To Harness Or Not To Harness?

Rou Chater looks at the pros and cons of the humble harness, an accessory adopted by windsurfers in the late 1970s and used ubiquitously across pretty much every wind-powered sport ever since—until winging came along, that is. When you consider the benefits of a harness, it’s often hard to comprehend why they aren’t more widely used…

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Issue 22

Fri 22nd Nov, 2024

Win Forward Wip’s Wing Harness Line 2.0 and Wing Belt 2.0 combo, explore Jack Galloway’s safety tips for offshore foiling, and dive into Rou Chater’s harness debate. Head to South Africa with Armstrong’s Cash Berzolla for big-wave action in The Wild Coast. Jen Tyler catches up with Alby Rondina in Sicily, uncovers Alina Kornelli’s unexpected collab, and introduces Iset Segura—a fearless waterwoman with a surprising fear of water! Get inspired by rising stars Hugo and Toby Wigglesworth, Sil Romeijn’s journey to Harlem, and tech highlights like AFS Foils’ Enduro range and Naish’s Chimera board. Plus, gear tests, festival highlights, and a chance to be in our Readers’ Gallery - Dive into Tonic Mag Issue 22 now!

Issue 21

Fri 23rd Aug, 2024

Issue 21 of Tonic Mag is bursting with action, innovation, and stories! Jack Galloway calls for change in his editorial, where gender disparity at the Molokai 2 Oahu foil race takes centre stage. Rou Chater advises avoiding industry gear hype and trends that may stunt your progressions. Get inspired by James Boulding’s journey from Manchester to global watersports fame, and meet rising wingfoiling star Mathis Ghio as he breaks records. We also spotlight waterwoman Viola Lippitsch, Casper Steinfath’s adventures in Cold Hawaii, and Meet CORE’s Jasper Raus. Explore the latest gear with Armstrong Foils, Prolimit, and Harlem, and don’t miss our tests, techniques, and more. Dive into the latest issue now!

Issue 20

Tue 21st May, 2024

Issue 20 of Tonic Mag has arrived, and it's packed with the latest adventures, interviews, and tech talk from the wing and foiling industries' biggest brands and riders! In this issue, we delve into the minds behind FLYSURFER's TAO, discover Mauritius with Juli Pereyra and Louka Pitot tells us about his first Cape Town trip with the Naish crew. But that's not all; we also have exclusive interviews with Gregorio Pugliese, AFS Foils' Axel Gerard, and Elena Romero. Cash Berzolla is here to help us unlock new skills, and we hear all about Ezzy Wings! Additionally, we have Tech Focus features, techniques, reviews, and more. Dive into the latest news in the foiling world right here.

Issue 19

Mon 26th Feb, 2024

Bursting at the seams with exciting content, Issue 19 of Tonic Mag is a must-read! Explore the ‘Origins of AFS’ and delve into a mega interview with FLYSURFER's Maximilian Kühnhauser. Join Austin Kalama as he recounts his adventures on Hood River, the North crew share exciting tales from Patagonia, and meet Cabrinha’s Up & Coming Benjamin Castenskiold. Jesse Richman shares insights on his move to Ozone, while Alina Kornelli takes us on a road trip around Fuerteventura. Discover tech features on Naish's ADX Nvision, Armstrong Foils HA range, and Prolimit's Shield Free-X FTM wetsuit. With techniques, stories, & more, Issue 19 has arrived!

Issue 18

Wed 22nd Nov, 2023

Issue 18 is packed with tales of daring feats and revolutionary gear! Rou Chater tells us about Ozone’s FUSION, Brandon Scheid and Sensi Graves share their unforgettable experience on Namotu Island, and Titouan Galea reflects on his first year with the Cabrinha Ohana. We interview aerial acrobat and shredder Nadja Bianchet, adrenaline junkie Tyler Flanagan, and the man himself, Armie Armstrong! Fabian Moser heads to Mauritius for a CORE photoshoot, and Cash Berzolla tells us about his Dakhla win. We’ve got tech talks with North and AFS Foils, tests, techniques, and more - Dive into issue 18 here!

Issue 17

Tue 5th Sep, 2023

There’s just so much brilliant foiling content that we just couldn’t help but bring you another massive issue! Inside, you’ll find our interview with content creator & all-round foil frother, Gwen Le Tutour. We hear tales of adventure & risk from Brandon Scheid and chat to Flora Artzner. Nathan van Vuuren shares his road trip in South Africa and Dane Wilson talks all things Moloka’i 2 O’ahu! You also won’t want to miss our feature with Chucho Nonnot on his storm session in the French Basque Country! We've also got tests, technique, and a bunch of other features to keep you entertained! Make sure you take a look and share it with your friends!

Issue 16

Thu 1st Jun, 2023

We’ve got an action-packed edition for you in Issue 16! Inside, you’ll find our interview with Saint-Martin shredder, Théo Demanez. We chat to 2021 Wingfoil World Champion, Bowien van der Linden, and Olympic surfer, Manuel Selman! We hear from Oskar Johansson as he discusses his downwind journey and Jack Galloway interviews Hawai’i pioneer, Jack Ho. You also won’t want to miss our feature with Richard Boudia on his downwinding in the Mediterranean! We've also got tests, technique, and a bunch of other features to keep you entertained! Make sure you take a look and share it with your friends!

Issue 15

Wed 1st Mar, 2023

We’ve got an action packed edition for you in Issue 15! Inside, you’ll find details of the Foilers of Aloha Classic, perhaps the best foiling contest to date. The AFS team head to Scotland for some wild downwinders and we interview Ben Tayler, the drone master! We hear from Brady Hurley on his joy of dock starting and Jack Galloway interviews Laitham Kellum. You also won’t want to miss our feature with Titouan Galea on his move to Cabrinha! We've also got tests, technique, and a bunch of other features to keep you entertained! Make sure you take a look and share it with your friends!

Issue 14

Fri 18th Nov, 2022

We've got an action packed edition for you in Issue 14! Inside, you'll find Peri Robert’s story of an enlightening trip to Fiji. Moona Whyte heads to Mexico and we interview Brian Finch, the man behind @FoilTheWorld! We hear from Pawel Tarnowski in our latest wing convert feature and Jack Galloway interviews Paula Novotna, our new World Champion! You won't want to miss our Up & Coming feature with Marley Franco or hear tales of 'Sternwheelin' in Hood River with Kjell van Sice. We've also got tests, technique's and a bunch of other features to keep you entertained! Make sure you take a look and share it with your friends!

Issue 13

Mon 8th Aug, 2022

We’ve got an action packed edition for you in Issue 13! Inside, you’ll find Yago Lange’s story of adventure in Patagonia. The Takuma team head to the Maldives and we get the low down on Casper Steinfath’s 1500km paddle around Denmark! We hear from Sensi Graves in our latest waterwomen feature, Jack Galloway interviews Chris Sayer in our feature, Behind The Brand and Hub Dekkers goes e-winch foiling in Amsterdam. You won’t want to miss our Up & Coming feature with three of Cabrinha’s talented groms! We've also got tests, technique, and a bunch of other features to keep you entertained! Make sure you take a look and share it with your friends!

Issue 12

Fri 27th May, 2022

Welcome to Issue 12 of the world's number one online Wings Foils SUP Surf magazine! We’ve got a ton of exciting content for you in Issue 12! Inside, you’ll find Austin Kalama’s story, as he follows in his father’s, and grandfather’s footsteps. Simeon Ke-Paloma tells all about the infamous Voyager Foilers and we get the low down on the F-ONE Next Generation Camp 2022. We hear from Moona Whyte in our latest waterwomen feature, Jack Galloway interviews rising foiling star, Tom Earl and Andrew Englisch tells the incredible story of his wingfoil crossing of the Bass Strait. You won’t want to miss Wolfgang Siess’ exceptional tale of how he jumped out of a hot air balloon…with a wing! We've also got tests, technique, and a bunch of other features to keep you entertained! Make sure you take a look and share it with your friends!

Issue 11

Sun 20th Feb, 2022

We’ve got a ton of exciting content for you in Issue 11! Inside, you’ll find our interview with Oskar Johannson, an incredibly talented Australian foiler. We hear from French Polynesian Naumi Eychenne in our Waterwomen feature and get the low down from JJ Koszowski on his win at the GWA Tarifa event. Dylan Wichmann takes us on a trip to Cape St Francis, South Africa and in our Up & Coming feature, Jack Galloway interviews rising star, Ricky Zorzi. You also won’t want to miss Ryan Salm’s SUP adventure of a lifetime in Lofoten, Norway. We've also got tests, technique, and a bunch of other features to keep you entertained! Make sure you take a look and share it with your friends!

Issue 10

Thu 25th Nov, 2021

Issue 10 might just be our biggest yet! In this edition, Titouan Galea foils enormous waves in Tahiti, then chases the swell to Maui where he has a heavy wing session with Christian Barcellos. We hear from Mô Chauvin in our Waterwomen feature and get the low down from Jeffrey Spencer racing the Gorge Paddle Challenge. Jack Galloway tells us all about his summer addiction: Ladder Club, Rou Chater wingfoils high in the Lake District and we get a recap from Brian Grubb about the recent Foil Surf Racing League event in Florida. We've also got tests, technique, and a bunch of other features to keep you entertained! Be sure to check it out and share it with your friends!

Issue 9

Wed 18th Aug, 2021

We hope you’ve been making the most of this gloriously windy summer, we certainly have! In this issue, we hear from ‘Child of the World’ Chucho Nunnot. Jack Galloway chats to Paula Novotna in our ever popular Waterwomen feature plus Rick Parkhouse shares with us 10 tips to master prone foiling. The Australian foiling legend that is James Casey tells us all there is to know about downwind foiling and Louka Pitot heads to Foiling Week in Lake Garda.We've also got tests, technique and a bunch of other features to keep you entertained! Be sure to check it out and share it with your friends!

Issue 8

Mon 24th May, 2021

Hopefully, you have been having some fun sessions on the water lately and enjoying everything the ocean has to offer us! In this issue, we look at ten reasons why we think wingsurfing will become the biggest watersport the world has ever seen. Jack Galloway chats to Adam Bennetts, the legendary surf foiler often touted as the world's best, plus Mark Shinn is back with more technical know-how in his finer points feature. Casper Steinfath takes on the Kattegat Sea in a crossing using just a foil, a board and a paddle; it is the stuff of Norse legend. We've also got tests, technique and a bunch of other features to keep you entertained! Be sure to check it out and share it with your friends!

Issue 7

Wed 3rd Mar, 2021

It's been a tough winter for many of us, but warmer weather is on its way for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere! In this issue, we talk to four riders from different backgrounds who have united under a love of the wing. Casper Steinfath tells us how he's been handling the frigid waters of Denmark, and we chat to Wing Convert Brandon Scheid. Zane Schweitzer takes his wing to Jaws, and Glennel Morgan drops by to talk about her pregnant winging adventures. In addition to all that, we have tests and a bunch of other features to keep you entertained too! Be sure to check it out and share it with your friends!

Issue 6

Mon 9th Nov, 2020

We’re back and relaunching Tonic Mag from the embers of SUP Tonic! This issue we focus on the rise of the wing and how it has grown so quickly in such a short time. We also paddle down a massive river, and chat to Olivia Jenkins and Mark Shinn. Willow River Tonkin goes shredding at Manawa in Mauritius without the tourists and we have loads more inside including tests, technique and you can win a GoPro 9! Be sure to check it out and share it with your friends!

Issue 5

Tue 3rd Oct, 2017

As summer draws to a close in the Northern Hemisphere we have plenty of amazing articles, photographs and videos to keep you entertained! This issue we check out the stunning waves on offer in Siargao in the Philippines, legendary waterman Grant Twiggy Baker drops by for a chat and we check out some stunning paddle locations in Berlin, Copenhagen and the Arctic! Check it out!

Issue 4

Thu 22nd Jun, 2017

It's our summer edition, and we have a stunning travel guide on paddleboarding in Rio, plus we give you ten reasons why you should get into SUP racing this summer! Bryn James has enlisted the help of some seriously talented River SUP experts for his technique section and Chantal and Ben are on hand with the SUP Yoga Technique too. We interview Patrice Chanzy, and there is a lot more inside too!

Issue 3

Thu 9th Mar, 2017

Inside you’ll find Stephane Iralour taking on some monster swells in the Canary Islands as he discovers The Enchanted One. We talk to SUP racing legend Casper Steinfath about how the cold waters of Denmark have shaped his career while Raf Filippi takes on the wild waters of the French Alps. Kari Schibevaag paddles with orcas in Norway and there’s lots more inside too!

Issue 2

Tue 1st Nov, 2016

Issue 2 is packed with amazing stories, images and videos from around the globe. The best SUP Action is right here inside, so dive in and enjoy! We take a look at the ultimate SUP challenge in our Eleven Ancient Cities article, the French JP Australia team head to Wales to discover the amazingly varied SUP action the country hosts and we go paddling in Venice! There is loads more inside so be sure to check it out!

Issue 1

Fri 29th Jul, 2016

We'll be taking a refreshing look at the world of SUP every two months from now until well into the future for FREE. Yep SUP Tonic will never cost you a penny! Each issue will feature various aspects of this amazing sport that we all love. We’d like to ask you to share this far and wide with your friends, the more people who read it the bigger and better it will become! Enjoy!