The Foil Pod: Mathis Ghio, Racing, Speed and the Future of Wing Foiling

Wing foil racing is still one of the newest and fastest evolving corners of the sport, and few riders have had a better view of that development than Mathis Ghio. With a background in windsurfing and sailing, a sharp race brain and a growing role in the development of Ozone’s Fusion wings, Mathis sits right at the point where elite performance meets innovation. We caught up with him to talk about how he got started, why racing hooked him so quickly, what it feels like to hit over 40 knots on a wing, and where he thinks the sport is heading next.

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Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - Bakasana - Crow Pose - Advanced
Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - Bakasana - Crow Pose - Advanced
Bakasana - Crow Pose - Advanced

Not for the faint hearted! Make sure you only try this pose if you are competent with it on land because, on water, it’s definitely more challenging! The positioning of the hands is key to having a strong, stable foundation. Hands are placed parallel evenly on each side of the handle on the centre of the board. The best tips...

Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - Matsyasana - Fish Pose - Intermediate
Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - Matsyasana - Fish Pose - Intermediate
Matsyasana - Fish Pose - Intermediate

This pose opens the back, shoulders and chest. Make sure you position the lower back over the handle so you are central on the board. The modified version of this pose is with the knees bent and feet firmly on the board hip distance apart. The arms are bent at 90 degrees with the forearm is flat on the board...

Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - Pumping
Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - Pumping
Pumping

We’re going to delve into the world of pumping as a means to get up on the foil for this issue. If you’re happily flying around, you will perhaps notice that you need considerably less power in your wing once you’re up than you do to get up. Effectively, this can mean that you’re on a bigger wing than required!...

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Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Reviews - CORE Halo 2026
Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Reviews - CORE Halo 2026
CORE Halo

The CORE Halo Wing offers an impressive blend of performance and style that caters to a wide variety of riders, making it an exceptional choice for kitesurfing enthusiasts. Designed as a successor to the popular Halo Pro, this wing integrates state-of-the-art technology and innovative features, ensuring an exhilarating experience on the water. At the core of the Halo Wing's advanced...

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Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Reviews - Cabrinha Prestige 905 2026
Cabrinha Prestige

Cabrinha’s latest hydrofoil has been a long time coming. After the success of their H-series foils several years ago, things went quiet in terms of new wings. Rather than releasing endless incremental updates, Cabrinha took the bold approach of stepping back, rethinking their entire platform, and rebuilding from the ground up. The result is the Union system, and the Prestige...

Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Reviews - DUOTONE Unit SLS 2026
Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Reviews - DUOTONE Unit SLS 2026
DUOTONE Unit SLS

The review of the Unit SLS and Unit SLS Concept Blue highlights significant advancements in kite wing design and performance. The SLS, which stands for Strong Light Superior, is crafted for those who seek to push their limits while maintaining exceptional performance and sustainability. This product excels across all skill levels, providing agile and responsive handling in a variety of...