Downwind foil in Switzerland

Downwind foiling means letting the bumps carry you downwind over long distances: paddling on a SUP, with a wing or with a parawing. For our lakes, first read our guide to downwind foiling on Swiss lakes. Here is the gear available at Elevate Surf in Neuchâtel.

F-ONE SUP downwind boards

• ROCKET SUP DW: the most accessible, to discover downwind SUP foiling, in five sizes from 100 to 150 L (19.5 to 22.5 inches wide), in bamboo.
• ROCKET SUP DW PRO: narrower (17 to 20 inches), for experienced riders, in bamboo or carbon.
• ROCKET SUP DW COMP CARBON: the elite board for long downwinds, long and narrow, with a two-step hull, 97 to 114 L.

Versatile downwind boards

• F-ONE ROCKET FREE DOWNWIND (6'4 to 7'8, also in carbon): elongated shape for pocket wing, K-Wing or SUP foil.
• Indiana Sweet Stick (7'0, 7'8 and 8'0 Carbon): refined pintail and V tail, for paddle downwind and parawing.
• Indiana Early Bird LW 123 L: a mid-length designed for light wind.

Downwind foils

• F-ONE EAGLE (690 to 1290 cm²) and EAGLE X (500 to 1000 cm², pure downwind), with the low-drag TAIL DW COMP stabiliser.
• Indiana Downwind Foil Barracuda XL and L Complete Carbon: high aspect focused on efficiency and speed.
• North Sonar DW690, DW750, DW900 and DW1100.

Accessories

The Manera Deflater bag lets you stow a wing of 5 m² or more on your back while downwinding; the Manera Offshore vest carries water, phone and safety gear; the Mystic Patrol Day Cover protects boards from 6'10 to 8'4. For parawing, see our parawing and pocket wing page.

Buying in Switzerland

At Elevate Surf, prices are shown in Swiss francs, with no customs clearance to pay on delivery. We advise you based on your weight, level and spot, and after-sales service is in Neuchâtel.

Downwind boards available

Downwind foils available