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The Best Tracking Apps for Wingfoil
Wing foiling is attracting more and more enthusiasts. It’s important to make the most of this experience. Whether it’s windsurfing or kitesurfing, we’ve always wanted to track our sessions… Why not wingfoil too. So if you want to share your sessions with your friends or just know the statistics of your sessions. You’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will introduce you to thebest tracking apps for your wingfoil sessions.
Discover our selection of apps to track your wingfoil sessions.
The best applications for wing foiling
There are several types of applications:
- l“Mobile only” applications, i.e. those that work in “wetsuit” mode. That is, in a waterproof pouch placed in the suit.
- Watch apps offer you better accuracy and more data (heart rate, etc.).
- There are also applications that require a “sensor” box, which is usually installed on the board. Mainly used in kitesurfing, it will be perfect for our jumper riders.
Mobile apps
Mobile apps are the easiest to use. This is because you don’t need to have an additional device. Your phone alone in a waterproof pouch placed in your wetsuit (in “wetsuit” mode) will be enough to track your session. Less accurate than applications requiring a watch or sensor, it will still do the trick.
Surfr app
Surfr app is a mobile app that allows you to track your kitesurfing sessions. However, it works very well for wingfoils, allowing you to use your mobile phone to take it with you during your sailings or a sensor to install on your board to measure different data from your sessions.
Thanks to the Surfr app, you can measure your distance, the height of your jumps, your time in the air and your speeds. This app works really well in wetsuit mode. Also offering you the option of being used with an Apple watch or with a sensor on the board.
Strava
Strava is well known in the world of sports, especially in the areas of running, hiking and cycling. It doesn’t disappoint when it comes to wingfoil. With strava, you can record your sessions, analyze your performance and share it. With Strava, share your sessions with your friends and other users, and boost competition and motivation.
Windsport Tracker Wing Windsurf
With this mobile app, track all your sessions in the simplest way. With your phone in a waterproof pouch under your wetsuit, you will be able to record all your sessions whether in waves higher than you, freestyle jump or race. It will follow you in all your sessions and will give you your distance, your track, your net number of jibes, your percentage of passage on the schedule as well as your average and max speed.
Apps shows
If you have a smartwatch, these apps are for you. Whether with a Garmin, Polar, Suunto or Apple watch. Keep track of all your sessions with the wingfoil tracking app. Much more accurate than mobile-only apps. You’ll be able to get the most out of all your sessions with the following apps.
Garmin connect
If you own a Garmin device, this is the must-have app. Garmin Connect, which specializes in tracking sports activities, is a great choice for wingfoil enthusiasts looking to maximize their experience. It offers detailed tracking and statistics on your performance. It allows you to analyze every aspect of your sessions. It is the perfect tool for amateurs and professionals looking to analyze and optimize their technique. With it you will be able to track, analyze and share your sessions with an international community and/or your friends. It will allow the global analysis of your speeds (max and average), distances, heart rates, calories and many more… One of the most complete solutions.
Garmin fenix 7 pro solar (849 €)
Advantages: battery life (28 days for the fenix) / GPS accuracy / quality / robust / activity functions / number of activities (sport) / navigation / global features
Cons: price (350 to 3000€) depending on the model
Suunto
Owner of a Suunto watch ? Here’s the must-have app for you. Suunto is known for its dedicated watches and apps. It offers a complete follow-up of your wingfoil sessions. Using state-of-the-art GPS technology, it will provide you with accurate tracking of your wingfoil rides. Offering an accurate analysis of your session, you will be able to share them with a global community and always set new goals.
Suunto vertical solar (799€ )
Advantages: Accurate GPS / rugged model / battery life (140h with vertical model)
Cons: functions connected with the phone need to be improved
Polar
Like the previous apps, Polar is one of the smartwatches. With the built-in apps, Polar will give you a multiple choice to track your wingfoil sessions. It will give you the speed (current, average, max), the distance, and many other data. It can be synchronized with other tracking applications.
Polar Gift X pro (799€)
Extras: number of sports / GPS / robustness / functionality
Cons: 7d battery life / non-touch screen
Apple Watch
The Apple Watch is ideal for wingfoilers, offering performance tracking through built-in apps and compatibility with other dedicated apps. Apple watch users will be able to share their achievement and sessions with the community. Despite the need to have an iPhone. Indeed, she will be able to accompany you throughout your sessions. As an added bonus, if you have the Apple Watch Cellular, you’ll even be able to make calls while navigating at 30 knots. “Hey guys, I’m faster than you with my SROKA foil”!!
Apple Watch Ultimate 2 (899€)
Advantages: cellular (allows you to call) or option connected to an iPhone / GPS accuracy / high-quality screen / grip / resistant
Cons: 30 hours battery life
Sensor-based applications
Often used in kitesurfing, apps with a sensor attached to the board allow you to accurately provide you with the data of your session. Mainly used in freestyle, they will give you the height, the time in the air, and the distance of your jumps.
Woo sport
Woo sports is specially designed for water sports. Originally designed for kitesurfing, it will be perfect for tracking your wingfoil sessions. It works thanks to a sensor attached to your board, it analyzes live, your speed, your track, the height of your jump, its distance in the air and the time in the air. Ideal for freestyle enthusiasts, this tool will help you track your progress over time.
There are a multitude of other systems that allow you to know different parameters of your sessions using a sensor installed on your board such as duotone PIQ, Surfr app…
Here’s our Sroka selection of apps and watches that’s perfect for tracking all your sessions and tracking your wingfoil progress. Whatever your brand preferences, you’ll find an app that’s right for you.
There are a multitude of apps and smartwatches that will allow you to keep track of all your sessions. It’s important to keep in mind that a watch will always be easier to use in the water. It’s easier to drop your phone on the seabed.
Its apps and watches offer more or less accurate tracking of performance depending on the brand as well as the ability to share them with your friends and/or a global community. Whether you’re looking to optimize your technique or compete with your friends, these apps will allow you to analyze, understand, and progress with each session.
The Sroka selection:
- Apple Watch Ultimate (for cellular security (phone only with watch and screen))
- Garmin Fenix 7 Pro
- Polar Gift X Pro
- Suunto Vertical
If you still have questions about this, or for any other request, please do not hesitate to contact us !
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