Pump foil-brett

Pump board: what makes the difference

In pump foil, the board isn't used for floating: you take off directly into flight from a dock. What matters is rigidity, lightness and a short shape. A board that is too flexible deforms with every pump and you lose energy. A board that is too heavy or too long adds inertia and tires you out faster.

The Pump Board 80 V2 in detail

• Dimensions: 80 x 39 cm, 3 cm thick, 6.2 L
• Weight: 1.52 kg, one of the lightest production boards on the market at equivalent size
• Construction: molded carbon prepreg with carbon stringer, for controlled rigidity
• Mounting: dual carbon rail compatible with all foils with plate mounting

Discover the Pump Board 80 V2.

Which foil should you pair with your board?

To learn the dockstart, the High Aspect 2000 wing is the simplest: it is the one from the beginner pump foil pack. The Pump Foil wings form a performance range: the 2200 suits you if you already come from foiling (wing, surf foil, kite) and heavier builds, the 1750 as well, and the 1500 is for experienced riders in pumping and for lighter builds.

Pump foil parawing: one board, two practices

Keep the Pump Board 80 V2 and the same foil, and add a parawing as soon as a bit of wind picks up: you alternate between pumping and sailing, without needing a bigger board.

Getting started with the dockstart

Choose a low, clear dock, push hard at the start, pump hard for the first 4 or 5 strokes then more gently, and look ahead. The whole method is in our tutorial dockstart in pump foil, the step-by-step method, and the complete guide in pump foil: the guide to start and progress.

Our pump foil boards and wings are designed and tested in Brittany by Bruno Sroka and his team.