Starboard Foils unveils its most advanced, yet most intuitive range to date.
Engineered to cover every foiling discipline, the 2026 lineup seamlessly spans surf, freestyle, downwind exploration and high-speed racing across prone, SUP, wing and windsurf foiling.
At the heart of this evolution is a powerful collaboration. Led by founder and chief designer Tiesda You, and developed alongside world-class naval architect and America’s Cup foil engineer Martin Fischer, key shapes have been refined using the groundbreaking 7000x Auto-Optimisation process.
The result? A true step-change in efficiency, control and glide.
“I was skeptical when Martin Fischer explained the process, but when I tried the wings on the water, I was blown away. The process not only works, but it's a leap. There will be a time before and after this milestone.”
— Tiesda You
Beyond performance, the range is built around the UCS (Universal Connection System), giving riders fully modular freedom to mix, match and precisely tune their setup. Designed as a simple, strong and streamlined assembly standard, UCS delivers a stiffer, more refined connection — and as an open standard, it aims to unify the industry much like USB-C did for electronics.
What's new for 2026?
› NEW Front Wings
1. Fusion (625 → 2200) — All-new morphing range redefining maneuverability, accessibility and progression
1.1) 625–925 (AR 7.4-8.0): Completely new Benoit Carpentier signature surf-oriented shape
1.2) 1100-2200 (AR 6.9-4.8): Progression-oriented shapes evolving from E-Type 2 and S-Type 2
2. Glider 3 (750 / 900 / 1050) — Next-generation high lift evolution replacing Glider 2
3. MF - New sizes (640 & 580) — New smaller, higher-performance downwind sizes
› NEW Tail Wings
1. BC (155 & 155 Short) — All-new surf-focused design with shorter option for even more maneuverability
2. MF Short (160 & 130) — New smaller, shorter MF sizes for downwind focus with added maneuverability
3. SLX 190 — New larger SLX size for race focus with added stability and forgiveness
Quick guide — which front wing family is for you?
| Foil | Aspect Ratio | Best For | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
Fusion |
4.8-6.9 (larger sizes) 7.4-8.0 (smaller sizes) |
- Smaller sizes — 625-925cm = Wave riding, freestyle and wing foiling in windy, wavy conditions - surf, wing, wake (Wave / freestyle / Freeride) - Larger sizes — 1100-2200cm = Progressing foilers seeking easy lift and forgiving control - wingfoil focus (Freeride / Progression) |
Versatile, maneuverable and easy to control |
Glider 3 |
8.5-9.8 | 'Floaty' wing foiling, downwind SUP/Wing/parawing, pump foiling, surf foiling and wake foiling (All-round High Lift) | Smooth, stable glide and impressive low end |
Glider Pro 2 |
10.7-11.7 | Fast and precise wing foiling, windsurf foiling and powered downwinding (All-round High Performance) | Efficiency, control and impressive top end |
MF |
13.5-19.7 | Pure downwind performance and light-wind wing/windsurf racing (Downwind) | Early take-offs, effortless glide, impressive top speed and high upwind angle |
SLX |
9.4-15.0 | Wingfoil and windsurf racing, slalom / high speed tow-foiling (Racing) | 100% top speed and high end control |
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