destinations.

Hydro Foil Repair – Simple Wing Foil Maintenance Tips
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How to Repair and Maintain Your Hydro Foil

Hydro foil scratched or cracked? Learn how to handle basic wing foil repairs yourself - or when to call a pro. Practical tips to keep your gear riding smooth.

ENSIS Jive mid length board
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Chase the Horizon with the ENSIS JIVE Mid-length Board

Different spots, different vibes, different conditions – the beauty of foiling lies in its adaptability. The ENSIS JIVE, our new mid-length foil board, embodies this versatility, giving you the freedom to transition between diverse environments and excelling particularly where getting on foil can be a challenge – think light wind, gusty conditions, or inland spots.

RIDER helmets water headgear
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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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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.

man holding hydrofoil in the air
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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.

parawing on beach held by man with sun behind
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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.