Wing foiling is attracting more and more enthusiasts. It's important to make the most of this experience . Whether in windsurfing, kitesurfing, or wing foiling, tracking our performance has become essential. Do you want to monitor your sessions, know your top speed, the distance covered, or share your achievements with friends ? The best tracking apps like Surfr App, Strava, or smartwatch solutions like Garmin Connect and Apple Watch, allow you to track all your sessions, analyze your session statistics , and improve with each outing. In this article, discover our complete selection of the best tracking apps and smartwatches for your wing foiling sessions .
The best tracking apps for wing foiling
There are several types of applications:
- The "mobile only" applications , that is, those that work in "wetsuit" mode. That is to say, in a waterproof pouch placed inside the suit.
- Smartwatch apps offer you better accuracy and more data (heart rate, etc.).
- There are also applications requiring a "sensor" unit , usually installed on the board. Primarily used in kitesurfing, it will be perfect for our jump riders.
Mobile applications
Mobile apps are the easiest to use . In fact, you don't need an additional device . Your phone alone, in a waterproof pouch inside your wetsuit (in "wetsuit" mode), will be enough to track your sessions . While less precise than apps requiring a watch or sensor, it will still do the job perfectly.
Surfer app
Surfr app is a mobile application that allows you to track your kitesurfing sessions. However, it also works very well for wingfoil sessions, allowing you to use your mobile phone (by carrying it with you during your sessions) or a sensor installed on your board to measure various data from your sessions.
With Surfr app, measure your distance, jump height, airtime, and speed. This app works really well in wetsuit mode and is compatible with an Apple Watch or a sensor on your board.
Strava
Strava is well-known in the sports world, particularly in running, hiking, and cycling. It doesn't disappoint when it comes to wingfoiling. With Strava, record your sessions and analyze your performance. Share your sessions with 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 possible . With your phone in a waterproof pouch under your wetsuit, you can record all your sessions, whether you're riding waves bigger than you, freestyle jumping, or racing. It will follow you throughout your sessions and provide your distance, route, number of jibes, percentage of time spent planing, as well as your average and maximum speed.
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If you own a smartwatch , these apps are for you. Whether you have a Garmin, Polar, Suunto, or Apple Watch, track all your sessions with wingfoil tracking apps. Much more precise than mobile-only apps , they'll help you get the most out of every session.
Garmin Connect
If you own a Garmin device , here's the essential app. Garmin Connect , specializing in sports activity tracking, is an excellent choice for wingfoil enthusiasts looking to maximize their experience. It offers detailed tracking and statistics on your performance, allowing you to analyze every aspect of your sessions . It's the perfect tool for amateurs and professionals alike who want to analyze and optimize their technique. With it, you can track , analyze , and share your sessions with an international community and/or your friends. It provides comprehensive analysis of your speeds (maximum and average), distances, heart rate, calories burned, and much more—one of the most complete solutions available.
- Garmin fenix 7 pro sola r : €849
- The pros: battery life (28 days for the Fenix) / GPS accuracy / quality / robustness / activity tracking features / number of activities (sports) / navigation / overall functionality
- The downsides: price (€350 to €3000) depending on the model
Suunto
For Suunto watch users , the app allows for complete tracking of your wingfoil sessions. Using cutting-edge GPS technology, it provides precise tracking of your wingfoil outings. Offering accurate session analysis, you can—just like with Garmin Connect—share them with an international community and set new goals.
- Suunto vertical solar : €799
- Pros: Accurate GPS / Robust design / Battery life (140 hours with the vertical model)
- The downsides: connected phone functions need improvement
Polar
With its integrated apps, Polar offers multiple options for tracking your wingfoil sessions. It will provide you with speed (current, average, maximum), distance , and many other data points. It can also synchronize with other tracking apps.
- Polar Gift X pro : €799
- The pros: number of sports / GPS / robustness / functionality
- The downsides: 7-day battery life / non-touchscreen
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 can share their achievements and sessions with the community, despite needing an iPhone. It will be your constant companion throughout your sessions. As an added bonus, if you have the cellular Apple Watch, you can even make calls while sailing at 30 knots. “Hey guys, I’m faster than you with my SROKA foil!”
- Apple Watch Ultimate 2 : €899
- Pros: Cellular (allows calls) or iPhone connectivity option / GPS accuracy / high-quality screen / comfortable grip / durable
- The downsides: 30-hour battery life
Applications with sensors
Often used in kitesurfing, apps with a sensor attached to the board provide precise data from your session. Primarily used in freestyle, they accurately measure the height, airtime, and distance of your jumps.
Woo Sport
Woo Sports is specifically designed for watersports. Originally developed for kitesurfing, it's perfectly suited for tracking your wingfoil sessions. It works using a sensor attached to your board: it analyzes your speed, trajectory, jump height, distance in the air, and time spent airborne in real time. Ideal for freestyle enthusiasts, this tool will help you monitor your progress over time.
There are many other systems that allow you to track various parameters of your sessions using a sensor installed on your board, such as Duotone PIQ, Surfr App …
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Here is our Sroka selection of apps and watches ideal for tracking all your sessions and monitoring your progress in wingfoiling . Whatever your brand preferences, you'll find an app that suits you.
How to choose a tracking app for wingfoiling?
- GPS accuracy : a watch or sensor provides more accurate measurements than a mobile phone alone.
- Ease of use : mobile vs watch vs sensor.
- Compatibility : Apple Watch, Garmin, Android, iPhone.
- Features : speed, distance, jump height, glide phase analysis, session history.
- Sharing sessions : with the community or your friends.
- Pricing and pro version : some applications are free, others require a subscription or purchase.
There are a multitude of apps and smartwatches that will allow you to track all your workouts. It's important to keep in mind that a watch will always be easier to use in the water. It's much easier to drop your phone underwater.
Its apps and watches offer varying degrees of performance tracking depending on the brand, as well as the ability to share data with friends and/or a global community. Whether you're looking to refine your technique or compete with your friends, these apps will allow you to analyze, understand, and improve with every session.
The Sroka selection:
- Apple Watch Ultimate (for security thanks to cellular mode (phone only with the watch and for the screen))
- Garmin Fenix 7 Pro
- Polar Gift X Pro
- Suunto Vertical