Indiana Foils Buyersguide and Review

Indiana Foils continues to make waves in the world of hydrofoiling with cutting-edge innovation and record-breaking performance. Known for their precision-engineered equipment, the Swiss brand has garnered global attention through standout products like the Condor XL, the world-record-holding pump foil, and the Barracuda, a high-aspect foil designed for speed and versatility. Key to Indiana’s success is athlete and developer Gunnar Biniasch, whose design expertise and competitive experience have helped shape the brand’s elite-level gear. From endurance pumping to downwind racing, Indiana Foils is setting new standards in the foiling scene.

In this video Gunnar Biniasch is going over the latest front wings by Indiana:

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The Foils in this video

Baracuda Foil

The Barracuda M High Aspect Front Wing is designed for foilers seeking extreme efficiency and speed. With an area of 850 cm², a wingspan of 950 mm, and an aspect ratio of 10.6, it excels in wing foiling, downwind, surf foiling, and pump foiling at a professional level. When paired with the Barracuda L Stabilizer and M/S Tail, it becomes highly efficient and easy to pump, ideal for IWSA regattas and GWA FreeFly slalom races in light winds. Using the Barracuda S Stabilizer makes it more agile, perfect for surf foiling and downwind SUP Foiling.

Key Features:

Gulwing Shape: Combines performance and stability, offering maximum planing and progressive lateral stability.

Extremely Efficient Glide: High aspect ratio of 10.6 enhances glide, lift, and direct pumping feel.

High Speeds: Designed for performance, enabling impressive speeds for adrenaline seekers.

Monobloc System: Integrated design improves stability, responsiveness, and reduces drag.

Marlin Foil

Introducing the 2024 Marlin M Front Wing. Designed for riders of all levels, this foil offers a smooth and exciting ride on the water. With an aspect ratio of 7.5, the Marlin foil provides excellent speed and control, making it easier to navigate waves and perform aerial tricks.

• The Marlin is perfect for the rider looking for a High Performance Mid-Aspect Foil that seems to have no limits.

• The Marlin is fast and agile, and therefore is the perfect foil to let you rip it up in the waves and also perform the most advance Freestyle tricks.

• The new MonoBloc connection system is perfectly streamlined and extremely stiff.  This gives the Foil a very direct feel which results in more confidence pushing the foil.

RIDE Foil

The perfect foil for someone who wants to start wing foiling.

Ride is the Mid-Aspect-Ratio series, primarily designed for wing foiling. The wings perform well across a wide range of conditions, from flat water to waves, guaranteeing fun for beginners and experts alike.

The design is very user-friendly with an early takeoff and a low stall speed. The behavior is very pleasant and controllable. The Ride front wings are very fast and have just the right touch of agility and stability, making them excellent all-rounders. When carving, the wings have outstanding tip breach recovery, meaning that the tips can break through the water surface without drawing air and causing an unpleasant stall.

Condor XL

The World Record Foil

This front wing was developed in collaboration with Jérôme Baudoux, the first man to pump continuously for over 3 hours, and is the next step in the development of long distance pumping. Thanks to the perfectly calculated profile, the Condor XL is not only hyper-efficient, but also turns surprisingly tightly for its wingspan.

• Length: 1696 mm
• Width: 173 mm
• Thickness: 22.5 mm
• Volume: 2829 cm3
• Area: 2274 cm2
• Weight: 1790 g
• Aspect Ratio: 12
• Recommended Rider Weight: 60 – 100 kg