Tech Focus: Dock Star with the new AFS Enduro 1600GLT foil

The new Enduro 1600GLT paired with the Dock Star board is AFS’s most refined pump foil setup yet. In this Tech Focus, we spoke to Paul Wakelin to dive into the design details behind this efficient, stable, and ultra-responsive dock start machine.

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Issue 25
Fri 5th Sep, 2025

Jack Galloway explores the grit and mindset that defines foilers, while Ralf Grösel reveals how Brainchild is building a greener future with Harlem Kitesurfing and other brands. Annelous Lammerts shares her journey from kite to tow foiling, and our Waterwoman feature celebrates Luana Alua of Boa Vista. We test the Ozone Flux V2 vs Ultra-X, break down Ride Engine’s harness range, and dive into AFS’s Dock Star pump setup. With new techniques, fresh gear reviews, Movie Night, and Readers Gallery — this issue has it all!

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Issue 24
Wed 4th Jun, 2025

Issue 24 of Tonic Mag has landed—and it’s packed with stories, gear, and the people who make foiling so addictive! Rou Chater dives deep into the buzz around parawings in Is Parawings a Thing? Sensi Graves shares how she balances waves and motherhood in La Ventana, and Gwen Le Tutour takes us inside the AFS Foils factory in France. Jen Tyler sits down with Harlem’s Victor Looijestijn, and we discover the secret wingfoil spots of Sri Lanka with Joachim and Therese. Ranja Schlotte brings the stoke in our Waterwoman feature, and we’ve got tech breakdowns on the new AER Wing and dryrobe Advance, plus fresh gear tests, new techniques, movies, and much more!

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Issue 23
Tue 4th Mar, 2025

Get ready for Jack Galloway’s winter foiling editorial, featuring the toughest riders who brave the icy waters of the UK. Join Armstrong’s Women’s Athlete Summit in Fiji with Anna Kalabukhova, and ride with Benji in Fuerteventura for the 2025 Cabrinha gear launch. We also catch up with Guy Bridge and take you behind the scenes at BOOT Düsseldorf 2025. We meet waterwoman and social media influencer Vrinda Hamal as well as rising star Kamil Manowiecki. Learn how to master the Duck Gybe, explore the Ride Engine Air Box, and check out Duotone’s Float. Plus, don’t miss our latest gear tests..We’ve got everything you need right here in Issue 23!

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Issue 22
Fri 22nd Nov, 2024

Win Forward Wip’s Wing Harness Line 2.0 and Wing Belt 2.0 combo, explore Jack Galloway’s safety tips for offshore foiling, and dive into Rou Chater’s harness debate. Head to South Africa with Armstrong’s Cash Berzolla for big-wave action in The Wild Coast. Jen Tyler catches up with Alby Rondina in Sicily, uncovers Alina Kornelli’s unexpected collab, and introduces Iset Segura—a fearless waterwoman with a surprising fear of water! Get inspired by rising stars Hugo and Toby Wigglesworth, Sil Romeijn’s journey to Harlem, and tech highlights like AFS Foils’ Enduro range and Naish’s Chimera board. Plus, gear tests, festival highlights, and a chance to be in our Readers’ Gallery - Dive into Tonic Mag Issue 22 now!

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Issue 21
Fri 23rd Aug, 2024

Issue 21 of Tonic Mag is bursting with action, innovation, and stories! Jack Galloway calls for change in his editorial, where gender disparity at the Molokai 2 Oahu foil race takes centre stage. Rou Chater advises avoiding industry gear hype and trends that may stunt your progressions. Get inspired by James Boulding’s journey from Manchester to global watersports fame, and meet rising wingfoiling star Mathis Ghio as he breaks records. We also spotlight waterwoman Viola Lippitsch, Casper Steinfath’s adventures in Cold Hawaii, and Meet CORE’s Jasper Raus. Explore the latest gear with Armstrong Foils, Prolimit, and Harlem, and don’t miss our tests, techniques, and more. Dive into the latest issue now!

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Issue 20
Tue 21st May, 2024

Issue 20 of Tonic Mag has arrived, and it's packed with the latest adventures, interviews, and tech talk from the wing and foiling industries' biggest brands and riders! In this issue, we delve into the minds behind FLYSURFER's TAO, discover Mauritius with Juli Pereyra and Louka Pitot tells us about his first Cape Town trip with the Naish crew. But that's not all; we also have exclusive interviews with Gregorio Pugliese, AFS Foils' Axel Gerard, and Elena Romero. Cash Berzolla is here to help us unlock new skills, and we hear all about Ezzy Wings! Additionally, we have Tech Focus features, techniques, reviews, and more. Dive into the latest news in the foiling world right here.

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