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Cabrinha Domani
Cabrinha made a significant statement with the launch of its Union foil system last year. The completely redesigned connection system was cleaner, more streamlined and, importantly, provided the foundation for an entirely new family of foils. The Prestige was the first front wing we spent serious time on, and it quickly became something of a favourite. At around 85kg, I...
Cabrinha Mantis
The Cabrinha Mantis 2027 is an all-round performance wing aimed at freeride, wave and big-air use. Cabrinha has retained the model's powered character while revising its aerodynamic profile, canopy loading and control platform. The result is intended to suit a wide spectrum of riders, from those taking their first flights to experienced foilers looking for a wing that can move...
Cabrinha Nomad
The Cabrinha Nomad 2027 is an all-round parawing developed for downwind foiling, efficient exploration and progression into the discipline. Created by Cabrinha in collaboration with Element Kites, it combines a lightweight single-skin canopy with inflated tip cells and a compact carbon control system. The design is intended to give riders stable power and direct steering while remaining straightforward to deploy,...
Cabrinha Vision XL
The Cabrinha Vision XL 2027 is a light-wind-specific wing created for riders who want to make practical use of marginal conditions. Offered in 6.5 and 7.5 square metre sizes, it develops the familiar Vision platform around fuller wingtip profiles, dedicated low-wind aerodynamics and carefully controlled canopy tension. The purpose is straightforward: generate useful low-end drive, help the board release and...
Cabrinha AER
The Cabrinha AER 2026 is an ultra-light freeride and surf wing developed around low weight, balance and straightforward handling. Cabrinha also refers to it as the Aer 2 Wing, reflecting the updated generation represented by the official 2026 product. Its range is concentrated on 3m, 4m and 5m sizes, with the design aimed at riders who value early power, a...
Cabrinha Mantis
The 2026 Cabrinha Mantis arrives as a refined and thoughtfully engineered all-round wing aimed at riders who want versatility without sacrificing control. Structurally, the wing is built around a stiff Dacron inflatable leading edge paired with a drop-strut design that gives the Mantis a very stable airframe. The canopy uses high-quality Teijin D2 ripstop with a load-path panel layout designed...
Cabrinha MANTIS APEX
The Mantis Apex by Cabrinha has quickly established itself as a leading product in the wing foil industry, building upon the legacy of the original Mantis. This innovative wing combines a history of excellence with cutting-edge technology, providing an unrivaled experience for riders. At the heart of the Mantis Apex is Aluula Gold, a lightweight yet highly responsive material that...
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...
Cabrinha Vision
Positioned as Cabrinha’s dedicated freeride and freestyle wing, the Vision has been designed for riders who value intuitive handling, effortless control and a huge wind range. Its compact outline and balanced feel make it perfectly suited to everything from learning your first transitions to throwing freestyle tricks and boosting jumps. While wave riding isn’t its primary focus on paper, I...
Cabrinha AER
The AER is an all-new wing from Cabrinha that goes against the flow of the current design brief in the industry. It’s a project wing that started out shedding weight to see what was possible and then surprised the team with just how versatile it was. Gone are the booms and hard handles, and making a comeback are some premium...
Cabrinha MANTIS
The Mantis is Cabrinha’s all-around freeride, wave and big air wing. It’s undergone quite a lot of upgrades over the last year’s model and looks set to be the wing of choice for those riders who aren’t into freestyle but love everything else winging offers. In addition to a new profile and shape, there are also some new materials and...
Cabrinha Bump
Prone foiling has been a part of the hydrofoil riding scene ever since modern day hydrofoils came into play. In the beginning, it posed a great challenge to figure out how to ride and foil properly. However, the barriers have been broken down and now, with the right equipment and board, anyone can enjoy the world of prone foiling. The...
3 days ago
The new Cabrinha Domani is designed to sit alongside the hugely successful Prestige, offering a faster, more dynamic ride for foilers looking for greater speed,...
10 months ago
Check out our full review of the Cabrinha Union Prestige foil. This new connection system, coupled with a new high aspect wing, has been lighting...
1 year ago
Rou Chater talks us through everything you need to know about the Cabrinha AER 2025
1 year ago
Rou Chater tests the all-new Cabrinha Mantis Apex 2025 and talks us through design, performance, and feel on the water. Watch the full review to...
1 year ago
Rou Chater gets his hands on the new Cabrinha Mantis Apex 2026 – watch his full review here.
4 years ago
Learning the Heel to Toe/Switch Foiling Gybe with Christian and Karine from CKPerformanceClinics Part 3 of our learning-to-gybe wingfoil series. If you’ve been following the...
1 day ago
In this video Jon Modica guides through one method to backdown your Nomad Parawing.
2 days ago
The Mantis has earned its reputation as one of the benchmark wings in the market. For 2027 the focus was to take the features that...
2 days ago
Cabrinha has expanded its foil lineup with three products spanning parawinging, high-performance foiling and wingfoiling: the Nomad, Domani and updated 2027 Mantis. Nomad parawing Developed...
3 days ago
The Nomad Parawing and Domani foil represent Cabrinha’s latest thinking on where foiling is going. Meet the Nomad. Meet the Domani. And see what’s next...
3 days ago
The new Cabrinha Domani is designed to sit alongside the hugely successful Prestige, offering a faster, more dynamic ride for foilers looking for greater speed,...
4 days ago
Cabrinha has been on something of a roll with its foil programme, and after the success of the Prestige and Union Connection System, the brand...
6 days ago
We put the new Cabrinha Vision 4.0m 2026 through its paces to find out how Pat Goodman’s first wing design for Cabrinha performs on the...
7 days ago
Have you got your dismount dialled?...
1 week ago
Level up your wingfoiling with the Race jibe - a full foiling turn with zero touchdown, broken down at 100fps. 5 steps in slow motion:...
1 week ago
Struggling to waterstart? Check this out. The stinkbug start - how to waterstart a low volume wingfoil board that sinks under you. I'm 70kg on...
2 weeks ago
Is Cabrinha's Prestige foil (part of the UNION system) the best pump & glide on the market? These 3 chaps certainly seem to think so!
1 month ago
Curious about foiling but not sure where to begin? Should you start with wingfoiling, kite foiling, or downwind foiling and Parwinging? Jon Modica, Chairman of...
Issue 28
Foiling is hard; it’s a journey just to take up this sport. You have to have the desire to put the hard yards in to learn. Rou Chater salutes those who are on the pathway to foiling nirvana. No matter where you are on that road, the fact that you’re on it is what counts.
Issue 28
Crystal-clear water, steady trade winds and a tropical island backdrop make St Martin one of the Caribbean’s most enticing foiling destinations. We discover what makes this island so special, from its incredible riding conditions to the laid-back lifestyle that keeps visitors coming back year after year.
Issue 28
Adventure, exploration and a passion for discovering new places are at the heart of The Drifter Project. We follow another inspiring journey as the search for perfect conditions leads to unforgettable sessions, stunning scenery and the kind of experiences that keep us all dreaming of the next trip.
Issue 28
For those of you that enjoy a spot of gardening, Wing foiling gybes are like courgettes. Once you’ve got the first one, they come at you thick and fast, an invasion of possibilities and challenges.
Issue 28
Perhaps our biggest test section ever, and one of the reasons this issue took a little longer to get over the line. We put the latest wings from Armstrong, Cabrinha, Ozone and Starboard through their paces, alongside two of the hottest new parawings on the market: the Ozone Pocket Rocket V2 and Power Pack. Jack Galloway also gets his downwind fix aboard the new Starboard MF foil, while we round things off with a look at Armstrong’s latest Performance masts.
Issue 27
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.
Issue 27
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.
Issue 27
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.
Issue 26
Rou Chater sits down with Jon Modica to get technical on The Foil Pod. Check out the full episode on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. The Union Connection System was one of the most talked-about designs at the recent AWSI event in the US, and it is now available to the public, too. Read on to learn the story behind this new direction for the brand and their foils.
Issue 26
This issue it’s all about function. Without wanting to encourage you to head out on your weekly shop to the supermarket in a pair of aggressively soled Salomons , sporting a quick dry and easy wash bamboo t-shirt, and dare we reach so far as a pair of convertible Goretex trousers, there is room, time and cause in life for such brilliantly practical items, (convertible trousers exempt of course). Toeside pumping is your winging equivalent! It won’t win you many style points, but when push comes to shove, you’ll be the one laughing all the way onto your foil.
Issue 26
It’s getting pretty cold for the test team now, but they are still out there making the best of it! Wings and Foils for you from Cabrinha and AFS as we start to see some of the 2026 gear make it into our hands!
Issue 26
When winter drags on and the summer season still feels distant, there’s one event that brings gear, water sports culture and adrenaline all under one roof: boot Düsseldorf. Running 17–25 January 2026 at Messe Düsseldorf, boot transforms a convention centre into a full-on surf and watersports playground, and this edition looks set to be one of the biggest yet.
10 months ago
In this conversation, Jon Modica, chairman of Cabrinha, discusses the evolution of the company and its new foil system. He highlights the challenges faced by...
2 years ago
Damien LeRoy shares three practical foil tips that all foilers should know! Ready? Click here.
2 years ago
Get ready for another weekend to remember at the Littlehampton Kite & Wing Demo Weekend, back for its 4th year at @thebeachlittlehampton! Join us on...
