Sensi Graves and the Inclusive Future of foiling
Articles | Issue 27
Editorial
Foiling has a way of cutting through the noise. In a world that often feels chaotic and unpredictable, time on the water offers something simple, a reset, a sense of freedom and a reminder of why we do this in the first place. As the season shifts and the opportunities to ride open up, there has never been a better time to be all in.View on
SVEIN RASMUSSEN - Pushing The Future of Foiling
Few people have shaped modern watersports quite like Svein Rasmussen. As the founder and CEO of Starboard, he has spent more than three decades pushing the boundaries of board design, helping transform windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and now foiling. Despite the constant pursuit of innovation, Svein’s view of the future of foiling is surprisingly simple. The real growth of the sport, he believes, will not come from ever more technical equipment or elite-level performance. It will come from beginners.View on
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.View on
Waterwomen: Alina Kornelli
From Olympic kite foil racing to dock starts in jeans, Alina Kornelli has built her path through watersports by staying curious, competitive and creative. We caught up with her to talk about growing up in Bavaria, the realities of Olympic racing, her love of foiling in all its forms and how social media has opened up a whole new chapter.View on
Sensi Graves and the Inclusive Future of foiling
Foiling is evolving faster than almost any other watersport on the planet. New disciplines appear almost yearly, gear continues to improve and riders are discovering entirely new ways to use wind and swell. But while the technology is moving quickly, the biggest shift in the sport may actually be who is getting involved. Former professional kiteboarder Sensi Graves has found herself at the centre of that change, not just as a passionate foiler, but as someone helping open the door for more women and newcomers through coaching, community events and her own journey balancing life on the water with motherhood.View on
The People's Prestige
When Cabrinha released the Prestige foil using the new Union system, it created plenty of conversation, a new connection, a stiffer mast and a redesigned range of wings promising a step forward in performance. But the real story only appears once riders start putting hours on the water in real conditions. Over the past few months, we have been hearing from foilers around the world riding the Prestige in everything from small wind swell to long downwind runs, and the feedback has been remarkably consistent.
Technique
The race gybe is one of the most stylish and practical turns in wingfoiling, blending speed, control and smooth power management into one fluid move. While it can look similar to a duck gybe, the key differences lie in the wing handling and timing, and once dialled in, it opens up a fast, efficient and seriously satisfying way to turn.
Tech Focus: Ride Engine Charger
As foiling continues to evolve, the conversation around safety is changing too. Helmets designed specifically for dynamic water sports are starting to appear, and Ride Engine’s new Charger helmet is one of the latest. We caught up with Gary Siskar to take a closer look at the thinking behind the design.
Tech Focus: AFS HA Ultra
High aspect foils have become one of the biggest drivers of performance in modern foiling, unlocking new levels of glide, speed and efficiency across every discipline. In this Tech Focus, we take a closer look at the AFS HA Ultra front wing and explore how this latest generation of design is pushing what’s possible on the water.
Tried and Tested
For issue 27 of Tried and Tested, we have the new Armstrong UHA foils on test, plus the team put the latest ION Seek Select 5.5/4.5mm Hood Front Zip wetsuit through its paces in some freezing conditions. They were also testing the all-new Mystic Legacy Helmet and the Ride Engine Air Box Mini electric pump!
Movie Night
The Tonic Mag website is packed with the latest news and videos from the wingfoiling, foiling, SUPing, and surfing world. These are the four most popular videos that have been viewed on the site as voted for by you with your thumbs-up likes over the last two months!