In this Behind the Design video, Charles Bertrand (Naval Architect), Raphaël Gérard (Composite Engineer) and Julien Salles (General Manager) take you through the entire F-ONE 2026 Foil Range. They go over the unique characteristics of each front wing model, along with the evolution of our monobloc tails and masts.
F-One is pushing the boundaries for 2026 by focusing on the “weakest link” in the hydrofoil chain: the connection between the rider and the water. Their latest video highlights a shift from just designing shapes to a holistic engineering approach they call “The Foil Ecosystem.”
The headline of the 2026 range is the TITAN 2 connection. After eight years with the original Titan system, F-One identified that as wings became thinner and masts stiffer, the junction between the mast and the front wing was becoming a flex point.
The T2 system moves to a conical mast connection secured by two M8 screws (down from three in some previous iterations). This provides a “lock-in” feel that eliminates all play. It translates to more direct energy transfer—when you tilt your feet, the foil reacts instantly without the micro-lag caused by structural flex.
This is a major shift. The 2026 carbon masts and front wings are built exclusively for T2, meaning they are not backward compatible with the original Titan system.
F-One has expanded its use of Ultra High Modulus Carbon across the mast and wing range. Stiffness Metrics: The new UHM masts are roughly 30% stiffer than the previous High Modulus (HM) versions.
Because the material is so rigid, engineers can make the foil profiles even thinner (reducing drag) without the wing “bending” under heavy carving loads. They continue to use pre-impregnated carbon fabrics cured at high temperatures, ensuring a perfect resin-to-fiber ratio for the lightest possible weight.
The video emphasizes that F-One treats foil design similarly to how they design wings and kites. This involves: Analyzing how water pressure deforms a wing during a turn and using specific carbon layups to counteract those forces.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): Every millimeter of the new SK8 V3 and Eagle V2 profiles has been simulated to ensure the “stall speed” is as low as possible while maintaining high-end glide.
The new board-to-mast connection features a keyhole system. You no longer have to fully remove the four bolts from your board; you simply loosen them, slide the foil in, and tighten. This ensures your foil position (tuning) stays consistent every session.
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