What size wing do I need?
Winging is two numbers: how big the wing is, and how much the board floats. Get those right and the first sessions are short and useful instead of long and wet.
The wing chart below is the advisor's own sizing guidance for a rider around 80 kg. Board volume is a rule of thumb — North does not publish litres per size in the data we hold, so we will not print one.
Starting point from the brand chart — confirm your size with the advisor.
Wing size against wind
Wing pages publish a wind-range chart image rather than a table; general guide for a ~80 kg rider: 6–7m for 10–16 kn, 5m for 15–22 kn, 4m for 20–28 kn, 3–3.5m for 28+ kn. Lighter riders size down.
| Wing size | Wind (knots), ~80 kg rider |
|---|---|
| 6–7m | 10–16 |
| 5m | 15–22 |
| 4m | 20–28 |
| 3–3.5m | 28+ |
Mode Pro Wing 2027
High-speed performance freeride: locked-in profile built to go fast and upwind hard.
Current price and stock on each product page.
Loft PRO wing 2026
The light-wind specialist — big low-end grunt to get you foiling first and keep you flying through lulls.
Loft PRO wing 2025
Mode PRO wing 2025
Mode Pro wing 2026
Mode Ultra Wing 2025
See the Mode Ultra Wing 2025 →
Nova Pro Wing 2025
Nova Pro Wing 2026
Nova Wing 2026
How to read the wing chart
Wing pages publish a wind-range image rather than a table, so the numbers above are the advisor's own guide for a rider around 80 kg. Move one step up if you are heavier or the water is choppy, one step down if you are lighter.
Two wings roughly 1.5m apart cover most spots. A single wing should sit in the middle of your usual wind, not at its bottom edge.
North wings with the ShiftLock Modular Track accept any ShiftLock handles or boom, slid and locked into any position (options: 1100 or 950 boom; 500/400/250 handles; front 400 J-Handle). On Pro wings (Loft Pro, Nova Pro, Mode Pro) handles/boom are SOLD SEPARATELY; the standard Nova instead has a Griplock carbon boom pre-installed
How much foilboard volume do you need?
Horizon Downwind Foil Board 2024
| Size | Volume | Length(ft) | Width(in) | Thick(in) | intermediate rider(kg) | advanced rider(kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6’10 | 95 | 6’10 | 17 1/2 | 6 1/2 | <65 | <75 |
| 7’5 | 105 | 7’5 | 18 | 6 1/2 | 65-75 | 75-85 |
| 7’10 | 115 | 7’10 | 18 1/2 | 6 1/2 | 75-85 | 85-95 |
| 8’4 | 125 | 8’4 | 19 | 6 1/2 | >85 | >95 |
Current price and stock on each product page.
See the Horizon Downwind Foil Board 2024 →
Midi Foil Board 2025
| Size | Volume (L) | Length (ft) | Width (in) | Thick (in) | Prone Surf Rider (kg) | Int-Adv Wing Rider (kg) | Foil Assist Rider (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5’0 | 44 | 5’0 | 18 | 3 7/8 | <85 | — | 75 |
| 5’2 | 52 | 5’2 | 18 1/2 | 4 1/4 | >95 | — | 85 |
| 5’4 | 60 | 5’4 | 19 | 4 5/8 | — | — | 95 |
| 5’8 | 70 | 5’8 | 19 1/2 | 5 | — | <60 | 100 |
| 6’0 | 82 | 6’0 | 20 | 5 3/8 | — | <70 | 100+ |
| 6’4 | 96 | 6’4 | 21 | 5 3/4 | — | >80 | NOVICE |
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Seek Air Foil Board 2024
| Size | Volume (L) | Length (ft) | Width (in) | Thick (in) | Rider Novice(kg) | Rider Intermediate (kg) | Rider Expert(kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4’10 | 78 | 4’10 | 25 1/6 | 4 | <50 | <75 | ALL |
| 5’1 | 110 | 5’1 | 28 1/8 | 4 3/4 | <80 | <90 | ALL |
| 5’5 | 124 | 5’5 | 29 7/8 | 4 3/4 | <90 | <100 | — |
| 5’9 | 132 | 5’9 | 30 | 4 3/4 | <100 | <110 | — |
| 6’2 | 155 | 6’2 | 31 | 4 3/4 | ALL | ALL | — |
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Seek Foil Board 2025
| Size | Volume (L) | Length (ft) | Width (in) | Thick (in) | Novice Rider (kg) | Floater Rider (kg) | Sinker Rider (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4’9 | 58 | 4’9 | 22 1/4 | 3 3/4 | — | <60 | 83-88 |
| 4’11 | 68 | 4’11 | 23 1/2 | 3 7/8 | >50 | <70 | 93-98 |
| 5’1 | 78 | 5’1 | 24 1/2 | 4 1/8 | >60 | <80 | 103-108 |
| 5’3 | 88 | 5’3 | 25 1/2 | 4 1/4 | >70 | <90 | — |
| 5’5 | 98 | 5’5 | 26 1/2 | 4 1/2 | >80 | <100 | — |
| 5’7 | 108 | 5’7 | 27 1/2 | 4 3/4 | >90 | <110 | — |
| 5’9 | 118 | 5’9 | 28 1/2 | 4 3/4 | >100 | <120 | — |
| 5’11 | 138 | 5’11 | 29 | 5 1/4 | >100 | <140 | — |
See the Seek Foil Board 2025 →
Vector Race Foil Board 2025
| Size | Volume (L) | Length (ft) | Width (in) | Thick (in) | Intermediate Rider (kg) | Advanced Rider (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4’7 | 55 | 4’7 | 18 1/4 | 4 5/8 | <55 | <65 |
| 5’0 | 70 | 5’0 | 20 | 5 | <70 | <85 |
| 5’4 | 85 | 5’4 | 21 1/4 | 5 3/8 | <85 | >85 |
Parawing sizes
Parawings (Ranger, Rover) are complete in the box - Parawing + Carbon Control Bar + Onwater Backpack (Rover adds Depower Slider) - no separate control system needed; the rider still needs a foilboard + foil. Rover Control Bar sizes: S=330mm, L=400mm
Ranger Parawing 2026
| Size | WINDRANGE (KNOTS) |
|---|---|
| 2.2 | 25-40 |
| 3.2 | 18-26 |
| 4.2 | 14-20 |
| 5.2 | 10-15 |
Current price and stock on each product page.
See the Ranger Parawing 2026 →
Rover Parawing 2026
| Size | Windrange |
|---|---|
| 2.4 | 25-40+ |
| 2.9 | 20-35 |
| 3.5 | 16-26 |
| 4.2 | 14-22 |
| 5.0 | 10-15 |
| 6.0 | 8-12 |
Questions we actually get asked
What size wing do I need for my weight?
Wing pages publish a wind-range chart image rather than a table; general guide for a ~80 kg rider: 6–7m for 10–16 kn, 5m for 15–22 kn, 4m for 20–28 kn, 3–3.5m for 28+ kn. Lighter riders size down.
The table on this page is that guidance laid out size by size.
How much volume should my foilboard have?
Board volume rule: floaters (novice-intermediate, kneeling/standing starts, light wind) = bodyweight in kg + 30-40L; sinkers (advanced) = 25-30L under bodyweight — avoid the -10 to -20L half-floating zone, a fully-submerged sinker is more stable than one breaking the surface.
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.
Do North Pro wings come with handles or a boom?
North wings with the ShiftLock Modular Track accept any ShiftLock handles or boom, slid and locked into any position (options: 1100 or 950 boom; 500/400/250 handles; front 400 J-Handle). On Pro wings (Loft Pro, Nova Pro, Mode Pro) handles/boom are SOLD SEPARATELY; the standard Nova instead has a Griplock carbon boom pre-installed
What pressure do I inflate a wing to?
Always inflate a wing to the pressure printed on the wing itself (on the side / near the valve); when installing ShiftLock parts, use the pinch clamp to seal the strut off from the leading edge and inflate just the strut to its recommended pressure first, then fully inflate the whole wing to the printed PSI before riding.
Do I need a control bar for a parawing?
Parawings (Ranger, Rover) are complete in the box - Parawing + Carbon Control Bar + Onwater Backpack (Rover adds Depower Slider) - no separate control system needed; the rider still needs a foilboard + foil. Rover Control Bar sizes: S=330mm, L=400mm
What foil should I pair with a first wing setup?
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.
What is the return policy if I size wrong?
30 days, two simple lanes. Changed your mind: if it’s unused and in original packaging, send it back within 30 days for a refund, store credit, or exchange — your pick. No restocking fees. Need a label? We can create the return shipping label for you — its cost is simply deducted from your refund once the items arrive and pass inspection. Our fault (wrong, defective, or damaged item): we cover all shipping both ways and fix it fast. One honest note: a kite, wing or parawing that has been unrolled and inflated counts as used — we resell every return as new, so please size and study before rigging.
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.
