UniFoil

Unifoil Progression Front foil wings.

The groundbreaking collaboration between Erik Antonson (the Progression Project) and Unifoil’s designer and inventor of the high aspect wing, Clifford Coetzer is finally here.

This is no ordinary foil, this wing is the result of uncompromising dedication and attention to detail. Erik, and Unifoil’s years of combined knowledge and experience designing and studying foil sections, profiles, outlines and cambers have gone into the design that we are calling the High Aspect 3.0.

The Progression gives riders a stable platform to build on whether you are a beginner to intermediate rider wanting to figure out your pump, or a pro doing backflips, we have sizes and setups to suit all. Put simply, the Progression wing will take you from where you currently are, and propel your riding level into the stratosphere.

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Unifoil Progression foil tail wing.

The Progression tails are tuned to a neutral foot pressure. They have evolved out of the Shiv tail, the most popular of the 3 packs we’ve sold. The Progression tail is fairly thin giving it some extra speed and pumping efficiency over the Shiv. Unifoil also pulled the tips in a bit more for sharper angles in turns.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Each model is available in 13.5” and 14.5”

13.5 suits lighter riders and more high-performance riding

14.5 suits heavier riders (80 kg plus) or for increased pumpability

Unifoil Progression Front Wings

Titanium Tool Bag

Includes:

• Shims
• Titanium Bolts
• T-nuts

Our new Katana super-stiff mast construction was inspired by traditional Japanese sword making. To forge the toughest blades, swordsmiths combined an outer layer of hard steel with a softer iron core for strength and stiffness. Similarly, we take extremely stiff high modulus carbon and blend it with intermediate modulus for strength. The result is a mast that is super-stiff but unlike many other masts on the market, remains really fast, and has a much higher breaking point than high modulus on its own. Combined with our one-piece construction and slightly thicker profile, we have created the fastest, strongest, and stiffest carbon mast on the market.

Features:

• Stiffer feel
• Thicker chord and profile for reduced twist and flex
• Direct connection
• High performance
• Designed for High Aspect range

New slotted holes that accept countersunk titanium hardware that makes for an even slicker fitment. Titanium wingnuts are optional for adjustments on the fly.

Better fit with taper-lock on mast to fuse connection. This holds the mast in place and doesn’t just rely on the screws to take the weight. Resulting in a more secure connection with no play.

Unifoil 2 bolt fuselage to suit Progression and Hyper2. Full carbon, no foam, made using only the highest-quality premium materials. Stiff and durable for heavy riding and taper locked for no play.

• 39 cm - NEW extra long for wind wing racing and downwind (not recommended for prone/surf).
• 33.5 cm - Original length (formerly long) recommended for most riders.
• 26 cm - Shorter length made for tighter turning and shorter radius. Recommended add-on for advanced riders to loosen up the foil for carves and quick direction changes and easier pumping.

Unifoil Carbon Tail Wing.

The “Flare 14” rear stabilizer has tips swept upwards to form the rudders for added stability and even flight, but also offers fast turning pivot points, especially when wave riding. 

Designed for those looking for a more "locked-in" feel, the "Flare” 14 is the recommended tail wing for tow foilers riding the Vyper or Vortex model, beginner foilers, or kiters.

The “Carve 16” rear stabilizer wing is more drawn out and slightly longer than the “Flare 14” stabilizer and down curved, offering you more stability and, longer glide with better pumping action, but more able to turn than the race 18,  but sacrifices some pump.

The "Carve 16″ was designed for all-around foiling, pumping and wave riding. The profile allows quick and controlled turning aspects.

The "Race 18" stabilizer provides excellent raw stability. Designed for longer pumping and downwind riding, the “Race 18” rear stabilizer wing is the ultimate fine-tuned wing for riders demanding extra glide and pump and is especially good for flatwater pump action.

To add some maneuverability, many riders opt to chop down to 13 or 14 inches. This allows you to put the Hyper on edge and turn easier while retaining some pump. Popular model with our team riders who love to chop and experiment with smaller sizes.

For a softer, less locked-in ride, choose the down-sweep tail “the Carve 16” which also makes pumping easier.

Beginners are recommended to use the Carve 16 for Hyper and Flare 14 for Vyper.

Technical Specifications:

Each model is available in 13” (330mm) and 14” (355mm). 13 suits lighter riders and more high-performance riding,14 suits heavier riders (80 kg plus) or for increased pumpability.

Unifoil designer Clifford Coetzer has come up with a novel approach to stablitizers that lets you find exactly the right feel to suit your riding style. Using the same cutting-edge stabilizer outline, he has created three very different profiles for back-footed, neutral and front-footed riders. Take the outline that suits you and shim it according to the conditions.

Shank:

• Backfooted
• Symmetrical 50/50 foil

Shiv:

• Neutral
• Flat/ asymmetrical foil

Shunt:

• Front footed
• Reflex/ inside foil

G10 material: G10 is delicate material which will not withstand reef and rock contact (and is not covered by warranty).

Each pack contains 3 rear wings, one of each profile.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Each model is available in 13” (330mm) and 14” (355mm)

• 13" suits lighter riders and more high-performance riding
• 14" suits heavier riders (80 kg plus) or for increased pumpability

Unifoil designer Clifford Coetzer has come up with a novel approach to stablitizers that lets you find exactly the right feel to suit your riding style. Using the same cutting-edge stabilizer outline, he has created three very different profiles for back-footed, neutral and front-footed riders. Take the outline that suits you and shim it according to the conditions.

G10 material: G10 is delicate material will not withstand reef and rock contact (and is not covered by warranty). Shunt and Shiv also available in more durable carbon construction.

DIY: Shiv has a reflex on trailing edge that can be reduced by sanding to reduce front-foot pressure.

Unifoil Progression 800 Mast

Comments by designer Erik Antonson:

"My goal in designing the progression mast was to create the ultimate surf mast.  Flex is the enemy of response, both in surfing and pumping, so we've made the mast a touch thicker at the fuse connection, increasing stiffness.  It may be a surprise to hear its a touch thicker than the Katana, and in theory, slower, but in practice the added stiffness is allowing us to fly higher on the mast, longer, reducing the wetted area, and gaining efficiency. This results in a more efficient pump thorough a reduction in drag. While riding a larger wing, or being a heavier rider, the benefits of reducing mast flex is immediately felt in overall control of the foil. 

The leading edge of the mast is vertical, and the bottom 40% does not taper, so you have an incredibly reliable foil section in the water during turns, creating consistent and confident movement. We've found we can push harder through our turns with increased flow.  The mast is 800mm, which is my favorite length for prone, tow and downwind.  The baseplate has been redesigned completely compared to the Katana.  The bolts are set closer which allows for more forwards placement in the tracks. 1.2 inches in mast position is gained. The baseplate is tapered at the mast connection, additionally reducing initial drag on takeoffs or touchdowns. Since riding the Progression 800 mast,  it's all I want to ride now."
 

Comes with mast base plate and adaptor.

Unifoil's new aluminium mast provides riders a super stiff & high performance mast at a competitive price point. The result of many years of testing, they have created a more affordable mast that still unlocks the high performance of their wings. It’s a hydrodynamically efficient mast that is lightweight and stiff with minimal drag. Careful finite element analysis (FEA) along with structural reinforcements make their mast the best value on the market.

Features:

• Extruded with precision Stainless steel inserts for added strength.
• Profile refined: maximum thickness moved backwards for speed.
• Base plate is slotted and has extra holes for multiple setup options.
• Works with either countersunk or wingnut bolts.
• Comes with 4 x M8 stainless steel bolts for fuse and base plate attachment.

Aluminium mast adaptor used to connect the mast to the foil.

Hyper² is the first wing in our range that utilizes our new 2-bolt fuselage system for an easier, yet tighter fit.

This wing design screams high performance. Upgraded for 2022, the Hyper² has been designed to have the same look and feel as the original Hyper, but it is much faster and more efficient, with a broader speed range and a much higher top end. The thinner profile and narrower tips produce less drag.

• High-performance high-aspect upgraded for 2022
• Faster and more efficient than previous Hyper
• Higher top-end speed
• Lower lift coefficient producing smoother take-offs making it easier to ride
• Intermediate to pro guys for winging, pump, down-winders and small waves
• Tighter turning radius for even tighter turns

If you want to go like a rocket, this is the wing for you.

The Hyper² has a lower lift coefficient producing smoother take-offs making it easier to ride, and giving it an even more balanced feel than its popular predecessor.

Designed for intermediate to pro guys who like to pump, ride down-winders and ride small waves and pump back out the back without stopping. We have tightened the turning radius for even tighter turns. If speed, pump and carve is what you are after in a high-aspect wing, the Hyper² is the wing for you.

Five size profiles provide options for high-aspect foilers no matter what they want to do. Whether you want to go down-winding, kiting, wind winging, or pump around the local foil park all afternoon, the Hyper² is your go-to.

Note: May not be compatible with the older 1 bolt fuse. Requires new 2-bolt fuselage.

Unifoil Vyper Front Wings

• This is the one foil to rule them all.
• Designed by Adam Bennetts & Clifford Coetzer in search of the ultimate all-around surf foil.
• A cross between the Vortex and the Hyper.
• The carve and ease of turning of the Vortex.
• The ease of pump and efficiency of the Hyper.

What do you get when you mix a Hyper with a Vortex?

Introducing the Vyper Designed by Adam Bennetts & Clifford Coetzer in search of the ultimate all-around surf foil, the Vyper was born. A cross between the Vortex and the Hyper. We took the best attributes of each model. The carve and ease of turning of the Vortex, and the ease of pump and efficiency of the Hyper.

This is the one foil to rule them all.

After many prototypes, and many hours of testing various aspects of the foil by our top team riders Adam Bennetts and Dylan Wichmann, everything from the wingspan to the thickness of the foil was experimented with, until the best setup for speed, glide, and performance was chosen.

A span that is wide enough to create enough lift, but not too wide to make turning difficult. Just enough down-sweep on the tips to loosen the foil up, but not lose efficiency. Just enough thickness in the profile to generate lift, but not create too much drag.

If you love to rip on the wave and want to take your foiling to the next level, from high-speed carves to ping down the face and hitting hard G forces, the Vyper will be sure to bite.

If there is only one model you need to own, it’s the Vyper.

Unifoil Carbon Mast

Unifoil's proprietary tapered teardrop mast and full lightweight carbon construction make them the fastest masts on the market. Our masts now feature 2 flex profiles, standard, and super-stiff (Katana).

Our standard mast features a 14ml profile tapering to 12m in the tip. It is our fastest wing in the range if you are looking for pure speed. Designed to be stiff, yet with just a touch of flex and twang to whip the rider out of turns when pushing hard. Recommend for use with our Vyper surf range or for freestyle winging. 

Available in...

750 mm  & 830 mm

Made from premium carbon fiber materials. Unifoil´s patented modular design can be used with any fuselage/wing design in our range for easy change and experimentation.