Are Parawings A Thing?

You’ve probably heard the buzz about parawings and their growing role in wingfoiling, especially for downwind missions. But what exactly are they, do you really need one, and how do they compare to traditional wings? In this feature, Rou Chater breaks down the tech, pros and cons of these lightweight, single-skin wings. Whether you’re downwind curious or just want to understand what all the hype is about, we’ve got you covered!

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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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Issue 19

Mon 26th Feb, 2024

Bursting at the seams with exciting content, Issue 19 of Tonic Mag is a must-read! Explore the ‘Origins of AFS’ and delve into a mega interview with FLYSURFER's Maximilian Kühnhauser. Join Austin Kalama as he recounts his adventures on Hood River, the North crew share exciting tales from Patagonia, and meet Cabrinha’s Up & Coming Benjamin Castenskiold. Jesse Richman shares insights on his move to Ozone, while Alina Kornelli takes us on a road trip around Fuerteventura. Discover tech features on Naish's ADX Nvision, Armstrong Foils HA range, and Prolimit's Shield Free-X FTM wetsuit. With techniques, stories, & more, Issue 19 has arrived!

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