In the past, we've also told you about the manufacturer Taaroa Foils already presented per test - such as the Wingfoil Freeride. With the AO Foil the brand is now launching an entry-level foil for just 649 euros. Instead of carbon wings, Taaroa has opted for a new type of fibreglass construction, which helps to significantly reduce the price - according to the brand itself "without sacrificing quality and performance". The wings are said to be similarly stiff, very robust and only slightly heavier than comparable carbon wings. The AO Foil is supplied with an aluminium mast and the fuselage is also made of aluminium. The AO components are part of Taaroa's modular range, meaning that the front wing, stabiliser mast and fuselage are compatible with the higher-quality components in the range. So if you want, you can get an inexpensive set to start with and then upgrade your foil bit by bit over time.
The foil set comes without a bag with the following components:
- Mast: 82 centimetres (aluminium)
- Fuselage: 62 centimetres (aluminium)
- front wing: 1500 cm2 (fibreglass)
- Stabiliser: 300 cm2 (fibreglass)
- Price: 649 Euro
The Taaroa AO Foil is available from selected dealers or via the German distributor at www.norden-surfboards.com
Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
Manuel Vogel, born in 1981, lives in Kiel and learned to windsurf at the age of six at his father's surf school. In 1997, he completed his training as a windsurfing instructor and worked for over 15 years as a windsurfing instructor in various centers, at Kiel University sports and in the coaching team of the “Young Guns” freestyle camps. He has been part of the surf test team since 2003. After completing his teaching degree in 2013, he followed his heart and started as editor of surf magazine for the test and riding technique sections. Since 2021, he has also been active in wingfoiling - mainly at his home spots on the Baltic Sea or in the waves of Denmark.
