What Surfboard Should You Buy After Surf Lessons?
Choose your first surfboard after lessons: foamie vs mini mal, Malibu, egg or funboard. Practical UK buying advice with Tahe and SIC options.
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Buying Guides
What Surfboard Should You Buy After Surf Lessons?
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Foil Drive Battery Guide | MAX+, Fusion, MAX & Slim
Which Foil Drive battery fits your system? Compare FM+ 650, Fusion 860, original MAX and Slim batteries, including compatibility, capacity, weight, charging and travel options.
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Foil Drive MAX+ vs Fusion | Which Should You Buy?
Foil Drive MAX+ and Fusion share the Gen 2.5 platform and FM+ 650 battery, but there are important differences in power, size and battery capacity. We explain which system suits...
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Foil Drive Buying Guide: MAX+, Fusion, Slim and MAX Explained
Which Foil Drive should you buy? Compare MAX+, Fusion, Assist Slim and original MAX by power, weight, battery capacity and riding style, with practical UK setup advice.
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Foil Drive MAX+ vs MAX | Should You Upgrade?
Is Foil Drive MAX+ worth upgrading to from the original Assist MAX? We compare power, thrust, weight, batteries and Gen 2.5 compatibility to help you decide.
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What Is a Mid-Length Foil Board? Complete UK Guide
Mid-length foil boards add glide and earlier take-offs without going to a full downwind shape. Here is who benefits, where they compromise and how to choose one.
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Which Starboard Touring SUP Size? 11'6 vs 12'6 vs 14'
12'6 or 14ft? 28, 30 or 32 inches wide? We explain which Starboard Touring size suits distance, heavier riders, beginners and faster paddlers.
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Foil Assist Setup by Rider Weight | Complete UK Guide
Match foil assist, board and wing to rider weight. Updated with Foil Drive MAX+ Gen 2.5 and Fusion, alongside Duotone AL and D/LAB.
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Duotone Foil Size Guide 2027 | Free 2.0, Glide 3.0 & Carve
Current Duotone foil sizing guide: Free 2.0, Carve 3.0 SLS/D/LAB, Glide 3.0 SLS/D/LAB, Crest and Pop. Compare front wings, mast lengths, fuselages, stabilisers and 3BS compatibility.
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Foil Drive Gen 2 Battery Guide | MAX, Slim & Legacy Options
A detailed reference for original Foil Drive Gen 2 MAX and Slim batteries, with current MAX+ and Fusion compatibility advice and links.
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Starboard Lima vs Enduro Paddle | Which Should You Buy?
Lima or Enduro? Lima is the flat-water, touring and race choice; Enduro is the versatile all-round and surf paddle. Here is how to choose blade, construction and shaft.
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How Hard Is Wing Foiling to Learn? Complete Beginner Guide
Wing handling is relatively intuitive; learning to control the hydrofoil is the harder part. Here is how wing foiling compares with kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing.
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Duotone Pop D/LAB 2027 | Complete Freestyle Foil Guide
The Duotone Pop D/LAB is a dedicated freestyle foil built around speed, explosive pop and controlled landings. We explain the sizes, F165 tail and who should actually buy one.
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Duotone Foil Tails Explained | S vs PX vs H vs Monobloc
Compare Duotone S, PX, H and Monobloc foil tails for waves, winging, Foil Assist, parawing, pumping and freestyle.
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