Foil Gear

Rooted in athlete feedback and proven performance, NSP unveils its 2026 range with one clear objective: to refine what already works, no flashy reinvention, just purposeful evolution. As a brand forged by champions and tested in real-world conditions, NSP continuously fine-tunes its boards and paddles through extensive on-water testing, precision shaping, and collaboration with world-class […]

SIC Maui has recently announced the exciting relaunch of all its performance foiling components, highlighting their commitment to innovation and excellence. Nicolas Caillou SIC Maui’s foil and wing designer explains to us at TotalSUP the refreshed lineup features redesigned, high-performance parts that enhance stability, control, and overall experience for foiling enthusiasts. Among the new key products […]

It’s been just over two years since the launch of the Stingray Paddle by Quickblade. When this paddle first hit the market, it definitely turned heads. Many paddlers thought “what the heck is that thing?” as the paddle looked extremely different than anything else that has been on the market. With a blade is only […]

The journey began on a boogie board at the tender age of two, when a young boy was pushed into the waves by his father’s passion for the ocean. Growing up in the Médoc region near Bordeaux, France, Alexandre Bicrel developed an early connection to the water that laid the foundation for a versatile and […]

From making waves in Australia’s SUP racing scene to redefining performance foiling, James Casey has carved out a legacy as one of the most skilled and forward-thinking watermen of his generation. An 8-time national champion, coach, designer, and Guinness World Record holder, Casey blends raw talent with an engineer’s eye for innovation. Whether he’s charging […]

Today we had the pleasure to sit down with renowned foiling athlete Gwen Tutour to discuss his impressions of the BRAND NEW Flying Fish Fly-By Foil Board. From the moment he unboxed this striking piece of equipment, Gwen was captivated by its sleek design and astonishing lightweight construction, weighing in at just 11 lbs for […]

Quickblade was founded by Jim Terrell, a four-time Olympic paddler and multiple national and international award winner. He began creating the world’s finest competition paddles at the young age of 11 in his father’s garage in Milford, Ohio. Jim is profoundly passionate about hydrodynamics, a passion that has been supported by decades of experience in […]

As the foiling world continues to grow quickly, we were able to have a moment to speak with Mark Raaphorst from SIC Maui about the launch of the new Ka’a foilboard lineup! SIC was founded by Mark, who originally hails from the Netherlands. At 16, he left home to pursue his passion for windsurfing, a […]

Manuel “Manu” Hoyuela, known as the “Fish Kid” (Niño Pez), had an outstanding 2024 season. Hailing from Suances, Spain, Manu has the perfect training playground at his doorstep – world-class waves, a canal for sprint training, and ideal downwind conditions. These diverse elements have shaped him into a versatile and powerful athlete, excelling in both […]

With downwind foiling booming all across the globe, Starboard has unveiled two groundbreaking products just in time for two major international Downwind SUP Foil events in France – the Crozon Foil Festival and LAST Les Ailes de Saint Tropez. The Ace Foil Lightning board and the Foil Blade are designed to push the limits of […]

Since our last interview, Indiana Paddle & Surf Co. Rider, Robert von Roll, has firmly established himself as a core figure in the Swiss pump foiling scene, backed by the constant support of his surfer/foiler family. Living in landlocked Solothurn, Switzerland, hasn’t slowed him down—in fact, it’s fuelled his determination to push even harder. Now, at […]

Starboard has just made a bold statement in the world of downwind foiling with the launch of two new game-changing products: the Ace Foil Lightning board and the Foil Blade. These two releases are designed to work hand-in-hand, offering top-tier performance and accessibility for serious downwind foilers, making a significant impact on the SUP foiling […]

SIC MAUI, has announced the release of its latest innovation, the KŪNALU. This new downwind SUP, Wingfoil and light wind foil board is touted as SIC MAUI’s most performance-driven foil board to date. Available in limited quantities, the KŪNALU 7’11 and Slash HAR 1100 FW are already on the market, with pre-orders open for the […]

From championship-level inline skating to world record pump foiling, Nicolas Iten’s story is the one of relentless dedication and skill. In an astonishing span of few weeks, this driven athlete and Indiana Paddle & Surf Co. Team Rider from Switzerland, managed to beat his first record in long distance pump foiling (36km in 2:39 hours) […]