Whether you’re new to foiling or a full time frother, choosing the right equipment is essential for your enjoyment and boss-level progression through the sport. To AMP or not to AMP? What size is best? And just how good am I really? These questions can prompt some existential soul searching, so in the interests of clarity and confidence, here’s a quick guide for everyone from beginner to pro.

Board Sizes
Unlike front wing sizes, choosing the right board size is more about the rider's skill, weight, and size. Most riders typically have one board that suits most conditions, while they might switch between 2 or 3 front wing sizes depending on the conditions.

RAW_Boards
FLITELab*'s RAW range is the prone or unpowered range. AKA the one without the jet or prop. It’s the purest form of foiling and typically considered the hardest to master, although different board sizes can help flatten that learning curve a smidge. The general rule is the smaller the board the more experienced (and lighter) the rider, although there are other factors too.

Raw_4'0 @ 27L: Ideal for highly experienced foilers or lighter, intermediate to experienced riders. It's more challenging to paddle and get up on, but once on foil, it's more agile than larger boards and easier to pump.

Raw_4'2 @ 29L: Suited for experienced riders or light intermediate riders. Slightly easier to paddle than the 4'0, it remains agile and pumps exceptionally well.

Raw_4'4 @ 31L: Perfect for heavier experienced riders or intermediate riders. This board offers great all-around performance, with enough paddle power, but still stiff and light enough for excellent pumping.

Raw_4'6 @ 34L: Designed for heavier intermediate riders or lighter beginner to intermediate riders. It paddles smoothly, remains stiff and light for manoeuvrability, and pumps well between sets.

AMP_Boards
FLITELab*s AMP range is the powered range, featuring either a board-based jet in AMPJet or a mast integrated prop in AMPMast. They give you a boost to get up on foil across a much wider range of conditions than a RAW_Board, giving you more opportunities to foil, on more days.

AMP_4'2 @ 29L: A small but mighty board for prone foiling. With the addition of AMPJet or AMPMast, it handles bigger downwind days or serves as a compact option for winging.

AMP_4'6 @ 34L: The versatile all-rounder. Suitable for all conditions, Prone Foiling, Downwinding, or Winging in sub 8 knots with the Jet.

AMP_4'8 @ 40L: Excellent for beginners. It offers plenty of volume and a slightly wider tail for added stability during take-off.

AMP_WING_5'0 @ 45L: Designed for performance Winging in waves, this is also a great choice for lighter Downwind conditions.

AMP_WING_5'8 @ 75L: Ideal for intermediate Wingers or lighter beginner to intermediate riders. Works well on light wind days with the AMPJet and is versatile enough for when the wind picks up.

Front Wings
Front wings are the most frequently changed component based on conditions. Generally, the bigger the wing, the greater the lift and stability but at the expense of agility. A lighter rider will use a smaller wing, while heavier riders will opt for larger ones. Smaller waves require bigger wings for that lift and stability, while larger waves call for smaller, more agile wings that are harder to pump.

FLUX Front Wings:
These mid aspect-ratio wings are agile and focused on wave performance. They are excellent for carving while still allowing for pumping back out for multiple waves.

FLUX_606: The smallest wing, designed for advanced riders in bigger waves and tow foiling.

FLUX_707: A great option for intermediate to advanced riders in head-high waves. Advanced riders can also pump this wing.

FLUX_808: The go-to wing for intermediate to advanced riders in waist to head-high waves. Most riders can pump this wing for multiple waves, and it’s also suitable for Winging in waves when the wind is strong enough.

FLUX_909: Offers more pump and is ideal for intermediate riders, particularly in waist-high waves.

FLUX_1010: Suitable for lighter beginners or heavier intermediate riders, this wing excels in small waves. It’s easy to pump and still carves well.

FLUX_1111: Designed for beginners, it’s easy to pump, stable, yet still turns well. Great for lighter wind days with the Wind Wing.

FLUX_1212: Our largest foil, offering great stability and glide, perfect for beginners or for light wind days with the Wind Wing.

Mast
The FLITELab*_UHM_Mast is a super-stiff, performance mast. It’s an excellent option for all levels, capable of taking you from your first wave, to a pro riding beast. The different lengths are best suited to different uses.

UHM_82: Ideal for Surfing and Downwinding. UHM_87: Best suited for Winging, especially in choppy conditions. It’s also great for towing in double overhead waves.

Tail Lengths
Tail length affects the setup’s stability and agility. The more stable it is, the less agile and vice versa.

Short_Tail: Preferred by advanced riders for its increased roll rate and agility, though it does make the foil more pitch-sensitive and shortens the carving arc.

Medium_Tail: A balanced option for intermediate to advanced riders, offering a good mix of agility and pitch stability for smooth arcs.

Long_Tail: The most stable option, ideal for beginners. It smooths out the ride, offering extra control on big days, whether winging or towing.

Stabilisers
Any stabiliser size can work with any foil size. Smaller stabilisers offer more agility with less drag, while larger stabilisers provide more stability but also more drag.

FLUX_140: Excellent for speed and agility, pairs well to ride hard with all foils but particularly suited to FLUX_606 to FLUX_808.

FLUX_160: A bit more stable than the 140, and helps with pumping while learning. It’s a great all-round option on the widest range of foils - from FLUX_808 to FLUX_1212.

FLUX_180: The most stable stabiliser, perfect for beginners on FLUX_1010, FLUX_1111, or FLUX_1212.

The best set-up for you is the one that feels the most natural in most conditions but there’s no one-size-fits-all, so treat this as a guide rather than nailed-on facts. Like most things in life, it’s nuanced.