Thermal Rebound
Issue 18
Competition
We've teamed up with our friends at FacePlant, the world’s most sustainable sunglasses, to offer one of our subscribers a chance to win a pair of sunglasses. This issue, they’re giving away a pair of your choice, with three different styles to choose from and in whatever damn colour you choose!View on
Editorial
Jack Galloway shares his excitement for the surge in foiling competitions. He speculates about the future of foiling competitions, suggesting the possibility of wing racing becoming an Olympic sport and the potential for a world series in prone foiling. Jack’s all for our readers to participate in local events and communities to support it! Read his Issue 18 Editorial here!View on
A New Direction
Ozone has just released its latest new wing, the Fusion, which is expected to revolutionise the industry. After years of development and collaboration with the Ozone design team, the Fusion is the first ever double-surfaced ram-air design to hit the market. Rou Chater shares all the details on the brand-new wing in this exclusive feature!View on View on
Unlimited Paradise on Namotu
Brandon Scheid and Sensi Graves share their unforgettable experience on the breathtaking Namotu Island in Fiji, renowned for its natural beauty and world-class waves. They joined the Unlimited Weeks event the legendary Ben Wilson organised, taking part in thrilling towfoiling and wingfoiling adventures. Their amazing downwind session to Cloud Nine is just one of the many highlights of their trip. Discover more about their incredible adventure here!View on View on
Titouan Galea - One Year In
Titouan Galea has been a part of the Cabrinha Ohana for a year. In this exclusive feature, he sheds light on his childhood, his top picks from Cabrinha's new gear, his aspirations for the final GWA stop, and his contribution to Cabrinha's R&D team to revolutionise their wingfoil range.View on View on
Waterwomen - Nadja Bianchet
When Nadja Bianchet was 19, she left her life in the Austrian mountains and became an Au Pair in Los Angeles. This daring move would be life-changing, as Nadja discovered new passions such as kiteboarding on the rugged Malibu beaches, park riding, and wingfoiling in Hood River. In an exclusive interview with Jen Tyler for Tonic Mag Waterwomen, this Austrian aerial acrobat shares her exciting story!View on View on
Living On The Edge
Fabian Moser traded Vienna's shallow and muddy waters for a photo shoot with the CORE crew in Mauritius to capture the latest wingfoil lineup. Despite missing classes and exams, exploring, surfing, and shooting produced incredible content that was undeniably worth it! Fabian shares his experience and showcases stunning shots from his team members, so get ready for some pretty cool visuals from this CORE trip to Mauritius!View on View on
Tech Focus - North N-Weave45
Dave Little and Uli Sommerlatt discuss North's latest Pro Series and the strides they have made in their materials. With a focus on refinement, North has been utilising bespoke options rather than pre-existing ones. One of their newest materials, N-Weave45, is lighter and stiffer than conventional Dacron, resulting in superior performance and efficiency in their wing designs. For those who like a little tech talk, this is for you!View on View on
Tech Focus: Ozone’s Connect Wing V2 and Wing Waist Padded Belt V1
Ozone’s Product Manager, Torrin Bright, discussed the features of Ozone's latest harnesses: the redesigned Connect Wing V2 and brand-new Wing Waist Padded Belt V1 harnesses, the benefits of the new sliding and more! Find out in this Tech Focus!View on View on
The Interview - Armie Armstrong
For this issue’s ‘The Interview’, we got to speak to the man himself, Armie Armstrong! Armie opens up about extraordinary childhood, sailing around the world with his family, his journey in watersports, his love for the ocean and his introduction to kitesurfing and foiling. Armstrong's love for foiling and watersports shines through in the interview - Read the full interview exclusively in Tonic Mag!View on View on
AFS Feature - Whitebird
Paul Wakelin gives us the lowdown on AFS Foils Whitebird, a versatile and suitable for SUP Foil Surf, Downwind, and light wind wingfoiling sessions. The Whitebird offers riders exceptional stability, efficiency, performance, durability, and value. It is designed for various downwind experiences, whether a short paddle or a long journey! Find out more in this tech talk!View on View on
Up and Coming - Tyler Flanagan
Introducing FLYSURFER's team rider, 21-year-old Tyler Flanagan! He may be new on the wingfoiling scene, but he is quickly turning heads with his skill! Stay tuned as we dive into what makes this South African native and adrenaline junkie tick in this issue's Up & Coming!View on View on
UKIYO - Fabian Muhmenthaler
In this mini-feature, Fabian Muhmenthaler talks about his latest video, UKIYO, inspired by the Japanese concept of living in the moment and detached from life's problems. The video focuses on Fabi's love for water sports and the ocean. Collaborating with a photographer, videographer and childhood friend, Leo Hochgrassl, they plan a two-week trip to Gran Canaria to capture the island's beauty and their passion for water sports. Dive into their adventure here!View on View on
Cash Berzolla Dakhla Win
You’ve undoubtedly heard of Cash Berzolla, and chances are you wouldn’t forget a name like that! In this feature, Cash takes us through his journey from training in Maui and Hood River to boarding a flight to Morocco to participate in the final GWA wave stop of the season. Despite a rocky start with missing gear and seaweed-filled waters, Cash turned the tide in his favour and landed top spot on the podium, and we’ve got all the exciting details right here!View on View on
Kernow Foil Classic
On the 21st of October, Daymer Bay hosted the UK’s first-ever surf foil event - the Kernow Foil Classic. An early start combined with prime conditions allowed wing and prone disciplines to compete, with the UK’s best shredders bringing their world-class skills to the bay. It truly was an outstanding day!View on View on
Living the Dream: Downwinders on Lake Garda
Naish rider Michi Schweiger shares his unforgettable connection to Lake Garda, particularly with the renowned area between Torbole and Malcesine. In this thrilling feature, Michi shares his recent downwind adventure runs, enjoying the sights, the changing wind conditions, and his exciting dreams for the winter!View on View on
Technique
In this issue, Christian and Karine guide us through your first attempt at tacking. If you're unsure what a tack is, think of it as changing direction by steering into and through the wind. It's the opposite of a gybe. Tacking has several advantages over gybing: if you're trying to make progress upwind, you won't lose the distance you've gained when you turn. In fact, a successful tack can even gain you more ground. This makes it perfect for situations where the wind is onshore, and you want to move away from the beach. Similarly, if you've been out and the wind dies down, and you want to sail back upwind, tacking allows you to maintain your progress. Find out here how to master that Woffing Tack!View on
Tried and Tested
As the days become shorter and colder in the Northern Hemisphere, our test team continues to brave the weather and test out the latest gear available! We've got boards, foils and wings from Cabrinha, AFS Foils, Core and FLYSURFER - Check out the full list below!View on
Movie Night
The Tonic Mag website is packed with the latest news and videos from the wingfoiling, foiling, SUPing and surfing world, and these are the four most popular videos that have been viewed on the site as voted for by you with your thumbs-up likes over the last two months!View on