Sky Rider 4’8 and 5’2 boards

We have developed this range of small boards at foil to enable you to continue to progress and improve. Until now, we’ve been offering wing boards foil with a volume of over 90 L. But with the general level of riders progressing, we’re responding to your expectations with shorter boards, perfect for jumping, for going faster, for more maneuverability in waves or in freestyle. The Sky Rider 4’8 and 5’2 were created with this in mind.

Our product has been built to last. We have found that all too often, boards have problems with brittleness, breakage, delamination and deck sinking when riders demand a minimum of performance from their foil board. That’s why we’ve stayed true to our philosophy: creating durable, high-performance products while eliminating 99.9% of after-sales service. There’s no way your board will break after 15 sessions or a few jumps.

The Sky Rider 4’8 or 5’2 wingfoil board is perfect for freestyle, race or wave riding. With a good board width, stability is there, especially at the start. These super versatile boards are for intermediate and experienced riders to take their riding to the next level.

We don’t build disposable products. We developed this board almost a year ago. We could have released it right away, but during that time, we tested the strength and durability of this construction by putting it through everything our testers could throw at it.

Our Sky Rider 4’8 (67L) and 5’2 (77L) are among the only ones on the market to be made entirely of PVC carbon sandwich (or PVC fiberglass sandwich, your choice). This box contains a very dense polystyrene bar. Similarly, all potential points of fragility have been boosted to the maximum. From the strap inserts to the leash plug and the carrying handle, all these connections are bonded in a PVC block and reinforced for maximum durability.

The two US rails are not just glued to the surface like most brands, but in a large PVC block running right through the board. This construction is not only a guarantee of durability, it is a prerequisite for performance. Unlike less sophisticated constructions, you’ll feel the full foil thanks to the impressive overall rigidity.

This construction has a direct impact on the longevity of your equipment. Saving natural resources through the production of long-lasting materials is becoming increasingly important.

Please note: unlike other Sky Rider boards, this one is currently produced in China. We also explain how our boards are built in an article.

The relatively wide and short outline combined with a bulb at the front (only on the 4’8) of the board allows a very accessible kneeling start despite the small volume of the board. Once in the air, this outline allows for ultra-efficient pumping and easy landings. This super complete and versatile shape is paired with a case slightly further forward towards the center of the board, providing exceptional maneuverability in the waves.

The clean cut out of the bottom is very pleasant when surfing as well as when landing jumps. It also makes it easier to get off to a flying start by reducing the volume at the back to optimize your pumping and avoids dragging too much at the start.

The double concave at the front of the hull makes it easier to start and touch when landing jumps. With a moderate rocker, this hull allows you to take off immediately in all conditions, and to recover easily when you hit the water. The burrs on the rails also allow for smooth retrieval when the rail bites the water. On the deck side, there is also a hollow deck that lowers the center of gravity on the water and thus optimizes the control of the board by increasing its responsiveness.