Guide: Fanatic foil 2022 Aero Lift and Carve
►FANATIC FOIL WING: A new range for more performance:
The new foil wing range Aero Carve and Aero Lift, full carbon, completes the Aero High Aspect line. The Fanatic Aero Lift foil is made for light wind and the Fanatic Aero Carve is for riders chasing performance in carving and wave riding.
New carbon masts and fuselages TE and CN round out the aluminum Aero High Aspect range:
The Fanatic X Duotone COLLAB Team Edition 82 cm mast has a thinner profile, a lower weight and an extremely rigid high modulus carbon structure.
And the Fanatic Foil Mast & Fuselage Carbon (CN) is designed for all platforms and all disciplines and all levels thanks to its different mast and fuselage sizes.
Below you will find their description along with the video presentation by Yann Rifflet. Yann is a wing and funboard rider for Duotone and Fanatic France and rides spots like Ibiraquera in Brazil and Saint-Colomban in Brittany.
►Presentation of the 2022 Fanatic Foil range by Yann Rifflet:
►Fanatic AERO CARVE RANGE CARBON Foil:
Sizes: 750 / 900 / 1150 / 1400
The new Aero Carve wing range, with mid to low aspect, is designed for ambitious riders who want a direct and playful response in waves and an aggressive pop for aerial moves.
At first glance, you might think the Aero Carve range goes completely against the trend. There are more and more high aspect wings for pumping and better glide, while these new Carve wings sit in the mid to low aspect range. But that's exactly one of the reasons our team loves them! The shorter span gives a direct response in maneuvers and reacts in a very intuitive way.
The control you get from these wings lets you carve harder and with more control from the very first wave you catch. The wing pops back up effortlessly after touchdowns, which are soft and easy, so you can get back to flying right away. The curved center with a wider chord delivers an aggressive pop for jumps, and the thoughtfully shaped horizontal tips are neutral and hold in radical carves. The Aero Carve is the pick of most riders on our team, not only in waves but also for freestyle sessions.
SIZES:
- Aero Carve Foil 750: 750 front wing / 216 back wing: the smallest and most radical setup for all lightweight riders and advanced foilers up to about 85kg, also effective in surf, it is the fastest and most powerful of the range.
- Aero Carve Foil 900: 900 front wing / 216 rear wing: the setup many riders prefer, with an excellent combination of speed, lift and pop, covering riders from 50-95kg up to medium-sized waves.
- Aero Carve Foil 1150: 1150 front wing / 250 rear wing: fast takeoff and big lift for tight carves, even in surf. Medium to heavier riders at an advanced level will love this combo!
- Aero Carve Foil 1400: 1400 front wing / 250 back wing: an even faster takeoff, maximum lift and very playful behavior for its size. Recommended for heavier riders.
►Aero Lift foil wing set:
Fanatic expands its Aero range with new wings to better suit the different wingfoil styles.
The Fanatic Aero Lift foil is an accessible set ideal in light wind and for getting started in wing foil.
Made of carbon by Fanatic, this wing offers good lift and stability and will take you far in your wing foil progression.
Technical features:
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MID ASPECT |
WINGS |
| Modern mid-aspect profile design with a wide chord and a generous profile, offering early takeoff and incredibly easy flight behavior | Carbon wing with a 30° lay-up for maximum performance, direct flex response and minimal weight |
The Fanatic Aero Lift foil is designed for light wind and learning. Exceptionally easy to ride, it gets on foil early and stays playful for a foil this size.
Fast takeoffs and stable flight are the qualities Fanatic engineers had in mind when designing the new Aero Lift 2400. With a 110cm span, a wide chord and a highly lifting profile, the Fanatic Aero Lift takes off at the lowest speeds and keeps flying through wind holes and during slow-speed maneuvers. Its stability is incredible and guarantees a fast learning curve, but the impressive speed and glide of a wing this size will let you enjoy the Aero Lift well after your learning sessions. It's a wing you'll keep for light wind days.
The Aero Lift 2400 is fitted with the 300cm rear wing matched to the 78cm fuselage for ultimate lift and flight stability. GlissEvolution recommends it for learning or for riders over 100kg.
Technical specifications of the Aero Lift Foil front and rear wing range:
| Name | Aero Lift Foil 2400/300 |
| Program | Wing foil freestyle / surf foil |
| Wingspan | 1110 cm |
| Front wing area | 2400 cm² |
| Aspect Ratio | 5.1 |
| Rear stabilizer area | 300 cm² |
| Construction | carbon |
| Fuselage | Compatible with all Fanatic fuselages |
| Front wing screws |
M8X40 TORX |
| Rear wing screws |
Fanatic carbon TE mast and fuselage set:
Developed by Fanatic in collaboration with Duotone, the Fanatic X Duotone COLLAB Team Edition set is both high-performance and stiff, and is the brand's top-of-the-line.
Inspired by Duotone SLS masts for kite, the Fanatic X Duotone COLLAB Team Edition has the thinnest profile. Combined with a construction in high modulus carbon for higher top speeds. Stiff yet responsive, this mast and fuselage set is suited to wingfoil, surf foil and SUP Foil.
Designed for advanced riders, this set, made up of an 82 cm mast and a 68 cm fuselage, is recommended with wings under 100cm span.
What is high modulus carbon?
When we talk about modulus in carbon, we're talking about the stiffness of the fibers. A material's Young's modulus is a constant that is the ratio between applied stress and the resulting strain. The higher this modulus, the stiffer the material. The higher the modulus, the less it stretches under heavy load.
You need to contrast high modulus carbon with high tenacity carbon, which refers to the capacity to elongate before breaking. The stiffer a material is, the more brittle it is due to a lack of elasticity. For foil construction we want maximum stiffness, so we use carbon with a high Young's modulus. But the higher the modulus, the higher the cost, so we look for the best compromise since there are virtually no limits to carbon pricing. That's why you can find big price differences between brands. It all comes down to the materials used.
Technical features:
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| LIGHTER | EXTREME THINNESS | WEAVE COMPOSITION | FOR SMALLER RIDERS |
| About 300g lighter than the standard Fanatic carbon mast | Thinner, faster profile New fuselages with a refined, more versatile profile |
Weave composition, quality and thickness of the high modulus carbon modeled and analyzed by computer |
Recommended for lightweight riders and front wings under 100 cm span |
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| CROSSOVER | REDUCED DRAG | SCREWS | INTERCHANGEABLE |
| Compatible with all Fanatic Carbon and Duotone SLS fuselages, crossover between advanced wings, prone and kite foiling |
New mast profile with 14% less drag compared to standard profiles |
Torx M8 & M6 screws and tools included Stainless steel inserts in the mast and fuselage for maximum connection longevity and strength |
Wings and fuselages fully interchangeable between Aero, Aero High Aspect and Flow wings with the new mount |
Technical specifications:
| Mast length | Fuselage length | Box type | Box type | Discipline |
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| 820 mm | 680 mm |
4-Way System M8 |
Carbon Mast & Fuselage |
Versatile / Surf / Freestyle / Downwind - An "all-in-one" mast for foilers who want the perfect blend of a compact mast for freestyle that is still long enough for surf and swell. For foil and SUP Foil in medium waves. For Freestyle Foil in windsurf. |
Fanatic carbon foil mast and fuselage set:
Developed over 2 years by Fanatic as the high-performance range. The Carbon masts and fuselages are as strong as they are light.
Designed for wingfoil, windfoil, SUP foil and surf foil, this foil suits all disciplines and all levels from beginners to the most advanced thanks to its different mast and fuselage sizes.
Made of carbon, with a solid connection between mast and fuselage, take off and throw your most airborne tricks.
Technical features:
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| CONNECTION STIFFNESS | FUSELAGE | REDUCED DRAG | LIGHTER |
| Fuselages with an extra-large mounting area and no notches for bulletproof connections and maximum load distribution, with no possibility of jamming. New | fuselages with a refined, more versatile profile |
New mast profile with 14% less drag compared to standard profiles |
New carbon masts and fuselages, cutting your foil's weight by about 25% compared to AL 3 mast/fuselage combinations |
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| SCREWS | VERSATILITY | LONGEVITY | INTERCHANGEABLE |
| Torx M8 & M6 screws and tools included |
Adjustable rear wing position on the 78 cm "Versatile" fuselage, to adapt to water conditions and the rider's level |
stainless steel inserts in the mast and fuselage for maximum connection longevity and strength | Wings and fuselages fully interchangeable between Aero, Aero High Aspect and Flow wings with the new mount |
Technical specifications:
| Mast length | Fuselage length | Box type | Box type | Discipline |
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| 600 mm | 680 mm |
4-Way System M8 |
Carbon Mast & Fuselage |
Recommended for shallow water |
| 600 mm | 780 mm |
4-Way System M8 |
Carbon Mast & Fuselage |
Recommended for shallow water |
| 600 mm | 900 mm |
4-Way System M8 |
Carbon Mast & Fuselage |
Recommended for shallow water "Windsurf" Versatile - For windsurfers foiling at all levels who want an easy, stable fuselage that offers great control even at high speed. |
| 750 mm | 680 mm |
4-Way System M8 |
Carbon Mast & Fuselage |
Versatile / Beginner / Freestyle - Ideal for most foilers who wing on lakes, for starting out and compact enough for first aerial maneuvers. For Prone and SUP Foilers of all levels in small waves. |
| 750 mm | 780 mm |
4-Way System M8 |
Carbon Mast & Fuselage |
Carbon Mast & Fuselage Versatile / Beginner / Freestyle - Ideal for most foilers who wing on lakes, for starting out and compact enough for first aerial maneuvers. For Prone and SUP Foilers of all levels in small waves. |
| 750 mm | 900 mm |
4-Way System M8 |
Carbon Mast & Fuselage |
Versatile / Beginner / Freestyle - Ideal for most foilers who wing on lakes, for starting out and compact enough for first aerial maneuvers. For Prone and SUP Foilers of all levels in small waves. "Windsurf" Versatile - For windsurfers foiling at all levels who want an easy, stable fuselage that offers great control even at high speed. |
| 820 mm | 680 mm |
4-Way System M8 |
Carbon Mast & Fuselage |
Versatile / Surf / Freestyle / Downwind - An "all-in-one" mast for foilers who want the perfect blend of a compact mast for freestyle that is still long enough for surf and swell. For Prone and SUP Foil in medium waves. For Freestyle Foil in windsurf. |
| 820 mm | 780 mm |
4-Way System M8 |
Carbon Mast & Fuselage |
Versatile / Surf / Freestyle / Downwind - An "all-in-one" mast for foilers who want the perfect blend of a compact mast for freestyle that is still long enough for surf and swell. For Prone and SUP Foil in medium waves. For Freestyle Foil in windsurf. |
| 820 mm | 900 mm |
4-Way System M8 |
Carbon Mast & Fuselage |
Versatile / Surf / Freestyle / Downwind - An "all-in-one" mast for foilers who want the perfect blend of a compact mast for freestyle that is still long enough for surf and swell. For Prone and SUP Foil in medium waves. For Freestyle Foil in windsurf. "Windsurf" Versatile - For windsurfers foiling at all levels who want an easy, stable fuselage that offers great control even at high speed. |
| 900 mm | 680 mm |
4-Way System M8 |
Carbon Mast & Fuselage |
Freeride / Surf / Downwind - For foilers who want the extra length that optimizes comfort in chop and open-sea swell. Ideal size for windsurfers. "Advanced" - Surf / Freestyle - For advanced riders who want a playful board, responsive in direction changes and snappy in the pop for aerial moves. Advanced foilers in Prone or SUP Foil. |
| 900 mm | 780 mm |
4-Way System M8 |
Carbon Mast & Fuselage |
Freeride / Surf / Downwind - For foilers who want the extra length that optimizes comfort in chop and open-sea swell. Ideal size for windsurfers. |
| 900 mm | 900 mm |
4-Way System M8 |
Carbon Mast & Fuselage |
Freeride / Surf / Downwind - For foilers who want the extra length that optimizes comfort in chop and open-sea swell. Ideal size for windsurfers. "Windsurf" Versatile - For windsurfers foiling at all levels who want an easy, stable fuselage that offers great control even at high speed. |
| 1050 mm | 780 mm |
4-Way System M8 |
Carbon Mast & Fuselage |
For foilers who want a mast long enough to reach extreme speeds on the open sea and in tough conditions. |
| 1050 mm | 900 mm |
4-Way System M8 |
Carbon Mast & Fuselage |
For foilers who want a mast long enough to reach extreme speeds on the open sea and in tough conditions. "Windsurf" Versatile - For windsurfers foiling at all levels who want an easy, stable fuselage that offers great control even at high speed. |
and see all productsKey takeaways
| Section | Key takeaway |
|---|---|
| FANATIC FOIL WING: A new range for more performance | The new range of Aero Carve and Aero Lift foil wings, full carbon, completes the Aero High Aspect line. |
| Fanatic AERO CARVE RANGE CARBON Foil | Sizes: 750 / 900 / 1150 / 1400 More info on the CARVE The new Aero Carve wing range, with mid to low aspect, is designed for ambitious riders who want a direct and playful response… |
| SIZES | Aero Carve Foil 750: 750 front wing / 216 back wing: the smallest and most radical setup for all lightweight riders and advanced foilers up to about 85kg, also effective… |
| Aero Lift foil wing set | Fanatic expands its Aero range with new wings to better suit the different wingfoil styles. |
| Technical features | MID ASPECT WINGS Modern mid-aspect profile design with a wide chord and a generous profile, offering early takeoff and incredibly easy flight behavior Carbon wing… |
| Technical specifications of the Aero Lift Foil front and rear wing range | Name Aero Lift Foil 2400/300 Program Wing foil freestyle / Surf foil Wingspan 1110 cm Front wing area 2400 cm² Aspect Ratio 5.1 Rear stabilizer area 300 cm² Construction… |
| Fanatic carbon TE mast and fuselage set | Developed by Fanatic in collaboration with Duotone, the Fanatic X Duotone COLLAB Team Edition set is both high-performance and stiff, and is the brand's top-of-the-line. |
| What is high modulus carbon? | When we talk about modulus in carbon, we're talking about the stiffness of the fibers. |
Frequently asked questions
FANATIC FOIL WING: A new range for more performance: key takeaways
The new range of Aero Carve and Aero Lift foil wings, full carbon, completes the Aero High Aspect line. The Fanatic Aero Lift foil is made for light wind and the Fanatic Aero Carve is for riders chasing performance in carving and wave riding.
Fanatic AERO CARVE RANGE CARBON Foil: key takeaways
Sizes: 750 / 900 / 1150 / 1400 More info on the CARVE The new Aero Carve wing range, with mid to low aspect, is designed for ambitious riders who want a direct and playful response in waves and an aggressive pop for aerial moves. At first glance, you might think the Aero Carve range goes completely against the trend.
SIZES: key takeaways
Aero Carve Foil 750: 750 front wing / 216 back wing: the smallest and most radical setup for all lightweight riders and advanced foilers up to about 85kg, also effective in surf, it is the fastest and most powerful of the range.
Aero Lift Foil Wing Set: key takeaways
Fanatic expands its Aero range with new wings to better suit the different wingfoil styles. The Fanatic Aero Lift foil is an accessible set ideal in light wind and for getting started in wing foil.
Technical features: key takeaways
MID ASPECT WINGS Modern mid-aspect profile design with a wide chord and a generous profile, offering early takeoff and incredibly easy flight behavior Carbon wing with a 30° lay-up for maximum performance, direct flex response and minimal weight The Fanatic Aero Lift foil is designed for light wind and learning. Exceptionally easy to ride, it gets on foil early and stays playful for a foil this size.
Technical specifications of the Aero Lift Foil front and rear wing range: key takeaways
Name Aero Lift Foil 2400/300 Program Wing foil freestyle / Surf foil Wingspan 1110 cm Front wing area 2400 cm² Aspect Ratio 5.1 Rear stabilizer area 300 cm² Construction carbon Fuselage Compatible with all Fanatic fuselages Front wing screws M8X40 TORX Rear wing screws
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