North Sonar Hydrofoil
Overview and Key Points
P Series - Pump Wing, the P series features two sizes of pump wings designed specifically for enhancing the efficiency of pumping, making them ideal for riders who engage in hydrofoiling by maximizing lift and reducing drag. This line emphasizes performance in dynamic water conditions.
DW Series - Downwind versatility, the DW series offers a wide range of designs aimed at providing versatile performance tailored to different riders and conditions. These wings are designed to excel in various disciplines, allowing users the flexibility to adapt their experience.
SF Series - Surf Optimized, the SF series is favored for surf conditions, as it focuses on delivering optimal performance during surfing activities. These wings are built to enhance maneuverability and responsiveness in ocean waves.
HA Series - High Aspect speed focused, the HA series is engineered for speed and efficiency, allowing users to glide smoothly with minimal resistance. These wings are aimed at those seeking to reach high speeds on the water.
MA Series - Mid Aspect All-Around Performance, the MA series sits between SF and HA wings, providing an all-around design suitable for various riding styles. It is versatile enough to cater to both casual riders and those looking for performance. The MA wings can also be found in a prime construction, which serves as an affordable option for those new to foiling. This construction aims to make entry into the sport more accessible while still offering respectable performance.
North Sonar Front Wings
Pump Series North Foil Front Wing
The P Series front wings are tailored for pump foiling in flat water. A fun and social activity that can be enjoyed in various waterways, requiring minimal wind. The P wings allow users to enjoy foiling even without ocean access. The P series wings are designed with a low stall speed to facilitate pumping at low forward speeds. Their short length and wide span enable an effective and rhythmic pumping motion. The wings come in different sizes tailored to the riders weight. This range ensures usability for various experience levels. An experienced user shares that their experience with the wing was user-friendly and contributed to a positive experience in learing to pump on flat water. The P series is intended to put a smile on users' faces by making pump foiling easy and enjoyable, encouraging viewers to explore the different shapes and designs.
Downwind Series North Foil Front Wing
The Downwind series of the North Hydrofoil lineup is tailored specifically for downwind stand-up paddle (SUP) foiling, emphasizing speed and efficient glide necessary for this type of sport. The downwind foil features a high aspect ratio and short chord length, allowing for low stall speeds and optimized glide, crucial for maintaining speed while overtaking waves. The video explains the significance of glide ratio in downwind foiling, indicating that a lower flide ratio leads to better performace in chasing and riding waves. Tampa Bay is an excellent downwinding location due to its unique tides and wind conditions, encouraging more people to explore this growing spot. Four sizes of the DW wings are currently available for differnt skill levels, ranging from 750 to 1400, with future plans to introduce additional sizes tailored for advanced riders.
Surf Series North Foil Front Wing
The Surf Series in the North hydrofoil lineup is designed for surf use, allowing quick turns and high-speed maneuvers while maintaining a very low stall speed. This combination is crucial for effective surfing and wing foiling. A key feature of the SF wings is their low stall speed, which helps surfers excecute maneuvers and turns smoothly. This allows riders time to adjust their speed and catch waves effectively, mimicking true surfing conditions. The SF wing is recommended as a progression tool for riders as they move from larger winds. It procides the necessary stability and time for maeuvers, enhancing the learning curve for beginners and improving overall performance. The SF line includes several sizes: 1230, 1080, 930, 820, and 530. Each size caters to a different skill level and conditions, with emphasis on the versatility and performance across this range. Smaller wings can offer higher speeds and better control. In comparison to the MA wings the SF line surves as a suitable upgrade for those looking to imporve their wing foiling capabilities.
High Aspect North Foil Front Wing
The High Aspect wing is introduced as part of North's hydrofoil lineup, emphasizing its design for high-speed performance and efficiency in water. The HA wing is praised for its frictionless glide and ability to accelerate quickly. Riders can experience a sensation of having little beneath them, enhancing the foiling experience. While the HA wing can achieve high speeds, it is noted that its turninig capability is less agile compared to other wing types (like SF or MA). It's optimized for speed, requiring riders to miantain a pace.The High Aspect wing is recommended for advanced riders who are looking to improve their high-speed skills, making it less suitable for beginners or those seeking lower stall speeds. The HA wing has proven its capabilities in competitive settings, with a world champion using it in races. This highlights the wing's performace potential even for elite athletes. The design and performance of the HA wing have been tested with a diverse group of riders, ensuring it meets the needs of various skill levels and conditions, including differnt wind and water scenarios.
Mid Aspect North Foil Front Wing
The Mid-Aspect Wing Lineup is a versatile range suitable for varioius experience levels, combining aspects of other wing types for an all-around performance. The MA wings are designed to cater to both beginners and advanced users, maintaining good speed and stall resistance. Their mid-aspect ratio makes them accessible to newcomers while still satisfying advanced riders. A new prime package is introduced, featuring a different construction that offers lower cost options ideal for beginners without compormising performance. The MA wings feature excellent turning capabilities due to their mid-aspect ratio, making them easier to maneuver compared to high-aspect ratio wings. Improvements in tip ventilation, ensuring newer designs reduce ventilation issues which enhances the overall performance. The MA wings come in a variety of sizes, ranging from 500 to 2400, making them suitable for light wind sessions and various applications. Aaron mentions that even larger MA wings, like the 2400, are popular among users for cruising and recreational use, emphasizing their appeal beyond beginner sessions.
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North Sonar Foil Masts
North Sonar Carbon Foil Edition
Insane response. Incredible performance. Our highest quality pre-preg carbon modular foil edition provides a stiffer, more direct feel and more immediate feedback. Engineered with exceptional stiffness for all disciplines, the CF Edition is made from lightweight and durable carbon pre-preg components and has a reduced swing weight for an agile, dynamic and direct feel, and great pumpability. The refined one-piece mast design is tapered for optimal load transfer and lower surface friction, and features our unique GeoLock system. The longer CF85 mast increases overall ride performance in choppy conditions. The CF72 mast is ideal for shallower waters, prone surf foiling and towing. For 2022 we’ve added stability, performance and efficiency with the 700mm Carbon Pre-Preg Fuselage and new S270 Carbon Pre-preg Stabilizer.
Features:
- Sonar CF85 or CF72 MastGeoLock
- Load Bearing Connection
- NEW S270 Carbon Stabilizer with easy breach recovery
- Industry-standard 165x90mm bolt pattern
- C700 Carbon Fuselage
- Modular foil system
- Supplied with Sonar CF Edition Travel Bag
- Front wings sold separately
- Foil to board mounting screws sold separately
North Aluminum Foil Sonar Mast
Start building your modular quiver here. The new refined aluminium mast profile section delivers an optimal balance between light weight and exceptional strength, so you can kite, wing, surf and tow foil with confidence, making use of the fully interchangeable Sonar Foil System to extend your playtime on the water. Engineered to last, with exceptional strength to weight ratio, and our unique GeoLock system for a clean, direct feel with minimum resistance on the water. The AF85 mast increases overall ride performance in choppy conditions. The AF72 mast is ideal for shallower waters, and prone surf foiling. Now with A700 Fuselage for added stability, and new S270 Carbon Stabilizer for performance and efficiency.
Features:
-Modular Foil System
-Sonar AF72 or AF85 Mast
-GeoLock Load Bearing Connection
-New S270 Carbon Stabilizer with easy -recovery from surface breaching
-Sonar AF Foil Board Adaptor
-Industry-standard 165x90mm bolt pattern
-NEW 700mm Fuselage
-Supplied with Sonar Travel Bag
-Front wings sold separately
-Foil to board mounting screws sold separately
Impossibly thin. Impressively fast. We’ve reduced the thickness of the submerged portion of our new High Modulus Prepreg Carbon masts by over 15% compared to our standard Carbon masts, while also increasing both bending and torsional stiffness. The HM80 favours disciplines without wind power - prone surf, pump and downwind.
The shorter chord length over the entire mast length reduces drag and increases manoeuvrability. This delivers more glide, more efficient pumping, and quicker turns. The HM85 covers all disciplines, with a focus on wing-foiling. Wind-powered disciplines require edging against the wind to create forward drive. Some of this drive comes from the front wing, and some comes from the mast. To efficiently provide this drive, the chord length in the submerged part of the mast is slightly longer. It increases near the top of the mast to maximise stiffness with no drag penalty, as this part of the mast is clear of the water once on foil.
A more efficient underwater body shape means less drag and, hence, high and easier-to-reach top-end speed. Ventilation on the mast is now a thing of the past. We paid particular attention to this detail, so no matter the sea state, ventilation on the mast's TE is significantly reduced. The HM105 has been optimised for racing. The thickness of the submerged part of the mast is a further 1mm thinner than the HM80 and HM85, to provide maximum top-end speed. As a result this mast is not for jumping. Like the HM85, the chord length in the submerged region has been tailored to provide good upwind drive, while the chord length increases above the waterline to maximise stiffness. A more efficient underwater body shape means less drag and, hence, high and easier-to-reach top-end speed.
Features:
-Modular Foil System
-Sonar AF72 or AF85 Mast
-GeoLock Load Bearing Connection
-New S270 Carbon Stabilizer with easy -recovery from surface breaching
-Sonar AF Foil Board Adaptor
-Industry-standard 165x90mm bolt pattern
-NEW 700mm Fuselage
-Supplied with Sonar Travel Bag
-Front wings sold separately
-Foil to board mounting screws sold separately
North Sonar Foil Stabilizer
The North stabs are mounted on top of the fuselage, which helps them to avoid turbulence from the flow of the front wing, creating a smoother ride. This top mounting also gives the rider an early breach warning - the stab pierces the water surface first, giving you a better chance of recovery before your front wing gets too high.
Like the Front Wings, all Sonar Stabilizers are pre-preg carbon construction, ensuring optimal stiffness and direct performance. The thin profile section reduces drag, while the material properties help maintain structural integrity and rigidity.
Stabs have a huge influence on performance. As you progress to smaller wing sizes, we recommend changing to a smaller stabilizer to be more manoeuvrable. Experienced riders will really feel the difference. A new tail can have a big impact on your style.
S320, S270 & S210
Exceptional glide. Our new thinner profile and higher aspect ratio carbon stabilizers offer reduced resistance and a more efficient outline.
The S270 is your go-to for all round kite, wing and surf performance, offering optimal balance, speed, efficiency and control.
Pair the S210 with a smaller front wing for high-speed performance and a more agile feel.
Pair the S320 with a larger front wing for early planing, greater balance and stability.
S238
Flat, loose and fast. The S238 Stabilizer is a high-performance upgrade to the Sonar Foil System for experienced riders. It has a higher aspect ratio than the S270, which means less drag, and the flatter rondure (front view) enables more manoeuvrability.
The S238 is designed to match the new MA1200/MA1500 and larger HA front wings, giving your setup a faster and more responsive feel.
S215
The S215 Surf stabilizer has a lower stall to complement the SF Front Wings. Its moderate span creates an aspect ratio high enough for efficient pumping, while remaining compact for responsiveness in turns. The minimal sweep outline improves low-speed performance and effectively reduces fuselage length compared to swept stabilizers.
Tips curve upwards to provide direct
ional stability, inspiring confidence during takeoffs and grip in turns.
Advanced riders seeking a looser feel may choose to remove the wingtips, using the dashed guideline graphic, to create a completely flat stabilizer with a 205cm2 area.
S185
The smaller S185 Surf Stabilizer is designed to pair with the smaller SF Series Surf Front Wings. Its moderate span creates an aspect ratio high enough for efficient pumping, while remaining compact for responsiveness in turns.
The minimal sweep outline improves low-speed performance and effectively reduces fuselage length compared to swept stabilizers.
Tips curve upwards to provide directional stability, inspiring confidence during takeoffs and grip in turns.
S208
Flat, loose and fast, the new S208 Stabilizer is another high performance upgrade to the Sonar Foil System for experienced riders.
The S208 has a higher aspect ratio than the S210, which means less drag, and the flatter rondure (front view) enables more manoeuvrability.
As we’ve increased our front wing range, we’ve needed to match the lift force of the front wing with the stabilizer. While your front wing creates vertical lift, your stabilizer has a downward acting force, which prevents the front wing from nose-diving.
A larger stabilizer translates into more front foot pressure, while a smaller stabilizer equals less front foot pressure.
S178
Flat, loose and even faster, the new S178 Stabilizer is a high speed upgrade to the Sonar Foil System for experienced riders.
We recommend pairing the S178 with Front Wing size HA950, or smaller.
The S178 has a higher aspect ratio than the S208, which means less drag, and the flatter rondure (front view) enables more manoeuvrability.