TECH TALK: STAB CHOICES & NOSE-DOWN MOMENT

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18 february 2026 0

Understanding pitch stability across different speed ranges.

Every front wing generates a nose-down moment. The stabilizer’s job is to manage it, but not all stabs are designed for the same mission.

In this Tech Talk, we explain why choosing a stab is a commitment to a specific use, stance, and performance philosophy.

Discover why downwind stabs are built to cope with overspeed, while freestyle wing foil setups aim for locked-in power between 22 and 30 knots.

After this video, you may never choose your stabilizer the same way again. Let’s dive in.

L XL

Foil Stab X-Over V3

The ultra-accessible stab for progressing with confidence.

$141

S M L XL

Foil Stab Ascent V3

The allround stab for rapid progression.

$153

S M L XL

Foil Stab Curve H V3 FG

The stab that combines lift, maneuverability and control.

$153

XS S M L XL XXL 3XL

GONG Foil Stab Fluid H V3 FG

The maneuverable, fluid and fast stab.

$153

L XL XXL

Foil Stab Trail V3

The super easy pumping stab.

$153

S M L XL

Foil Stab Curve H V3

The stab that combines lift, maneuverability and control.

$201

XS S M L XL XXL 3XL

Foil Stab Fluid H V3

The high-performance stab that combines maneuverability, speed and glide.

$201

S M L XL

Foil Stab Veloce H V3

The high-performance stab that maximizes glide and speed.

$201

XS S M

Foil Stab Ypra Surf-Freestyle V3

A stab designed for committed freestyle moves and a radical surfing style.

$201

Foil Stab Ypra Freestyle V3

The world champion stab for freestyle: pop, repop and explosiveness.

$201

V3 END-OF-LINE

XS S

Foil Stab Ypra Freestyle V3

The ultimate stab for excelling in freestyle: pop, responsiveness, and durabi...

$201

XS S M L

Foil Stab Ypra Slalom V3

The supersonic stab that feels magic in turns.

$201

120 cm² 135 cm² 150 cm² 165 cm²

Foil Stab Ypra Race V3

The ultimate stab for dominating in Race.

$224

S M L

Foil Stab Carbon Tail V3

Universal carbon shaft to customize your foils.

$153

+ 1,0° 0° -0,5° -1° -2° -3°

Foil Shim Tail Wing V3

Tuning shim to modify the behavior of your tail wing.

S M L XL

Foil Tail Wing Curve H V3

Removable tail wing combining lift, maneuverability, and control.

$118

XS S M L XL XXL 3XL

Foil Tail Wing Fluid H V3

Removable tail wing that combines maneuverability, speed, and glide.

$94

S M L XL

Foil Tail Wing Veloce H V3

Removable tail wing designed for maximum glide and speed.

$106

S M L XL

Foil Tail Wing Ultra Trail V3

Removable tail wing for pumping records.

$153

TECH TALK: STAB CHOICES & NOSE-DOWN MOMENT

Understanding pitch stability across different speed ranges.

Foil Stab X-Over V3

Foil Stab Ascent V3

Foil Stab Curve H V3 FG

GONG Foil Stab Fluid H V3 FG

Foil Stab Trail V3

Foil Stab Curve H V3

Foil Stab Fluid H V3

Foil Stab Veloce H V3

Foil Stab Ypra Surf-Freestyle V3

Foil Stab Ypra Freestyle V3

Foil Stab Ypra Freestyle V3

Foil Stab Ypra Slalom V3

Foil Stab Ypra Race V3

Foil Stab Carbon Tail V3

Foil Shim Tail Wing V3

Foil Tail Wing Curve H V3

Foil Tail Wing Fluid H V3

Foil Tail Wing Veloce H V3

Foil Tail Wing Ultra Trail V3

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