# \#industry **URL:** https://forum.progressionproject.com/tag/industry/5.md [Latest](https://forum.progressionproject.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.progressionproject.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.progressionproject.com/tags.md) --- ## [Room 101 suggestions](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/room-101-suggestions/17196)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/room-101-suggestions/17196 "2026-10-23T12:29:15Z")
I’ll start: pump foiling fully dressed for views promo orange drone videos --- ## [Contests, Events, Races, Foil Festivals (the results lounge)](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/contests-events-races-foil-festivals-the-results-lounge/18389)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/contests-events-races-foil-festivals-the-results-lounge/18389 "2026-10-23T08:16:14Z")
Post events videos, results videos, live videos. If there was a podium, it can go here Crozon is live rn yeww --- ## [Introducing F4 Foils](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/introducing-f4-foils/11274)
**Author:** [@Chrisrad99](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Chrisrad99)\ **Replies:** 696\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/introducing-f4-foils/11274 "2026-10-22T22:02:46Z")
Aloha! It was suggested we introduce our brand as many of you may not have heard about F4 Foils! I wouldn’t be surprised since we’ve been focused on wing foils less so on surf. We’ve been at it since 2013 and really go… --- ## [The end is near: we'll all be electric in \<5 years](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/the-end-is-near-well-all-be-electric-in-5-years/2056)
**Author:** [@Rad\_Duke](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Rad_Duke)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/the-end-is-near-well-all-be-electric-in-5-years/2056 "2026-10-09T22:32:15Z")
Takuma just announced integrated mast/fuse electric foil on Instagram. The technology will get better and better until it’s near perfect just like it did with electric skateboards, electric bikes, one-wheels etc. What … --- ## [How are the smaller foil companies fairing? Code, FlightLab,](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/how-are-the-smaller-foil-companies-fairing-code-flightlab/17224)
**Author:** [@FoilyMcLipshitz](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/FoilyMcLipshitz)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/how-are-the-smaller-foil-companies-fairing-code-flightlab/17224 "2026-10-06T13:56:04Z")
I love that theses guys exist but worry about longevity of business going up against the big dogs. Where will Hydrocraft be in a year or two. Lots of quick to market innovation happening but at what cost? Parawing compa… --- ## [Stealing Industry Secrets? Deriving Foil Data with a cell phone](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/stealing-industry-secrets-deriving-foil-data-with-a-cell-phone/18109)
**Author:** [@mercury\_ballistic](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/mercury_ballistic)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/stealing-industry-secrets-deriving-foil-data-with-a-cell-phone/18109 "2026-10-01T13:42:06Z")
As a challenge I thought it would be an interesting thing to test: Learn about some of the basics of fluid dynamics and Extract some real world data from the stuff I use on the water. Read this knowing that I am not a… --- ## [AWSI 2026 Discussion Thread](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/awsi-2026-discussion-thread/17814)
**Author:** [@Hdip](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Hdip)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/awsi-2026-discussion-thread/17814 "2026-09-24T17:21:12Z")
Nobody else made this yet right? Code has boards and hand wings now. I’m very excited to see what FD announces to compete with Riift. Ozone PRv2 X, a lightweight version for the bigger sizes that packs down to the size … --- ## [Mast foot standard, industry standard interfaces](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/mast-foot-standard-industry-standard-interfaces/3977)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 228\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/mast-foot-standard-industry-standard-interfaces/3977 "2026-09-01T17:44:27Z")
Are any of the brands nearing compatibility yet? There are a few that seem to be converging on this one similar design (not sure what it is called?) (nolimitz has a great list of example connections) It would be a p… --- ## [DW foil should be an Olympic sport](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/dw-foil-should-be-an-olympic-sport/17370)
**Author:** [@WingsurferQLD](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/WingsurferQLD)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/dw-foil-should-be-an-olympic-sport/17370 "2026-08-20T18:35:39Z")
An industry at the bleeding edge of design and technical capabilities should be demonstrated on the world stage. Yes? No? and most importantly… why? --- ## [Unifoil Price Drop](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/unifoil-price-drop/12645)
**Author:** [@IOPFoiler](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/IOPFoiler)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/unifoil-price-drop/12645 "2026-07-06T05:26:32Z")
Been looking at upgrading my Unifoil mast for a while now but wasn’t ready to pay $1600 for a mast. Price suddenly dropped to $1269 on their website and it looks like they recently had a big price drop on all their foil … --- ## [What Board Brands Use Appletree For Production?](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/what-board-brands-use-appletree-for-production/8258)
**Author:** [@FrothYakka](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/FrothYakka)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 8:19am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/what-board-brands-use-appletree-for-production/8258 "2026-07-03T08:19:55Z")
Hi All, I’m writing to see if anyone knows what other foil board brands are prodcued using Appletree’s technology? It seems like their production process makes the boards idiot proof (layman’s perspective). Their boards… --- ## [2026 Surf foils](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2026-surf-foils/14751)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2026-surf-foils/14751 "2026-06-10T22:44:46Z")
Figured a thread wouldn’t hurt especially as @Dylan is getting the froth levels going with his “Great Surf Foil Test” series here which is getting my hype up even further despite the fact that no one is buying my old fo… --- ## [Camera mount for wingfoiling](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/camera-mount-for-wingfoiling/15771)
**Author:** [@Michael](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Michael)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/camera-mount-for-wingfoiling/15771 "2026-05-31T00:22:21Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been working on a camera mount for wingfoiling which mounts on the central strut. I was not satisfied with the offering: rusty metallic pieces, short camera safety line with plastic clip, lacking stab… --- ## [I do not understand why the position of the foil in the US BOX matters so much](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/i-do-not-understand-why-the-position-of-the-foil-in-the-us-box-matters-so-much/8917)
**Author:** [@mediterranean\_foiler](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/mediterranean_foiler)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/i-do-not-understand-why-the-position-of-the-foil-in-the-us-box-matters-so-much/8917 "2026-05-20T22:25:23Z")
Hello foilers, I do not understand why the position of the foil in the US BOX matters so much (edit: once up on the board). Intuitively, I would think that moving the foil 3m backwards could be perfectly balanced by mo… --- ## [F-One foil range 2026](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/f-one-foil-range-2026/14596)
**Author:** [@alexnz](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/alexnz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/f-one-foil-range-2026/14596 "2026-03-13T21:37:11Z")
Just had a chill Saturday morning coffee watching this presentation of the F-One foil range, with lots of interesting bits and great imagery. To make it clear, I’m not pushing an ad for F-One. I don’t ride their foils, b… --- ## [Parawing aspect ratio](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/parawing-aspect-ratio/13355)
**Author:** [@ElGranDan](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/ElGranDan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/parawing-aspect-ratio/13355 "2025-12-08T14:59:32Z")
What’s the deal with parawing aspect ratio? I’m riding a north ranger which is a dog up wind but great low end, it is noticeable fatter than a lot of other brands. There are obviously a lot of other factors in brands et… --- ## [How much "better" will foils get?](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/how-much-better-will-foils-get/6812)
**Author:** [@hahninthehood](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/hahninthehood)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/how-much-better-will-foils-get/6812 "2025-12-04T12:21:32Z")
I think we can all agree that there has been remarkable improvement in foil design (for recreational windsports) over the last 10 years. And by improvement, I’m referring to the balance of the various traits such as low… --- ## [For sale Nolimitz 85 cm V2 mast Takuma end (3 holes). Great condition](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/for-sale-nolimitz-85-cm-v2-mast-takuma-end-3-holes-great-condition/13067)
**Author:** [@Thegoodheartedgreen](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Thegoodheartedgreen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/for-sale-nolimitz-85-cm-v2-mast-takuma-end-3-holes-great-condition/13067 "2025-11-16T01:18:28Z")
For sale Nolimitz 85 cm V2 mast Takuma end (3 holes). Great condition.. $500 Includes cover. No screws are included cover. Shipping thru USPS priority mail takes 3 to 5 days only to any of the 48 continental states. … --- ## [Uniform system of Measuring Wings](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/uniform-system-of-measuring-wings/4174)
**Author:** [@Kurtis](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Kurtis)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/uniform-system-of-measuring-wings/4174 "2025-10-22T15:57:27Z")
Ok, so something has been rattling in my brain for some time. Listening to one of the podcasts with Kane just set me off again. Manufacturer’s foil measurements and specs drive me nuts. Why does Axis advertise wingspa… --- ## [2025 Race Season Foils](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2025-race-season-foils/11195)
**Author:** [@sailandfish](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/sailandfish)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2025-race-season-foils/11195 "2025-10-11T19:39:43Z")
Wanted to list out top riders and the foils they were on. Hard to identify many of them, but maybe among the collective we can learn something: Kane: KT custom mast and 700ish foil per IG. Kai Thompson: Axis with new T… --- ## [Does foiling have a 3 year shelf life?](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/does-foiling-have-a-3-year-shelf-life/223)
**Author:** [@Hdip](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Hdip)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/does-foiling-have-a-3-year-shelf-life/223 "2025-10-04T18:47:29Z")
Obviously it’s not 100% true. But it seems somewhere around the 3 year mark the interest starts to wane and people lose interest in foiling. If you ONLY prone foiled for example would you continue doing it? Many of the … --- ## [What is the future of surf foiling events? (GWA Cape Verde)](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/what-is-the-future-of-surf-foiling-events-gwa-cape-verde/4689)
**Author:** [@Kanye\_East](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Kanye_East)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/what-is-the-future-of-surf-foiling-events-gwa-cape-verde/4689 "2025-09-02T15:24:07Z")
I’ve just watched the highlights of the Cape Verde GWA wing surf foiling event, it’s the first time I’ve watched the GWA. I’m blown away. These guys are ripping on critical down the line waves. Doing things in sections … --- ## [Axis compatible foils](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/axis-compatible-foils/6575)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/axis-compatible-foils/6575 "2025-08-28T17:54:36Z")
A list --- ## [Has Foiling Hit a Plateau?](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/has-foiling-hit-a-plateau/4907)
**Author:** [@Rad\_Duke](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Rad_Duke)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/has-foiling-hit-a-plateau/4907 "2025-08-01T01:43:42Z")
I’ve noticed that when I go on Instagram I scroll right over most of the foil content now. Anyone else notice this? Is the exponential growth phase over? Hints we may be nearing a period of relative stability: -Be ho… --- ## [Rant: On unit standarization](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/rant-on-unit-standarization/10874)
**Author:** [@anto](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/anto)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/rant-on-unit-standarization/10874 "2025-07-02T23:57:18Z")
I’m surprised at the lack of standard unit usage in foiling. Surfing, whose industry was born in the USA consistently uses imperial units (feet, inches) for the boards. A new metric unit was adopted by everybody for the … --- ## [Slingshot Screwless (!) System \[2025\]](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/slingshot-screwless-system-2025/6719)
**Author:** [@EmeryThrill](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/EmeryThrill)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/slingshot-screwless-system-2025/6719 "2025-04-28T16:35:00Z")
Whoa. --- ## [Anyone Tried Ali Express Axis Knockoffs?](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/anyone-tried-ali-express-axis-knockoffs/8104)
**Author:** [@BoSchat](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/BoSchat)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/anyone-tried-ali-express-axis-knockoffs/8104 "2025-01-23T21:01:14Z")
Has anyone tried the Ali Express Axis ART999 knockoffs yet? The fuse and mast look suspect, but the wing and stab might be OK… --- ## [NoLimitz Quality Issue](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/nolimitz-quality-issue/7975)
**Author:** [@aaronfoilspoorly](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/aaronfoilspoorly)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/nolimitz-quality-issue/7975 "2025-02-17T23:15:22Z")
Hi gang, long time reader first time poster. I bought myself a Christmas gift in a NoLimitz V2 mast. After the usual 1-1.5 month wait, I finally had it and was excited to set it up. But then I noticed as I unboxed it th… --- ## [Fuse-to-Mast connection Tapered Vs Prismatic](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/fuse-to-mast-connection-tapered-vs-prismatic/8581)
**Author:** [@Evan](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Evan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/fuse-to-mast-connection-tapered-vs-prismatic/8581 "2025-02-06T19:41:11Z")
The Axis fuse-to-mast connection works by having a block on the mast fit into a cavity on the fuse- just like Lift, Unifoil, Gong, and several others. For Axis, the bock’s right and left sides are parallel (aka prismatic… --- ## [27L vs 32L Disco Butter by Unifoil: Which Foil Board is Right for You?](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/27l-vs-32l-disco-butter-by-unifoil-which-foil-board-is-right-for-you/8018)
**Author:** [@theliftjournal](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/theliftjournal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/27l-vs-32l-disco-butter-by-unifoil-which-foil-board-is-right-for-you/8018 "2024-12-22T22:41:46Z")
To anyone curious about the 27 liter or 32 Liter Disco Butter by Uni. I did a little compare and contrast. [Next page](https://forum.progressionproject.com/tag/industry/5.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=industry)