Will this foil fit that foil?
North Sonar is deliberately one system. Any Sonar mast, fuselage, stabilizer and front wing bolt together, which means a foil you buy this year is still the starting point for the one you want next year.
The rules below are quoted from North's own product data. Where a combination is not verified — anything cross-brand — we say so rather than guess.
Starting point from the brand chart — confirm your size with the advisor.
The Sonar one-system rule
| Compatibility rule | Where it comes from |
|---|---|
| Sonar Modular Foil System: every North Sonar mast, fuselage, stabilizer and front wing is interchangeable - "Seamlessly compatible with any North fuselage, stabilizer, mast or front wing" / Prime Edition "Compatible with all North Foil products and fully interchangeable" / CF Edition "compatible with every North Sonar Front Wing" | Foil Edition tech: Modular Foil System; Prime Edition blurb; CF Edition tech: Front Wings Sold Separately |
| GeoLock is the Sonar mast-to-fuselage connection: "unique GeoLock tapered geometry locking system provides a more effective load-bearing connection between the Mast and Fuselage". It is unchanged in the 2027 "+" generation, where the new + system only changes the frontwing-to-fuselage interface (monobloc junction on C600+/C650+/C700+ fuselages and SF v2+ wings) | Foil Edition tech: GeoLock Load Bearing Connection; SFv2+ blurb "Our trusted GeoLock mast-to-fuselage connection remains completely unchanged" |
| Board interface standard: industry-standard 165x90mm bolt pattern / 90mm track spacing. North foilboards are "compatible with most foil systems" and the Sonar system fits "any 90mm foilboard track". North's DropBox is a fast-mounting track using this pattern - drop the pre-assembled mast (or Foil Drive) in, slide, fasten | Prime Edition tech: Industry-standard 165x90mm bolt pattern; Midi Pro tech: Compatible with most Foil Systems; Seek Prime blurb "compatible with any 165x90mm foil mount" |
| Aluminium (AF) masts mount to the board via the AF Board Adaptor - every AF mast spec row lists BOARD ADAPTOR "AF-FOIL" and the adaptor is "for the AF55, AF72 and AF85 masts"; carbon CF and UHM masts list BOARD ADAPTOR "N/A" (one-piece, direct track mount) | mast specs tables; Foil Edition tech: Sonar AF Foil Board Adaptor |
| Foil-to-board mounting screws: sold separately with Foil Editions ("Mounting hardware is provided with all North Foil Boards or can be purchased separately"); every North foilboard includes a DropBox Screw Pack (typically 4x M8x30mm + 4 T-nuts, pre-installed in the track). Exceptions: Boost (no screws - FoilDrive hardware comes with the FoilDrive System), Sense (4x M8x23mm four-point screw-in, no track), Vector Deep Tuttle screws/washers not included | CF Edition tech: Foil to board mounting screws sold separately; per-board includes |
| Every North Sonar front wing ships as Front Wing + Cover + M8 wing screw pack only - a complete foil additionally needs mast, fuselage and stabilizer (the Foil Editions supply exactly those three plus tools/bag, with front wings sold separately) | includes across all front wings; CF Edition includes/tech |
| "NOTE: North boards and foils are designed to work together for their intended discipline[s]" - trim between them is tuned with the 1.0-degree Sonar Mast Shim and the stackable Stabilizer Shim Kit (-0.5 to +2.5 deg) | Mast Shim blurb; Stabilizer Shim Kit tech |
Pairing a stabilizer to your front wing
Stabilizer pairing by front-wing series: SF surf wings need a Surf or Glide Series stabilizer ("Because the SF front wings operate at such low speed without stalling, you need a stabilizer that does the same"); S185/S215 pair with SF wings; Speed stabs (S158v2/S178v2/S208v2) pair with small fast wings (S158v2: HA550-750, MA500v2-850v2); Glide stabs (S122/S142/S192) for downwind/pump/prone; pair S210 with a smaller front wing, S320 with a larger one
Current price and stock on each product page.
| Front wing | Area | Product page |
|---|---|---|
| Sonar MA500v2 Front wing 2025 | 500 cm² | View |
| Sonar SF530 Front wing 2025 | 530 cm² | View |
| Sonar HA550 Front Wing 2023 | 550 cm² | View |
| Sonar MA600v2 Front wing 2025 | 600 cm² | View |
| Sonar DW690 Front Wing 2025 | 690 cm² | View |
| Sonar MA700v2 Front Wing 2024 | 700 cm² | View |
| Sonar DW750 Front Wing 2024 | 750 cm² | View |
| Sonar HA850 Front Wing 2023 | 850 cm² | View |
| Sonar MA850v2 Front Wing 2024 | 850 cm² | View |
| Sonar HA950 Front Wing 2023 | 950 cm² | View |
| Sonar MA950v2 Front Wing 2026 | 950 cm² | View |
| Sonar HA1050 Front Wing 2023 | 1050 cm² | View |
| Sonar MA1050v2 Front Wing 2024 | 1050 cm² | View |
| Sonar SF1080 Front Wing 2023 | 1080 cm² | View |
| Sonar MA1850v2 Front Wing 2024 | 1850 cm² | View |
| Sonar MA1850v2 Prime Front Wing 2024 | 1850 cm² | View |
| Sonar MA2100v2 Front Wing 2024 | 2100 cm² | View |
| Sonar MA2100v2 Prime Front Wing 2024 | 2100 cm² | View |
| Sonar MA2400v2 Prime Front Wing 2024 | 2400 cm² | View |
Masts, fuselages and how they join
GeoLock is the Sonar mast-to-fuselage connection: "unique GeoLock tapered geometry locking system provides a more effective load-bearing connection between the Mast and Fuselage". It is unchanged in the 2027 "+" generation, where the new + system only changes the frontwing-to-fuselage interface (monobloc junction on C600+/C650+/C700+ fuselages and SF v2+ wings)
Aluminium (AF) masts mount to the board via the AF Board Adaptor - every AF mast spec row lists BOARD ADAPTOR "AF-FOIL" and the adaptor is "for the AF55, AF72 and AF85 masts"; carbon CF and UHM masts list BOARD ADAPTOR "N/A" (one-piece, direct track mount)
Sonar Carbon Foil Mast 2021
| MAST | LENGTH MM | THICKNESS MM (min) | CHORD MM (min) | WEIGHT (KG) | CONSTRUCTION | BOARD ADAPTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF95 | 950 | 16 | 115 | 2.30 | CARBON PRE-PREG | N/A |
| CF85 | 850 | 16 | 115 | 1.9 | CARBON PRE-PREG | N/A |
| CF72 | 720 | 16 | 115 | 1.75 | CARBON PRE-PREG | N/A |
Current price and stock on each product page.
See the Sonar Carbon Foil Mast 2021 →
Sonar Foil Mast 2021
| MAST | LENGTH MM | THICKNESS MM (min) | CHORD MM (min) | WEIGHT (KG) | CONSTRUCTION | BOARD ADAPTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF85 | 850 | 18 | 125 | 2.48 | 6000-SERIES ALLOY | AF-FOIL |
| AF80 | 800 | 18 | 125 | 2.38 | 6000-SERIES ALLOY | AF-FOIL |
| AF72 | 720 | 18 | 125 | 2.23 | 6000-SERIES ALLOY | AF-FOIL |
| AF55 | 550 | 18 | 125 | 1.25 | 6000-SERIES ALLOY | AF-FOIL |
See the Sonar Foil Mast 2021 →
Sonar UHM Carbon Mast 2024
| MAST | LENGTH MM | THICKNESS MM (min) | CHORD MM (min) | WEIGHT (KG) | CONSTRUCTION | BOARD ADAPTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHM105 | 1050 | 12.5 | 115 | 2.4 | UHM CARBON PRE-PREG | N/A |
| UHM95 | 950 | 12.5 | 115 | 2.35 | UHM CARBON PRE-PREG | N/A |
| UHM85 | 850 | 13.5 | 115 | 1.9 | UHM CARBON PRE-PREG | N/A |
| UHM80 | 800 | 13.5 | 108 | 1.8 | UHM CARBON PRE-PREG | N/A |
See the Sonar UHM Carbon Mast 2024 →
Sonar UHM Carbon Mast 2026
| MAST | LENGTH MM | THICKNESS MM (min) | CHORD MM (min) | WEIGHT (KG) | CONSTRUCTION | BOARD ADAPTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHM73 | 730mm | 13.5mm | 100mm | 1.56KG | UHM CARBON PRE-PREG | N/A |
How to read a foil spec
A complete foil is four parts: mast, fuselage, stabilizer, front wing. Editions ship three of them; the front wing is the choice you make.
Every North Sonar front wing ships as Front Wing + Cover + M8 wing screw pack only - a complete foil additionally needs mast, fuselage and stabilizer (the Foil Editions supply exactly those three plus tools/bag, with front wings sold separately)
Beginner foil kit rules of thumb: board = bodyweight + ~20kg in litres minimum (80kg rider -> 100L+); mast 55-72cm to keep falls shallow and reactions fast (85cm becomes the day-to-day standard once progressing, better over chop; 55 exists in alloy only); front wing as big as possible (1850/2200 class by weight — the larger lifts earlier); the longest fuselage for pitch stability; a bigger stabilizer for control — smaller stabs are only faster, and speed is not the beginner's goal.
Kitefoil progression: novice = Reach or Code Zero Pro kite, Scoop/Sense board, MA700-1200v2 or SF530-830, AF85/CF85 edition, S270 stab; intermediate drops to HA550-850/MA500-850v2 with C600-700 fuse and S158v2-S210 stabs; advanced runs C600 fuse and HA550-950. Smaller foils gain top speed but lose bottom end.
Complete foils and boards
Board interface standard: industry-standard 165x90mm bolt pattern / 90mm track spacing. North foilboards are "compatible with most foil systems" and the Sonar system fits "any 90mm foilboard track". North's DropBox is a fast-mounting track using this pattern - drop the pre-assembled mast (or Foil Drive) in, slide, fasten
Current price and stock on each product page.
Questions we actually get asked
Will any Sonar part fit any other Sonar part?
Sonar Modular Foil System: every North Sonar mast, fuselage, stabilizer and front wing is interchangeable - "Seamlessly compatible with any North fuselage, stabilizer, mast or front wing" / Prime Edition "Compatible with all North Foil products and fully interchangeable" / CF Edition "compatible with every North Sonar Front Wing"
Will a North Sonar foil fit my board?
Board interface standard: industry-standard 165x90mm bolt pattern / 90mm track spacing. North foilboards are "compatible with most foil systems" and the Sonar system fits "any 90mm foilboard track". North's DropBox is a fast-mounting track using this pattern - drop the pre-assembled mast (or Foil Drive) in, slide, fasten
Which stabilizer goes with my front wing?
Stabilizer pairing by front-wing series: SF surf wings need a Surf or Glide Series stabilizer ("Because the SF front wings operate at such low speed without stalling, you need a stabilizer that does the same"); S185/S215 pair with SF wings; Speed stabs (S158v2/S178v2/S208v2) pair with small fast wings (S158v2: HA550-750, MA500v2-850v2); Glide stabs (S122/S142/S192) for downwind/pump/prone; pair S210 with a smaller front wing, S320 with a larger one
What comes in the box with a front wing?
Every North Sonar front wing ships as Front Wing + Cover + M8 wing screw pack only - a complete foil additionally needs mast, fuselage and stabilizer (the Foil Editions supply exactly those three plus tools/bag, with front wings sold separately)
Do I need a board adaptor with my mast?
Aluminium (AF) masts mount to the board via the AF Board Adaptor - every AF mast spec row lists BOARD ADAPTOR "AF-FOIL" and the adaptor is "for the AF55, AF72 and AF85 masts"; carbon CF and UHM masts list BOARD ADAPTOR "N/A" (one-piece, direct track mount)
Are the mounting screws included?
Foil-to-board mounting screws: sold separately with Foil Editions ("Mounting hardware is provided with all North Foil Boards or can be purchased separately"); every North foilboard includes a DropBox Screw Pack (typically 4x M8x30mm + 4 T-nuts, pre-installed in the track). Exceptions: Boost (no screws - FoilDrive hardware comes with the FoilDrive System), Sense (4x M8x23mm four-point screw-in, no track), Vector Deep Tuttle screws/washers not included
Does the 2027 '+' generation break compatibility?
GeoLock is the Sonar mast-to-fuselage connection: "unique GeoLock tapered geometry locking system provides a more effective load-bearing connection between the Mast and Fuselage". It is unchanged in the 2027 "+" generation, where the new + system only changes the frontwing-to-fuselage interface (monobloc junction on C600+/C650+/C700+ fuselages and SF v2+ wings)
Can I mix North Sonar parts with another brand's foil?
North Sonar is one system: any Sonar front wing, stabilizer, fuselage and mast fit together (verified). Cross-brand foil combinations are unverified — recommend human confirmation.
What should a first foil setup look like?
Beginner foil kit rules of thumb: board = bodyweight + ~20kg in litres minimum (80kg rider -> 100L+); mast 55-72cm to keep falls shallow and reactions fast (85cm becomes the day-to-day standard once progressing, better over chop; 55 exists in alloy only); front wing as big as possible (1850/2200 class by weight — the larger lifts earlier); the longest fuselage for pitch stability; a bigger stabilizer for control — smaller stabs are only faster, and speed is not the beginner's goal.
Size charts are the brands' published charts, every size. Product links checked against the Highwind catalog built 2026-09-10; page generated 2026-09-10.



















