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- Radio keys are sensitive to water; frequent hiding places such as on the front tyre are considered unsafe.
- Mobile key safes offer better protection, but can be tricky in terms of insurance law; conditions depend on the respective policy.
- Waterproof key pouches under the Neo are theft-proof; models such as Fidlock Hermetic mini or Keyfender have different carrying properties.

Guide: Where should you put your car keys whilst surfing?

- Nose damage in windsurfing is usually caused by mast impact; protection is provided by nose protectors or mast deflection systems.
- Nose protectors range from expensive, lightweight carbon bonnets and GRP shells to inexpensive, self-adhesive or clip-on foam solutions.
- Surfbent and Unifibre nose protectors deflect the mast in front of the nose; holding on to the fork can further reduce the consequences of a skid.

Buying Guide: Nose Protectors – How to protect the nose of your board from impacts

- Freerace forks vary in stiffness and grip diameter, which affects handling and performance; carbon often offers greater adjustment ranges.
- A larger tube diameter increases stiffness but affects the feel; thinner forks are often more manageable and favoured.
- Tests show that even less stiff forks are not significantly more compliant on the water; carbon forks often offer better value for money.

Test: 20 booms for large sails in a laboratory test (170/180-220/230)

Tried out: Extension GA Sails Carbon Team RDM in test - massive & filigree

Systems, material, trimming forces: everything about base plates and extensions

Test masts: RDM vs. SDM - thick or thin? Which mast can do more?

Masts and extensions

- NeilPryde has revised the 2026 boom range; the Atec 25 is the thinnest aluminium boom with a 25 mm tube diameter.  
- The Atec 25 is very grippy and stiff in 160-210 cm lengths, even with a 7.0 Speedster Evo and 40 cm extension.  
- The head piece fits RDM and SDM masts; the Atec 25 costs 289 euros and is available in 140-190 and 160-210 cm.

Inexpensive aluminium fork: NeilPryde Atec 25 tested

From the lab to the water: Freerace fork trees in a practical test - thin beats stiff

Wave boom: North Sails Ultimate Carbon boom in test - exclusive carbon club

Booms

Accessories: New boom front pieces at GunSails - up to 200 grams lighter

Booms: Aeron SL 26 - light & thin, but also with limitations

High Aspect, Mid Aspect, Low Aspect: What the aspect ratio means for foils and how it is calculated

- Foil Lock from Surfinlock secures the board and foil by inserting it into the foil mounting rail and locking it with a safety cable.
- The system conceals the mast plate screws, is adjustable in length and height and compatible with standard foil systems up to 215 mm mast plate length.
- Made from saltwater-resistant stainless steel, prices: €44.90 (Foil Lock only) or €64.90 with Looplock Cable, available from the manufacturer's shop.

Security: Foil Lock from Surfinlock - theft protection for boards & foils

- TRUDIFIN is a patented, modular fin system with an interchangeable horizontal wing for customised lift and board trim.  
- The aim is earlier planing in light winds with a classic fin feel; market launch is planned for 2027.  
- Fins (28-40 cm) and wings (150-500 cm²) made from hybrid CFRP-GRP or G10 fit into standard boxes and are aimed at surfers, schools and manufacturers.

Fin innovation: Is TRUDIFIN closing the gap between fin surfing and foiling?

Foils

Freeride, Wave, Freestyle: How to find the right Seegras fin

- Thruster setups usually offer more turning pleasure and control, single fins tend to offer a straighter, freeride-orientated ride and more lift.
- On the Goya One and Severne Dyno, single fin offers noticeably freer, faster planing; on the Starboard Kode, however, the thruster setup clearly works better.
- With Duotone, JP, Tabou 3S+ and We One, the differences are minor: Thruster mainly improves turning without significantly worsening planing and glide.

Testing fin setups: single fin or thruster for freemove boards?

- Duotone launches new wave and freestyle fin range with Quad, Tri, F_Wave (Thruster/Single) and F_Style fins made from G10 and CARBO_TECH.  
- With the help of AI_FIN-CAD and a shorter design, the fins should offer more control, drive, agility, grip, acceleration and tip flex with high durability.  
- Quad and Tri sets are designed as harmonised systems for high-performance waves, F_Wave for all-round freewave and F_Style for modern new-school freestyle.

Quad, Thruster, Freewave and Freestyle: Duotone presents new fin range for Wave and Freestyle

Finns

Neoprene & harnesses

- Thin surfing gloves protect against blisters, softened skin and sunburn in warm water, without significantly compromising grip.
- ION gloves are thin, lightweight and offer a very direct feel on the boom; they are particularly suitable as summer and all-round gloves with good grip.
- Ascan gloves offer more robust protection against the cold and wind; they are thicker, less responsive and, due to their reinforcements, tend to crease on the palm.

Guide: What are the benefits of surfing gloves? Testing models from Ascan and ION

- The choice of summer wetsuit depends on your skill level, water and air temperatures, wind strength, the area you’re kitesurfing in, and your sun protection needs.  
- Different models (shorty, steamer, long john, long-sleeved/3/4-sleeved shorty, thermal base layer, Lycra, neoprene shorts) offer varying levels of protection and comfort.  
- Knee protection and sealed seams are particularly important when getting back on the board frequently, in cold water or in rough conditions, to prevent you from getting cold and to avoid injuries.

Guide: Board shorts, wetsuits, Lycra and more – surfwear for the hottest days

- We tested two lightweight summer neoprene shoes from France: Atan Sunfast and Wetty Reef Surf Boots, both with latex soles.
- Atan Sunfast: very soft, good fit, balanced compromise between protection and board feel, but narrow entry.
- Wetty Reef: very light, cut-resistant Armortex, strong barefoot feel with little cushioning, treadless sole and large size jumps.

Surf shoes for the summer: Atan and Wetty put to the test

- The HoverAir Aqua is a waterproof, buoyant C0 drone with a Lighthouse wristband that autonomously tracks water sports enthusiasts via GPS.  
- Its strengths include take-offs and landings on water, a ‘turtle’ mode and ease of use for beginners; Weaknesses include range, noise levels and short battery life.  
- Video quality is solid, but photo quality is poor; the high price and limited manual mode make it particularly suitable for close-up action videos of water sports.

HoverAir Aqua: Testing a waterproof camera drone for water sports enthusiasts

- The Luna Ultra is Insta360’s first 8K gimbal camera featuring a 1-inch sensor, Leica Summicron optics, a telephoto module and up to 12× zoom, including 6× lossless zoom.  
- 3-axis stabilisation, AI tracking, 2-inch OLED touchscreen with a wireless range of up to 20 metres, 4-hour battery life, 47 GB of storage plus microSD up to 1 TB.  
- Supports Dolby Vision, 10-bit I-Log, Leica colour profiles, ACES, timecode and AI app editing; on sale from 30 June, bundles from 729 euros, available in two colour variants.

Insta360 Luna Ultra: New gimbal camera with Leica optics and a host of features

Sun protection for water sports: caps, hats and scarves for surfing put to the test

Miscellaneous

Tests, tips & tuning for windsurfing accessories such as masts, booms, foils, extensions, mast feet, fins, ropes, harnesses, neoprene & more

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Windsurfing accessories

Guide
Where should you put your car keys whilst surfing?

Buying Guide
Nose Protectors – How to protect the nose of your board from impacts

Test
20 booms for large sails in a laboratory test (170/180-220/230)

Masts and extensions

Tried out
Extension GA Sails Carbon Team RDM in test - massive & filigree

Systems, material, trimming forces
Everything about base plates and extensions

Test masts
RDM vs. SDM - thick or thin? Which mast can do more?

Booms

Inexpensive aluminium fork
NeilPryde Atec 25 tested

From the lab to the water
Freerace fork trees in a practical test - thin beats stiff

Wave boom
North Sails Ultimate Carbon boom in test - exclusive carbon club

Accessories
New boom front pieces at GunSails - up to 200 grams lighter

Booms
Aeron SL 26 - light & thin, but also with limitations

Foils

High Aspect, Mid Aspect, Low Aspect
What the aspect ratio means for foils and how it is calculated

Security
Foil Lock from Surfinlock - theft protection for boards & foils

Fin innovation
Is TRUDIFIN closing the gap between fin surfing and foiling?

Finns

Freeride, Wave, Freestyle
How to find the right Seegras fin

Testing fin setups
Single fin or thruster for freemove boards?

Quad, Thruster, Freewave and Freestyle
Duotone presents new fin range for Wave and Freestyle

Neoprene & harnesses

Guide
What are the benefits of surfing gloves? Testing models from Ascan and ION

Guide
Board shorts, wetsuits, Lycra and more – surfwear for the hottest days

Surf shoes for the summer
Atan and Wetty put to the test

Miscellaneous

HoverAir Aqua
Testing a waterproof camera drone for water sports enthusiasts

Insta360 Luna Ultra
New gimbal camera with Leica optics and a host of features

Sun protection for water sports
Caps, hats and scarves for surfing put to the test

Windsurfing accessories

GuideWhere should you put your car keys whilst surfing?

Buying GuideNose Protectors – How to protect the nose of your board from impacts

Test20 booms for large sails in a laboratory test (170/180-220/230)

Masts and extensions

Tried outExtension GA Sails Carbon Team RDM in test - massive & filigree

Systems, material, trimming forcesEverything about base plates and extensions

Test mastsRDM vs. SDM - thick or thin? Which mast can do more?

Booms

Inexpensive aluminium forkNeilPryde Atec 25 tested

From the lab to the waterFreerace fork trees in a practical test - thin beats stiff

Wave boomNorth Sails Ultimate Carbon boom in test - exclusive carbon club

AccessoriesNew boom front pieces at GunSails - up to 200 grams lighter

BoomsAeron SL 26 - light & thin, but also with limitations

Foils

High Aspect, Mid Aspect, Low AspectWhat the aspect ratio means for foils and how it is calculated

SecurityFoil Lock from Surfinlock - theft protection for boards & foils

Fin innovationIs TRUDIFIN closing the gap between fin surfing and foiling?

Finns

Freeride, Wave, FreestyleHow to find the right Seegras fin

Testing fin setupsSingle fin or thruster for freemove boards?

Quad, Thruster, Freewave and FreestyleDuotone presents new fin range for Wave and Freestyle

Neoprene & harnesses

GuideWhat are the benefits of surfing gloves? Testing models from Ascan and ION

GuideBoard shorts, wetsuits, Lycra and more – surfwear for the hottest days

Surf shoes for the summerAtan and Wetty put to the test

Miscellaneous

HoverAir AquaTesting a waterproof camera drone for water sports enthusiasts

Insta360 Luna UltraNew gimbal camera with Leica optics and a host of features

Sun protection for water sportsCaps, hats and scarves for surfing put to the test

Guide
Where should you put your car keys whilst surfing?

Buying Guide
Nose Protectors – How to protect the nose of your board from impacts

Test
20 booms for large sails in a laboratory test (170/180-220/230)

Tried out
Extension GA Sails Carbon Team RDM in test - massive & filigree

Systems, material, trimming forces
Everything about base plates and extensions

Test masts
RDM vs. SDM - thick or thin? Which mast can do more?

Inexpensive aluminium fork
NeilPryde Atec 25 tested

From the lab to the water
Freerace fork trees in a practical test - thin beats stiff

Wave boom
North Sails Ultimate Carbon boom in test - exclusive carbon club

Accessories
New boom front pieces at GunSails - up to 200 grams lighter

Booms
Aeron SL 26 - light & thin, but also with limitations

High Aspect, Mid Aspect, Low Aspect
What the aspect ratio means for foils and how it is calculated

Security
Foil Lock from Surfinlock - theft protection for boards & foils

Fin innovation
Is TRUDIFIN closing the gap between fin surfing and foiling?

Freeride, Wave, Freestyle
How to find the right Seegras fin

Testing fin setups
Single fin or thruster for freemove boards?

Quad, Thruster, Freewave and Freestyle
Duotone presents new fin range for Wave and Freestyle

Guide
What are the benefits of surfing gloves? Testing models from Ascan and ION

Guide
Board shorts, wetsuits, Lycra and more – surfwear for the hottest days

Surf shoes for the summer
Atan and Wetty put to the test

HoverAir Aqua
Testing a waterproof camera drone for water sports enthusiasts

Insta360 Luna Ultra
New gimbal camera with Leica optics and a host of features

Sun protection for water sports
Caps, hats and scarves for surfing put to the test